I want to order but I see everyone complaining about hardness. Can anyone give me advice on how to keep it soft w/o continuous microwave use?
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Some people mix it with jojoba oil. I haven't got that to work for me yet but it did get soft enough to cut so I chop it up and melt chunks it in my hands. I must admit its a not great to use. But if you want to smell like chocolate this is the way to go. I wouldn't give it a low rating because it is what it is.
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Agreed, unless you live somewhere very warm. It's always solid. What you could do is melt it and mix it with olive oil or almond oil.. or any oil you want. That way it won't be quite as hard. Once your mixture firms up just use a mixer to make it creamy.
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There is no way to keep it soft in its pure form. I would suggest the NOW Cocoa Butter lotion.
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I have without any issues, I microwave it in a 1000 watt without any issues? Although I have never gone past 4:45 min in microwaving time :)
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I've had mine in the fridge for like 2 months already, I don't use them often. They get hard, sure, but after you microwave them they're as soft as a cloud again.
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Hi Tori! I had to dump one out and read the bottom, it says "Hand Crafted Stoneware, Dishwasher and Microwave safe". And, by looking at it and feeling it, I would be comfortable putting in a microwave. Hope that helps!
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that is a good question. I have tried all settings and cant get it right.. I think it is easier to just cook in the microwave the usual way
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We thought ours was dying until we read a question about the door latches being the issue (I had to slam the door shut to get it started). If i'ts a bit hard, spray the outside hooks holes with a lubricant and work the hooks up and down a bit to allow it to penetrate the mechanism. Did it with a lubricant (not silicone). Our 3-yr-old microwave is working like a charm again: no need to slam the door anymore!
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I actually contacted the company about this. The rep said that it 'needs to rotate in the microwave.'
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I have never seen that instruction anywhere. I have not put any water in the microwave when heating it up. I believe the seed is what gives it that moist feeling.
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The directions clearly state to use a microwave. The item is pricey. I would be afraid to try it. I would send an email to the vendor through Amazon & ask that question. They are the ones in the know. They are good about answering.
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My drawer microwave has never had a problem like you are describing. We have left our drawer on manual since we received it because my husband did not like the auto button mechanism. It does move slowly and is a little hard to pull but then the auto syncs in and it opens and closes on it's own. Yours sounds defective. I would call Sharp and ask for their input.
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Sorry. That was my experience exactly. I microwaved for the max time and it was only warm, not nearly hot enough to keep a meal warm through a plate. I will be looking for something electric next time.
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Yes, it's hard and takes about an hour to soften. Yes, just put the whole can in the warmer!
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mine is the same way, just go by what you think. Just put in microwave for few minutes and just keep checking.
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Lots of people complain about that, mine was not that bad comparatively. It did seem to get a little smoother with use. Mine was never jerky or sticky but it was never buttery smooth either. Definitely has a cheap feel to it. How long have you had it?
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Sorry you are having trouble. I find my inserts last through several uses. Maybe you could lower the setting on your microwave to 80%? Some microwaves are more powerful than other. Also, I have been adding oil the way Presto recommends, dribbling about a tbsp. on the top not pouring it in the bottom like I used to. It sounds like you are cooking it too long? Directions say don't use the "popcorn" button on your microwave. When it it gets to the top or stops making popping sounds I stop the microwave and take it out.
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I got mine recently as well , and yes is still stiff , I use both hands to close it . Hope will go smother later , anyway is not bothering me . Better stiff than to easy to close . I like the knife and I think that stiffness will go smoother after it will be used more , we will see. Is a great knife . Take care
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The majority of the posts are positive. However, a few fuss about "breakage" and/or the heating element dying out after a couple of uses.What model is yours? I am begining to comprehend the proper uses and the best recipes, but "model numbers" are not given with the posts.MML