What is the handle on the lid made of and can you cook with the lid closed?
1485536
The handle is made from some kind of resin, I believe. I don't have the grill here to go look, but it is a large, sturdy handle. You can definitely grill with the lid closed...I had looked at another grill and almost bought it til I found out the lid had to remain open. I bought this one instead and I LOVE this grill!! I bought all the inserts, they seem to all work great...I even cook eggs in a regular pan.....just close the lid and let it sit on the pan handle...hope this helps!
892707
Marc, I put a spoon at the lip of the grill where it would close. This holds the grill open slightly. The handles cannot withstand the heat associated with grilling.
2039086
The lid is plastic,the lid cannot go in oven it is not oven proof. The pan itself has no teflon nonstick coating it is completely stainless steel pan is also made in china unlike other allclad pans it is also not to be used on stovetop
206654
Yes - the pot and lid are made of glazed and fireproof ceramics and is safe for all food use. It is safe to put directly on stove or in the oven. Note that the bottom of accompanying cedar wood steamer basket is made of perforated terracotta and is not glazed. The brochure that comes with the set has directions on how to prepare the steamer set and the basket for best results and years of usage. Please read more in the product description or e-mail us and we will be happy to answer any questions. Counterpoint Staff.
2037119
I have left them in the pan while cooking on medium/high but the handle is regular plastic and would melt.
831585
yes you can cook with the lid open but why would you. the grease will splatter all over with the lid open.
934101
It is steel. I use it every day. There is a rubber seal in the lid to help secure it to the base. And the handle is hard plastic.
2241984
I don't recall (I gave mine to my granddaughter) but I seem to recall the handle was all stainless steel. If so, you're good to go - in or out of the oven.
931112
Yes, the handle stays cool when cooking, i.e. boiling water. Hope this helps!
378581
The handle is pure stainless steel. Stainless steel doesn't conduct heat very well so the stainless handles helps it to stay cool.
1210166
Removable crock is ceramic, liner into which crock is lowered is aluminum, and outer part is stainless steel - a magnet will stick to the outside of the cooker (a magnet will NOT stick to aluminum). The lid is glass with silicone around the edge for a good seal and a hole in it for the temperature probe for meats. Handles, feet and bottom that are black are made from insulating hard plastic. Model number 33265 has a "Removable stovetop safe insert for searing and browning"And my cooker has NEVER shut off by itself!
901951
Yes you can cook with the lid on with no problems. Just be careful when taking it off, the steam from the boiling water will get you
2196908
The lid is glass with a metal rim and handle. It fits tightly on the pan and works well for cooking rice.
494234
I am not sure what you mean "cover Handle" the handle on the lid gets hot when unit is under pressure. I have used mine at least 50 times since I bought it. A good pot holder works fine fore me. Just be sure pressure is released before you try to rotate and remove. If need to cool quickly place unit when under pressure in sink and sprey with water to cool. Again use good pot holders to avoid being burned
473571
Yes, it is oven-safe. The handle is made of the identical carbon steel as the body of the pan.
1827993
I just cooked a couple of quick meals using the RSVP Universal lid. The top of the handle stayed cool; the part where the handle is riveted to the lid got hot. I don't know how it would be cooking something that required more time.
933123
It seems as if the handle is ovenproof, but I have never tried it! Sorry I could not be of more help!