Is the handle detachable (so I can put the lid on my pot for steaming)?
1409270
Yes! the handle attaches to the basket, like a spring load into two holes in the basket. You can steam without the handle, then reattach it to lift out of your pot with the greatest of ease when you're finished. I LOVE it! ;o) I've already used it for turkey stock, par-boiling a cabbage head, and have thought of many future uses. (blanching veggies in the summer for freezing/canning season). Good luck!
1409271
Yes, it will come off. Mine came off once when I had the basket full of beans, and spilled beans all over the sink and floor. I wasn't happy about that, but the handle went right back on again. If you don't fill the basket it's kind of secure. They could've done better on that.
1436856
I suppose that it could be removed using a pair of strong channel locks or pliers and strong hands, but I personally would not do this. It's not made to be detachable as the pot is very heavy and the wire handle stays cool compared to the cast iron. Lodge does make a little smaller Dutch oven without the iron bail handle. I've seen it in Benny's stores and I'm sure Lodge has it on their own website. Good luck.
30560
the detachable handle may have a little play in it ,make sure it is attached completely and you should not have any problems .I would use two hands with mitts if hot as you know this pan is quite heavy.
1098602
No, I don't think the handle can be removed, and, if you put it in a toaster oven you probably will burn the handle. You might try making your sandwiches in a fry pan with the weight pressing down on top. Actually, this weight isn't that heavy, so you would need to press it down by holding the handle. Worst thing is this is iron and it rusts easily and quickly. I seldom use it!
1758004
I think these would be too loose for your purpose? Looking at the teapot you actually pour using the handle and it's not just a "lid". I like this item from amazon and all my pots/pans are either circulon or allclad. It's more secure when you use it. Lovely teapot by the way ... I may get one now that I've seen it. Dexas Pot Handle Holder, Red
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.
115328
In inspecting my own, there doesn't look to be a way to detach the handle. There are rivets connecting it to the peel surface, and the wooden extension seems to be glued to the metal handle.
1680564
No, the handle can not be removed, however, it folds over to the same size as the pan portion. When you store it is only the size of the small pan. I love this for a quick snack.
1680563
Yes, you can remove the handle quickly and easily by squeezing both sides with one hand. The handle does fold over the tray as well so that this item is compact. I also have the portable one that heats cheese with the tea lights. Awesome product.
1436858
Not without bending it with a pair of pliers. I see no need to remove it anyway. It has two separate folding methods - one is somewhat raised as shown in this picture which makes it easy to handle when cooking - the other is to flip it over to make it lower. Also handle does not get hot when cooking. Love this pot. When cooking soups and stews this is the only pot I use anymore.
2157860
My teapot arrived with the handle attached. If mine had arrived as yours (handle unattached) I would have returned it as defective. As small as they are, these pots are rather heavy. Trying to stretch the handle to "slip" on could, in my opinion, weaken the handle. If they came apart, this pot could cause some serious damage.
361929
i have never tried to remove the handle. i just store in a place with the handle attached.
2192761
No it does not. The handle snaps into the main steamer head. The connection broke, and we had to put duct tape on it to hold it together. It still works, as long as we keep the tape on it. Plastic parts make the item fragile.
795489
No, its not. However, the handle does come off, I have a high 4 poster bed and I can take the handle off and slide it under my bed.
770765
Yes. The lid rests on another fitting on the pot and is independent of the infuser. You can remove the infuser once the tea brews to your taste.
977983
In my case, no! Works good for me! But you just take the handle never touch other part .
1155616
The handle does not attach but aside from that we've been incredibly pleased with the steamer for our needs. All I'm really doing is cleaning some stone tile and a wood floor. I have two little ones so keeping up after them with the steamer about once a week or so and so far we've been really happy with the steamer.