How long will hot food remain hot, and at what temp thanks in advance
1620101
Pretty much the 12 hours it says. I microwave my child's lunch for 3,5 minutes at 7 am and it last really hot till 1.30 pm. But once she did not eat it and at 7pm it was still warm. It is by far the best thermos I had. I bought 3 other thermos for this purpouse and none of them is this good. My advice: go for it. Sorry for my english.
2157971
Yes, it did stay hot for 8 hours and warm for about 12 to 15 hours. We used on a long trip to cook meat and vegatables.
384866
I've been keeping it at room temp. But I'm not an expert. I hope the supplier answers.
1134085
Sorry, I don't know the temps. Have you checked w/the company's website. Perhaps you could send an email; look under "contact us" on the Calphalon website.
1475197
I'm not sure if it keeps food hot. I bought this for my wife and she uses it only for keeping her food cold. I have my doubts on if it could keep food warm. Maybe for a short time.
691504
Checked with a candy thermometer the last time I used it and got just over 325 degrees F with just oil. After adding the breaded oysters, it dropped to just over 300 and remained there. I've always been able to get the food fried to satisfaction, but would still like to hit the 350 degree mark. Might not work with larger items like fried chicken, but works fine with fish, pork cutlets, French fries, or shellfish in my experience.
836666
about 21/2 to 3 hrs.. Best bet is get an instant read thermometer. Beef is done at 170 degrees.
1266214
The heating plate cycles off and on with a maximum temperature around 212°. The maximum temperature of the food container will be less than the heating element, however if the food container (and food) has reached the maximum temperature it will be too hot to handle with bare hands.
2260268
After 7 hours my lunch is very warm, but not hot. (I have found that after 7 hours, food in my soup Thermos is still quite hot.) I understand that the Ms Bento is supposed to keep food hot for 6 hours, when used as directed.
1529311
I have not noticed the temperature difference that you describe, However, I haven't cooked anything that would take over 30 to 45 minutes. Sorry, I am not alot of help.
574502
As long as you prep the comtainer with either hot or cold water the food stays at temperature for around four hours.
1387628
Hello! I'm not 100% sure about heat as my sons school asks we not pack up items to be heated but it stays cool for about 2 hours. Longer if we place an ice pack on the exterior lunch box we purchased. Hope this is helpful!
554543
To be accurate with food safety standards they should reach temperature within 5 mins. If it takes longer than an hr it could be defective. I would recommend using a digital thermometer to see if they match.i have had problems with these thermometers
1930383
If you are warming up the thermos correctly and for the full time before putting your soup in and it cools considerably after 4 hours, you might have a unit with a bad vacuum seal. If so, request an exchange. When properly done, my soups/spaghetti/etc remain hot for at least 12 hours and remain warm for up to 24 depending on how densely they are packed.
1258429
About an hour, depending on what it is and how its packaged. Less dense foods in a thinner layer will heat faster. Chili packed into a container the exact size of the oven will probably be an hour and a half.
1881082
Yes, it does get hot. Use your silicone cover or an oven mitt. It's worth it, the food its delicious!
88412
I have never timed it, as I usually unplug the unit and carry the whole thing to the cafeteria and eat it right away. I am a teacher and use this at school. I plug it in when I arrive in the morning. We have lunch about 4 hours later and my food is hot by then. You won't want to remove the metal insert right away; it will be pretty hot.