do you put water in the lower pan
1502534
No. The instructions that came with mine indicated that no water is needed.
1502535
No water needed. Just plug it in and turn it on to warm. You just need to place your food HOT from stove because it keeps it warm. It won't heat cold food.
1502536
No, there's no water needed. Much easier to use than chafing dishes with Sterno!
1502537
Lynn,No, water is not used in the Oster chafing dish. You will want to use a lower heat setting if the food is going to sit in the chafing dish for an extended length of time. If you are using it for a buffet and the food will be moving with some consistentcy during serving, you'll be good to go. I have 3 and love them.
1225994
Water goes on the bottom. Machine works great. Make sure buns are not over the holes. They will become soggy if you do. Also, hotdogs take only 12 minutes to cook. Dont overcook.
2187542
Yes but I usually do t. They are fine to use. It's an amazing pan... You will love it
827972
Yes I use a water pan a lot. You may not want to use a water pan if you are planning to utilize a supplemental smoking unit like the amazen smoke tube as there will be a lot of moisture that the pellets will absorb and snuff themselves out
958082
No, water is in the bottom portion. When it cools down enough to lift out the rack, you just pour out into the sink.
1960832
nope. I just pop mine in the sink since the pot is usually steeping on the the counter. It's a great pot!
964356
I don't submerge on purpose but I'm sure water gets in ...but let it dry out and I have not had any problem with this pan in fact it it better than any coated fry pan... great purchase..when somthing sticks...put a 1/2 of water in it and turn up to 150 derees for a few minutes..let cool a little and it cleans great..if you don't want any marks in the pan at all...get a container of the cleaner that is used on a glass cooking surface, put a little on when cool and with a slight rub..it looks like new...this is a great purchase ..wish the temp knob showed more values
1470944
Yes. If u don't there will not be a hot spot on the bottom. The heat will crawl up sides too far to cook at different levels in one pan.
787259
There is no water pan it's a dry smoker but I have placed a small metal pan of water in the lower rack to supply moisture.
409263
It's glazed both sides but not the bottom of the pot. You shall soak it in the water before use this pot on the stove.
738232
Yes, I simply remove the lower pan empty and clean it . The doors are large enough to clean the other levels as you need.
964357
Hi Mary,I don't immerse my frying pan in water but do rinse it thoroughly so some water does pass into the vents and nothing happens. I think if you don't immerse it in water and it has sufficient time to dry between uses it should be fine. I love the frying pan! Mary Pat
2040468
No, you put boiling water into the pot. It's used for seeping, not boiling.
1428477
Yes- but use the other 3 L pot even in there as insulation to help with the thermal process. Fill the other 3L with hot water and put on the bottom of the pot, then your food-filled 3L on top.
1429750
Yes you can, just added water and anything else you normally do - then bring the water to a boil. cook it as you would in any other pan ... just check it periodically and stir.
2175887
Yes, when I tried it a magnet did stick to the bottom pan. Hope that helps!
684747
Yes i do. Usually i use a non stick pan that has a lid on it. I put this steamer in the pan with a little water and cover it.