When the pot is first warming up and it makes pings from the bottom, it is normal or is the heat too high?
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Dear Nancy, Thank-you for your inquiry. The best lead I can give you for the absolute answer would be to contact Pauli Cookware directly at Pauli@PauliCookware.com. Thank-you again fro your inquiry. Kevin Mysecretpantry.com
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My unit has not over heated. If its really hot, I would think it is a defective unit.
2201930
If the outlet works and the pot does not heat up, return it. It appears to be broken. Even when the temperature dial is turned to the lowest position, you should feel the metal plate on the bottom of the pot immediately start to heat up once the pot is plugged in.
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Mine has never has done that. I noticed it gets very hot in use. I would call the manufacturer or check on their support page.
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If its actually too hot to touch then thats bad, but if its warm I think thats normal. I tested mine by turning it up to 6 for a few minutes and thats all it took to get it warm. I supposed if I left it for hours at 6 it would feel quite warm. I don't think its a big deal.
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The top does get very warm, not boiling hot. When in use I tend to place unit a little towards front of counter.
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No, it shouldn't be so hot as to cause worry. Mine just gets warm after a while
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I am not sure if it is supposed to be hot. Mine, I just checked, is warm. I'm afraid I can't help you anymore than that.
1977282
I have not noticed it getting unusually hot. I really like this pan. It seems easier to clean then my other stainless pots (we only use stainless steel to avoid toxic non-stick coatings). Lid fits great too.
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The one that I have is warm to the touch when it's not in the bowl. If it's not warm at all or the warmth is barely detectable it might be defective.
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I find this is a noticable issue when using the high side of "Low" (the first dot). I need lower heat for my dress pants, but want some steam. What happens is no steam, followed by spurting steam, followed by no steam as the thermostat kicks on then off. The iron's thermostat is too crude to keep it heated at that chosen spot. My assumption is that this shows a swing of at least 20 degrees, and at just the spot water could become steam. It's annoying.
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I've had mine for two years. It's not overused, just twice a week for about 10 minutes each time. It feels normal - warm, not hot. Getting too hot to touch in 5 minutes sounds like an electrical problem?
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Yes it is normal. You have nothing to worry about. The hinges are to lose for it to stay up at 90 degrees.
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I don't have that problem. all I can say is, it's a machine therefore you can expect some heat especially if you sharpen a lot of knives or do it for a long period of time. if it is a problem (too hot) then stop what you're doing then resume later.
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There is a small vent in the cover that lets out a little steam, because the whistle is in the cover itself. I think this is preferable to having the whistle in the spout, and the amount of steam is small. If there is a lot of steam and the pot is not whistling, then something is wrong with the lid seal.
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Yes. I have another heating pad that does the same thing. I don't believe it is anything to worry about.
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I have not heard any type of unexpected noise froml the warming plate. if the sound you are hearing occurs after/during warming plate heat up, it may not be electrical in nature, but more of a thermal stress release. It this is the case then you can probably feel the movement byhaving your hand on the chassis during the noise event? I am an electrical engineer and if I suspected an electrical arc I would verify it with an AM radio. At the same time of the noise listen to the radio for a corresponding pop in the speaker. Have either an AM standard broadcast or CB radio tuned to a weak or no signal with volume turned up. Sorry if this is a lot more info than you are wanting.