Does the lid have to stay closed while frying? It uses so little oil, I'd think it would be safe to cook without the lid.
831584
I always cooked with the lid down to hold in the heat and prevent oil splash. But I think you could cook with it open.
831585
yes you can cook with the lid open but why would you. the grease will splatter all over with the lid open.
831586
I haven't tried it that way...I would keep the lid closed just to keep the temperature up. Also cuts down on oil in air.
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.
1166660
Comes with Lid. It's quite deep but deep frying (if that's what you mean would required) would be limited. Better to get a deep frying pan. BTW - I really love this frying pan. Works well, cleans even better.
351762
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.
786050
Yes...We leave oil in the fryer and store (unless it's dirty of course). It's a great fryer!
2081237
i reuse the oil for some things like french fries. anything fishy i dispose of the oil after one use. with french fries, i reuse oil several times - as much as 4. the fryer does not overheat the oil so it does not break down. also, i remove any small pieces of fries so it doesnt sit in the oil between uses. i really like this fryer but it does have one drawback - you cannot lift the basket and set it on the rim to drain - you have to hold it for a few minutes or put the food immediately on paper towels. i like to "air drain" personally but this may not matter to everyone. overall, i really like the fryer and use it often. i reuse the oil for some things like french fries. anything fishy i dispose of the oil after one use. with french fries, i reuse oil several times - as much as 4. the fryer does not overheat the oil so it does not break down. also, i remove any small pieces of fries so it doesnt sit in the oil between uses. i really like this fryer but it does have one drawback - you cannot lift the basket and set it on the rim to drain - you have to hold it for a few minutes or put the food immediately on paper towels. i like to "air drain" personally but this may not matter to everyone. overall,... » Read More i reuse the oil for some things like french fries. anything fishy i dispose of the oil after one use. with french fries, i reuse oil several times - as much as 4. the fryer does not overheat the oil so it does not break down. also, i remove any small pieces of fries so it doesnt sit in the oil between uses. i really like this fryer but it does have one drawback - you cannot lift the basket and set it on the rim to drain - you have to hold it for a few minutes or put the food immediately on paper towels. i like to "air drain" personally but this may not matter to everyone. overall, i really like the fryer and use it often. « Show Less
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Yes. I have no issues with the lid. I do close it when I'm not using it. But it does stay open when I am.
1318971
Even without a lid, it is heavier than typical frying pans. I actually like the weight. I don't move pan while I am cooking because my range is smooth electric top.
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.
1852612
We keep the fryer close to the outlet. There is slack in the line. However, that was never the cause of ours and the heating issues. We had no problem with this unit for a couple of years. But this year, our issue is that it will not stay heated. But that does not happen all the time. It's hit or miss. If it's new and exchangeable, I would change it out now while it is still new. Overall, the unit has worked well for us. It's only recently that it has had sporadic heating issues.
1697816
does. I like the fry pan very much. The lid has an opening to let steam out. because it is large I was able to makepancakes in it. Love my pan.Shirley
970768
As said by others, the oil basin isn't removable. I would deem it as a moderate hassle to clean, you cant just throw it under the water (I wished it was this easy!!) and as Gerald said, you have to wipe it clean with some soapy water until all residue is out. I would like to point out that the outside of the fryer is metallic and gets extremly hot when frying. You have to be very careful when opening/closing the lid when you operate it to not get burnt!
1030894
Probably because it sits too high and theres no auto shutoff. I have it and was thinking about using as a turkey fryer. I decided to just buy one and Im glad I did. The turkey fryer sits lower, has an auto shutoff, and has a wind shield.
1543562
Yes, although I have never used it as such. It is advertised as being a pressure fryer. We use it a a pressure cooker. One thing though, we seem to have problems from time to time with it sealing. You need to make sure that the seal in the lid is clean and seated properly before each use. I think you can also buy replacement seals for it.
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.
2005352
The larger frying pan has no lid. The lids fit on the three pots and the steamer. The largest lid is a little smaller than the larger frying pan, and I have used it in a pinch. I haven't checked if a lid fits on the smaller frying pan.
901949
Yes you can cook with the lid on. I have done so multiple times with no change in the lid.