Getting top off of the steamer: This is a wonderful product, but how can you easily get the top off?
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Just push down hard on the top while gripping and unscrew counter clockwise. Took me a few days to figure it out, and I was very happy when I realized that it wasn't as hard as I was making it.
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.
1749124
I grab the clear area and twist the top to the right. One click and it can be lifted off
1828174
Just twist a bit and lift it off. It may be hot, be careful. Come with a hook for lifting.
1071622
You can remove the top cap carefully, What I do is use the garden house or a power sprayer.
1915224
You'll have to gently twist and pull. It should come off fairly easily. It may take some wiggling back and forth, but then you should be able to twist it off.
856588
Run very hot water over one edge of it and use something, preferably plastic, to scrape it until it comes loose. Continue this until the whole thing comes off. It will not come off in one piece. You'll wind up with several small parts that break off. It's also not a fast process. This liner is made to stay in place so it takes a while to get it out. All in all it is totally worth the time and money to use.
1359765
Press down on the Release button and then pull off. It is a bit rough at 1st but you will get it. Also, it helps if you hold opposite diagonal corners to pull off the lid.
1898782
Unfortunately I returned this product so can't help. I bought the product that was on the informercial similar to this and I don't see any way to take it off. I soak it in the bucket with a cleaning solution. ring it out, and let it dry.
2032385
A little tricky but if you carefully line up the metal tabs it will close properly. No trouble opening it though - just remember to let all the steam build up dissipate before even trying to open. Run cold water over the top will do the trick. Happy pressuring!
2026029
No. Does have a metal band around the top of each steamer, but one could remove it. The segments or top slide over that part anyway.
350226
put a layer of lettuce or spinach on the bottom of the steamer. it wont change the flavor and allows for easier clean up.
2075775
The top lifts right off, you just have to pull, no need to screw/unscrew, but it doesn't come loose during use! ;)
1578144
Steam does not come out if you are not pulling the trigger. The pad however is wet so getting it completely dry isn't really an option unless you put on a new pad. The other day I dropped the cleaner tank and didn't have an issue using it to help clean that up.
1235811
You can take out the middle post. The three legs the steamer sit on, however, can't be removed.
1374513
Hi Patricia, Apply pressure to the top (press down firmly and at the same time unlatch). That should do it! Patrick
518620
You can lift up the weight on top with a pot holder and the pressure will release. You can then screw it off. If you want quick pressure release, run cold water over the lid. It takes less than 15 seconds that way.