how does the lid attach and come off? Any oil sizzle out the top when cooking?
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The lid does not "attach," really; it just sits there. The lid weighs about 2 pounds. The glass is 3/16 of an inch thick, and all the metal parts are quite substantial. No oil sizzles out.
297102
The lid comes completely off - it sits snugly on the pan. The turning blades are attached to the lid so everything is all one piece. The rubber cup comes off for washing, and the steam release nub may come off, but I haven't taken it off yet. I do find a fine spray of oil on my stove after popping the corn, but that may be b/c I remove the rubber cup when I am finished and add my butter directly into the opening while rotating the handle. It gets nicely distributed that way. I haven't had much luck putting the butter in the cup while popping the corn - it doesn't melt fast enough. I hope this answers your question. The lid comes completely off - it sits snugly on the pan. The turning blades are attached to the lid so everything is all one piece. The rubber cup comes off for washing, and the steam release nub may come off, but I haven't taken it off yet. I do find a fine spray of oil on my stove after popping the corn, but that may be b/c I remove the rubber cup when I am finished and add my butter directly into the opening while rotating the handle. It gets nicely distributed that way. I haven't had much luck putting the butter in the cup while popping the corn - it doesn't melt fast enough. I hope... » Read More The lid comes completely off - it sits snugly on the pan. The turning blades are attached to the lid so everything is all one piece. The rubber cup comes off for washing, and the steam release nub may come off, but I haven't taken it off yet. I do find a fine spray of oil on my stove after popping the corn, but that may be b/c I remove the rubber cup when I am finished and add my butter directly into the opening while rotating the handle. It gets nicely distributed that way. I haven't had much luck putting the butter in the cup while popping the corn - it doesn't melt fast enough. I hope this answers your question. « Show Less
297103
The lip of the lid fits inside the pot, it does not slide around but sits firmly in place. The part that twirls the corn in the pot (which is attached to the lid) is heavy and strong so this might help keep the lid in place. Oil has never sizzled out the top. We really love the popcorn kettle and use it frequently. It was a great purchase.
297104
Ditto the other answers. The lid is heavy and fits snugly on top. Cooks fast, efficiently, and there is no mess made from the oil.
297105
The entire lid lifts off along with the mixing blades. No oil can sizzle out the top when cooking. One would think the glass top would be perfect for viewing the popping corn, however, the steam from the popping corn makes it impossible to view the corn popping status. Also, since the lid does not hinge, it is a little difficult to pour out the popcorn in a controlled manner. The pan is very heavy and not easy to hold to pour.
297106
The lid just sits on top and does not attach. It is heavy enough to stay in place. There is a little venting of oil/steam that comes out of the small vent on the lid and very little from the butter melting area. We do not use the butter melting option so I'm not sure what happens when you do.
297107
The lid just sits on top. There is a ledge that the top fits into. Even though it is a little loose fitting, it is sealed enough. I have yet to have any oil come in contact with me. I've probably popped 25+ batches so far without any incident. There is one vent that you can rotate, lets the steam escape. I turn the handle at a slow pace, maybe one revolution every two seconds. I'm still experimenting with the amount of oil and popcorn. My guess is that a microwave bag has about 1/4 cup of popcorn and 4 tablespoons of oil. I'm still working on it. I hope this helps..
297108
The lid is very sturdy and heavy. It just sits on top like any normal lid on a skillet or saucepan. And no, nothing but steam ever comes out the vent on top. Hope this helps!
297109
Gravity! The lid is heavy glass with a metal rim the fits tightly into the kettle. No oil sizzles out the top when cooking. Even the pop corn popping doesn't seem to move the lid. We find we have to use far less corn as this is extreamly efficient and well worth the hefty price tag.
297110
The lid simply sets in the pan like any other lid - there are no fasteners at all. I have not experienced any issues with oil coming out the top when cooking.
57707
Snap. We have no problem with the lid coming off. But we also gave others that screw on.
31455
I'm holding the lid and not seeing a way that it would come apart. The lid appears to be made of 2 hard plastic pieces, one that twists inside the other and a soft rubber ring fits around the base and tightens the seal when the lid is turned.
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I haven't had that problem but this is how I get it closed. First, every few uses I use olive oil around only the angled edge of the pot that contacts the lid (as per the manual) I only use a little oil, almost wiping it all away. I loosen all of the wing nuts and then set the lid on the pot looking at how much space is between the two all the way around leveling this out as much as you can (it's never perfect). Then I flip up all the wing nuts into their notches. I turn one only until it contacts the lid, not pushing the lid down yet. Then I do the one directly across from it continuing like this until all are making contact, always going across from the last one I tightened. Then I start over with one tightening it most of the way, then the one across from it and so on. Basically I keep tightening across the lid and around until they are finger tight. Now, when my husband helps me can I always have seal failures and problems because he is strong and thinks everything needs to be tightened as tight as he can get get them and not so with the lid just hand tight by me and I am not strong. Now, if the canner is getting up to pressure I personally wouldn't worry about it. Mine may have a little bubble or sputter here and there and I don't notice it if it comes up to pressure. Hope this helps, it sounds very complicated when I typed it out but it isn't really when I do it just a system I follow.
1933694
My lid isn't hinged on. I can take it off and wash it separately. There is a lid hook that can be flipped to either hold the lid up to get your food or down to wrap the cord around to store it.
1888528
There are small protrusions on the lip of the lid so that it doesn't fall off. You cock the lid to the side to raise and remove it.
163919
Yes, the lid is hinged at the back of the container and does not come completely off of the top. Hope this helps.
2097535
We have no problem getting the lid off. Simply open and pull up. Our problem is keeping the lid CLOSED!!!!! Until the oil warms up we have to sit something heavy on the lid so it stays closed!!!!! After the oil warms up it stays shut. Thought I'd like this more than I do actually.
1994851
The lid removes easily. I would give it a "moderate" on wind. The flame is powerful, and not blown out easily.
811313
The top attaches to the opener with a magnet. After opening simply grasp the lid and pull away from the magnet. If you stop the opener before it has gone completely around the can, the lid may not come away cleanly without a section remaining attached to the can.
2233540
I am not at home to look at my container but if I remember correctly, there is a little piece of plastic somewhere around the lid that you snap off. When this piece is off, you have a place to put your finger to pry off the top.
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Barry, there is not removable container unfortunately. Still, the container is well designed to have a sort of "exit route" for the oil that you can conveniently dispose without it dripping all over the fryer. I usually throw out the oil and then clean it with a wet sponge and some soap, being very careful not to soak the whole fryer in water but just using the sponge to clean it. Just another tip, when used the whole fryer gets very hot (maybe except the handles) so be careful when touching it.
2200545
You do not remove the lid, put the hole unit in the oven, it will vent through the small holes in the sides
2214570
Barry, there is not removable container unfortunately. Still, the container is well designed to have a sort of "exit route" for the oil that you can conveniently dispose without it dripping all over the fryer. I usually throw out the oil and then clean it with a wet sponge and some soap, being very careful not to soak the whole fryer in water but just using the sponge to clean it.Just another tip, when used the whole fryer gets very hot (maybe except the handles) so be careful when touching it.
1584148
Yes, the top comes off easily. You can open the top or you can press down on a little part in the back hinge-area and take the entire lid off fairly easily.
1074536
The handle to the sauce pan is welded on. The lid handle screws on and off.
1502242
The lid will not come off. Also the gray flap will appear to be pulled down into the opening. It should make a whoosh sound whenreleased.