Does anyone know if the frying pot is removable and also if it can fry without the basket?
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Unfortunately the pot is not removable, but, you can fry without the basket being that there is not an exposed element right in the frying pot. Hope this helps, it is a nice fryer, simple, without a lot of special toots and whistles. The top, removable fryer basket, removable particle screen and filter are all dishwasher safe.
73206
Yes you can fry without the basket and the tank is not removable, only the lid, basket and screen. It is a very good deep fryer other than that
73207
Solo: NO, the inner pot (or whatever it's called) does not come out. That would make too much sense for cleaning. I have fried some things without the basket and it worked just fine. Used tongs to remove cooked food. Scott
860562
No. The handle is not removable...it only releases the top of the basket so it lifts completely off. We have a small grill but the basket fit in and the lid did close.
1027031
Definitely, I always remove the basket to fry chicken parts, onion rings, hash brown patties and fried green tomatoes. Wonderful fryer, best I've had and believe me I've had all the FAMOUS CHEF Ones and they can't hold a candle to this one.
225644
No,it is not possible to seperate the inner pot. The fry basket is removeable and it has a built in hose to drain the oil.
2068383
I've had several of these type of makers. I've never had a problem removing the basket. I usually wait til it is cool and use my finger. Are you perhaps asking about the gasket?
1984897
Yes, there is an inner removable pot. It is the grey band you see in the picture, it has an indentation that holds the lid in place. The pot has a non-stick type coating, be careful with it. There are markings inside the pot showing water and rice levels, so it is easy to use. If you plan to use it to heat other foods, the "heat" settings are "super hot" and "even hotter". And the heating element is only on the bottom, not on the sides. There is no off and on switch...plug in for "on", unplug for "off".
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The element is submersible and goes under the basket in the oil and is attatched to the controls outside of the basket. see video below If it wasn't in the oil, it would take alot of heat to get the frying temp high enough to fry such as a gas stove with a dutch oveh and a wire laddle to scoup out frys, If you dont like this than get a presto electric wok and fry in it like tempora and use a wire laddle to extract the fried food. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZmBD4XlilQ
1993599
Yes, it is removable and washable. These are great baskets, I use them for storing loose recipes. They're fairly dark brown.
1358100
I am new to frying and have owned this unit for 2 months. I have not had any problems with food sticking to the basket as long as you give it a shake within a few seconds as it enters the oil.
16860
no, its not. its a classic pot,primarily for soups and stews or boiling something. But, as you use it, it does 'season' somewhat and gives good service for many years with the thick stainless steel bottom. But no, you cant fry an egg without any oil!
1446502
Yes, the non-disposal drain basket is removable.We are very happy with the quality and price. Hope that helps!
2257782
Yes you can raise the basket out of the oil, even without opening the lid. A nice feature
115885
I imagine it might be, but the cover is different because it has the opening for the basket handle. and to allow steam out while you're frying. I found the cover from one of my All Clad saucepans fits it perfectly. Although they tell you to keep the cover on the pot while frying, I don't do so because I want to see my thermometer and I'm afraid of condensation forming on it and dropping into the oil.
411635
Yes you can remove it to clean. And yes it does get hot,you can get it to hot you don't want to over cook or over fry your food,yes I would buy it again
917674
Yes basket just makes easy to take out all food at same time and drain . I use mine fryer all the time, love it.
770260
Yes, it is removable. All non-stick. Really easy cleanup. I love this frypan/griddle. Griddle is also non-stick and is perfect for grilled cheese, pancakes, etc.
2229693
Very easy. The unit comes apart with no trouble at all. You remove the heat element, the basket and then lift out the oil pan. easy as 123. Very pleased with my fryer