Kuhn Rikon Pan Lids and Splatter Guards: Which One Do You Need?

Match a Kuhn Rikon lid or splatter guard to the pan you actually own: check diameter, induction compatibility, and whether you need trapping steam or blocking fat spatter.

Publishing teamXI LANGS Editorial

PublishedOct 17, 2026

Page updatedOct 20, 2026

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Kuhn Rikon Pan Lids and Splatter Guards: Which One Do You Need?

Quick answer

Buy a lid when you want to trap heat and moisture; buy a splatter guard when you want steam to escape while fat stays in the pan. For a covered pan, start by measuring the inside rim of your cookware in centimetres, because Kuhn Rikon lists glass lids by diameter, such as the 20 cm size. A 20 cm glass lid with a stainless steel handle is the straightforward pick for a matching 20 cm pot or pan, while a pressure cooker body covers a different job entirely.

Measure the pan, not the lid you already own

Lid sizing is decided by the pan opening, not by the pan's base or its widest outer edge. Use a tape measure across the inside rim, in centimetres, and round to the nearest common size. A lid that is too small drops through the rim; one that is too large rocks and lets steam escape at the edge.

Kuhn Rikon glass lids are listed by diameter, so a 20 cm lid is intended for cookware with a matching opening. If your pan is between two listed sizes, choose the larger lid only if the rim is flat enough to sit on it, otherwise accept that you need the exact size.

Glass lid or splatter guard: pick by what you want to escape

A glass lid traps steam and heat, which shortens cooking time and keeps sauces from reducing too fast. You can also see the food without lifting the lid, which matters for rice, vegetables, and anything you are steaming. The trade-off is condensation: moisture drips back onto the food and the handle can get hot over long cooking.

A splatter guard sits on the pan and lets steam out while blocking fat. That makes it the better choice for searing, shallow frying, and anything where you want browning rather than steaming. It will not hold heat the way a lid does, so it is not a substitute for a covered pot.

Induction, handles, and the details people forget

Induction compatibility belongs to the pan, not to the lid, so a lid does not need to be induction rated to work on an induction hob. What matters is that the lid fits the pan and that the handle stays cool enough to lift. A stainless steel handle is durable and oven friendly, but it conducts heat, so use a cloth when the pan has been in the oven or on a long simmer.

If you are buying for a pressure cooker, a glass lid is not the right accessory. Pressure cooking is a sealed process, and Kuhn Rikon pressure cookers use their own locking lid and sealing parts. Keep those two categories separate when you shop.

Decision rules for lids and splatter guards

You want to steam or hold heat: Choose a glass lid in the exact diameter of the pan opening. Check the rim measurement first, then match the listed size. Lid for moisture, not for crispy results.
You want to brown or shallow fry: Choose a splatter guard so steam escapes and fat stays in the pan. Use it instead of a lid, not on top of one. Guard for spatter control while frying.
You are covering a pressure cooker: Do not buy a glass lid for this job. Pressure cookers use their own locking lid and sealing parts, and those are a separate purchase category. Match the accessory to the appliance type.
You are unsure of the size: Measure the inside rim in centimetres and compare it with the listed diameter. If it falls between sizes, do not guess. A wrong size is the most common return reason.

Product facts

Glass lid with stainless steel handle Ø 20 cm: Glass lid with stainless steel handle, Ø 20 cm, listed in the Accessories category. A concrete 20 cm option for cookware with a matching rim, with a handle material that suits oven and hob use.
HOTPAN® COMFORT Kochtopf grau 2.0 L · Ø 18 cm: HOTPAN® COMFORT Kochtopf grau 2.0 L · Ø 18 cm, listed among Kuhn Rikon pots and pan sets. Shows that Kuhn Rikon cookware comes in specific diameters, which is why you should measure before ordering a separate lid.
DUROMATIC® HOTEL Cuerpo olla 5.0 L. · Ø 28 cm desde 2007: DUROMATIC® HOTEL Cuerpo olla 5.0 L · Ø 28 cm, listed in the Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker category. A reminder that pressure cookers are a separate system and are not covered by an ordinary glass lid.