Is there a steam escape valve when heating foods in microwave?
1415807
No, there isn't.... We don't use these as a microwave cover, but rather a 'lid' - either for food stored in a bowl in the fridge, or for pans when cooking on the stove.
433657
My husband microwaved ours and didn't know about unsnapping the lid. The plastic ring in the lid is now warped and it no longer snaps on. I you open the lid and move it askew so that the steam can escape, you'd probably be ok.
336341
Yes, that's how I used mine. It's definitely NOT for use in a microwave, though.
450038
No, not directly. The activation button in the fluid is metal. See special instructions for microwave:http://hotsnapz.com/images/Microwave%20Instruction%20Card-Beta.pdf
38075
I sure wish there was! Microwaves are so loud when cooking anyways, it is very easy to tell it's done without a deafening beep; I'm shopping for one I could do this with ideally...
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.
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.
837742
I didn't find any. I have tested by using similar products that had microwaveable instructions. Internet and a sense of experimentation are your best assets.
350780
I have given mine to the maid....I am not prepared to use any item in the microwave under pressure without accurate instructions...Hope that helps
904065
There is a metal piece under the lid vent mechanism and it feels like there may be a metal ring around the outer edge. The lid itself is great for those odd shaped pots. I have used mine on a 12" skillet and it fits perfectly. I don't think I would use it in the microwave and definitely not in the oven.
1328718
Look at other slow cookers, not many have what you'd call a tight-fitting lid. It's usually just a thin glass lid that can rattle a bit when cooking on Highl. I have an earlier HB Stay or Go non-programmable model with a hole, no probe, no problems. There's no stream of steam that escapes, nothing seems to come out of it, even cooking on High.
1511700
I have the same issue. It's coming out of the hole and when I turned it off after a while and ran cold water over the pot, the orange safety thing plopped into my food and most of the liquid was gone. I put the thing back in but I wasn't sure how far it's supposed to be in. I pushed almost all the way (it's housed in a rubber thing under the lid) and partway and either way the steam just comes out of that hole. The instructions don't mention anything about steam coming out of that hole. I've never used a PC before so this is very confusing.
2233542
Use a regular microwave cooker, as you would for veggies. The Potato Express isn't worth your time or money.
2139942
There are 2. I love mine. If you steam something like Chinese buns use parchment paper to prevent sticking and cut slits in it w/a sharp knife. It won't matter if you steam veggies.
1906279
I agree with the previous person's answer. I have had everything cook well in this cooker. No problems. I don't think steam escape is an issue at all for me.
638648
I'm not sure what Corning Ware says but, I use the lids in the microwave all the time when l reheat food in the containers. I just pop one of the sides up to let steam escape.
681271
I have not tried it, but given the lid is very secure, even if I did try it, I would microwave it without the lid. food does stay fairly warm, so unless you want piping hot, you may not need to microwave.