Does the strainer reach to the bottom of the pot? (or at least close)
936033
I am not sure. It was a gift, but the strainer was small and at a quick glance did not seem like it would touch the bottom of the pot.
936034
The strainer doesn't touch the bottom of the pot, which is the way it's supposed to be. It gets pretty close to the bottom to allow the loose tea to soak to a perfect cup of tea. I use my teapot every day and I love it!
579004
No, it does not. It will not reach bottom, forcing you to up the oil amount. I bought both this and the 7 qt dutch oven and will be returning this piece.
104864
No, it has a false bottom with holes that is approximately 1 inch from the bottom. The excess water drains away from the plant to the actual bottom.
457148
In my stainless steel sink, the strainer sits flush, due to a small indentation ring around the drain opening. The strainer nestles in there perfectly.
1002733
No extension did not reach bottom but I was using on 38 gal &45 so are deeper. I never could get to work so returned it
238452
Not that I know of. The only "strainer," included with the teapot, is the infuser.
1216457
Sent the strainer to my daughter as a gift, however I read this in one of the reviews "The basket itself tapers quite bit to a smaller, rounded edge, diameter on the bottom (approx 7.25/7.5) than on the top, but the legs and feet do not, so with the 4 legs it's still 9.5 inches in diameter at the bottom." Hope this is helpful.
1053178
If you're alluding to using the insert as a strainer, the openings in the basket's bottom are 1/4" wide, and the side openings are 5/8" tall. Just about any cooked pasta would slip out when drained. If you're thinking about using this pot for linguine, et al., the lower portion of the sticks would have to soften and make some room before the uppers could meet the water. The result might be a compromise in doneness. You've asked a good question -- I might try my pot for spaghetti next time.
69913
Yes...it is a loose lid...just sits on glass rim. No rubber fitting. I do not always use the strainer. I love this little tea pot!
2189319
Yes! The strainer fits inside the large pot and the lid fits on top of both, or just the pot. This is a really nice very durable set. You won't regret getting it! They are a bit bigger than other play pots but fit to scale for play kitchens. We have the kidkraft espresso kitchen and this is perfect for it.
1605946
The infuser part is the reason mine wouldn't close. Only gives about an inch clearance on the bottom.
1111953
Thank-you for your inquiry. The strainer comes to a rounded type of point at the bottom. Thank-you for your inquiry.
607012
I've used mine with all sizes of pots. I love it! I've just about given up using my other strainers. I wouldn't say there is really a minimum. I think it would work just fine with an 8 or 9 inch pot. It is definitely designed for two handled pots but can be used with standard saucepans as well as long as you pour slowly (since in that case you can only hold it down with one hand). It measures about 10 inches between handle grips so I would assume the picture is using a 10 inch pot.
148937
No. I put a canning funnel on my jar, and set the strainer in that. It works fine, but you would need to buy the canning funnel, if you don't already have one. Overall, I've been very happy with this product.
1014998
Only very slightly when it is in the "lid" position. When it is in the "strainer" position, it doesn't catch at all.
1504875
Yes, that is how mine is setup. I bought a new disposal with the sink that had the 3.5" strainer and flange kit with it as most disposals do. The sink itself doesn't come with a strainer.
1246647
It stops about one inch above the bottom of the pot. The insert has a lip on the outside near the top which suspends the insert above the pot bottom. Great pot. Well made.