Sick of scalding your hands steaming food?

It is made to expand inside most everyday pots. For the best fit, use it in a pot deep enough for the raised feet, food, and lid clearance.

Yes, many shoppers use folding steamer baskets in multi-cookers when the basket fits the inner pot. Always keep it below the max fill line and follow your cooker manual.

The center handle is designed to make lifting easier, but steam is still hot. Use a mitt or wait briefly before lifting if the basket has been in a covered pot.

The stainless steel basket is easy to rinse clean. For longer life, rinse off food residue and dry it after washing, especially around the holes and folding joints.

Use it for eggs, dumplings, buns, seafood, corn, potatoes, and reheating leftovers. It can also rinse berries or vegetables when used at the sink.

Most medium and large ingredients sit securely on the perforated surface. For very small foods like peas or rice, use a liner or a small heat-safe dish.

No. The petal-style body folds down smaller than a fixed steamer insert, making it easier to keep in a drawer or cabinet.