HI :-) can you please tell me if you add BOILING water or Hot TAP water??? thank you :-)
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That is a good question! And to tell the truth I use both depending how soon I need them. Point 1: If I plan to use them in some the next day I use hot tap water. I let these set for about 12 to 24 hours. This aloes the hash brown to full re hydrate. I like to add dryed onions to both ways as well as my seasonings. Point 2: If I decide to use them the same day I use boiling water and I let them set for about a hour. This gives the potatoes a good taste.
223608
I have an instant hot water tap that produces water @ 185 degrees in a few seconds. Most tap water is about 100 to 120. Suggest that you boil water for this in microwave. Hotter hydrates faster.
223609
I usually just use hot tap water. Sometimes I've use water from the instant hot water tap (near boiling) but it's a little hard to handle and I can't tell that it makes any difference in taste at all.
223610
Hot tap water. Also, if you use only part of a carton you can close the carton back up with some kind of clasp (clothes pin ?) for later use. And, don't forget to drain any unabsorbed water before cooking.
223611
You can do either.. I usually use hot tap water because I'm usually in a hurry and I've found either way works the same.. The water simply re-hydrates them, it's what you do with them afterwards that makes them yummy.. ^^
223612
I boil water (it doesn't have to reach boiling--just HOT!) in a tea kettle and add it. HOT tap water (maybe heat in microwave) works, too. But if it's not hot, it seems to take longer to hydrate.
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That is a good question! And to tell the truth I use both depending how soon I need them. Point 1: If I plan to use them in some the next day I use hot tap water. I let these set for about 12 to 24 hours. This aloes the hash brown to full re hydrate. I like to add dryed onions to both ways as well as my seasonings.Point 2: If I decide to use them the same day I use boiling water and I let them set for about a hour. This gives the potatoes a good taste.
1572667
Oh, super fast boiling time....First time, boil and toss the water. Do that a couple times. Then you are good to go.
326644
Tap water has worked just fine. Distilled water is not necessary at all. Hope this helps.
2074896
Rick Parker said it well (previous comment) You can only boil water in this hot pot, then add to cup or bowl for beverages or soup. Do not put any other ingredients into the water chamber. Hope that helps!
2039104
It does not boil the water... The plate in the bottom vibrates to turn it into mist (I really like mine!). However I've noticed that the water does get warm.
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I heat water on stove top. Probably should ck with manufacturer about micro use. I do love mine!
2117023
I think salt raises the boiling point, instead of lowering it, so by adding salt, you're actually making it harder to boil the water. Try it without salt and see what happens. You just might be surprised.
122794
No, it will not boil water. You could make tea/instant whatever with it as it gets plenty hot, but not boiling.
997439
Not sure, never tried hot water. Maybe you could try warm water and let it sit at room temp until tea has flavored the water to your liking. Or sun tea brewed in the sun.
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I read elsewhere here that using boiling water was NOT to be used. The manual says to use hot tap water. This item does NOT use steam. How Hoover is allowed to get awaywith this blatant false advertising is beyond me!
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Wondering... how quickly do you feel the water should come to a boil? Peeked this morning as was a little surprised to see some coffee had already appeared in the top portion eventhough there was not a full rolling boil going on below. Wondered if I had the stove setting a little too low. Thoughts?
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I'd recommend using filtered water. But if you don't have a filtering pot or bottled water then use the tap water.
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You do not HAVE to use boiling water. You can use hot (not boiling) or cold water and wait 30-60 minutes and have tea. Hot water is faster, boiling is even faster. I use these to cold brew. Put the bags in a pitcher of water, put the pitcher in a refrigerator. In a couple hours, the ice tea is ready and it is cold.
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I have poured boiling water into the dish, but warm it with hot water first. I am a "safe rather than sorry" type and don't want to make the mistake of having it crack or break because of a sudden and extreme change in temperature.
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i used cold water. i have not every had a problem with mine. i'm hot natured and have hot fl she's. i have had and problem. i'm sorry u r
1319383
That's a good question. I would say yes with hot tap water, but not so sure about boiling water.
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Your not supposed to use boiling water. The water should be slightly warm. I've never had issues with it being too hot.