am i suppose to leave the "plastic" on for the store bought frozen meal ?
160325
According to the instructions, leave the plastic on and do not pierce, i.e., do not poke holes in the plastic. HotLogic works best when the seal remains intact.
372371
I keep mine in a glass container with an airtight seal. Unopened is stored in the cabinet as I don't have freezer space, but it's a fairly cool place. Keep the open container (which is in the glass container) in a cool place as well. I've used it recently and after months of storage it's just as alive.
1671209
If you are talking about putting frozen items on it to cook, probably. If you are putting items on it to defrost minus cooking it at the same time, it will defrost as it would on a plate at room tempitur
1281108
In the owners manual that comes with your machine it suggest that you chill the metal cylinder, and the beverage that your going use. I've put the metal cylinder in the freezer and have not waited or very long for whatever I'm going to have to slush up.
925864
Yes. We almost always defrost with the lids on, especially if the food has been frozen and the food expanded. I then remove the lid once the food is nearly done and do a final bit of time without it.
1617845
I agree with all the rest, just leave it out for them. It should not be refrigerated or bagged.
1421255
Mine was fine opened and covered in the refridgerator for a few months. Probably not the best idea, but it was fine. I have another brand unopened on the shelf, last I opened one it was fine.
2096716
No. I keep mine in a plastic cpntainer tightly covered with its lid in the pantry and its fine.
1642005
I take it out the night before so it thaws in the fridge. Shouldn't microwave it cuz it may cause hot spots.
416271
I think either way would be ok. I just leave it in the freezer but you probably wouldn't have to.
621813
I do not have a direct answer but if I froze them I would open them and dump them out in a ice cube tray and freeze them that way. Reason being I am not sure that the plastic container is designed to be frozen? or rated to be frozen. Just my 2 cents maybe some one will chime in their thoughts to help answer your question.
673748
I have never tried that. What I do is leave a bag/s of frozen milk overnight in the fridge to slowly thaw. I then empty in bottle the next day and then warm it as I need. If I need the frozen bag ASAP, I gently thaw under warm running water. Empty into bottle and warm in the warmer.
433654
I unsnap the lids and leave them setting loose on top of the container. I suppose if you are worried about the whole plastic issue you could instead cover with a paper towel. Whatever you do, just do not microwave with the lids locked on.
1448202
Actually, I usually just put a few ice cubes in the bottom when I have it out of the refrigerator. If I am going to have it out for a long time, I will change them out once in a while.
1900881
Think of a regular cooler with food in it that is cool, but not cold, and with no ice. If it is hot outside, not long at all. If you unplug it for the evening, keep it shut, and it is not too hot outside, then it will keep reasonable cool (not cold enough for milk, but enough for chees and vegetables). We did this most nights while camping.
1569355
i keep it in the refrigerator... pretty sure it needs to be...mine did not ship with ice and i was NOT happy about that I even asked BEFORE if they would they said yes but did not...: (
1930129
It has not been a problem with my husband's devise. He typically carries a covered container of leftovers in his & keeps it plugged in until ready for lunch. It's ready when he is. He's a contractor on various jobsites & no one has complained. It's been an awesome way to save $ & keep him away from fast food lunches!