Does the mesh retain the steam or does it allow the steam to escape? I want evaporation to occur.
319233
Yes it does let steam escape and does a great job with splatters. One of the best things I ever bought.
319234
I really haven't noticed, but that must be good. If it held in the steam I would have gotten blasted when I lifted it off and I haven't. I like it and it really helps with the spattering.
319235
Mini and George, from the three uses I've had with the Rachael Ray Round Splatter Tool, grease splatter is controlled and the mesh vents on the tool are such that it does allow both steam and some grease splatter to escape. Steam and air escape freely. Some splatter from the fat and grease from food will splatter too but only nominally. The mesh does not retain the steam. The kitchen tool has a fine mesh but it does allow steam to escape freely. The tool has a double duty function. I hope this feedback helps.
319236
It allows steam out but not like the pan is uncovered. It does restrict the amount of steam that boils off.
907886
Same thing happen to me. You can not use this machine in this conditions, you can burn your face. My steam machine is sitting in my basement. You need to call the company to see if they can replace the item or refund your money.
2001836
Mine is somewhat loose, but I think that might be part of the design to let some of the steam out. It really works great.
543812
Unfortunately, the mesh screen does not come off. What worked best for me is to take the top off of the tea maker and rinse with hot water until the tea particles come off the mesh. I hope this works for you!
1649252
I dont think so. The only issue I see is that it's a bit tall. So dont keep it underneath anything. That way the steam is free to clear out from the top when it's boiling mode.
30097
It's not perfectly air tight, if that's what you mean. Gases do escape during the boil.
1078301
Very little steam comes from this unit, until you unlock it to refill, then there is a small amount of steam that escapes. But it vents very little while in holding mode.
1779780
This is the 2nd one we've purchased, and no water has come through the top. It seems to just drop down and its a very fine mesh. There aren't magnets but there are weights, so we've had no problems at all. I think you'll love it!
1082265
You need to make sure the air slit is not wet at all.. if it has any moisture in it the steam won't come out of the top.. the slit is different than where the steam comes out of, its under the top and on a side. Wipe it really well and assemble and try again.
1392878
Nope...lid holds very tight....the center cap holds tight but seems as if there is enough roo. To allow steam to pass so pressure doesn't buold up
606579
It will steam in any position very well. I haven't experienced any leaks but have not used it the way you describe.
639154
Yes, more steam collects than with a mesh screen, but not so much to be of a concern in my opinion. On the upside, more heat collects for the same reason. I consider this half screen, half lid though some will disagree. Regardless, we gleefully threw away our old tattered mesh screens. This is far superior.
529590
It does matter for proper heat transfer the bubbles side go into the water. The package that I received came with directions explaining this.
869993
Yes, with the following conditions. The opening on your water reservoir needs to be big enough to allow you to drop it in. Also, you don't want this plugging the water as is comes out of the reservoir either. Oh, you may not want to use it in steam evaporators if there's a chance it could reach the heating element.
628977
No it doesn't get hot holding it and yes it has two different settings for how much steam is released.
531815
The manual says that everything needs to be upright to steam properly, however I have used it in this fashion and while you're taking a risk of burning yourself, I've been able to do it just fine. Just know that's not how it's desigend to be used.
2013188
Hi Susie, No, and that is the problem with this one that I bought. After about 6 weeks, I did have to hold on to the button that is 3/4 down to keep the steam going. Prior to that, the steam came out on its' own. Very comfortable on my back, and the triangular shape gets into corners nicely.