What is the maximum depth of water in pot before it touches bottom of steamer? I don't want to refill water as I cook
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The steamer goes 1" into both sizes of pots that I have. They are both 4" deep, so about 2+ inches of water. The steamer has one more lip for a larger pot, so that would go a little deeper. I have never had the water boil out, but I steam on a simmer.
1607573
Fortunately, the steamer fits securely in 2, 3 or 4 qt. All Clad pots. So depending on what pot is available to me when I'm cooking, I usually fill the pot half way up with water. The water doesn't evaporate very much, so you won't have to keep refilling. Hope this helps!
1607574
In my 3 quart copper core saucepan it sits 2" into the pot (pot is 4" deep). It holds a little over 7 cups of water without touching the top.
1632487
the only way to check know the water is by the cup u use to put the water in,,,,,, once there is no more water it will stop steaming and u should never leave water in the tank when u r done..
957512
Before I bought mine, several reviews I read mentioned the steam coming out near the handle as the pressure builds. I believe there is a casual mention in the directions. This is ok. If you are getting s jet of steam from the valve, you may have the cooker too full and/or the heat too high. Be sure to only fill it to the full line inside and turn down the heat once the pressure is up. I find mine works fine below medium on my electric stove.
80898
Put cup water in bottom of pot wash veggies put in steamer put on med. high heat cover should not take longer than 10 minutes after the water starts to boil.
1622339
This cooker is not a steamer. But I use it as a double boiler when cooking things like instant potatoes or other items that burn easy. Just place about 1/2 gallon of water in the bottom pan, and the liquid (milk & water) in the top pan then when this mixture reaches about 150 degrees mix in the potatoes blend well add butter, cream, salt, whatever you want. turn the control to warm. then serve.the Mfg doesn't recommend placing water in the bottom pan, but I've been doing so for years with good results. Hope this helps you.
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There are two areas where the water resides - at the bottom where it is filled and another smaller area that handles water during the steaming process resting right above it. With the steaming process, everything that holds the hot/boiling water is kept rather clean. I do not use any additives in my food as I don't want anything to go down into the water. After the steaming process, the smaller tray can be washed with soap and water (haven't put it in the dishwasher) and the larger one at the bottom can be drained and simply wiped out when cooled. I love this steamer and have a friend who feels the same way....you will not be sorry!!!! There are two areas where the water resides - at the bottom where it is filled and another smaller area that handles water during the steaming process resting right above it. With the steaming process, everything that holds the hot/boiling water is kept rather clean. I do not use any additives in my food as I don't want anything to go down into the water. After the steaming process, the smaller tray can be washed with soap and water (haven't put it in the dishwasher) and the larger one at the bottom can be drained and simply wiped out when cooled. I love this steamer and have a friend who... » Read More There are two areas where the water resides - at the bottom where it is filled and another smaller area that handles water during the steaming process resting right above it. With the steaming process, everything that holds the hot/boiling water is kept rather clean. I do not use any additives in my food as I don't want anything to go down into the water. After the steaming process, the smaller tray can be washed with soap and water (haven't put it in the dishwasher) and the larger one at the bottom can be drained and simply wiped out when cooled. I love this steamer and have a friend who feels the same way....you will not be sorry!!!! « Show Less
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Ok, I just measured the exterior of the pot and it is about 12-3/4" without the lid. On the inside from the bottom to the rim the lid sits on it is 10". As I understand you are concerned about being able to water bath can quarts in this piece of equipment, so that is what I will address here. I placed a quart jar in the bottom of the Victorio Dual - Use Steamer and I measured from the top of the jar 2-3/4' to the rim area where the lid fits. So, as you see you may use this as a traditional water bath canner, and I have used mine this way because I forgot I could use it the other way. What other way you say, the great thing about this piece of canning equipment is that you are not required to cover the jars with two inches of water. Yep, you do not have to fill it over the top of the jars. I can't tell you exactly the amount of water, but it is in the instruction booklet. It is about the same amount of water you would put in a pressure canner, that is why this thing is so wonderful, you could water bath can 1/2 gallon jars of tomato juice in this thing. The 1/2 gallon jars fit in the canner and you have enough space at the top to cover the top of the jar when it is boiling but not 2 inches worth, but why would you want to waste the water. Speaking of wasting water, if you needed to save water consumption this thing would be very valuable in canning. You can also cook up a load of whole chickens in this thing too. The lid has a steam gauge on the top and you just look to see that your steam is at the proper level, and then begin to time based on the Ball Book for canning or USDA website. I love this thing. Key word in this is Dual..maybe it should say, triple use.
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Hi- the pot is 7 inches w & 4 1/2 inches deep ,the steamer insert is 7"w&apx 3 1/3"deep my most sincery regards
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I absolutely love this steamer. The bottom of the steamer is ridged so that it fits over multiple sizes of Cuisinart Multiclad pots.The approximate dimensions for the one I purchased are as follows:Height 4", diameter at top of steamer: 8.5", diameter at bottom of steamer: 6.25" and length of steamer from end of handle to end of pot is 15.75". Hope this info helps. Merry Christmas!
320883
Steam level. It is great for cottons. Doesn't leak when using steam. Just don't like the design of water fill.
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.
192405
I elevate my bamboo steamer above my water filled pan using a steaming ring. You can also find it on Amazon. Hope this helps.
2050167
No, the inner pot has a band near the bottom which allows it to sit well above the water. This is a steamer, I use it every day to steam brocholi ant it works very well.
684746
you place the steamer in any pot that it will fit inside, put a small amount of water in the pot and then place the lid to the pot on top. If you don't have a lid, try an ovenproof plate
2242042
put some water in your wok then the steamer. During steaming check to be sure water doesn't completely boil away.
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This was a gift for our daughter for Christmas. She told me that she loves using it. The steamer tray measured out at 5 inches deep, and 9 inches in diameter. She has reported no problems so far, and she makes rice quite often. I hope this helps.
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Hi! 8" depth (floor of pot to top of rim) 9" height, bottom of pot to highest point of steam pressure indicator. Hope this helps.