Is it recommended to use a trivet with this steamer?
1183669
MY husband loves it, great for wood stoves,or inserts in your fireplace, fill it water, helps humiity in air.
1110951
Yes, you can. If you want to be extra cautious and prevent fear of burning the table then place silicon trivet (12" X12") underneath.
627016
I'm not sure about your question either. One of these steamers can be stacked on top of another identical steamer but, they are not designed to be used like this so there will be a reduction in the amount of steam for the top basket. A better system may be to use a standard steamer basket in the bottom of an all clad 4qt saucepan and then place this steamer on top in its proper place. Hope this helps.
959330
I don't remember the trivet because the whole thing was poor quality from my experience. I ended up buying the more spendy Teavana version and it is really worth it in the end.
2282515
Not at all. This is a GREAT steamer, I really like it. The oval size makes it more useful than the regular round ones.
495397
I don't believe it does, but from a steamer point of view you should not need it. The steam is doing the cooking, not the steamer.
2181619
I have both the regular and the travel size steamers and like them both. The small one is good for travel.
314686
I think they do not actually. The steamer itself is a single stainless ply - not a 3 ply. It is part of a set that is 3 ply, but the steamer is not - and does not need to be.
1132676
I would not do so. Although it is silicone, it is not very similar to the silicone my trivets are made from, I would be afraid it might deform. That said, if that is all you want is a huge trivet ...
1417391
Yes, it has worked well for me. It is made very well and is very thick. I use the heaviest steam setting and typically iron for an hour or more and this has never been an issue for me.
647735
I would say yes, unless your steamer is metal and you are concerned about scratching the nonstick surface. That's the only reason I don't use it that way. A silicone vegetable steamer should work fine.
1148987
I only use it to dry dishes, pots and pans, and anything that can't go in the dishwasher. Do not know whether it can be used as a trivet and to sustain heat. Msybe the manufacturer or somewhere on the web you may find these specs. Sorry.
1352423
There is a steamer insert for the Cuisinart Multiclad set. I have not found one for the other sets.
1947180
Yes, absolutely. Using a potholder is a good idea too, since you may risk being burnt by the rising steam from the lid.
862740
I use the OXO Good Grips silicone steamer. It just fits into the 4 qt. cooker.
1292078
Mine did not have a trivet. I got that separately. It has an infuser that appears stainless steel.
1157400
I don't know; I haven't tried to do that. I bought it primarily as a mat to set my bamboo dishdrain on. It's not a trivet; if I set a pan hot off the stove or out of the oven I think it would burn.