Do the lids go on the containers while the yogurt is in the yogurt maker? The owner's manual doesn't say. Very confusing!
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We apologize for any confusion. While the yogurt is in the yogurt maker, you do not put the lids on the containers. The lids can be put on the containers once the yogurt is complete and you are ready to put it in the refrigerator.
1236633
The lids are not snap ons like a Rubbermaid container. Along the inside edge of the lid there is a recessed band of a foam type material that makes an air tight fit when the top is latched down onto the container portion.
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Yes, the lids do come off. They just sort off pop on and off. There is a rubber ring on each jar to help keep the lids on. If you just open them that way you will probably be better off. Once you open the pop up and pour part of the lid they become a huge hassle. Best advice is to just take the entire lid off each time.
1111936
Well I use this in conjunction with the greek yogurt strainer which is a very fine mesh strainer (you can buy this separately). So once the yogurt is made in the yogurt maker, I pour yogurt into the greek strainer to finish the process. Individual jars would make this process difficult because you would have to empty each of the jars either into the greek yogurt strainer or a bag that comes with this yogurt maker. I bought the strainer option because I didn't want to mess with a bag and hanging it for drainage etc. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, ask. :)
1984144
If you want to know if you can use mason jars instead of the cups, the answer is no. Even the pint jars are too tall and the lid won't fit tight, which means your yogurt will not heat up. The cups are included with the yogurt maker though.
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No. The holes are too small. If you haven't purchased the top tier yet, read the reviews. Someone said they cut the holes larger. I would not buy the top tier, the yogurt on the top does not get warm enough to set. Many that bought it end up trying to move the yogurts from top to bottom half way, etc. I find it easier just to make it more often. I fill to the top. I transfer mine to a bowl and add fruit and granola at that point. Hope this helps.
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I think with almost all yogurt makers you have to heat the milk first. (Especially at this price range, I'm almost certain). Also, if the inner tub is plastic, you can probably use your own 2 qt glass container. That's what I do with my yogurt maker!
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They are the same compared to each other for tightness. Both type of lids are put on by the notch and rotate method. The replacements have the sliding day dates on top of the lid. They are #7 recyclable plastic so make sure you do not put the covers on during the culturing hours. As for leaking make sure they are rotated as far as they can go. My yogurt as no extra liquid when I mix in 1/2c of organic dry nonfat non instant milk to 2 quarts of milk after adding the culture and before culturing timing. Best wishes!
813363
Hmmm...I wonder if your lids are unusually thick or oddly shaped. Have you put them in as the photo indicates, with the smallest on the bottom and getting larger as they go up? Are you able to post a photo of your predicament?
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Yes, just run the holder under luke warm water after you take out of freezer to loosen the yogurt from sides. Works great!
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The lids pop in I don't think your yogurt idea would work with these unless you were sure that they wouldn't get squeezed
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I don't think they're a pain. You just put the lid on, turn it upside down, open the zipper on the bottom, and pour in your food. I usually use yogurt, so I just pinch the container a little to help it make a smaller stream. I almost got a filing system, but I'm glad I didn't. Extra cost and extra cleanup!
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It's just as wonderful making the yogurt in the glass insert as with the plastic insert. The choice of container does not affect the quality at all. I alternate between them, starting my next batch (in the OTHER container) when the first batch is getting low, so as not to ever be without my yummy yogurt.
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After letting the yogurt drain for at least twelve hours, I (1) lift the strainer out of the box, (2) place the lid over the top of the strainer, (3) invert both (that is, turn the strainer upside-down with the lid under it), (4) bring them down abruptly on a counter or tabletop, then (5) lift the strainer off the molded yogurt cheese, which now sits on top of the lid. Very little cheese is lost---just a thin skim on the screen. If this doesn't work for you, perhaps the yogurt you're using is different from the yogurt I use.
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Anchor Hocking has a 1/2 half gallon (2 qt.) jar that fits very nicely in the maker. You use the plastic lid that comes with the maker to cover the jar while it's in the maker and then put the glass lid on to store the yogurt. See the picture a reviewer posted next to the product listing.
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Sorry, I've never made yogurt in the really small containers. We had a yogurt maker that made about 2 pints at a time, but we got thru a lot of yogurt so this one is more convenient for us.
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The lids are not completely removable. They are attached with a wire "hinge" that, when closed, seals the canister. When open, the lids are attached at the hinge side. The lids seal well and I have found these canisters easy to use but slightly more difficult to wash because the lids tend to flop around during washing.