RSVP-UniverslGlsLid-UNIVG-188-B0017U1Q4G

by Endurance

Product Features

• Fits pots or pans from 7" to 12"
• Heavy gauge stainless steel
• Tempered glass insert with steam vent
• Durable riveted handle
• Dishwasher safe

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 3 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0017U1Q4G
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,609 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #10 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Lids

Product Description

The RSVP Endurance Universal Lid with Glass Insert fits pots or pans from 7" to 12" in diameter. Made from heavy gauge stainless steel with a tempered glass insert with steam vent, and durable riveted handle. Dishwasher safe.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Will not work with many saute pans, February 3, 2010

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Blind Faith 99 "Blind Faith 99" (Orinda, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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The reason I got this is because I have two saute pans that did not come with lids. Sometimes, I want to turn off the stove but cover the saute pan so that heat is trapped in. The manufacturer of this lid makes several claims suggesting the lid would work well for my purposes. They characterize it as a "universal lid." They say that the lid specifically fits "saute pans" that have a diameter of 7" to 12". They also claim the "inner ridges provide a customized fit." These claims are misleading. After trying out the lid, I now realize that most saute pans, including mine, have a handle that extends upward -- higher than the plane of the rim. So when you attempt to rest a wide lid like this on the rim of the pan, the handle is in the way. It will never lie flat. So for my 8" saute pan, this lid is pretty much worthless. My 10" saute pan is big enough so that the lid ALMOST rests flat on the rim. So if you have a saute pan that is more than 10", it might work for you.

By the way, the lid is very flat. The "ridges" really don't seem to change anything in that regard. It's also thin and light. The manufacturer claims the lid is 18/10 stainless steel. That may be, but it is a thin 18/10 stainless steel. I have mostly KitchenAid and All-Clad cookware made of 18/8 or 18/10 stainless steel. I don't consider the stainless steel in this lid to be like my cookware. The quality here is more comparable to the inexpensive pots and pans that you find in department stores. Aside from that, the lid seems to be structurally sound.

October 2011 UPDATE: I've been using this lid occasionally for a couple of years now. I have to say it's held up well. I've gotten kind of used to it as an emergency lid for pots or pans with at least a 10" diameter. I now think it was worth the $20 I spent. Still not happy with the manufactuerer's representations, but I see they've toned down their claims to be a little more accurate. Anyway, I'm upgrading this from 3 stars to 4.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good product, February 5, 2011

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Canna21 (Alexandria, VA USA) - See all my reviews

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I've had no problems when using this lid for its advertised pan sizes. Its good points are: the glass insert (you can check cooking progress of foods); the handle stays cool; there's a steam vent; it does work with a variety of pan sizes; the stainless steel that doesn't discolor, and it can go in the dishwasher.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Meets expectations, July 19, 2011

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Matthew Becker (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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I got this lid because my favorite frying pan did not come with a lid. I found several lids but they either only fit 1 size or were all stainless. I wanted a glass lid and this one was a nice compromise; the steam vent is a plus too. The construction seems pretty sturdy but I'll have to see how it holds up over the years.

The maximum usable diameter of the lid is 12 3/8" and there are steps located at 11 1/2", 10 3/4", and 10" (see my product photo). If your pot or pan happens to be one of those diameters, you should get a nice fit; otherwise, expect some wiggle room. As another reviewer mentioned, lids like these can conflict with the handle on your pan, so before you buy it, make a few measurements to ensure everything will work out.