How well does the pitcher work without the ice insert?
1114263
Lmao! To answer your question direct: it works best without the ice plug! I just unscrew it and leave it in the freezer for use in my lunch box! Lol! Sorry for the rant!!!
1114264
The insert is ok, I rarely use it! It has been used, and it does keep your drink fairly cold for awhile, maybe an hour and it's liquid again, it's self contained. I love the fruit strainer option, it also comes out periodically for use without. I really like it, it's versatile. It says to hand wash, which I've always done, but other family members have run it through the dishwasher a few times by accident. Its held up well! Overall I'd give it 4 stars, I wish the plastic was a little shinier, it's dulled just a little....but maybe 5 stars, because we caused it to be dull by washing it in the dishwasher! I love it for tea, lemons in the side! Or peaches! My handle hasn't cracked like others say, maybe they used the dishwasher too? Lol! I hope this helps!
1114265
I use mine without the ice tray all the time and have no problem, I did notice after a few months (maybe 3-4) the pitcher looked used, scratches and that sort of thing, I'm not sure if it's from the dish washer but it didn't hold up as much as I would like
1114266
It works just fine without the insert - in fact I have never used the ice insert. One thing that you should be aware of when you use this pitcher is that when the pitcher is full, you will need to pour the first couple of glasses rather slowly. I still am very pleased with this purchase.
1424653
Not to my knowledge. Why would you need to remove the blades? If it's for cleaning, then all you have to do it add some hot soapy water to the pitcher and turn it on.
875925
Very easy. Just lift the pitcher off the heating element and wash it in the sink. Don't immerse it and it is not dishwasher safe.
192102
I have looked and looked for a glass pitcher that will withstand boiling water, but have found very few that do. This particular pitcher is well made, but I've never attempted to put billing water in it. I use it for iced tea. I make the tea in a separate kettle and allow it to cool a bit before I pour it into the pitcher. Also, I put hot water from the tap in the pitcher before I pour the tea into it in order to help warm up the glass. As I understand it, the reason many glass pitchers crack from boiling water is because of the temperature difference between the glass and the water...so, I always warm up the pitcher a bit first.
1126477
you need to refill the reservoir which sits in front of the pitcher. Unlike a coffee maker the water does not get added to the top. This is actually a good thing or else the receiving pitcher would overflow. Has not been a problem for us. We just transfer the water to another empty pitcher for storage and restart the cycle
2031408
No problem but avoid putting the pitcher with boiling water in a chilly place. The max temperature difference is 120 c.
2194371
I've used this for years for iced tea. I've probably run several thousands of cycles of hot tea -> fridge to cool, then apply lid. The lid fastens tight and does not leak, but I can't comment on it being air tight. Also, the weight of cooking oil would make handling a pitcher of this size unwieldy. I would probably suggest going with something glass with a screw-on lid.
2138363
Yes, I regularly pour boiling water into the pitcher to brew ice tea. Holds up fine, hasn't cracked or broken.
707291
absolutely! Everyone should have this pitcher, it holds more, blends better, the double insulated walls keep it frozen longer (although it's never full long) Buy it now!
1003384
This is a very well made pitcher. I haven't had any issues with it at all so far and we used it throughout the summer with no special care, other than to wash it in between uses. I'm planning on buying one for my mom for Christmas.
1650111
We used ours once, then washed it in the dishwasher. The lid shrunk just a little, and now will not fit over the pitcher, making it useless to us. It's possible that we put it in the bottom rack, so it may be our fault. Learn from my mistake!
940137
The insert is removable, however, when I tried using it as a pitcher; using cover that comes with the pitcher, the cover does not screw on tightly enough to use as a pitcher. That was what I wanted to use it as, but alas, it does not work that way. I'm not sure if anyone else has had luck. Good luck with yours.
1194334
No, the lid doesn't stay on. When tipping it past the midpoint, you have to hold the lid in place or the lid (and sometimes the filter insert as well) will come sliding away from the pitcher. Terrible design.
2092981
No! I just put cold water in it from the frig and it stays cold without ice for a long time!ni LOVE IT!!!!!
1239013
With the fruit holder and ice tube, about 25oz, without the ice tube about 30oz, just the pitcher holds about 39oz. It's a pretty nice size! I love it, I also happened to get a quality supplier!
1766582
This requires a special fitting on the end of the faucet to connect to the pitcher. Water has to be under pressure for this system to work. So no unless you change your faucet, or can use another faucet for this.
727392
Yes. I've been making iced tea in mine and pouring boiling water directly into the pitcher. No hint of a problem. As always when putting hot liquids in glass, it's best to pour in a little and swirl it around to heat the glass a bit before pouring in the rest.