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Stockpot Tall deep pot with two side handles; Metal or coating colour varies; Deep cavity and wide opening.
Critical safety warning Check hob compatibility and safe fill level; use dry mitts on both handles and avoid moving a full pot of boiling soup. Hot surfaces, liquid and steam can burn; use dry heat protection within its rating and cool equipment before cleaning.
A stockpot full of boiling soup is heavy and can spill scalding liquid. Do not move a pot filled with boiling liquid; avoid overfilling and use both handles with dry heat protection when it is safe to move.
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3 identity clues Tall deep pot with two side handles Metal or coating colour varies Deep cavity and wide opening
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Names in other languages
繁體中文 湯煲
English Stockpot
Bahasa Indonesia Panci sup
Tagalog Malalim na kaldero
Identity & uses Common confusion Handling & storage Useful phrases
How to identify it Check these features together: Tall deep pot with two side handles; Metal or coating colour varies; Deep cavity and wide opening. Colour alone is not sufficient. Check the original packaging for the name, material, size and intended use; brand or colour does not replace this information.
Common confusion Compare withSaucepan Rice Cooker
Tall deep pot with two side handles Metal or coating colour varies Deep cavity and wide opening Small deep round pan with one long handle Metal or coated colours vary Flat base and relatively tall sides Lidded heated housing with a removable inner pot Housing and pot colours vary by model Controls, power connection and a steam outlet How to identify it Stockpot: Tall deep pot with two side handles. For Saucepan, look for small deep round pan with one long handle. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Close Saucepan Critical safety warning Check hob compatibility, turn the handle inward without crossing heat, and prevent boiling over or heating empty. Hot surfaces, liquid and steam can burn; use dry heat protection within its rating and cool equipment before cleaning.
A saucepan handle projecting over the cooker edge can be knocked, spilling scalding liquid. Turn the handle to a safe position away from another burner; never heat the pan empty and use dry heat protection when moving it.
Identification illustration; actual appearance may vary. Close Rice Cooker Critical safety warning Read model and capacity instructions, dry the inner pot exterior, keep steam vents clear and open away from hot steam. Follow the exact model instructions, keep hands and power connections dry and do not overload; stop for overheating, damage or leaks and seek qualified repair.
A rice cooker can scald with steam and its hot inner pot. Never block the steam vent; open the lid away from escaping steam, dry the outside of the inner pot before fitting it and unplug and cool the cooker before cleaning.
Identification illustration; actual appearance may vary. Common Hong Kong household uses Cook soup or larger food portions.
Use & cleaning Check hob compatibility and safe fill level; use dry mitts on both handles and avoid moving a full pot of boiling soup. Hot surfaces, liquid and steam can burn; use dry heat protection within its rating and cool equipment before cleaning.
Storage & care Let cool completely, clean and dry according to the material and instructions, then store securely; inspect handles, joints and insulation for damage.
Useful market phrase 唔該,我想要湯煲,請幫我確認名稱同用途。 Meaning: I would like Stockpot, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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Last reviewed: 2026-09-22
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Close Stockpot Critical safety warning Check hob compatibility and safe fill level; use dry mitts on both handles and avoid moving a full pot of boiling soup. Hot surfaces, liquid and steam can burn; use dry heat protection within its rating and cool equipment before cleaning.
A stockpot full of boiling soup is heavy and can spill scalding liquid. Do not move a pot filled with boiling liquid; avoid overfilling and use both handles with dry heat protection when it is safe to move.
Identification illustration; actual appearance may vary.
Close 湯煲 Stockpot
Identification illustration; actual appearance may vary. Critical safety warning Check hob compatibility and safe fill level; use dry mitts on both handles and avoid moving a full pot of boiling soup. Hot surfaces, liquid and steam can burn; use dry heat protection within its rating and cool equipment before cleaning.
A stockpot full of boiling soup is heavy and can spill scalding liquid. Do not move a pot filled with boiling liquid; avoid overfilling and use both handles with dry heat protection when it is safe to move.