Can I stack this on top of my ALL-CLAD 8 in. diameter steamer without reducing the bottom steamer tray size?
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I'm not sure I understand your question . I think you mean you want to stack this on top of another steamer with something in it so you're steaming two different items. All I use it for is singe steaming and it fits very nicely on my small coppercore saucepan 1.5 qts, very tight with no escaping steam. Hope this helps you. Lynn
627016
I'm not sure about your question either. One of these steamers can be stacked on top of another identical steamer but, they are not designed to be used like this so there will be a reduction in the amount of steam for the top basket. A better system may be to use a standard steamer basket in the bottom of an all clad 4qt saucepan and then place this steamer on top in its proper place. Hope this helps.
1871026
I personally have not tried it but I would think it would work fine depending on how much you were looking to prepare at once. The steamer trays are three inches deep and some of the more traditional couscous steamer pots are a bit deeper but again, it might depend on how much you were planning on preparing at once.
2125025
I don't think so as the steam needs to rise up from the bottom or else you'd be pouring it like a pitcher. Maybe hang the pinned mat to a clothes hanger that has skirt/pant clips?
1656996
Yes. It's not a full nesting so you will need a bit more headroom than the height of the 8, but you won't need a bigger footprint. I also keep the steamer basket and rack in the 8, and invert the glass lid so that everything stores together. I store the pressure lid separately to prevent any wear and tear on the gasket.
409254
Probably not. It may block the steamer. I added some Vicks and the steamer got messed up.
1996855
No, each tray is a part of the unit. You can use less trays and it reduces the total height, but there are no tray "inserts" so you can't dry items larger than the tray height. The very top tray is a bit larger than the rest and where I put the largest items (still not a great deal more, but useful.)
1998882
Just looked at it and it can not be removed. It is 1 3/4" high,so it looks to me that if you put a cover on top,there should be plenty of room for it. That is of course,with the steamer opened. Hope that helps.
1157123
i think the plastic adapter is removable, so if you have any extra steamer pieces lying around, it may fit. though i remember the steam wand is also plastic... so there may not be a good solution.
1991284
My 1-qt sauce pan is 3 inches deep to the top of the brim. I don't think it would hold a steamer basket, it seems too small.
1204076
There is just enough room in terms of height for a second steamer basket, but if you got an identical basket without the rack, I don't think it would "stack." The diameter of the bottom of the basket is smaller than the top, so it would not sit on top of the first basket like you want. It would likely nest inside the first basket without another rack or some sort of spacer for the second basket to sit on.
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Hello Laura, There is no removable tray on the (top) or bottom tier. These trays are labeled #1 and #2. #1 on the bottom which fits the steamer and #2 on the top. Both trays have small holes which allows the food to be steamed. There is a tray which slides out from the steamer that allows you to add more water to the steamer if needed. This is a very good steamer and I highly recommend it.
1893612
That may depend on how close the handles are to the heat source. FYI, this rack doesn't fit the smaller All-Clad pan well, it's meant for the larger one. I have the smaller one at one and this rack kind of floats above -- so I would have to be cautious about those handles getting too close to the heat.
1335809
I have not done that, but I don't see why not. It is very nice and highly recommend for steaming fish!
1075344
Don't know, have not tried it. Probably...but be aware that on all the containers, the indentation at the top for stacking is pretty shallow
1649252
I dont think so. The only issue I see is that it's a bit tall. So dont keep it underneath anything. That way the steam is free to clear out from the top when it's boiling mode.
369352
If you store the thread tray in an ArtBin 6990AB Super Satchel Double Deep Box, you can stack them. Great solution for space saving!
1365096
Absolutely. That is actually the intended use. The steamer insert is for vegetables or fish you might want to steam while cooking rice or another grain below.