Can the steamer sit in water or should it be elevated above the pot?
192404
Good question. My sister uses hers and sits it directly in the water and doesn't have issues but I purchased the steamer ring to elevate it because I didn't want to risk having the bamboo warp due to being immersed in water or maybe have the boiling water splash over the grates onto the food.
192405
I elevate my bamboo steamer above my water filled pan using a steaming ring. You can also find it on Amazon. Hope this helps.
1513655
I have mine in the bathroom and think it stands up fine to steam (it is a small bathroom with a shower/tub combo and a shower curtain rather than a door). But I would not put it anywhere that it would routinely get soaking wet. Hope that helps!
2242040
You need the aluminum ring which sits in a wok or over a frying pan. Water goes in the wok or pan And the steamer sits on the ring.
1304537
The raised side should be up when put in the pot. The outside edge should point down.
223199
Yes you can but I would start at high but then turn it down. Be careful when pouring water. Steam can burn your hand. All in all it is a good kettle.
1523800
In only use mine in the bathroom where I set it on the counter. I would assume since heat, therefore moisture rises, it word be best to place it higher.
1922069
Distiller water is recommended. It will be better for the life of the steamer. Tap water has harsh minerals.
627015
I'm not sure I understand your question . I think you mean you want to stack this on top of another steamer with something in it so you're steaming two different items. All I use it for is singe steaming and it fits very nicely on my small coppercore saucepan 1.5 qts, very tight with no escaping steam. Hope this helps you. Lynn
2061549
I'm not sure why you'd want to. It's a rice cooker/slow cooker/steamer, not a pasta or lobster pot. If I really had to try, I'd probably try the steam, or quick rice setting, but either one will probably take quite a while to get there. If I need to boil water, I do it on the stove top. If you're going to try, do not put the water in it without the liner. Put the water in the liner first.
1199936
No. You can leave the water for the next use. There is no harm to the steamer.
1449166
This has never been a problem for me, It does prevent the water from boiling over onto the stove, but when you lower the heat, not much steam escapes.
1494051
Since steaming requires only a bit of water in the bottom, if your basket has legs, it can be used alone for steaming quantities of items, like carrots. The tray is usually best for steaming things like fish. However, if your basket does not have legs, then you need to use the tray, too. The idea is to keep the food above the water.
1814049
The water container should be at least 5' above the pots to obtain enough pressure to the droppers. The manufacturer says 3', but I don't think that's high enough. I had the same problem until I raised the container.
122525
I have a walk-in shower and I'm tall. I adjusted mine to as high as it would go. to Did not want to sit very low. Just from looking at it and my tub, I would think you might be just above the water if the tub were full.
228501
Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for this cast iron trivet, I own several and use them for braising meats on the stove top. Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for... » Read More Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for this cast iron trivet, I own several and use them for braising meats on the stove top. « Show Less
1156960
Insert with holes to elevate food for steaming. We used our pot for steaming crabs/corn/lobsters.
16131
It actually touches the bottom of the pot. We have boiled shrimp and other meats without any problems. This is an excellent cooker.