Is there a seal or is the oil always exposed to air? Air=rancid oil. Description says "filter" & reviewer says "cover/tap".. would like clarification.
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It is the seal on the top. The seal fits the top opening nicely. The product very well made.
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I did not have this trouble but mine was delivered in the upright position. I suggest you clean it carefully and check the oil level and add some if too low. Then check for leaks both before and after running it, Bill M.
1538197
I'm a 61 year old female with NO oil left in my skin, so I can't really address your concern. My skin drinks up everything without any problem, but it's a great oil and very beneficial. My suggestion if you purchase it is to put it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh. Mine became rancid and I had to unfortunately pitch it before it was empty. My mistake.
2277614
I have not used the container I bought yet. But, I normally do not keep used, filtered oil for more than a month.
877165
Not sure what the "rancid" is all about, but the oil is fresh. There is no indication on the bottle as to what type of oil it is; however, it has been wonderful for my dry skin this winter. I use it nightly and often add a couple drops to my daytime moisturizer.
1170805
Did you put the fine film of oil on the lid? I originally missed that on my AA. I have only gotten a slight steam leak once or twice, but it seemed to stop when I got up to pressure. Sorry I can't help more.
1189364
No...there is no official Organic "seal". With that, I do like the oil a lot.........I've been using it for about three months.
1279365
Good day Lucky, unfortunately I don't have an answer to your question, however what I am thinking is it has an intricate (and large) paper filter (which is also anti micro-bacterial) which may be messed up by and oil? However Questions can be directed Kaz Consumer Relations, at 1-800-477-0457, or consumerrealations@kaz.com.
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I talked to customer service about the awful smell. They said it's bc it is pure and has not been refined. It is normal for the pure oil to smell this way. I agree tho, it stinks.
1106843
The oil filter is just a fine screen down on the bottom. It looks like a filler cap but it has a bolt in it. Just pull it out and clean.
2177707
Know what everything is stainless steel so all you need to do rinse it so the oil doesn't smell rancid. I am very very happy with mine. I am sure you will be too!!!'
1923378
I had a bit of oil on mine and I just burned it off. I think it is there to stop it from rusting while in storage.Hope you like it, I love mine.
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Just like any other vegetable oil. Best to keep it in a cool and dark area. Will rancid after a few months, you will know when it happens by the smell.
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I have been using mine with the oil in the water as well since I got mine in August. Sometimes it seems like there is buildup on the little disc at the bottom of the water reservoir so when the water is gone I wipe that out.
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The oil diffuses into the air. There is no way you can't smell it. You must have a dud. It is very potent.
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We'll who is correct , is this filter pre oiled or not? Apparently amazon don't care to share share this important info.
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Also an MB owner, synthetic oil. I am not sure if there were any modifications made, but I have been using mine for almost three years without much of a problem. I just follow the advice from one of the customer reviews. After I am done with oil extraction and pumping the used oil back into a disposal container, I make the pump suck a little degreaser, shake it around for a bit and push it back out to an old milk container. Pump seems fine so far stored (for months) without much oil left to degrade the seals. I cannot say whether I would have problems without this clean-up, but "cleanliness is next to godliness" in any case, right? :) Also an MB owner, synthetic oil. I am not sure if there were any modifications made, but I have been using mine for almost three years without much of a problem. I just follow the advice from one of the customer reviews. After I am done with oil extraction and pumping the used oil back into a disposal container, I make the pump suck a little degreaser, shake it around for a bit and push it back out to an old milk container. Pump seems fine so far stored (for months) without much oil left to degrade the seals. I cannot say whether I would have problems without this clean-up, but... » Read More Also an MB owner, synthetic oil. I am not sure if there were any modifications made, but I have been using mine for almost three years without much of a problem. I just follow the advice from one of the customer reviews. After I am done with oil extraction and pumping the used oil back into a disposal container, I make the pump suck a little degreaser, shake it around for a bit and push it back out to an old milk container. Pump seems fine so far stored (for months) without much oil left to degrade the seals. I cannot say whether I would have problems without this clean-up, but "cleanliness is next to godliness" in any case, right? :) « Show Less