smells bad? I have the plastic lid, considered getting a stainless lid but read some bad reviews about that one getting water trapped in it...Any other suggestions?
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squeeze lemon in it with the bottle half full of water and shake, is the only thing I can think of.
1956315
I agree. I thought it was a dead mouse in the basin. I took the apparatus apart and found nothing. I believe it is the plastic smell from the holding tank. I use a spray bottle to dampen the shrouds and that seems to help. I do like the power , and size of this cooler though.
2242028
Hello: The teapot is made entirely of stainless steel except for the handle which is plastic or phonelic the smell must be from the molding process. it will probably go away with time and use. the water would never come in contact with the handle so I would use it
858318
I understand what you are saying, you dont want the plasic near your food, especially the condensation that naturally occurs with crock-potting, my suggestion, look for a replacement glass lid for a mini crock-pot that is the same dimensions and toss out the toxic plastic lid. I am now not buying this for my husband because of your bringing the lid to my attention. very disappointing for crock-pot to manufacture the plastic lid, maybe you should send them a letter? good luck!
494152
Yes. My first one rusted inside at the bottom and also leaking after 3 months or so.I thouhgt I was just unlucky, so I purchaed another one.My second one also rusted inside at the bottom only after 2 monoths.I had enough, so I purchaed Aroma brand (shiny stainless steel) - about $30. I had it now only 3 months. So far, no problem....
1194343
I can't explain why your water is smelling bad, we have not had any similar problem with our unit. Since the unit just heats what comes into it's tank, I would look for a source of odor from the water coming to the unit. That's my best guess, sorry I can't be more definitive.
815050
I've only taken the rubber around the lid off to wash it and leave the lid soaking in vinegar and water to get the funky odor you get from coffee sitting. Hope this helps.
901228
The jar is not totally made of glass. I bought the kettle after reading these answers and wondered how the glass jar is attached to the stainless steel heating element. There is some kind of plastic (maybe silicone?) part that holds that glass jar and the heating element together and also acts as a sealant. I opened the lid after emptying the hot water (while the pot was still hot) and got a whiff of a very strong plastic odor. I'm pretty certain that the plastic part is being heated to high temperatures. My pot is going back.
41340
I only have a problem with the smell when I lift open the lid. I empty the bin once a week or twice depending on what I buy at the store. It is super easy to clean and haven't smelled anything to bad yet.
2242571
Steam contacts the lid and the plastic pouring filter. I could smell the hot plastic for about 2-3 weeks, but now there is no longer any hot plastic odor. I was never able to detect any off taste in the water.
1649984
The inside of mine smelled pretty bad when I first got... I think se hot soapy water will do the trick.
1080573
I use a heavy duty reusable liner by Planet Wise, and have had no problem with smells leeching into the plastic.I am not sure how to fix the problem once it has happened though.
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I don't use the lid on mine but I would think that it would contain mild odors fairly well with the lid. If I have something particularly stinky like wrapping from fish I put it in a separate plastic bag and wrap it up or get rid of the trash bag quickly. I do like this item.
1708490
Yea, I just tried it. I put a stainless steel straw in and it was fine. The plastic straws might get pinched a little but liquid should still go through. You might wear out the lid over time using a straw but it should still last a while.
353644
I had a smell in the beginning but as they say below it wore off...if it continues I would contact the manufacture for another model. Make sure to check for melting plastic...also make sure the outside doens get hot.
87743
Best thing I have found to do is if you are using the humidifying feature to always keep water in it. it only got smelly when the humidifier ran and the water ran out. Also once you fill up the water and run the unit for 20-30 min the smell goes away. so far it seems to be the only problem I've experienced with this unit.
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I really didn't notice a plastic smell. Maybe because I wash it in the dishwasher. I love it!