Can the removable colander withstand temperatures over 100C? Could I strain my pasta with this in the sink?
1105412
The colander is dishwasher safe on the top shelf. However, my wife tells me she never put it in the dishwasher for fear of it warping. So I would not recommend for straining pasta.
1105413
Yes you can. This is a great item. My wife uses it for a mixing bowl also. But for it's intended purpose this spinner does real well.
1200787
Yes, I just used this to grate parmesean reggio cheese and it busted the plastic part that holds up the grating blade. The entire unit is ruined as I am afraid to use it to chop or shred as the plastic housing is now fractured and broken off.
52452
It's a strong well made colander. It will hold rice, quinoa or anything else you wish to strain or put in it.I've used it many times, put it in the dishwasher and never have I had a problem with it... It's well worth the price.
680404
I don't use it for a colander, just an over the sink sieve for rinsing things like fruits and veggies. I have a separate colander for draining pasta and such. Using math it holds about 7-8 quarts total but it's hard to calculate because it curves at the bottom.
2077024
oh gosh, I would be leary of it. The reason is no control for the temp. I use mine for pickling my jewelry. Best of luck!! :)
787548
This tub is so well made and durable I don't think hot water used in doing laundry would pose any problem. I do not use it for hot water though. Mine is used outdoors to hold composed manure in the garden. No signs of breakdown even after many night temps below zero degrees.
2153468
Weird coincidence that you should ask. I presume you're asking because (like me) you want to use this as part of a sous vide project. Mine died during the cooking of Thanksgiving turkey. I don't know for certain that heat was the cause of the failure, but the plastic parts had warped, so it seems clear the casing was never designed for high temperatures.
1125984
I've not left it in (I use an electic one for that), but I imagine it would be - it's dishwasher safe, so it at least withstands temperatures that high for prolonged exposure.
260197
I have placed it in the oven at 200 degrees (f) to warm up, and to keep pasta warm with no problem. It is a well made bowl, and a sturdy one at that. Not sure I would use it in the oven to "cook" in.
133921
This was my question too, as I was looking for an insert/colander that would fit the stock-pot I have. Why buy another complete set if this strainer/steamer basket would serve the same purpose? I've found that this works just fine for cooking pasta and then draining it. You just need to use a potholder to grab the handle. I was tired of pouring cooked pasta into a separate colander placed inside the sink. I haven't tried using it to cook extremely thin spaghetti, but I prefer thicker pastas, especially bucatini.
2038435
I have a gas stove and use this pot often; not sure what temperature it can withstand, but certain it would be a high temperature. It has a heavy bottom and heats evenly. I mostly use it for soups and stews.
285306
I have mircowaved mine for short periods of time, to soften butter or warm milk, something like that, and it has been fine. I am not sure I would use it to cook anything in, I am very protective of my Mason Cash mixing bowls and would hate to break one.
1856253
I would check the maximum temperature that the tagine can handle. Pizza ovens can range from 500 - 1000 degrees
2263089
Interesting question as it is a dish drain. It is silicone so it should be heat resistant, but I do not know from experience.
2194246
You can set this kettle to go to any temperature you want. So I suppose you could set it for 105°. Good luck.
1229732
I never intended to test this object to the extreme. I have never planned to use it with water hotter than 85 degrees. I guess it would pop if you did something deliberately extreme like fill it with BOILING HOT water.
332151
The heaviest part of this pot is the base and it meets very lightweight sides. I use it mostly for pasta because I like the fact that the lid strains. Full of water it weighs more, of course, but is manageable. I actually have two of these. Go ahead with it