Question 1

how deep are the sides? or the depth of the skillet?

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The sides are about 21/2" to 3 " deep.  It has a pour spout on one corner which makes the cover not seal. I have also contacted the company because after 3 uses the non stick is coming off. I would not buy this product again.

Question 2

On the box it says you can bake in it.  Has anyone tried a lasagna or cornbread or something that requires baking?

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I bake in it all the time...to use in the oven, you use it without the handle/base.   I often make a large egg bake with 1 dozen eggs, 1 lb sausage and greens to eat throughout the week.  Plugged in, I fry the sausage, then wilt a huge pile of greens while I crack the eggs.  Pour the eggs/milk over it, top it with uncooked mushrooms, maybe cheese.  Unplug and put the base straight into the oven.  ONE PAN!  
I LOVE this and another friend of mine uses it for almost everything she cooks...it makes a great morning griddle, and a great 1 pan dinner meal.  (She just sets it on the stove without any of the handle/base parts.  Actually, that's how I cook in it as well...I set the base on my glass topped stove and cook in it like that...without the handles and base.)   Then, it can go straight into the oven as well.   Both of us are no-nonsense people.   ( If I were cooking with a child, I would use the base/handle assembly..)
I've never done it, but it would be PERFECT for a huge batch of lasagne.  Plenty deep, and you could roast a turkey in it, as well.  
My number one top use for this is making ketogenic low-carb shirataki noodle dishes.  The large flat surface makes short work of drying out the noodles, which is step #1 for a good shirataki noodle dish.  Then you stir fry your meat and aromatics directly in the noodles, add healthy fats and add shredded cabbage and misc veggies, bone broth, etc.  ONE POT!  I make four bags of shirataki Miracle noodles plus all the other add-ins for four large noodle bowl servings. Technically, I could probably do an 8 bag noodle dish in this pan, but that's more than I need.

Question 3

What is the maximum temperature the unit goes up to?

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Sorry I'm late, don't check this email very often.  The dial goes to 400, but if you go past that mark, maybe 425.  This is a good skillet.  I've put several other brands in my yard sales as white elephants, but this one is a keeper.

Question 4

One more question:  Does it maintain temperature?  The one I have goes from TOO hot to TOO cold very quickly so I'm constantly adjusting the dial

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The temperature control will cycle on and off - this is normal.  For example when left on the warm setting, the control will reach 212 degrees and drop down to 160, and then back up to 212.  This process will continue throughout cooking.  If you have any further questions or concerns, please reach out to our Customer Service Department M-F 8-4:15 CT at 1-800-877-0441 or contact1@gopresto.com.

ASIN	B00591GG58
Best Sellers Rank	#14,899 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #12 in Electric Skillets
Brand Name	Presto
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (15,957)
Global Trade Identification Number	00075741068572
Included Components	Skillet, Removeable base, Cover, Heat Control
Item Dimensions D x W x H	12"D x 20"W x 8.1"H
Item Type Name	Electric Skillet
Item Weight	8.6 pounds
Manufacturer	Presto
Material	Aluminum
Material Type Free	PTFE Free, BPA Free, PFOA Free
Number of settings	6
Other Special Features of the Product	Ceramic, Cool Touch, Non Stick Coating, PFAS-free, Temperature Control
Part Number	06857
Product Style	Skillet
UPC	887663841221 716080056065 189719340802 882446351652 885873967151 885104885094 885650461735 110709010719 885111579009 763615717854 885109740459 759284693650 791769541209 885104614472 885692946436 660061784341 659107320711 885663088264 151902990934 719918369528 757410685722 720698782483 100076962605 722651268492 719918370432 075741068572 732235296445 722651269765 885442745029 885417747768 8851026747…
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	120
Warranty Description	1 year limited
Warranty Type	Limited Warranty
Wattage	1500 watts

Presto 06857 16-inch Electric Foldaway Skillet, Black

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