bought the smaller version.Forgot to put water in.By the time I realized this, it was too hot to touch.Inside is discolored&has a burnt smell. Is it ok to use?
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Using mocca pots for years (different ones though), discolouration is normal and to be expected over the course of time. If nothing is bent, broken or molten, you'll be fine. You basically got it patina prematurely. Try very good metal polish for the outside (Wenol, Blue Magic, others may scratch it) and scrub the inside. Inside I take steelwool to mine if I have residue, but then none of mine have any coating (and I have never seen one with coating). One last thing: what you NEVER EVER EVER (clear? ;-) want to do want while the pot is hot (with or without water in it): shocking it with cold water. That may warp it beyond use, plus you could get hurt.Happy brewing! Using mocca pots for years (different ones though), discolouration is normal and to be expected over the course of time. If nothing is bent, broken or molten, you'll be fine. You basically got it patina prematurely. Try very good metal polish for the outside (Wenol, Blue Magic, others may scratch it) and scrub the inside. Inside I take steelwool to mine if I have residue, but then none of mine have any coating (and I have never seen one with coating). One last thing: what you NEVER EVER EVER (clear? ;-) want to do want while the pot is hot (with or without water in... » Read More Using mocca pots for years (different ones though), discolouration is normal and to be expected over the course of time. If nothing is bent, broken or molten, you'll be fine. You basically got it patina prematurely. Try very good metal polish for the outside (Wenol, Blue Magic, others may scratch it) and scrub the inside. Inside I take steelwool to mine if I have residue, but then none of mine have any coating (and I have never seen one with coating). One last thing: what you NEVER EVER EVER (clear? ;-) want to do want while the pot is hot (with or without water in it): shocking it with cold water. That may warp it beyond use, plus you could get hurt.Happy brewing! « Show Less
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Sorry to hear about that, R. But it could be okay still. My pot has discolored also, and has what looks like bubbles in the finish on the inside bottom. It hasn't effected performance or taste. I would just clean it out good and try it...I'm sure you have by now. Let us know how it went.
2259976
Yes, I have the same problem. I then heat some water and set the bottle in it for awhile. I try not to leave it to long. I don't want to damage it. I hate having to do that.
1700827
i havent used mine for hot drinks , and would probably avoid anything HOT HOT . one of my coworkers also has one , and said it got screwed up when he put it in the dishwasher instead of hand washing it , so i would think anything HOT HOT would ruin it . . but if its just really warm , it should keep it warm for quite a while .
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Negative - BUT, there is a small plastic piece at the top of an internal feature that does get hot. This part is not submerged even when the kettle is beyond the maximum fill line.
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I don't think hot water would work well in it. It's insulated with a rubber material. I'm not sure but I can imagine it melting? I would try a reusable microwavable heating pad instead.
907884
Thank you Amazon customers. I tried less water and it spattered less but still when it did it was very scalding and that was with only about 2" of water. :( I think I need to send it back. To dangerous "especially for the face!"
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Mark as defective and exchange or return it. Mine did not leak at all. It just couldn't keep anything hot.
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Never. I have had mine several years. What kind of smell are you referring to (please clarify). Can't imagine what could even cause a smell in one of these compact units.Personally, I know we have saved money with this unit, while having a constant flow of never ending hot water. We have a home in city, with our ranch and cabin out in the country (where we spend weekends); having hot water on demand (only when we need it) allows us NOT waste money heating water on days we are not even out there. My mother has a much larger unit for her house, she is 100% satisfied with hers.
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Thanks, I never thought of it. I used stainless/ aluminum cleaner in a used Chantal whistle tea kettle just received and I will just boil it out for a couple weeks and use water for when I need extra hot water. Glad you mentioned the unsafety bit. Probably saved me from being a sick puppy, or worse, ha. Thanks so much.
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Yes you can and it will be sanitized also. Being slow I stuck my finger in the steam and it was hot. Some cold water helped and I won't do that again.
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This is a good question. I use hot water but be careful not to re-shape the container.
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I threw away my packaging but I am almost positive it said not to boil it or immerse it in hot water. I think it might melt or heat unevenly.If you don't have a microwave, I used hand towels I soaked in hot water until I got this item, they just lost their heat faster and got my clothes wet but they did work.
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I also have one, that I bought! Waste of money! Mine will vibrate slightly, barley enough to feel! Will not keep water hot! Better off with a bucket and hot water!
430054
I just bought this thermos and the instruction/care booklet said not to be used for hot liquids. Better to be safe than sorry and burned. Hope this helps.
958037
Water doesn't get hot, at least not on mine. I've only used it a couple of times so far. Sorry can't be of more help. Carol
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I use mine primarily for hot chocolate for my son's swim team. Not once was it hot to the touch. I usually put hot water prior to putting in the hot chocolate. Maybe something is wrong with the 1 you have.
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It is not recommend to use hot water in it. It can distort the appearance of the bottle and can be very hot to the touch since it is a plastic bottle.