Lookiing to see if yellow is available. Do I have to worry about the plastic bubbling in the heat as described by other owners?
897804
All of these boards are kept at Amazon warehouses and only ship assorted. any board that is left out in the heat and direct sunlite has the chance to delam or bubble.
1944563
I've had mine for several months now, no yellowing & they look brand new still. I do keep mine in the case when I'm not using them.
919780
My did not come in plastic containment. Because you boil it for at least 5 minutes before use, you shouldn't worry. Anything on it will be taken care of by the boiling.
745172
I purchased one for a friend of mine. She also complained of the plastic odor. I advised her to wait a few more days and if it persisted, we would return it. She waited another 2 to 3 days and the odor was gone and she likes it. This is typical on many electric appliances of plastic. Hope it works for you.
619814
I'd characterize it as "warm". I'm upload a cellphone pic for the product that shows them under my white cabinets, and they're decidedly more yellow than the white cabinets (the color balance on my cellphone not withstanding).
2075158
Mine are also yellow! There is a smell, but it's not to strong. As long as you keep them enclosed and maybe put them in a cabinet, you'll be fine.
2215365
I also think you should contact the seller. I've never had that problem. Either it got really hot in transit or it's from a old batch. Good luck!
129829
I am the first one to NOT want plastic touching my 195 degree F water... but 1) this never touches anything but steam and 2) it appears to be made of a nylon-ish/silicone-ish material and is key to keeping the heat in/deflecting some of that heat away from the top - ouch! Bottom line for purists - you can remove it - noting that there are 2 nuts present there one locking down the other and they say to NOT remove it on a sticker... but it is your choice. If you are pouring fast enough to have the coffee touch the plastic - well...you are too desperate for your "fix" and need to slow down and enjoy the moment a bit more - seriously! This is a great unit! I am the first one to NOT want plastic touching my 195 degree F water... but 1) this never touches anything but steam and 2) it appears to be made of a nylon-ish/silicone-ish material and is key to keeping the heat in/deflecting some of that heat away from the top - ouch! Bottom line for purists - you can remove it - noting that there are 2 nuts present there one locking down the other and they say to NOT remove it on a sticker... but it is your choice. If you are pouring fast enough to have the coffee touch the plastic - well...you are too desperate for your "fix" and need to... » Read More I am the first one to NOT want plastic touching my 195 degree F water... but 1) this never touches anything but steam and 2) it appears to be made of a nylon-ish/silicone-ish material and is key to keeping the heat in/deflecting some of that heat away from the top - ouch! Bottom line for purists - you can remove it - noting that there are 2 nuts present there one locking down the other and they say to NOT remove it on a sticker... but it is your choice. If you are pouring fast enough to have the coffee touch the plastic - well...you are too desperate for your "fix" and need to slow down and enjoy the moment a bit more - seriously! This is a great unit! « Show Less
6238
I returned the item -- the froth is microbbubbles, so if you want tiny bubbles, it is fine. I got heat only, no bigger bubbles. I gave up on frothers.
1276643
Ours has been great, no discoloration or problems of any kind, I hope this is helpful
1717618
I haven't stored mine in the heat, but I have had some that arrived melted together. It didn't impact the performance though.
95475
I have only used the Briggs & Stratton, and have no complaints with it.Any plastic can is subject to warping from expansion/contraction due to weather conditions, especially if you store it somewhere not so climate controlled. The bottom of mine is no longer perfectly flat. This aggravates a brittle friend of mine, and he buys only metal gas cans - for a substantial amount more than the cost of a plastic can. I reiterate that a plastic can of any brand has this flaw, and I remain satisfied with the one I ordered. If you're storing large quantities, long term, it may be worthwhile to pay up for a metal can, but if you're just keeping a couple of gallons seasonally, this one is fine. I have only used the Briggs & Stratton, and have no complaints with it.Any plastic can is subject to warping from expansion/contraction due to weather conditions, especially if you store it somewhere not so climate controlled. The bottom of mine is no longer perfectly flat. This aggravates a brittle friend of mine, and he buys only metal gas cans - for a substantial amount more than the cost of a plastic can. I reiterate that a plastic can of any brand has this flaw, and I remain satisfied with the one I ordered. If you're storing large quantities, long term, it may be... » Read More I have only used the Briggs & Stratton, and have no complaints with it.Any plastic can is subject to warping from expansion/contraction due to weather conditions, especially if you store it somewhere not so climate controlled. The bottom of mine is no longer perfectly flat. This aggravates a brittle friend of mine, and he buys only metal gas cans - for a substantial amount more than the cost of a plastic can. I reiterate that a plastic can of any brand has this flaw, and I remain satisfied with the one I ordered. If you're storing large quantities, long term, it may be worthwhile to pay up for a metal can, but if you're just keeping a couple of gallons seasonally, this one is fine. « Show Less
1398256
Ooh, a tough one. There is plastic on it. I assume in this day and age, and because it needs to be kept hot, you can do it. But I really wouldn't chance it. Do you still have the packaging? I think this question would be best directed to the manufacturer
1591243
Unfortunately, I have never tried and I do not have the original packaging. the plastic does not seem to be over safe just in visual inspection.
1518314
I'd be worried about scalding the milk next to the element. I added a customer image to show the element is set in the plastic. I've been considering heating a cup set in boiling water.
486459
Andrea, sorry, I returned this product because it would bubble if you put heat on it....don't know what to tell you, maybe you can call the company and they will have a better idea how to help you.
369841
Same question I have, you'd think they'd put a picture of it. Hot plastic is something I avoid when possible.