bought the smaller version.Forgot to put water in.By the time I realized this, it was too hot to touch.Inside is discolored&amp;has a burnt smell. Is it ok to use?
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Sorry to hear about that, R. But it could be okay still. My pot has discolored also, and has what looks like bubbles in the finish on the inside bottom. It hasn't effected performance or taste. I would just clean it out good and try it...I'm sure you have by now. Let us know how it went.
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I picked one up in July and the smell was terrible. After running water, coffee, and vinegar through it for the last month on a daily basis the smell is still there! Instead of the coffee aroma wafting through the house in the morning there is a burnt plastic smell that ruins the fragrant ambiance of morning. I would love to hear the solution for this one too.
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Yes you can and it will be sanitized also. Being slow I stuck my finger in the steam and it was hot. Some cold water helped and I won't do that again.
1649984
The inside of mine smelled pretty bad when I first got... I think se hot soapy water will do the trick.
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Never. I have had mine several years. What kind of smell are you referring to (please clarify). Can't imagine what could even cause a smell in one of these compact units.Personally, I know we have saved money with this unit, while having a constant flow of never ending hot water. We have a home in city, with our ranch and cabin out in the country (where we spend weekends); having hot water on demand (only when we need it) allows us NOT waste money heating water on days we are not even out there. My mother has a much larger unit for her house, she is 100% satisfied with hers.
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You use hot water from your tap. The hottest you can. That's it. It doesn't maintain the temperature, it's not heated.
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From my experience with the cup, I never had an issue with that. And there were times when I wanted my tea really really hot cuz it would brew better, I never really felt the hot water in the cup.l nor did I never get burned from the cup. I think what it's made out of is specifically l for that purpose.
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I've put warm water inside, but not hot. Not sure about the toxic part though. Hope this helps!
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hot water will burn... the product should already be a burning feeling on your face. why would you want to put more hot on it. common sense
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I have put if in the microwave to warm the water within. 37 seconds without the lid seems to be sufficient for warm but not hot. I'm assuming it might melt if you kept it in too long.
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No, you shouldn't hold this in your hand while it's on because it is very full of water (that sometimes spills out even when it is on a surface), is very hot, and is plugged into the wall. You should even wait to clean it until several minutes after it's turned off so you don't burn your hands.
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Lukewarm shouldn't be a problem. I generally rinse mine out with hot tap water.
195891
Whereever the cheapest materials could be found. The top didn't seal properly and I burned my hands on the boiling water that leaked through when I turned it upside down. I do not recommend this thermal. I got a $15 one at Harris Teeter, that works great.
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Because it's only water and sealed it's unaffected by temperature extremes...there are indications on the packaging of issues regarding temperature extremes. Just be careful should it get over 112 where you store the water, it could burn if you try to drink without letting it cool down somehow first
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Yes, it does get hot enough that it needs to cool a bit before you drink it. It is the perfect temperature for steeping teas, or plumping up dried veggie bits in soup mixes. Yes, it can cause burns directly out of the unit, so exercise some caution. All things considered, a great appliance for the purpose! Hope this answers your question!
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Never tried putting hot water in it and would not advise it. It is too delicate
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I would err on the side of caution and say don't use it anymore. If you've burned the chrome coating off the copper, there's a good chance you have compromised the seams of the kettle or maybe also the soldered connections that hold the "heating element" to the bottom. It was an unfortunate mistake that can happen to anyone. Trying to do too much at once, while making tea! Sorry this happened to you and your VERY EXPENSIVE kettle, but I wouldn't risk using the kettle again. Do you have money? Use it as a pretty flower pot and buy another!