Does in work with the steamer insert?
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This pot does not come with a steamer insert. However, if you're talking about the Calphalon metal steamer (which can be purchased separately, along with the pasta insert), those are intended for the Calphalon 8-qt stock and multi-purpose pots; they do not fit the Calphalon 3.5-qt "Pour and Strain" pot in question. However, there are many rubbery, silicon vegetable steamers available that will fit this pot (and will not damage the non-stick surface). They can be found at kitchen specialty stores, department stores and even super markets; prices range from about $6 to $12. We use a Trudeau, 8.5-inch circumference silicon steamer with this pot -- works great. And the pot's pour spouts, coupled with the vented lid, make it very easy to empty the remaining water from the pot, once the vegetables have been steamed.
691347
Yes. I use the steamer insert and a small glass mixing bowl. Fill with water to bottom of steamer insert, 1.5 cups of rice, 1.75 cups of water (season as you would like), cover 40 - 45 min. on steam.
875612
not sure--but can't recommend it because both steamers I purchased suddenly lost shape and stopped fitting tightly--top and bottom that is--
1722431
Have not used the steamer yet. Don't know. Maybe you can contact Aroma customer service.
1168608
Does it work if you use the extra steam trigger? Also, the steam will not flow until the handle is out of the locked position.
1582204
the steamer insert holes are just under 1/8th inch in diameter, the large insert the holes are just a little over 1/8th inch in diameter, I have cooked angel hair pasta in it and had no problem with it going through - not something I could say about the colander I used to drain it in.
1231739
Not sure about an insert available, but you could as a steamer if needed. The basket is pretty deep and i just checked and there is about an inch clearance bwtn the bottom of the basket and the bottom of the pan. So i guess it would depend on how long you needed to steam. For quick things i would think okay, but i wouldn't try a small lobster, probably run out of water before it was ready. Hope this helps! We use all the time for two people's worth of pasta.
1158134
I tried using 1 & it worked perfectly.Also it depends on how big (ex-crab legs) your item is,u can remove some trays to fit what you're steaming.
1790436
The steamer actually has a 3 step bottom with the widest part being 8 inches so it should work OK.
1421404
It will work good with either one. I found the secret to making it steam is to add a teaspoon full of salt to hot water when you fill it up and the steam will roll. Mine works great now that I am doing that and I am very happy with it...
1156961
An insert that has holes sits about an inch or so above the bottom for steaming
1665318
It's actually not a steamer insert. It's a pasta insert, so it is very deep, extending nearly all the way to the bottom of the dutch oven/soup pot. It's made to fit specifically in this pot and shares its diameter.
946467
Not really. There is a steamer-type insert that clicks into the cover. I really like the cooker.
383485
Yes it does. Also comes with a steamer tray. That I love, I use it almost every night. Steam Fish, Vegetables very handy I have two so when I have company I can steam more.
1039893
We bought this to replace an old bamboo steamer for potstickers. With short grain rice some might slip through the small holes but since I have a rice maker I have not tried rice in the steamer. It does great with steaming veggies as well.
116419
No, there is no steamer insert within the slow cooker. There is only an insert for stovetop searing of meats.
2177263
Yes, but it's worth it to keep the steamer running longer. Tap water will ruin the internal parts.