Does a lot of steam vent out the top of this urn? We want to keep it on our counter under a cabinet.
788704
I have not seen steam coming out however I still would not put it under a cabinet unless the cabinet is wood. I have those laminate cabinets and they peel from the heat of anything that is near them.
1093711
I will share that his unit gets very hot on top. This is throne area of disappointment compared with the under cabinet model I had that I replaced it for. It is because of the heat that I have not pursued creating an under cabinet holder for it to siting.
717037
There are two small openings on each side at the rear of the bin. They are not an intentional ventilation feature, however, I'm just agreeing that it is not an airtight bread bin. I'd also consider the finish stainless steel...matches my appliances perfectly.
486144
Yes. I believe it is condensation from the lid. I didn't realize that there was water in the heating element area until I had water on my counter top. If you have a solution, let me know.
2256201
Yes it does. It gives off heat, therefore space appropriately away from walls, curtains, etc. Sides and top will be hot. I would not store anything on top. Keep plastic storageware and items such as platic bread wrappers away.
2062315
My "guess" ... If the condensation is warm/hot ....it's not sealed correctly... the rubber/foam seal at the top of the body that snugs up to the top of the humidifier must be tight.... If it's not.. steam is able to escape... hope this helps.... Greg
2025729
I don't understand the responses saying it doesn't create any steam. We have ours under an upper cabinet and it creates enough steam (out the back at the very top) to thoroughly wet the underside of the cabinet. I plan to either coat the underside with a waterproof coating of some sort or cover it with waterproof laminate - over time I think it would affect the wood cabinet. I don't think it's a flaw with the coffee maker though - it's making *really* hot coffee after all (a good thing), and that steam has to go somewhere.
578148
The vent is not a problem, provided it can vent, the top does get hot - leaving things on top of the oven, while it is in use, is a mistake to be avoided.
1329075
No, as with most caddies you put in wet towels and they stay steamed. there is a water tray to collect condensation on the bottom you dump out as needed during the day.
1833234
No hole at the top. It didn't seem to be a problem though. The steam just came out around the edges, I guess. I should note that ours did develop a crack at the bottom after about a year of use. We think the temperature got too high, although we always used a diffuser. If you get it, just be careful to keep the temp. on a low setting.
1445399
Provisions for extreme heat out of the top of the unit need to be had . As in any gas fired application , sufficient venting and clearances need to be adhered to . Under a sink cabinet would not be advisable . Why not locate the unit to a more suitable location and plumb the water line to the sink ?
2001835
mine does too, but if you look closer, there doesn't appear to leaking steam. working well.
2280612
There is no hole in top for venting steam. Lid is designed to sit slightly above the base. This will allow for some venting. Made in France
1253918
We have it under the counter, but if you have room I do not see why you could not put it on the counter. We have vented it from the back, it seems to work much better when it has good circulation behind the unit.
519210
The interior is stainless -- can't guarantee there are no plastic parts exposed, but the stainless reservoir was part of my criteria. It's not lined. But when you dispense water, there is enough steam I think I would hesitate to put this near unfinished wood, for example, under cabinets. It's not from when it's heating, but when you dispense the water -- can't help a plume of moist then!
2013188
Hi Susie, No, and that is the problem with this one that I bought. After about 6 weeks, I did have to hold on to the button that is 3/4 down to keep the steam going. Prior to that, the steam came out on its' own. Very comfortable on my back, and the triangular shape gets into corners nicely.
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No steam should come out once the unit is up to pressure. It will steam while it is pressuring up, but make sure the valve is in the right position. Once it has built up pressure it should seal itself off!