Does it really smell terribly when boils in water with eggs?
1574341
No. I use it once a week to boil 30 dozen eggs and I have never smelled anything unusual.
1574342
I have been using them for maybe 7 or more years, and there is absolutely no odor. When the eggs are cooked, I always remove the egg timer prior to running cold water in the pan with the eggs. It has lasted a very long time.
1574343
Nope, you wouldn't even know it was in there. It's made of high temperature plastic.
1574344
I suspect that the few people that are complaining about smell are turning the heat up too high. This device sits in contact with the bottom of the pan, so if you turn the burner to max heat to get the water boiling as fast as possible it's also possible that you could end up scorching the plastic egg timer. Just a guess, I'm not going to try it.
1574345
No. I have used it many times with eggs and I have never noticed any smell.
1583027
Horrible. Take an egg leave it outside in the sun for 3 days than hide it indoors. There you have the smell in a single vile. That last about as long too.
1101705
It tastes like rotten egg farts to be honest. So, not pleasant. All of the brands I've tried have this taste. You have to hold your nose and wash it down with water.
672103
Yes -a very strong industrial solvent smell! I heated it on the highest setting (without toast, under the exhaust fan of my stove) and the smell went away after 3 cycles.
1194342
Interesting question. We don't have any unpleasant odor with ours. Perhaps you have ferrous iron in your water. One cause of the rotten egg smell is from dissolved hydrogen sulfides in the raw water (H2S). This is often found in waters with high iron content and a low PH. and that can create an unpleasant odor. We have well water and also a water softener that removes some of the iron and minerals but we've not had a problem with odor. Good Luck.
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The main kettle was not the source of the smell. The bottom of the pot first pot we purchased had some uneven coating that looked like pit marks-poor workmanship. The second kettle we bought had an even coating. The noxious smell (and subsequent water taste) occurred when the 'whistle' was closed. Once the steam got into the whistle the steam interacted and dissolved some residue that flavored the water and made the entire kitchen smelled "plastic-y". No amount of cleaning and using reduced the smell. If anything the more you used it with the whistle closed the worst it got. The main kettle was not the source of the smell. The bottom of the pot first pot we purchased had some uneven coating that looked like pit marks-poor workmanship. The second kettle we bought had an even coating. The noxious smell (and subsequent water taste) occurred when the 'whistle' was closed. Once the steam got into the whistle the steam interacted and dissolved some residue that flavored the water and made the entire kitchen smelled "plastic-y". No amount of cleaning and using reduced the smell. If anything the more you used it with the whistle closed the worst... » Read More The main kettle was not the source of the smell. The bottom of the pot first pot we purchased had some uneven coating that looked like pit marks-poor workmanship. The second kettle we bought had an even coating. The noxious smell (and subsequent water taste) occurred when the 'whistle' was closed. Once the steam got into the whistle the steam interacted and dissolved some residue that flavored the water and made the entire kitchen smelled "plastic-y". No amount of cleaning and using reduced the smell. If anything the more you used it with the whistle closed the worst it got. « Show Less
1176892
We had a rotten egg smell in our shower and we were recommended to replace the anode rod in our water heater. We did and the smell disappeared!
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I only smell the fishy odor when I tested the cubes in a relatively enclosed space. Outside the smell soon dissipates. A second source of odor can be your hands. Touching the cubes with bear hands leaves odor on your hands, which does linger and originally I thought it was coming from the burning cubes. After washing my hands, the odor disappears. The cubes don't work quite as well as I hoped, especially if there is even the slightest breeze. It frequently takes two cubes to get 16 oz of water to boil in a light breeze outdoors. Indoors, in calm air, 16 oz of water will boil with one cube.
377921
It smells like rotten eggs. Sometimes that can smell just as bad or worse than a fart
1573254
I was terrified also, but it works perfectly. I am thrilled with mine (and have been for more than 10 years). Even the freshest of eggs can be hard-boiled then peeled. Just be sure you have the proper amount of water and that the plastic covers the metal. It is truly a "Gimmick" which Works! hoorah!
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hi, it smells a little until you actually leave it out and cook for the first time. the smell was no real bother compared to other much smellier items I purchased in recent years, although not from that some supplier. the HIC brand is stronger, easier to clean and all.
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I did not notice any taste or smell. We have well water which gives us great water. I think it depends a lot on that. As a tea drinker only, I simply love this tea kettle. I would boil a kettle full of water several times to see if that helps.
178740
I would highly doubt it. I have not had any experience with the rotten egg smell since I pulled apart the lower trap and disposal portion of my dishwasher and took out all of the funky old food and other funk
503616
After I wash the cookware I wipe it down with a paper towel that has a drop of oil. I am not aware of any rancid odor or any problems, we have always treated our cast iron this way. I imagine that when it is next used the high temperatures would kill off any bacteria that might be there. If you find out differently please let us know.
715895
I have, my broiler is at the top of my oven. Makes no difference, have had it up to 500. There is a smell to the holders, but I'm sure whatsoever you're cooking will overpower any other oder. It's somerhing with the material.
377118
Hi, yes it does smell like rotten eggs. Selenium is a member of the sulfur group of nonmetallic elements and is similar to this element in terms of its forms and compounds. http://chemistry.about.com/od/elementfacts/a/selenium.htm
1649984
The inside of mine smelled pretty bad when I first got... I think se hot soapy water will do the trick.