What easily, repeatable ways do people use to create 175 degrees hot water? (I can't see my bleary-eyed AM self fussing with meat thermometers!)
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The easiest way is to always bring the water to a boil (212 degrees) then let it "rest" until it reaches 175 -- the time it takes to cool down to 175 will be the same regardless of cooking method & variations in microwaves. Just put a thermometer in the water the first time you do this and time how long it takes, round that up to the nearest minute, and always wait that long after boiling -- for two cups, it should be about a minute. Another option is add 1.5 cups of boiling water (212 degrees) to .5 cups of room temp water (70 degrees)-- the result will be 175 degrees (.75*212 + .25*70 = 176). Voil!
1241499
Using either a tea kettle or a pot with lid on the stovetop, I've found that at the moment you can first hear the water/steam starting to make a sound inside the kettle or pot (kind of a whooshing), it should be about 180 degrees, give or take a few degrees. I've reproduced this result hundreds of times, confirmed each time with a thermometer. The key is to really listen for that first sound and immediately take it off the heat.Oh--I am a few hundred feet above sea level, in case that makes a difference!
1241500
I haven't actually MEASURED the temperature. The method I use is to put the water in a glass measuring cup at night before I go to bed. I hit start in the morning to run it for 3 1/2 minutes, then go get dressed. By the time I'm dressed it is done and beeping at me to come take it out of the microwave. I don't know how close to 175 I'm getting but it works well. 4 minutes was creating little bubbles so I backed it down to 3 1/2. Hope this helps.
1241501
The easiest way is with an electric kettle that has a digital temperature readout. Bonavita makes a good one. No thought or measurement required.
1241502
I have actually measured the temperature. 175 degrees is the point at which small bubbles start to appear on the sides of my oxo plastic measuring cup (anything clear would work here). I'm usually doing 2-3 oz of water & my microwave gets it there in about a minute. Topping off with warm milk for a latte. Sold our other coffee makers in a garage sale last year, never looked back.
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Just get a Cuisinart pot/kettle and set it to whatever temp you want and it beeps and (if you want) holds at that temp. Five degree increments and 175 is one setting. No mess with stovetop or anything else. It's a breeze and you'll never go back to stovetop boiling of water. Hit the switch in the morning and you are all set in a minute or two.
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Just use an instant read meat or candy thermometer. I have an instant read meat thermometer, and it really takes less than a second to use it. The right temperature just makes a better cup of coffee. If you are in a rush in the morning, you can skip it, but the coffee won't taste as perfect, but still better than any other method.
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The easiest way is to always bring the water to a boil (212 degrees) then let it "rest" until it reaches 175 -- the time it takes to cool down to 175 will be the same regardless of cooking method & variations in microwaves. Just put a thermometer in the water the first time you do this and time how long it takes, round that up to the nearest minute, and always wait that long after boiling -- for two cups, it should be about a minute. Another option is add 1.5 cups of boiling water (212 degrees) to .5 cups of room temp water (70 degrees)-- the result will be 175 degrees (.75*212 + .25*70 = 176). Voilà! The easiest way is to always bring the water to a boil (212 degrees) then let it "rest" until it reaches 175 -- the time it takes to cool down to 175 will be the same regardless of cooking method & variations in microwaves. Just put a thermometer in the water the first time you do this and time how long it takes, round that up to the nearest minute, and always wait that long after boiling -- for two cups, it should be about a minute. Another option is add 1.5 cups of boiling water (212 degrees) to .5 cups of room temp water (70 degrees)-- the result will be 175 degrees (.75*212 +... » Read More The easiest way is to always bring the water to a boil (212 degrees) then let it "rest" until it reaches 175 -- the time it takes to cool down to 175 will be the same regardless of cooking method & variations in microwaves. Just put a thermometer in the water the first time you do this and time how long it takes, round that up to the nearest minute, and always wait that long after boiling -- for two cups, it should be about a minute. Another option is add 1.5 cups of boiling water (212 degrees) to .5 cups of room temp water (70 degrees)-- the result will be 175 degrees (.75*212 + .25*70 = 176). Voilà! « Show Less
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As a chef (of sorts ;P) making bread daily I have to use a precise temp of water (for yeast). For which a quick method, with an electric kettle (cheap; very fast; I've heard it makes tea too ;P) for ex./ I plug it in and start timer then start checking temp every 15 sec. or so. When you find 175 you'll know it takes X seconds. At work we have boiling H2O on tap so I just know the ratio of hot tap to the reg. city tap. The former is my method at home but same would apply for heating by stove top, microwave, etc. Which ever, it'll become 2nd nature. Hope that's helpful :).
