Is this safe with plastic bowls? will it damage or melt the plastic?
1319185
My tank is plastic also. I have mine on the bottom covered in glass marbles. It hasn't done anything to my tank at all.
1237637
Yes but I don't know if the plastic is safe for the food it self. The containers micro without any damage but the plastic might penetrate fumes into the food. I put my food in glass containers or use a paper plate to microwave. I carry non microwave foods in the small containers,like fresh fruit. Hope these helps you
298213
Yes...I have put these in the microwave multiple times for no more than 1 min at a time and it has not done any damage to them. They don't get too hot and have not melted at all. I have heard that microwaving food in plastic is not safe because of chemicals that are released during the microwave process, but that is a seperat issue.
2158825
If a dish is hot, such a fresh cup of coffee or bowl of soup, large casserole, etc., put a trivet or coaster or place mat under it. The plastic will wrinkle if extremely hot items come in contact with it, and I have no idea how badly the plastic would/could be damaged if it was left there. I have had no damage from hot items on the plastic, but I was already in the habit of putting something under anything hot.
538001
I do not microwave anything in plastic. Bentgo does say it is microvave safe, but I use this for cold lunches.
1285099
There are many warnings now being issued against microwaving using plastic bowls. Some of the chemicals are leaching out of the plastic and into the food you are eating so it really is not a good idea.
1735667
It's plastic... But mine doesn't show any signs of melting. I won't claim to be the most thorough though. So it might melt if you clean too long.
1140736
I'm sorry, we use this as a weighted water bowl for our cats... cause they are knock-it-over types. I haven't tried it in the microwave. It feels as if it would be both Microwave and Dishwasher safe. It is that kind of hard plastic. Hope that helps.
298211
I have used these in the microwave once or twice without damage to the product, however I don't endorse any plastic in the microwave as it can release chemicals into the food. I typically heat up the food in a glass, metal, or ceramic container first, then move it over to the munchkin product.
840055
It's made out of heavy-duty plastic, so I think it would work fine. (PS: The colors on the inside bottom of the bowl have all but faded.)
476073
I don't think any plastic bottles are truly safe to use with a warmer even with the bottles being BPA-free, but that being said-- I think this one doesn't really get that hot and it has a shut-off, so I think it wouldn't cause the bottle to melt or anything drastic like that. Because I have to scald my milk, I have another warmer that gets much hotter and so I had bought two metal bottles to use and I always just use those with any warmer now.
2110979
As far as chemical leakage from microwave use, the research I did on the product all say it was safe, so I am taking that at word. As for my own personal use, I have used this bowl with cover, and many others like it for many years in the microwave without problem. If you are still unsure of the safety from the plastic cover you can further research that kind of information on the internet before making a decision. Hope this helps...............Susan
538000
Personally I never microwave any thing plastic - BPA is only one of many chemicals. You are far better off heating something up in glass/ceramic. I will only use this for cold lunches. For Hot lunches I have a stainless steel soup container from LL Bean or I use a glass/pyrex storage container.
162882
I don't see any reason why not. The bowl is very nice ceramic so it would wash up nicely between feedings and would not harbor any bacteria in cracks like plastic might.
1490362
IMO, most of the answers to this question miss the point. Dishwasher safe? Sure. Microwave safe? No. It's plastic! The real risk is damage to humans who eat food from microwaved plastic, not damage to the plastic product itself. As the manufacturer said in it's answer, they don't recommend microwaving anything plastic.
1805914
No, not really. The stiff plastic sides do alright with heat, but the rubber bottom will melt very quickly if placed too close to the stove. I would say its okay in the dishwasher, but haven't tried it in the microwave.
978675
Yes it is. The bowl is completely glass, and there is a hard plastic base to prevent slipping while attached to the mixer. Both are microwave safe!