How do you clean the inside of the bottom part that holds the water? I left it on the stove to long and it is all burned on the inside.
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Hi thereI have no actual experience with this problem however I would approach itthd same way I would approach burning a pot or kettle. Heat vinegar abd water and allow to soak overnight is a gentle option. As it should have only been water in the jug that should be sufficient. Failing that scrubbing with an abrasive cleaner should work. Failing that you could soak overnight with water and half teaspoon of dishwasher powder Hope this helps. James
1498921
Pour some Bar Keepers Friend inside and let it sit for about 10 minutes then scrub it with some dish soap and rinse. The same thing happened to me and this is how i fixed the problem.
946069
Honestly, I have used a paper towel to the inside of the bowl each time i fill it... other than that the scaling i have not found out how to clean off the inside without taking it apart...
95816
Umm. for the outside just a soft damp cloth. I confess I've never cleaned the inside. After a year it is still just sparkling clean inside--guess the constant boiling water keeps anything from growing. This is just a great teapot!
60674
I put in warmer water..and swish it around..and then using a long stick w/ a small towel rubber banded to the stick, clean it out....the water tastes great...
1747676
you don't want to rinse it out inside, use a pail or something, I cleaned up outside, it takes alot of water to clean properly. It needs to be disassembled and cleaned properly before putting away
966829
No way to really clean it. If all you are doing is boiling water in it, shouldn't really get gunked up
715579
Not sure which bottom part of the coffee maker, my wife has been using Siphon coffee maker for at least 30 years and she never has problem to clean both interior or exterior of the bottom pot (I believe that is the bottom part you mentioned), use small amount of dish detergent will clean both. But be careful to hold on the both top and bottom units while you do the cleaning, especially the top unit, my wife is a very careful person but she had broken at least 6 of them so far, and just 1 of the bottom so she is holding 5 or 6 unused bottom units for spares in case it breaks in future.
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We typically clean it at the end of the day. We have with another machine left it the next day. We just wipe down the glass, surface, etc. we only clean the actual heating pot once in a while. Leaving some residue behind doeant hurt. Hope that helps
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Unplug the unit and take it to the sink, pour the old water out then take the unit apart, I use about a Tablespoon of vinegar mixed with about a cup of water take an old wash cloth and wipe around the inside, it will have a built up of water deposit around the heating element and where it get's really warm at, I take an old toothbrush or cotton swabs and try and get as much off as I can but you won't get all of it off and that's ok. and pour a little of the cleaning solution in it then rinse all out of everything. I do this once a week. To keep the water deposit from building up use distilled water. Then fill the tank up and it's ready to use. Hope this help's.
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No. I use boiling water from the stove when I fill it up and as soon as I am finished feeding, I empty the water from the lower compartment. Would have been nice if it did separate for cleaning, but so far I have had no problems with it and still really like having it.
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unscrew lid pour 1 cup bleach and the rest hot water let sit for 1 hour rinse and wipe
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I heat water on stove top. Probably should ck with manufacturer about micro use. I do love mine!
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To remove burned-on food, fill the pan with enough warm, soapy water to cover the mess and let it sit for an hour. Then put the pan back on the burner and boil the soapy water for 10 to 15 minutes. Let the water cool to the touch, then scrub with a nylon scouring pad. Wash out again with hot, soapy water, rinse and dry. Repeat for stubborn residue. Use a non-abrasive cleanser like Bon Ami Polishing Cleanser or Bar Keepers Friend for general cleaning, stain removal and keeping the cookware shiny as new. Don't use metal scouring pads or abrasive cleaners. Although they do an excellent job of removing stuck-on food, all stainless steel cookware makers caution that they will scratch the surface of the cookware. Instead, opt for nylon-net scouring pads, plastic or nylon brushes.
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I have some of my Farberware pots for over 50yrs. I still use them and the only time food burns is when I have the heating setting too high and I forget the pot on the stove! If you may do the same, in cleaning the pot,pour some white vinager and let it stand and the pot will look like new!! Just purchased a 3qt pot and love it!! Jeanne
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Hi,I have this kettle and the interior bottom of the pot is stainless steel. The walls are some type of thermo-plastic which is very tough and offers some insulation. It is super easy to clean and it opens wide enough so that I can get my hand inside to clean it. If you use tap water (rather than filtered water) you may have some mineral build up but that is easily removed with some vinegar.I've been very happy with this kettle.
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Use cooking spray liberally. That being said, I have burnt food in them and the cleanup is not terribly bad
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I would err on the side of caution and say don't use it anymore. If you've burned the chrome coating off the copper, there's a good chance you have compromised the seams of the kettle or maybe also the soldered connections that hold the "heating element" to the bottom. It was an unfortunate mistake that can happen to anyone. Trying to do too much at once, while making tea! Sorry this happened to you and your VERY EXPENSIVE kettle, but I wouldn't risk using the kettle again. Do you have money? Use it as a pretty flower pot and buy another!