Can you use it to cook with the top off too?
1078028
I think the whole point of the appliance is to provide a cooking space that is closed and therefore retains the moisture of the material being cooked (especially meats). I would check with the manufacturer about the wisdom of cooking anything uncovered. Spatter is certainly a consideration as well, as noted by other respondents.
1078029
NO! It tells you not to!! I forgot one day when I was grilling a pimento cheese sandwich. I had done the first side 3 minutes (my oven is 900 watts), took it out to flip it over (it was beautifully browned) and put it back in without the lid unintentionally. I realized after about 45 seconds and rushed to get it out. It was a mushy mess!! I ate it with a fork. ALWAYS USE THE LID!!
1078030
I have never cooked with the top off of this one. I had one simular for years and it didn't have a top and worked well. You may want to cover it with a paper towel so it won't splatter in your microwave.
1078031
No. It is plastic however hubby does not have stove and even does steaks and chops and chicken. Browns them even. He loves it to where he wants a other two. (Too keep it hot as he does other things. No good for family.
1078032
No, do not try to use it with the top off, as with any appliance, you will get splatter, if you did, it would splatter all over your microwave oven. always use with cover on, depending on what you cook, some splatter more than others, but even burgers will splatter, so I would say always use with cover on..
1078033
I have never cooked with the top off of this one. I had one simular for years and it didn't have a top and worked well. You may want to cover itwith a paper towel so it won't splatter in your microwave.
746847
Yes, you can cook with the lid down, and the changeable plates you cook on, disburse the heat fairly evenly. If there are hot spots, it's very minimal.
297128
Yes. You use your other pots and pans on the glass top and this is no different than those (other than the crank, of course).
204637
I know this question is about 1-1/2 yrs. old, but thought I would answer it anyway! Yes, you can use this pan on the stove top. It's especially convenient when you want to make a sauce or gravy after you've roasted your meat.
824065
No. We are using it as a built in over the oven, but it can be used as a counter top also.
1400002
You can but this doesn't come with a lid so it's not very practical. There are others that have a closed top if you look for them. I have mine set on the counter top.
1400545
Yes, provided you don't have a permanent resting grill on the top of the lid.
2147223
I have not done that but I'm sure you could. The only issue I can think of with that is you might have to adjust your cooking time a little bit depending on how much you use.
180316
Yes, I cook everything in mine. Cooking from top and bottom produces a perfect meal.
168921
Yes you can, but never use a coil or gas burner and then use the glass top. Those other burners will warp the bottom and ruin it for your glass top.
2179962
You can stop it and it would face the heating element but you would need to start and stop to sear the whole thing. It might not be evenly seared.
392489
yes I would use it on the stove top maybe to fry chicken or whatever because the pan metal is thick......good cooking...by
2028200
Yes, you can. I have even done two at the same time. If you were thinking you couldn't because of the top rack, it is plenty high. This is a great grill!Super easy to clean too!
1333148
Yes you can, however I have not placed the lid in there only the pan with foil on top. works really well!
947315
I think you should be able to. I did mine on the stove and it worked great.
1967709
Yes you can cook with it set to " Stay On" with out using the timer. To turn off just turn knob back to " 0" on timer setting.
2247960
I would say that you could. The top fits perfectly flat on the pot. That's a great idea that they could have incorporated before hand. Good luck.