It says the glass lids have steam vents. If I don't want the steam to escape can I close the vent?
223211
No. There are vents but they are pre-made. They are small, you could plug them with something. The quality of the cookware is excellent overall though.
966226
I believe they are referring to the plastic lid. There is growing concern about heating and storing food in plastic. Chemicals leach into the food and are carcinogenic. If you just leave the lid open when heating water, the steam will escape and not drip back into the pot, thus eliminating the majority of possible contamination. It won't effect the heating process or pose any steam-burn if the unit is set away from skin contact. And thanks for the heads up about the warning - i'll start leaving the lid open on mine now!!
2077457
unfortunately there is no way to "close vents that you don't need. we just put a book or two over the vents we don't need blowing
47953
Direct from corning - you have to leave a sufficiently large gap for steam to easily escape or they WILL warp. I ran into this when leaving a small gap to keep the lid from popping off, and had two warp on me.They did end replacements though.
639153
No, there are a lot of vent holes in the screen that allow steam to come through it
1601837
You never use lids on any container glass or plastic in the micro wave. Steam pressure will blow off plastic lids and can make a mess. Cover container with plastic wrap or wax paper.
1821817
Re: vent in the lid -- There's a small hole for a temperature probe, but not a vent where you can adjust it open/closed. I hope that 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!
1600496
Yes, a small vent, but most of the steam escapes through the spout. You must be careful as you are pouring, because when you get down towards the bottom of the pot, the lid will fall off and scald your hand. Better to take the lid off when you are pouring.
1135565
I really can't speak for the lids, they are glass so I wouldn't try it.Forgot to post this ans with my other one.
1937612
The black "thingy" should be up so that the all white side is toward the food being steamed. The black part works with the vent holes so that they can be opened or closed (you can see the black through the holes when open). I close during steaming and then open before I remove the lid to release the steam.
1125189
I bought the metal lid, which does not have vent holes. These lids don't seal so tightly they're going to explode, so don't need holes (it is my belief). If you haven't ordered yet, get the non-stick option - I have spent way too much time scouring mine. Otherwise, I love it.
1204495
The steam will "touch" and condense from some plastic part from the lid. But the water fully sits in the stainless steel.
340608
Lid does have a steam vent, but does not have a silicone rim since it contacts a cast iron pot which can get very hot.
830109
no, but there is enough gap around the lid to let the steam out just the same.
1115892
No, I leave mine on the vent all the time. comes off pretty easy, there are two thicknesses for the vent so it stays on tight I just bought three more for friends, no more of that ugly plastic
127335
I have heated food in the containers without damage to the lid. However, the lids can get sucked into the container due to the heat differential inside and outside the container. When that happens, it's a challenge to get the lid off.