Does this let steam build up under the screen and let steam fall back into the pan?
639150
There are multiple holes in this splatter guard. I only use this for frying, to try & keep the grease in the pan. I would have to assume, because of the holes, that there would be very little steam build up by using this cover.
639151
I haven't found that steam builds up. When I use the cover, I still get good browning on my food, however, for the pan I use, this is a little large, so it doesn't fit tight to the pan. I guess if it was tight, it could possibly build steam.
639152
We use the cover to prevent splatter when we cook fish. I have not noticed any steam escaping through the small holes in the splatter guard. After cooking the underside of the screen is moist showing it traps heat and steam.
639153
No, there are a lot of vent holes in the screen that allow steam to come through it
639154
Yes, more steam collects than with a mesh screen, but not so much to be of a concern in my opinion. On the upside, more heat collects for the same reason. I consider this half screen, half lid though some will disagree. Regardless, we gleefully threw away our old tattered mesh screens. This is far superior.
639155
We've found that there is some steam build up but with the number of vent holes, it vents well. My husband is the chef and loves it, plus it minimizes the amount of grease spatter (which I love!).
639156
No steam condenses at all beneath the splatter guard. Nothing will drip down.
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.
276258
No, Let it get hot enough for the light to go on and as long as there is enough pressure the steam will keep coming.Maybe you have a defective one. Do as the directions tell you.
47756
The lid on my cooker fits on the cooker so that steam does not escape.However, I can move the lid slightly backwards and forwards. The lid always stays over the ceramic bowl. In other words, there is never a gap between the lid and the ceramic bowl for steam to come out of.Maybe this can help you determine whether there is a manufacturing defect.
1100454
No, I never had the steam without pressing the steam button but I still think the steam works well, it's just not constant. Hope that helps!
692061
lots of steam does come out of the steam hole and it is supposed to do that. It does make a mess so we drape a thin tea towel - not folded over - across the top of the steamer and over the hole. While the towel does get damp, the mess is contained. The thinnest of the towel still allows for the steam to escape while keeping the surroundings relatively dry. Hope that helps.
957514
My suggestion is that you check the seal on the lid and make sure that you are seating and locking the lid on properly. As far as the steam making a mess---you are probably not letting the pot cool down enough before you release the pressure. Please, read the book!
1691405
If you mean like steam underneath to remain warm then no? only with candles ?
297108
The lid is very sturdy and heavy. It just sits on top like any normal lid on a skillet or saucepan. And no, nothing but steam ever comes out the vent on top. Hope this helps!
2059624
No, I use a Charles Viancin 1500 Waterdrop Steaming Lid on the pan for steaming.
409254
Probably not. It may block the steamer. I added some Vicks and the steamer got messed up.
319233
Yes it does let steam escape and does a great job with splatters. One of the best things I ever bought.
89495
I've never removed it; I believe it is supposed to stay there for building up steam and pressure for cooking, and it will let the steam out on its own as it needs to.
694984
The fit is not exact. The sauce pan sides flare out a little, and the steamer has straight sides. The ridges of the steamer sits on the rim of the sauce pan. Not perfect, but it works.
92632
The pressure regulator knob is suppose to be loose to help release steam - just like on the ones you use on the stove - those are loose also. Hope that helps. D.Wertz
742010
Yes, just like the other reviewers commented it cannot work effectively if you do not have a pan underneath with water to steam what is in the pan/pot
623966
You don't have to push it down. When you line the steam dot with the one on the lid it lifts up Letting steam out. When you set it to pressure, it drops down to seal it. It feels a bit funny because it's so loose feeling.