can i put this into a steaming sterilizer, if not, how can I sterilizing it?
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I put it into my medela microwave steam bags. you can boil them as well. hope this helps!
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Technically, yes. You have to carefully release all the remaining steam in the base 1st. They do not recommend that you do this, however. I'm not sure, it may do damage to the canister when you replace the water which is cool, into the canister which is extremely hot. I have done it, but they say not to.
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An autoclave would be best, followed by a pressure cooker. The rubber seal seems like it would hold up to the heat/steam but that's purely a guess. Have not tried it personally.
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I do. Steam will kill any bacteria or potential growth, but it won't wash the milk off. I use the steam sterilizing bowl for all my pump and bottle supplies.
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I have been scouring the internet for an answer to this very same question. The only idea that I have comeup with is - number 1 - take them to the cleaners and have them steam them, or in the alternative, buy a steamer and do it yourself. Let me know if you got any other answers. I went on youtube for a video also and did not find anything to help. Miele does nothing to help. embry7808@yahoo.com
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Hello.I honestly have never tried. I do steam rice in it and it turns out wonderful. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
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In order for steam to be created the water temp has to reach a minimum of 212 F. I am unsure of the exact temp or weight, however it is lightweight and I agree with Chris's comment that it does seem hard to push only when it is steaming. I bought mine a few years back and it still works great and I would still recommend it. I have used it in three homes since I bought it with wood, laminate, vinyl, and stone. I like that it appears to kill germs from high steam heat - I am a nurse and this is a very important feature to me, I am a complete germaphobe and insist on getting things as clean as possible next to sterilization. Hope this helps! Good luck. In order for steam to be created the water temp has to reach a minimum of 212 F. I am unsure of the exact temp or weight, however it is lightweight and I agree with Chris's comment that it does seem hard to push only when it is steaming. I bought mine a few years back and it still works great and I would still recommend it. I have used it in three homes since I bought it with wood, laminate, vinyl, and stone. I like that it appears to kill germs from high steam heat - I am a nurse and this is a very important feature to me, I am a complete germaphobe and insist on getting things as clean as... » Read More In order for steam to be created the water temp has to reach a minimum of 212 F. I am unsure of the exact temp or weight, however it is lightweight and I agree with Chris's comment that it does seem hard to push only when it is steaming. I bought mine a few years back and it still works great and I would still recommend it. I have used it in three homes since I bought it with wood, laminate, vinyl, and stone. I like that it appears to kill germs from high steam heat - I am a nurse and this is a very important feature to me, I am a complete germaphobe and insist on getting things as clean as possible next to sterilization. Hope this helps! Good luck. « Show Less
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I'm not an expert and I don't know how you would sterilize it. Boiling water would be effective, but it might melt. If I need to sterilize something, I usually use a chemical (like Clorox) and then rinse completely - I would suppose you could use sterilized water when you rinse it. We use ours for orange juice, mostly.
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You still have to wash everything with soap before sterilizing, since the steam can't remove crusted on milk, etc. BUT the design is clever, because the inner box that holds all the little pieces can be put in the dishwasher, and then you can either consider those pieces clean AND sterile, or you can quickly steam it after so it's been separately washed and sterilized. What I did was keep the whole microwave box on the counter, near my normal dish dying rack, so that I could wash each item in the sink as I used it and then place it directly in the steamer. Then, at the end of the day, or whenever I needed those items, I'd sterilize everything in the steamer, and let it all dry with the lid off for a little while. That system worked pretty well, even though we have little counter space, it was worth it to keep the steamer right there all the time.
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I am sure that you can. I am not sure what you want to use it for but keep in mind that this does put out a significant amount of steam which may be invisible and will cook your skin on contact. Depending on the amount of water you put in it the time to get to the steam part will vary. I usually fill mine all the way up and it doesn't take too long to get going though. It just isn't as quick as say a clothes steamer. I have had zero problems with mine and it seems to be a good quality item. KEN
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I'm pretty sure he puts it in an autoclave. ( sterilized) peroxide would kill anything you attempted to put in there
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It does not sterilize. It depends on what you're using it for if you need it to sterilize.
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Yea we had the same problem. I think there's a problem with the seal, so it won't steam. We just returned it and gave up on it. If you've got a pressure cooker or even just a steamer + a blender you can make your own without baby food without this overpriced piece of defective garbage.
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put a layer of lettuce or spinach on the bottom of the steamer. it wont change the flavor and allows for easier clean up.
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This will not serve that purpose. You are better off getting a small steam cleaner at wal mart or target. Sorry!
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Yes you can! I never regretted purchase of this steamer . The red button on the handle once you press it, it lets out steam.
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This cooker is not a steamer. But I use it as a double boiler when cooking things like instant potatoes or other items that burn easy. Just place about 1/2 gallon of water in the bottom pan, and the liquid (milk & water) in the top pan then when this mixture reaches about 150 degrees mix in the potatoes blend well add butter, cream, salt, whatever you want. turn the control to warm. then serve.the Mfg doesn't recommend placing water in the bottom pan, but I've been doing so for years with good results. Hope this helps you.