does it has strainer along ? .how big is exactly ? can it use for medium thermo or small, or large thermo ? hot liquid ok ? hot boil water ok ? .does it gets stain if after i clean it ? .please help me idea tips before i pay for to buy it. IT IS OVER...
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It's stainless steel and yes it comes with a strainer. The strainer can be removed, it would be perfect for any thermos. Cleans up perfectly in the dishwasher, could also be boiled or sterilized in the oven if you needed to. It's very sturdy!
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Hi :) I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself! I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina
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I have never found a "nice" (expensive) electric kettle without some plastic somewhere touching the water and/or the steam (which falls back into the water). Most everything at least has a plastic "guage" which fills with the boiling water.My final solution was a stainless steel kettle from Walmart by Copco. there is not a single plastic anything that touches any water or steam (or metal screws, which could have lead or nickel in the composition). It fills easily, is easy to use, pours neatly, whistles loudly, and looks nice on my stove. I hope it will last fairly well - so far, so good. The bottom is wider than the top so that it covers a large burner and heats incredibly fast. It was $17. I have never found a "nice" (expensive) electric kettle without some plastic somewhere touching the water and/or the steam (which falls back into the water). Most everything at least has a plastic "guage" which fills with the boiling water.My final solution was a stainless steel kettle from Walmart by Copco. there is not a single plastic anything that touches any water or steam (or metal screws, which could have lead or nickel in the composition). It fills easily, is easy to use, pours neatly, whistles loudly, and looks nice on my stove. I hope it will last... » Read More I have never found a "nice" (expensive) electric kettle without some plastic somewhere touching the water and/or the steam (which falls back into the water). Most everything at least has a plastic "guage" which fills with the boiling water.My final solution was a stainless steel kettle from Walmart by Copco. there is not a single plastic anything that touches any water or steam (or metal screws, which could have lead or nickel in the composition). It fills easily, is easy to use, pours neatly, whistles loudly, and looks nice on my stove. I hope it will last fairly well - so far, so good. The bottom is wider than the top so that it covers a large burner and heats incredibly fast. It was $17. « Show Less
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Hello Dianne, I agree with the others comments, anyone with small to medium hands can fit in the opening and clean the pot,larger hands may have a difficult time. I will say since I only boil water, I rinse it out and leave the top open to air-dry and it works well!
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NO. the mesh strainer should be cleaned by hand so your coffee doesn't taste terrible. this is for hand-made coffee. it takes little time to clean the rest of the pot. maybe the top rack. not recommended.
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good question. that's what I have, and the kettle works. but the top was already scratched. are you asking about whether the kettle will function or about scratches? I'd love to know, because I'm looking at a new stovetop.
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This is a 2-hand strainer. You won't get a good seal against the pot without 2 hands. It also gets hot quickly along the handles when draining hot liquid, so you may want to use a towel or pot holder(s) as well. I hope this helps you!
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Keep in mind, you're boiling water to make steam with this device. It will collect minerals that will hamper its performance over time, especially if you use tap water. I wouldn't call that dirty, though. The temperature to which the water must be heated to boil will kill most any germ you might worry about.
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This unit is rather large & sort of bulky....i just got one the other day, and i still have lots of questions...i assembled it, and filled it with some water & waited until the light came one & tried it out, but i don't think i had the right attachment....i too would like to know how hot the steam gets & what all can i use this on? i thought it might be good to clean some of our grandson's toys, etc...i think i'll call the info number this week....
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I used (1) tablet to a 16 oz steel cup the other day, it didnt get it to a rolling boil or anything, but it burnt out just in time for the water to reach a slight boil, but then went out. It worked fine for my hiking meal and I will definantly be ordering more of these in the future.Wind is a killer, so be sure to block the wind somehow, but BE VERY CAREFUL!! It gets hot! Also you cant see the flames!
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There are many different type mesh strainers and mesh size varies. This strainer is almost as fine as a tea strainer. I mainly use this for making soups, and stocks. It is excellent for skimming fat off the top. The mesh size is perfect for gathering the oils, while letting the precious stock return to the pot. It is also great for straining the stock, but your better off using a coarser sieve first. I honestly don't know how I made it this long without this strainer!
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As the other person said, be sure it's not clogged up. Personally, I like mine. I think they just call it a steamer because you do use hot water. I like it because it's inexpensive and small, not heavy to lift the dirty water. In case you are talking about emptying the dirty water, there is a square hole where you dump it out.
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I always use mine for coffee, so the bit of staining doesn't really bother me. I think washing it right away after each use is the way to go if you use it for multiple types of beverages.
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Diane M, I used this pot finally last week on my glass flat top stove. It takes a very, very long time to heat up but once it gets to temp it continues to boil. I will make sure that the next time I start my water much sooner before placing the jars into the canner. It does clean up easy! I like this canner but because of my flat top stove, I may think of getting the electric one for next year. Hope this helped!
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I never found a use for the small strainer. It did not fit our kitchen sink. We use the large one in the bathtub.
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I have the covered stock pot with glass lid. It's the one from the set which costs $49.99. Wish I'd gotten the whole set. I make chili & soups in the big pot & when it's empty, I rinse it out & put it in the dw. It's still red speckled & the Teflon finish is unharmed. My hubby bought another brand (set) in black. It says NOT to put it in dw. We put a couple of pots & steamer in dw & it discolored it inside & out. He paid more for his than this set. I'm thinking of ordering the set & will put it in the dw.
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it's fairly fine-mesh -- we use it to strain broth. However, we're not too picky about having the broth turn out clear -- if you care about that, you'll probably need a second round with cheesecloth. Overall, a nice, strong strainer, though!