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中文简体1. Choose the right silicone trivet
When choosing a silicone trivet, make sure that the selected pot mat has sufficient heat resistance. As mentioned above, silicone trivet can generally withstand temperatures up to 450°F (232°C) or higher, but different brands and models of silicone trivet may have different heat resistance.
The thickness and material of the silicone trivet will also affect its insulation effect. Generally speaking, thicker silicone trivet can provide better insulation and reduce heat conduction to the tabletop or countertop. Some high-quality silicone trivets on the market are made of food-grade silicone materials and have a dual protection design of anti-slip and anti-scalding. This type of pot mat can more effectively protect the tabletop from high temperature damage.
2. Avoid direct contact between pots and surfaces when using silicone trivet
The core function of silicone trivet is to isolate high temperatures and prevent hot pots from directly contacting the tabletop. In order to maximize the heat insulation effect of the Silicone trivet and ensure that the heat conduction between the bottom of the pot and the tabletop is reduced, it is necessary to avoid direct contact between the pot and the tabletop. When placing the pot on the Silicone trivet, it is to ensure that the bottom of the pot is in full contact with the silicone surface, rather than partial contact.
If there is an irregular surface on the bottom of the pot, the design of the Silicone trivet usually increases friction through three-dimensional patterns or raised textures, so that the bottom of the pot can be in close contact with the surface of the pot mat to prevent heat from being directly transferred from the pot to the tabletop. The non-slip design can effectively prevent the pot from sliding, thereby avoiding local overheating caused by sliding of the pot, and further protecting the tabletop.
3. Be careful to avoid overheating of the pot and handle it in time
Although the Silicone trivet has strong heat resistance, for pots with too high temperature, long-term contact may still cause some heat to accumulate under the Silicone trivet, thereby affecting the temperature of the tabletop or countertop. In particular, placing heavy pots for a long time, such as cast iron pots or high-temperature baking trays, may cause the surface temperature of the Silicone trivet to be too high.
Therefore, during use, try to avoid leaving the pot on the Silicone trivet for a long time. If the pot is very hot, it is recommended to move it away and place it in a cooler place, or use multiple Silicone trivets to disperse the heat. In addition, for stew pots, baking trays, etc. that need to be heated for a long time, you can choose to place the hot pot on an insulation board or insulation pad first, and then place it on the Silicone trivet to avoid excessive heat accumulation in a single location.
4. Check the integrity of the Silicone trivet regularly
As the frequency of use increases, the Silicone trivet may wear and deform due to high temperature or long-term friction. Check the status of the Silicone trivet regularly to ensure that there are no cracks or damage on its surface, so that the pot pad can still effectively insulate and avoid high temperature directly contacting the tabletop.
5. Precautions when using multiple Silicone trivets
If you use multiple Silicone trivets to handle a large area of hot pot, make sure that the entire bottom of the pot is in contact with the Silicone trivet, which can more effectively disperse the heat and prevent high temperature from concentrating in a local area and damaging the tabletop. Especially for some large-sized pots, such as soup pots or steamers, which usually have a large bottom area, using multiple Silicone trivets can fully share the heat and protect the table from damage.
6. Choose the right tabletop material
Although Silicone trivet can effectively protect the tabletop from heat damage, tabletops of different materials have different degrees of sensitivity to heat. For some more fragile or heat-damaged tabletop materials, such as some wooden tabletops or marble surfaces, special attention should still be paid. Although Silicone trivet can provide good thermal isolation, for extremely hot pots, direct contact with the vulnerable tabletop should still be avoided as much as possible.