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I've found I can keep the temp at approx. 225 with back vent all the way open and temp on lowest setting. Other things that help are adding ice cubes to the water pan when i'm trying to cook/smoke at a lower temp.Outside temp can be a big variable too. I use a maverick remote thermometer and that gives me my box temp as well as my meat temp while i'm in the house. That's what works for me.
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I boiled it the first time, then just used soap and water after that. I actually had to buy a new one because I put my first one in the dishwasher and it melted!
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If you input this model name into the web and ask for owners manual you should be able to print out the operating instructions, otherwise all that is required is to plug it in and select a temp setting or use a number between one and ten with one being the lowest and then just adjust from there. We normally use 10 to boil water quick otherwise use it between 3 and 4 and it should do just fine without getting overly hot.
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I have not tried to get it as hot as it would go but I hit 380+ when setting it around 190C by the gauge as measured with a thermometer.Using a mix of pure pressed palm oil, non hydrogenated, mixed with sunflower oil (as I did not have enough palm oil to fill).
571934
I just ran a cup of water through into an open cup and tested it with 3 different candy/meat thermometers. I got 166, 168 and 175. It might be hotter with the thermal cup though. It sounds like it doesn't meet your target temp.
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I heat the water in my microwave until 195 degrees, check out the internet on how to brew upside down, works great....
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If I were trying to get water to 200 using this, I would bring it to a boil and then let it sit for a couple of minutes to cool a bit. There doesn't seem to be a better way than that, since this boils the water no matter which setting I use.
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Yes you do...but... most directions says boil to 185 and then cool below 120. I have done this many many many times myself. Alton Brown on food Network says you just need to bring it to the 110 range. I did that with this machine and it was perfect. I like to start out just below 120 when I add my starter yogurt.
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Oh, super fast boiling time....First time, boil and toss the water. Do that a couple times. Then you are good to go.
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There is no temperature control. It is intended to keep water simmering so one assumes the cooking temperature to be in the 212 -220 degree range.
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I already have hot and cold water and it can be mixed.I don't think the panel itself can warm it up.
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I timed it by filling it to the "max" line, which is over 2x 1 cup but I wanted to get the longest reading possible. It boiled and shut off in almost 5 minutes exactly (4:58). Keep in mind, that was for 17 ounces and the tap water is especially cold right now so I can't imagine it EVER taking any longer.
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i don't know but ill go over to my sink where the water comes out @ 159 degrees and see uno momento. i hit with just water and its still here i didn't use soap however but the hot water did good so far 1/28/2015 8:33 PM EST. you can check back later but i think it will be OK.
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Agree! Would be nice if they could allow users to increase the brew temp beyond the current 192 degree max. Since my brewer is next to my microwave, I just brew a cup then hit it for 20 seconds in the microwave. Wouldn't have to do that if I could increase the brew temp 10 degrees or so...
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I've really enjoyed this measurer. It's made of nice thick plastic and has held-up really well. To answer your question, I boiled a cup of water and poured it in the container and the experiment was seamless. It held the water until room temp and nothing out of the ordinary occurred.
48878
Same here, ice water, spot on at 32 degrees. Boiling water 212. I think this is a very accurate thermometer. 160 is a great temp for a medium steak, which is how my wife likes them. I have used this thermometer for that purpose and it worked perfectly.