Oneida Expanding Colander

by Oneida

Product Features

• 13-1/4-by 9-inch expanding colander
• Crafted of corrosion, stain, and odor-resistant stainless steel
• Wire mesh basket with reinforced steel supports and loop legs
• Rubber-coated handles slide out to 22 inches to fit most sinks
• Safe to use in dishwasher

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.1 x 9.5 x 4.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000095SEH
• Item model number: 50077
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,921 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #18 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Colanders & Food Strainers > Colanders

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Make efficient use of valuable kitchen sink space with Oneida's expanding colander. Easy to size with two rubber handles that slide out to rest securely on the sink's rim, the fine mesh basket hangs between them in the air, so it doesn't get contaminated by other food, liquids, or soap suds on the sink floor. The oval basket measures 13-1/4 by 9 inches and is crafted of durable stainless steel that resists corrosion, stains, and odors. Steel rods frame the colander for added strength, and four loop legs support it so it can be set on a counter or tabletop. Perfect for kitchens with only one sink or small spaces where every inch counts, this colander stores easily in a drawer when not in use. The handles extend up to 22 inches to fit larger sinks. For quick and convenient cleanup, the colander goes safely into the dishwasher. --Kara Karll

Product Description

This clever kitchen tool makes dozens of tasks easier, quicker, and neater. Designed to fit over the kitchen sink, the Oneida Expandable Wire Colander rests on 4 small feet and features expandable black, santoprene rubber handles that extend to 22". Made of stainless steel, the oval-shape colander offers a large enough basket to drain everything from pasta and potatoes to piles of fresh fruits and veggies. Imported. 4Hx9-1/2Wx13-1/2L".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great functionality but....., January 20, 2006

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S. Wong "cooking aficionado" (Hudson, NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oneida Expanding Colander (Kitchen)

I love the capacity, the allover mesh for thorough draining and handles for off-sink useage; however, there is a lip circling the interior under the handles that annoyingly captures food when the strainer is flipped over to be washed.

So for large items this strainer is fine, but use a regular one for smaller or "flakeable" items that could get caught under the lip like cooked broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, etc

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Pasta and more, August 21, 2003

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Art lover "painter_lady" (Tallahassee, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oneida Expanding Colander (Kitchen)

This is "DA BOMB." Fits perfectly over the sink to drain pasta with no backwash. Takes up some serious room in the diswasher, but comes out sparkling. Beats any other colander/strainer I've ever had. Get it!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable kitchen accessory, June 19, 2005

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Jessica Lux (Rosamond, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oneida Expanding Colander (Kitchen)

No need to set your colander on the bottom of the sink and risk getting stuff seeping back in through the bottom. This expands and leaves plenty of room underneath for draining and rinsing. I can't believe I used to use a standard round colander.