Is this water hot enough to use for an instant cup of soup will it soften the noodles? My current one only goes to 190.
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I have not tried it for soup. I think my is set at about 190 now, but I think it can be set higher. I have been very happy with this one.
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Mine set to the hottest setting delivers 200 F water to a cup - but this is the third cup of water dispensed. I have to throw away the first 1-2 cups of hot water first. This drains the cold water in the hose and faucet and heats up the path the water travels in. If I pour boiling water into a cup it also measured 200F (because there is some heat loss to the air and pre-warmed cup). I do think it's hot enough to make noodles. Just throw out the first 1-2 cups of water dispensed which are not as hot.
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You can set the thermostat from cold to scalding. I use it daily for my coffee. Love it.
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I haven't measured the actual temp. but it's plenty hot for noodles or any other instant soup for that matter. The water is steaming hot so it must be just below the boiling point (212 F).
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Well, while not being quiet from perhaps 130 or so degrees on the way up to perhaps 195, it's not as bad as other kettles I've had. It gets quieter once you get up near 200 degrees as it cycles on and off (and I think also uses a lower power setting, but I have no way to confirm). Our kitchen is right next to our bedroom, and when I fire it up it never wakes up my wife. This is the person who can sometimes hear my music through my headphones from the other end of the house in the living room, perhaps 100 feet away. So your mileage may vary. Not as quiet as a kettle on the stove, but I can't set a kettle on the stove for oolong tea temp (185 degrees) for an hour without dire consequences. It works great for me.
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It says there is a .5L minimum, however, after I read your question I tried it. I put exactly 1 cup of water in it, it was slightly below the minimum line, and it boiled the single cup for me.
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Yes. So this item isn't good for heating soups, etc., but works great for heating water.
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The energy use is insignificant. The value is having instant hot water available when you want it.My wife likes a cup of tea in the morning. Rather than wait to heat water on the stove or in the microwave,she gets instant hot water at the sink. It's a convenience, certainly not a necessity.
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208, 194, and 158 degrees. What I love about this machine? Instant hot cocoa, hot apple cider, tea, or soup. If cooking on the stove top you don't have to wait around for water to come from room temperature to boil. If water is set at 208 all hot water needs is a few minutes to come to a roiling boil for pasta, veggies or potatoes. I purchased my first hot water pot at Camp Casey, Korea in '97. It had the push button pump that dispensed the water. The pump stopped working after two years. I upgraded to the new push button dispenser. It still works excellent. My Mother still uses it for coffee, and hot chocolate. I purchased another one for myself. I gave one to my sister and my older brother. And now my younger brother has his eyes on mine. I stayed in San Francisco with a friend for awhile and set up my hot water pot in his kitchen. When I left he fought to high heaven wanting to keep my hot water pot. So I let him have it. It's a great gift for college students who might want hot water for cooking. Actually I learned about the pot visiting my younger brother who was a Marine stationed on Okinawa. He had one in his room and used it for hot instant soup. I have my eyes on a newer pot now. The absolute best deals I have found would be on a military base exchange, PX or China town in San Francisco. It just seems that my kitchen is missing an important tool without it. If you do decide to purchase make sure you purchase citric acid cleaner for water boilers. I purchased the brand name Zojirushi. I used the cleaner for the first time two months ago with great results. Depending on the water type used a scale can build up. This powder removes scale build up. Non toxic. Extends life and performance of boiler. Cleaner water boiler=proper water temperature=better tasting water. I also have a Zojirushi rice maker that makes top notch rice. The Zojirushi brand in my opinion has excellent products also. But I've always stuck with my Tiger Hot Water Pot.
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This device is fast & furious. It heats to a rolling boil quickly in minutes and then it is so hot that I cannot drink it. ( I used it for my tea) Many times I actually shut it off before it gets too hot. It is not necessary as it shuts down automatically. I like my tea,HOT, but if I let it shut off automatically it is a touch too hot, if I want to drink it right away. As to how long does it stay hot I would answer that based on where you keep it and how fast you use it. Staying hot is not a problem. Think of water reaching a rolling, boiling temp. That is what this device does. We use it every day 7 days a week and at least 4 times a day. It's the perfect water heater for those on the go. Caution there is a minimum water line for filling and one should not go below that water level line when heating. Low level line indicates 3 cups. FYI
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It depends on how hot the water is when you start. I usually use the hot water from my sink which is about 115 degrees. I usually cook things at 140 and it takes about 10 minutes to get up to temperature. It's really quite fast.
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Yes, I guess it would heat up soup. Not sure how it would work and if you would need to put at least a small amount of water in the reservoir without damaging the unit.
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My guess is that it isn't. I asked that prior to my purchase and didn't get a real answer about it. I bought it anyway, and think it sucks for making the supposed max amount~ which is the only reason I'd bother boiling "the perfect" pasta in the microwave. I need less mess, not more. I can't say that I'd recommend this for pasta, but it might be the best thing ever for steamed vegetables or something else!
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(1) The pot is smooth inside. (2) I never try to use it to boil water. But, I believe that it will be "OK" if you are keep watching the water level while you heating/cooking the water, and unplug the power (manually) when it's boiled. Otherwise, the whole pot of water will keep evaporate until one-rice-bowl of hot water left inside the pot; then, it will switch to warm mode automatically.
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Fairly low heat or it gets too bitter. The hotter the water the less the time. You can also cold steep for several hours.Enjoy!
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I've only used it for ice water thus far but the product description says "Dishwasher safe and shock resistant"...most dishwashers heat the water to 140 degrees so it can at least handle that. 140 degrees is too hot to drink for most people but if you were brewing tea, you'd need it even hotter (anywhere from 175 to 212 depending on the variety of tea leaves) and coffee is around 185-200 (at least pro/commercial grade brewers...homeowner grade might be lower). I think you'd be fine with hot/warm water but maybe preheat the glass by filling it with warm water before you go brewing tea or filling with extra hot water. I checked the manufacturer's website and no additional detail was listed - also, it's not advertised as "borosilicate glass" (more expensive glass that can handle very extreme heat/cold) so stick with preheating if you are going to use extra hot water.
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I am sorry I cannot find any information to answer this. I even looked on Cuisinart's website and it is not mentioned there either. From observation, the water is very hot, enough to seriously burn your mouth if you accidentally gulp instead of sip.
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Hi Adrienne. I'm not entirely sure what you're asking. When you first plug it in (and put water in it) you'll see that the temperature indicator light for 185 degrees lights up. If you press the "reboil/temp. Set" button, you'll see that you can select other temps that way. Keep pressing until it lands on the 208.4 F temp. It'll start boiling right away. It doesn't keep the water at 212 F (the boiling point) but at 209.4, the perfect temp for black tea. You can press that button again to get it to boil if you want (like for hot cereal or something that calls for boiling water). Does that answer your question?
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Yes, this is a good option for heating water for tea, coffee. It does take over 15 minutes to really heating it up.
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I'm not sure, I've never really tried that. I just boil my water in a tea pot. I will tell you that I have purchased this for three people, as well as myself. That's how much I like it.