I saw this item it seemed perfect for infusing a pitcher of water to make a coldbrew. BUT the hinge was terribly stiff; are they all like that?
191659
I have this produce and the hinge wasn't stiff at all. I easily lay it open on the counter while I fill it with 1/4 cup of my favorite tea. 1/4 cup produces perfect 1/2 gallon of tea. I have been using it almost daily and it remains in good condition after at least 6 months. the small hook used to hang the strainer from the side of the pitcher has broken off, but I generally leave the strainer in the pitcher until I have consumed all the tea.
191660
I am not sure whàt you mean by hinge...are you talking about the clasp...which lock or unlock the basket? or on the other side that holds the two sides together? I find that over time they loosen up.
191661
Mine isn't stiff at all, so it must have been the one you were looking at. The way the hinge is made it really should not be a problem. I use my infuser when cooking soups for peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic, etc.. All of the things I later get rid of. Works great for me!
1267519
Well, nothing is perfect. Double check both parts that snap (lid to pitcher and flip top to lid) and put you hand over the top and press down some when you shake it. You have to remember, the liquid contents weigh a lot so don't shake the thing like a mad man and it should be ok. It also works fine just stirring it with a big spoon too.
1101318
I have the screen for wide mouth quart jars. The screen is stiff but I did manage to get it into the jar without much difficulty. If you aren't gentle, you will bend it, but it can be bent back fairly easily. They are too big to push down through the neck without bending them a lot and I'm thinking probably take up too much room in a full jar to put them in vertically as I did, however, you might get a sharp metal snipper and trim them a bit and make it work - I don't see why not.
1681156
I bought this for my 5200, but when I installed the blade, the pitcher did not sit flush with the base. I tried fidgeting with the blade, but no avail. Maybe I received a "lemon" :(
1353550
My pitcher and infuser have held up well but the ice core blew up first time I used it
530646
Let me know if you find anything... I'm having the exact same problem. Lock n Lock pitchers work really well for my mom and sis -- but the gallon size is too tall for my small fridge. :-/
1630318
Unfortunately, the top, though a horrible dickens to close (engaging the threads always took me far too long), closes so tightly (though it still leaks) that it takes immense pressure to open, and the only place on which to place that pressure is the release-lever, which has a sharp edge (which hurts to press), and feels as if you are going to break it the harder you press. Not the best design, by any means. And I am very sorry for the bleak reply. I finally replaced this carafe with another, with which I am absolutely delighted!
1476986
Really stiff? Maybe not. It is a tight cutting range so "stiff" is a word we might use. "Really" stiff or too stiff to allow the spring to raise the blade ... maybe not. Perhaps you can adjust it a little or use it for a while and see if this relaxes a bit?
941095
I actually had to return the kettle. The handle was difficult to pull open. It was also in an awkward spot. This is a large kettle. I ordered a different one from Vermont Country Store. I am extremely pleased with it. It comes in 3 different sizes. The Farberware is a heavy duty well made kettle. I would have kept it if the trigger was easy to use and in a different spot.I hope this helps.
567424
The length of the pitcher may be a little too big for a cube sized fridge. In my full size fridge the pitcher stands pretty tall on the shelf. Perhaps you should try a filtered water bottle instead.
2156351
experimented a bit and found the opposite was true, when the arrow is pointed all the way to my right, it is slightly finer. it is noticeable in the strength of brew also. when to the right it is stronger. maybe krups meant the machines left and right, or maybe they just don't know their product, which appears well made and engineered (except of course the leaky carafe), but is marginally user friendly with incomplete instructions.
2070302
Mine is very stiff and takes quite an effort to open. The blade has to swing open very firmly for it to lock in place. Pushing the tab to close the knife is taking less of an effort after playing with it for a while. The more that I work with it, the less of an ordeal to open, but it is still not easy and fluid, like my other knives. I'm hoping it gets much better after I work with it for a while, but I am a little disappointed that it is taking so much work to, hopefully, make it usable.
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.
1902890
It is water tight on the handle side, and bottom. The hinge side is very thin gap where no water can get thru.It is a beautiful door and is very thick and heavy.
1278997
I think it is...top shelf...to tell the truth I don't use the infuser...I just use to make hot water at different temps to use with an over the cup infuser...I've had the kettle for months now and love it
1984578
I easily just converted mine to a dual tap this weekend, and it was pretty easy. The tower I used was the "Double Tap Draft Beer Tower- Stainless Steel- 3" Diameter with Perlick Perl 525PC Faucets" (you can copy/paste from within the quotes to find here on amazon). I Drilled through the top, and ran the hosing down through the original hole. As this is a plate chiller fridge, there "shouldn't" be any refrigerant lines running through the rest of the fridge. Just be VERY VERY careful when drilling to not hit the plate inside the fridge (I nearly had a disaster with mine). Since the adding the new tower, I haven't noticed any issues or changes with the machine. It still runs as often (and loudly) as it did before. PLEASE NOTE: Drill with caution if you pursue this route. I am not a professional, I just made educated guesses when setting this up, so proceed at your own risk.
556769
I also had the same problem. You could try but you may not get the full effect. I started placing my tea bag in the cup and allowing the hot water brew it that way. I let it steep for one more minute or your desired look and strength..good luck