How does this work - do you just put these two pieces on the pot? Or do you put them on and then also put your regular pot lid on top of it?
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I put it directly on the pot it is silicon. When I sauté meats, it functions as a great splatter shield. It comes in two pieces, the large one has holes in the center, the small one covers the holes. With the small one on, water boils faster and frozen meats thaw and cook faster over lower heat without scorching. I am delighted with the product. I do not use the pot lid.
1729615
You just put the two pieces on the pot, you do not need the regular lid. This works great!
1729616
Snap the two pieces together and then just put them on top of the pot with no lid. This allows steam to escape without running your food over onto the stove.
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You do not need your regular pot lid. Just use the boil over. It will control any boil over while your pot is cooking and help maintain your heat level. Works like a charm and is easy to clean afterwards.
1729618
You use this instead of your regular pot lid. You put the two pieces on the pot.
1729619
You're very welcome! Another great little helper to keep pasta from boiling over is a little ceramic disc placed in the bottom of the pot. I found mine at Bed bath & Beyond for next to nothing. It's a little larger than a silver dollar and works like a charm. I have no idea what the "technical" name for it is, but I like to use it with the boil-over safeguard as an added precaution.
1729620
The little detachable "flower" is meant to act like a cover AND a safeguard against boil-overs. I don't see why you couldn't also place a small cover over the center opening.
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Just put the two pieces on the top of the pot. Don't use your regular pot cover. Be sure to fill your pot no higher than 1-2 inches below the rim. This really works. The foam that normally boils over the top of the pot and onto the stove is caught by the wide edge of the large piece. You can pick up the small piece to see what is going on in the pot (boiling or not, or just simmering?). If cooking instructions are "boil without pot lid," then put only the larger disk on the pot and leave the small disk off. Just to make using this even nicer, clean up is as easy as popping it in the dishwasher, or a quick wash with hot soapy water and rinse. Just put the two pieces on the top of the pot. Don't use your regular pot cover. Be sure to fill your pot no higher than 1-2 inches below the rim. This really works. The foam that normally boils over the top of the pot and onto the stove is caught by the wide edge of the large piece. You can pick up the small piece to see what is going on in the pot (boiling or not, or just simmering?). If cooking instructions are "boil without pot lid," then put only the larger disk on the pot and leave the small disk off. Just to make using this even nicer, clean up is as easy as popping it in... » Read More Just put the two pieces on the top of the pot. Don't use your regular pot cover. Be sure to fill your pot no higher than 1-2 inches below the rim. This really works. The foam that normally boils over the top of the pot and onto the stove is caught by the wide edge of the large piece. You can pick up the small piece to see what is going on in the pot (boiling or not, or just simmering?). If cooking instructions are "boil without pot lid," then put only the larger disk on the pot and leave the small disk off. Just to make using this even nicer, clean up is as easy as popping it in the dishwasher, or a quick wash with hot soapy water and rinse. « Show Less
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Sure, I do that all the time. To keep the top pot with food really hot, I boil water in another pot and put it at the bottom. Two stacked pot in the cooker, but only the top one has food.
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The cover is very tight. Insert the pin in the hole drilled under the lip of the pot. Close the two top flaps and push toward the hole and pin and down at the same time.My husband had to do it the first time but I have been able to insert the lid since then. It seems to have gotten easier after heating the pot when popping the corn
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I use them both in the lid, I put the thin one in first (usually cut the corners to fit it better) then put the round one in after. Not sure if this is how it was intended, but seems to work just fine. The square one is too thin to use on it's own, so this seemed to be the way I thought it was meant to be. Hope this helps
950284
Just turn the lid and tilt the pot. The labels on the lid wear off in a few months. So, line up the slot at the base of the center nob of the lid with the pouring spout. Practice with cool water first.
2136479
You can twist the lid in the pot as it has a strainer on it, or you can keep it on closed part. The lid fits down into the pot and is very nicely made. Hope this helps.
711152
I had the same problem. Not sure why they haven't fixed the problem. I read that if you set another lid (flat part) over the one you want sealed, then seal them, it seals the bottom one. Then just remove the one on top. Not sure why it works but it does. Sometimes I have to do it several times though. Hope it helps! Have fun sealing. ;)
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Jars directly on the bottom of a pot get too much heat and may crack. Items like this help insulate the jars and keep them intact. And it's much easier to remove then from the boiling water. Highly recommended.
2032387
Make the arrow on the cover and the arrow on the pot handle match. Apply slight down pressure and turn clockwise. Slightly tricky. But with some practice it becomes easy.
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I have read reviews that said they have done that and it works well. I haven't tried it yet but I do plan on it since I have 2 lids.
1165122
I have a glass-top stove, it came with the house, I did not choose it. Considerations include, lifting the steamer, not dragging it, realizing that when it hits the appropriate pressure and you turn the heat down, it takes a little time for the the burner temp to adjust. At the end, I lift the pot and move it from the hot burner. Also, I am gentle sitting it on the stove. I use mine all the time to cook beans, so just leaving it on the hot burner can continue the cooking rather than begin the cooling process.
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Take the entire top half off and there is a screw top on the bottom of the unit. You unscrew it and fill with water and add your essential oils if you are using them. Screw the lid back on and place it back on the bottom of the unit. Then put the top with the directional spouts back on and turn on your unit. Works great!
374615
Really, either top or bottom works just fine. I usually put the in on the top and pull them from the bottom.
1331934
You put water in the bottem the pot with holes in the middle if you want to steamed vegetables those are the only two pots that you use if you want to melt something like chocolate then you use all three parts water on the bottom holes in the middle and you put your chocolate on the top pot
1480739
I would never try to lift a glass top/lid without a pot holder. There is also a little steam hole on top. Use the pot holder. I have used a pot holder and not used a pot holder on the handle.
86665
You'll need to open it up and adjust the pots. They are little screws on the inside. If you turn each one a little and watch the image you'll notice it changes it. Tweak them until you get what you need.
898357
It only comes with one lid that fits both the double boiler and the pot. I have yet to need two lids. Very excellent product!