Would it be safe to use this frother in a glass cup without it harming the cup or do i need a frothing pitcher?
613177
Not a problem using it in glass cup (unless very thin glass!) --more the size and shape of cup that is important...has to be deep so does not splatter. I found a 2 cup pyrex measuring cup worked perfect.
1405816
What makes anything in the dishwasher "unsafe" is the heating element that dries the dishes. It can melt or hurt some things. That why they say "top shelf only" on some things. In my dishwasher, a GE Nautilus, I put the pitcher in the bottom with no problems, I cant tell you yours will do the same. The big advantage is putting the basket and lid in the top because I find the dishwasher gets out the tea stains really well, just remove the screen from the basket first.
966917
there is about a 1/8 inch metal rod connecting the lid to the plastic screen at the bottom of the rod. these 3 pieces are connected so you just lift the lid out before putting the glass container into the microwave. make sure the liquid is hot before plunging. when plunging, make sure the plastic screen goes above the top of the liquid to create more froth. i like lots of froth, so it works for me, and the froth does not dissipate. i love it.
697873
I haven't used any of the ones listed above. It is rather difficult to find a place to "test" frothers (at least where we live). When I purchased it was based on reviews I read and my needs. I still LOVE this frother and would purchase another.
2054559
The connector on the machine for the milk frothing pitcher is made of some type of plastic material, as well as the pitcher. I believe steam enters and exits the pitcher to work the frothing mechanism - there are two little hard plastic tubes for this purpose. The brew group is also made of plastic and metal. If you are concerned about possible impact on taste, I don't detect any plastic in my coffee. Nor are there any smells that would indicate warming or melting of plastic. Probably best to contact Philips if you are concerned about specific plastic compounds that are used inside the machine.
2255931
The black base that the pitcher sits on plugs in. The pitcher sits on top when you use it. For froth I have to use a small spatula to get it all out so pretty thick. 1/2 cup of milk works great for me
630842
I bought this pitcher mainly for my husband so we could cut out a lot of sugary sodas. We both really like it. The lid doesn't fit too tight in fact I would suggest you hold maybe one finger lightly on the top as you pour. The reason for this we found is that the weight of the fruit in your infuser may sometimes make the lid tilt slightly. Other than this, the pitcher size is really nice and very easy to fill and serve with. Instructions say to wash by hand and I would agree because the heat of the dishwasher will eventually ruin it. We really like it and would recommend it to anyone looking for one. I hope this helps.
55642
You would have to ask the mfg. to see if this pitcher is made with tempered glass, before putting boiling water into it first.
660721
Yes, that's almost all I ever use with this. I like it SO much better than my leaky Mr. Coffee. I just wish the pitcher seemed more sturdy. It's relatively thin glass and I'm worried about breaking it. Perhaps it's stronger than I think. All in all I'd recommend it and would buy it again.
86085
As long as it's plain water, it would be fine. Tea or coffee would pick up a lot of flavour from the copper, which you mightn't like. It wouldn't be dangerous or unhealthy, though. The pitcher isn't meant for hot; it isn't insulated nor does it come with a lid. It is quite lovely!
86934
This is an intriguing idea to get away from the plastic blender container however, if your Vitamix is still within its warranty period, using a blender pitcher of another brand will undoubtedly void your warranty. Cool idea though...
1457491
We wanted a glass pitcher, but when this pitcher arrived it was so attractive, and best of all light, that we decided to keep it. We refill it each day with filtered water, and have had no spills or problems. There is never a reason to fill beyond an inch from the bottom of the spout, so spill in the fridge is not an issue. Hope this helps.
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.
1624803
I haven't tried that , I just use it for powdered drinks. I would let coffee cool down first before pouring into pitcher .
461261
Yes, the milk pitcher is glass. I think it must be tempered, as immediately after frothing hot milk I have rinsed it with cold water without cracking it. I also wash it in the dishwasher regularly and I know other dishes have clanked against it. No chips or cracks so far. Hope this helps!
1475925
I heat my milk in the microwave (in a pyrex measuring cup) before frothing and it works just fine. I don't want to add cold frothed milk to my hot coffee. Just keep in mind that the milk volume will almost double, so the container you froth in needs room to allow for this. This is handy to take on trips too. Even camping
916065
Carol, that is a good question. I broke mine too, but I have been using a Tuperware type pitcher and it works pretty well.