Round bottom woks are suitable only on gas cooktops and must be stabilized with a metal ring support. Flat bottom woks may be used on both gas and electric burners.
Electric Woks Follow the manufacturer's directions for cleaning an electric wok. If your wok is immersible for washing, be sure to remove any parts not immersible, such as the heat control.
If you are cooking with a western electric range your best option is to use a flat bottom wok. Round bottom woks can reflect heat back on the element, damaging it. A flat bottomed wok can also be ...