Is the rubber gasket removable? I would like to use this container for my rising bread and I cannot have an airtight lid. Would this be possible?
826924
It looks like you could unscrew the knob on the top and remove the gasket and then screw the knob back on.
826925
There appears to be a single screw that is holding the gasket in place. Removing it shouldn't be an issue.
418984
It does not have a seal. It actually has several air holes on back of lid. Our bread is actually staying fresh at least 2x as long however.
320017
There is no seal or rubber gasket per se to create a true airtight container. However, they do appear to be relatively air tight.
418982
It is not airtight. The lid has several small holes in back for ventilation. Our bread does stay fresh at least twice as long though!
516122
Yes it is. I once dropped mine lid first into a sink of water with bread in and the seal held. I make my own bread and a loaf would stay plenty fresh until we were done with it.
1883480
There is a thin rubber gasket around the lids, this makes the seal very secure. I have had the canisters for several months and have no problem.
1112361
It has a rubber gasket, so it is intended to be airtight. Would I trust it to be as airtight as a steel can? Maybe not, but it seals up well.
1784069
Look guys this is pretty simple stuff! The typical bread box idea is to get the loaves off the countertop and hide the bread in a container that looks like the rest of your kitchen. Some are better than others. If you want store bread in a bread box well, you`re not going to find an air tight one because that`s not what they`re made for. Depending on the bread it doesn't need to be air tight. Otherwise, what do you do if you don`t have one? That's right, you just keep the wrapper tightly closed until you need bread!!
1319654
I don't believe it is airtight. The lid has a silicone gasket that slides up and down when you open and close, so I don't see how it could be airtight. I agree with the second answer, it is tight but not air tight.
1880293
yes, the rubber gasket is essential. I recommend you return it immediately. you will be disappointed otherwise.
560105
i have this pan with a lid but my question is how do i use the pan with the lid? do i let the bread rise with the lid on then bake the bread with the lid on ?
1564336
The gasket is on the lid. It is better then most because it is quite tall and pliable so it helps keep the moisture in.
180276
The gasket is medical grade silicone, it is removable to clean thoroughly, although it is somewhat hard to remove and replace it can be done with a flat, slender, round edged metal tool like this Tweezerman No-Slip Skin Care Tool
1877546
No, it is not airtight. It does not offer the same airtight gasket system as the rest of the Snapware kitchen storage products. When you lift the handle and carry it, the "seal" will open on different parts on the lid. However, it does have more height for cupcakes than any other system.
1547287
I am not sure I would describe it as "airtight" but the larger casserole lid does fit securely and will stay put when you are transporting anything in the carrier. The smaller casserole lid is not as secure. It will work lose, it just does not fit as tightly as the big one, and things will leak, so when I use that one I try to make it very firm around it using towels or pot holders, etc., if I am trying to take the small dish in the carrier to another location. I have secured it with foil or sometimes even a small bungie cord rapped around. The bigger casserole with the lid in place has never needed any other help.
1444725
Hi there... I would, actually, becuase there was no smell to the rubber gasket at all... not even from the beginning. I wouldn't give up on this either, especially if it's the right size for you as I find it to be a great little slow cooker and use mine weekly!
2036056
The top is not removable. Can't say much about how hot the outside gets because I only lit the oven one time to make sure it got hot enough to bake bread and then put it in storage. It is now part of our survival gear.