can you fry with the lid on and does it have a charcoal filter in the lid? -----Thanks
2009752
Yes, the lid is a separate piece and you can fry with it on or off. It has some sort of filter on the lid, but I'm not sure if it's charcoal or not.
2009753
Yes you can fry with the lid on. It has a screen filter but not charcoal. I use it to fry fish and the filter works quite well.
2009754
You can fry with the lid on or off. The lid has a filter, but I think it's just a tin weave.
2009755
Yes you can fry with the lid on. There is NO charcoal filter. I still use the deep fryer in the garage to avoid having the house smell like oil
2009756
You can fry with the lid on, but it is hard to see through the little window while it is cooking. It fogs up. I tend to not use the cover at all. Whether it has a charcoal filter, I don't know. It looks like the filter you find in your over the range microwave oven vent. Hope this helps.
2009757
Yes, You can fry with lid on. No the lid does not have a charcoal filter but it does filter the steam and smells and if you you use good oil, it doesn't smoke.
1296419
You must take the lid off, there is no hinge that enables you to stabilize it in place. The inability to reach frying temperature (350-375 degrees) and the very slow recovery to heated oil is far more of a problem then the lid.
1487445
It came with one, but it is not necessary. I just brewed a pot without the charcoal filter.
1476639
No lid came with mine. I'm going to contact the seller because the answer posted here says that a lid is included. Meanwhile I have a silicone splatter shield that fits just about right, but it can't seal the pan because it's intended to ventilate. It works for frying though. Starfrit 93038 Silicone Splatter Screen here on Amazon.
2106113
I really don't know the answer to your question -- but I'd certainly like to know "just in case" I need the information in the future. The main problem I have is the bits of charcoal that continually come through the filter (especially weekly when I'm running a strong stream of hot water through it to help "clean" it.) Good luck.
1995743
I'm sure it would fry just fine but draining and filtering would be a mistake since lard solidifies. The filter would be clogged and useless and getting the lard from the reservoir would be a nasty chore as well. Stick with a non filtering version if your going to fry with lard
1212546
Not that I know of. We use it to grill with little or no oil, but not to make dishes that simmer with a lid.
665949
Not at all. Better yet, it won't taste of charcoal lighter fluid either. the gas burns without odor or taste. Additionally, I only use the gas long enough to get the coals going so food is not on the grill when the gas is on. I do a ton of grilling (meats and a LOT of veggies)...this grill is perfect. -Charlie
970767
Yes! The clean up is SO EASY. There is a pouring lip at the corner and it's lightweight and a manageable size. When I'm not going to use it for a ewhile, I pour hot soapy water into the reservoir and rinse it out. Otherwise, you can just paper towel it between uses. This is perfect for 2 people and takes up very llittle space on the counter. It heats up fast and uses less energy than bigger fryers. I love it.
2080336
The only thing that I can say for sure i that if you hold it incorrectly the charcoal will come out of the filter. If you use quick connectors like I do the small charcoal particles can jam the connectors. This has happened on 2 occasions.
1735733
No it doesn't. The grate works wonderful for cooking fish/steaks but you can install lid w/o grate.
2166891
Hmm. I've never used a lid for it. If I were, I'd use a standard fry lid. It would cover, so keep heat and oil in, but it wouldn't seal for, say, simmering. The pan is designed more for stir fry or sauté or light cooking, not for boiling I think. Picture shaking the pan to flip the food :) It's more for quick cooking, not to leave it on the heat and walk away. Cheers!
1440264
No, it just has one oil chamber. It does come with 2 smaller baskets and 1 large basket for frying.
1891350
My best answer, from using that style saute/fry pan here and in Europe, is no lid. In fact, I've never seen or used a lid on them. Not much of an answer, though captured moisture, also from a lid, might compromise the cured surface of the pan. Looking back, I really hate this answer, but there you go... Morgan Phenix
1088748
NO!!! I just wipe off any fat after frying stuff too close to the kettle. To make sure I just checked on it: all its sides, in and out -- are clean. Enjoy! BTW: I'm not on their payroll and do not get a commission from them.
832440
Ha, the Mrs. asked me the exact same thing when she saw me setting this up. There is a tiny, little slotted plastic grill that fits into notches at the out flow spout. It allows the water to trickle out but the fry remain in the plastic box. The trickle is so light that the fry do not get stuck to the grill. However, if you put anything in with the fry (I put in a tiny plant they could hide in) that may block the out flow. So I check it each day and so far all is fine.
46499
Yes. Charcoal goes in the bottom ring and a couple pieces in the top ring. This is a great cooker!!