would it damage the cooling rack, if i submerge it in a very hot oil of the deep frying pan? also, the cooling rack, is it stainless steel?
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Fortunately, I have some VERY recent info on that rack :) I ruined mine...by I guess overheating it in the broiler or putting it in the dishwasher. Normally, I use the pan for baking/grilling etc and it is super for single or small servings. But, I used it to grill hotdogs and accidentally left it in the oven and next day went to preheat oven and the rack was a mess....as the plastic or whatever coating on it half melted and or came off in places. If you put it in hot oil I think it will ruin it. It is definitely not stainless steel but a metal with a black coating looks like vinyl. Hope this helps. Fortunately, I have some VERY recent info on that rack :) I ruined mine...by I guess overheating it in the broiler or putting it in the dishwasher. Normally, I use the pan for baking/grilling etc and it is super for single or small servings. But, I used it to grill hotdogs and accidentally left it in the oven and next day went to preheat oven and the rack was a mess....as the plastic or whatever coating on it half melted and or came off in places. If you put it in hot oil I think it will ruin it. It is definitely not stainless steel but a metal with a black coating looks like vinyl. Hope... » Read More Fortunately, I have some VERY recent info on that rack :) I ruined mine...by I guess overheating it in the broiler or putting it in the dishwasher. Normally, I use the pan for baking/grilling etc and it is super for single or small servings. But, I used it to grill hotdogs and accidentally left it in the oven and next day went to preheat oven and the rack was a mess....as the plastic or whatever coating on it half melted and or came off in places. If you put it in hot oil I think it will ruin it. It is definitely not stainless steel but a metal with a black coating looks like vinyl. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I think it would damage it because it has a coating on it that would probably peel. It may be stainless underneath the coating, but I'm not sure.
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The coating is coming off from the rack. I mainly used it to make garlic toast and reheat French fries in a toaster oven. Sorry I can't help more.
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i reuse the oil for some things like french fries. anything fishy i dispose of the oil after one use. with french fries, i reuse oil several times - as much as 4. the fryer does not overheat the oil so it does not break down. also, i remove any small pieces of fries so it doesnt sit in the oil between uses. i really like this fryer but it does have one drawback - you cannot lift the basket and set it on the rim to drain - you have to hold it for a few minutes or put the food immediately on paper towels. i like to "air drain" personally but this may not matter to everyone. overall, i really like the fryer and use it often. i reuse the oil for some things like french fries. anything fishy i dispose of the oil after one use. with french fries, i reuse oil several times - as much as 4. the fryer does not overheat the oil so it does not break down. also, i remove any small pieces of fries so it doesnt sit in the oil between uses. i really like this fryer but it does have one drawback - you cannot lift the basket and set it on the rim to drain - you have to hold it for a few minutes or put the food immediately on paper towels. i like to "air drain" personally but this may not matter to everyone. overall,... » Read More i reuse the oil for some things like french fries. anything fishy i dispose of the oil after one use. with french fries, i reuse oil several times - as much as 4. the fryer does not overheat the oil so it does not break down. also, i remove any small pieces of fries so it doesnt sit in the oil between uses. i really like this fryer but it does have one drawback - you cannot lift the basket and set it on the rim to drain - you have to hold it for a few minutes or put the food immediately on paper towels. i like to "air drain" personally but this may not matter to everyone. overall, i really like the fryer and use it often. « Show Less
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the container itself would likely hold cooled oil (not hot grease), but the lid is not airtight, especially with the pour spout. The lid is tight enough that liquids do not seep from the rim, only from the spout. Hope this helps you to judge for your purposes!
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I haven't had that problem. Do you use spray on oil? That can cause it. If I get any spots like this, I dampin the pan and sprinkle baking soda on it. Let sit and then scour off with a non abrasive pad. Actually I put a piece of aluminum foil under the rack if I am going to cook meat..I am a rather lazy cook..good luck
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Not advisable. Try to keep the plug out of the water. It's a great fry pan.
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Yes. Keep the liquid level below the rack, just be careful not to let it boil away -- it's shallow.
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fill it to the rack i haven't had a problem . cooked a lot of things just monitor it, if you are steaming for a very long time. I really like this pan
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Yes! Just make sure you have all the proper connecting hardware and no kinks in any hoses. Also, be sure you install it at least one inch away from either the rad or the AC condenser. The oil cooler should not be touching anything else but air should be allowed to flow through it freely.
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Yes, that happened with mine, though it was a great can opener before that happened. I do submerge mine, though I don't let it sit in dishwater. I'm going to try using oil on the gears per Jeremy M's comment (thanks, Jeremy) and see what happens. I think contact info is in the reviews on one of these USA-made openers; that will be next step.
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Heating element is buried into the bottom and well... the oil should only be drained when the oil has cooled... so if the oil is hot of course your drain hose will be hot.
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I don't think it should be used as a deep fryer. The coating is anodized, and I don't know if it would hurt it, but I think hot grease over a period of time might be detrimental.
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I've boiled water in the pot and there was no obvious damage. Have not used the pans at high temps tho.
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From the Bed Bath and Beyond listing of this, it says "Cooling rack is not oven safe"
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It is finned like the motor. The cooler covers the oil filter. The oil flows through the oil filter which is hot. The cooler acts like a heat sink, pulling heat out into the fins. It works , just dont expect miracles, but every little bit helps.
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It's carbon steel, not stainless, and should never be left in standing water. Rub it out with some wd40 or 3 in 1 oil.
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I don't have a SS sink, but I would think oil would prevent it from sticking.
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I'm not sure Dennis. You wouldn't want to submerge it in hot water and I'm not sure a low temp oven would be a good idea either. I'd check with the company .Sorry I wasn't more helpful......