Pot lids

Using a lid offers several advantages:

• even cooking temperature
• faster cooking process
• lower energy consumption

The pot lid not only affects the cooking result, but also has a positive effect on the required time and energy. Whenever the method of preparation allows it, Fissler therefore recommends cooking with the lid closed.

One exception is the preparation of broccoli, green beans etc. Here, for an appealing appearance, cooking without the pot lid is recommended. The reason is that when cooking green vegetables, organic acids develop in the cooking water and condensate. These convert the green pigment chlorophyll into pheophytin, which makes the vegetables appear gray-brown. If you do not use a lid while cooking, a large part of the acids can escape through the steam and the discoloration is delayed. A pinch of baking soda or baking powder also neutralizes the water and prevents the green chlorophyll from turning gray.

A high-quality lid is an eye-catching visual feature and offers practical benefits. Fissler pan lids therefore not only meet the highest standards in terms of material quality and fit, but above all impress with their advantages in use.

Shape

Pan lids should be sturdy and well shaped to offer the best resistance to rising air or foam.

Seal

Only when the lid seals tightly does the condensation heat created during cooking stay largely in the pot. This means the boiling point is reached much faster.

Material

Pan lids made of high-quality stainless steel are especially robust and easy to clean. They can be used in the oven up to 230 °C.

Pan lids made of tempered glass are impact-resistant and insensitive to slow thermal changes up to 180 °C. They allow comfortable monitoring while cooking without loss of aroma or energy. They also feature a high-quality stainless steel ring with an embedded silicone seal, so water ingress or stress on the glass during heating is prevented.

Both Fissler metal lids and glass lids are dishwasher-safe. For particularly long-lasting durability, we recommend gentle hand cleaning.

Special notes for handling lids made of high-quality stainless steel or lids made of quality glass:

• Especially before first use, stainless steel pan lids should be cleaned with warm water, a little dish soap, and a soft cloth or sponge in accordance with the instructions in the user manual.
• You should never rinse glass lids with cold water while they are still hot, as sudden changes in temperature create high stress in the material, which can cause the glass to burst.