I would like to know if it keeps the food warm and how long. Thanks
2048241
No this is not insulated per se. It may keep it warm for a little bit, but i use a thermos instead for things that need to be kept warm.
2048242
No, it is not insulated. Also, a word of warning: Do not get lunchbots with painted lids. The paint comes off in the dishwasher. What IS good about them is that the lid stays on nice and tight, but kids can still get them open independently.
2048243
No. It is not insutated so it does not keep food hot or cold. However, if you put it in an insulated bag, that would help to get you to lunch time. I put a freeze/ice pack in the insulated bag and it stays very cold because the metal transfers the cold. I love my lunchbots and they hold up very well.
1212862
I haven't really used it for that reason. I just use it to keep food from splattering inside the microwave. My heated food does seem to be cooked evenly. I've also used it outside of the microwave to keep a plate of food warm while waiting for someone.
1586049
I don't know about how long it stays cold. I only use it in the microwave. It will stay hot/warm about 45 minutes.
535840
Sorry can't personally answer for the heat part because I only use it for cold foods. But it definitely works in keeping my food cold.
1221463
It depends on how long you can heat up the thermos and how hot you can get the food you are putting into it. I've found that it will be hot to warm depending ... either way, I was good with it.
595131
Probably just warm up the food but it does get things really hot. In fact, I had to turn it off otherwise it would scorch the food.
1333090
I have not tried hot food, but my guess would be that it stay warm, not hot without a hot pad.
1984600
How long can I leave this on for at a time? and Does it keep the contents hot/warm?
815225
It is not insulated. Will not keep food warm or cool. Perhaps putting it in an insulated bag to keep it warm?
438987
Sorry, I just use it to contain soup and it can keep soup warm for 4-5hours
981967
When in the installation carrying caddy, it stays warm for a hour and half. If just placed under the dish, half an hour, to forty five mintues. You can always reheat again. By the way a word of caution, these don't last for ever. Once you see the pack really rise or fill up with air, and not go down quickly when heating, it is time to replace. I had one explode in the micro after heating for a mintue & half. Not a pretty sight. White gooey stuff all over. Just thought you would like to know.
88410
It stays warm throughout my lunch break which is 30 min. If you want it to stay hot throughout, you can leave it plugged in and use it as a bowl. Our faculty all has one, and we each love them!
44119
It holds the food more than 6 hours. If you want to keep your food hot more than 6 hours, here is what you do. Boil your water first, pour it in the container and keep it closed for about 5-10 mins. Your food should be kept steamy for up to 8 hours. I hope you enjoy it.
101291
I tried it for five hours with hot food. It was warm enough to eat for me. The bowl in the middle and bottom keeps hot food better, but the upper bowl is a little worse.
1869024
The "Warm" button is not addressed in the owner's manual. When I tried it, it just heats to a low temp that cannot be adjusted. So I am assuming it is meant to keep food warm.
1258426
Depends on how cold the food is but usually less than an hour. And then it keeps it hot until you want it. I love it and use it almost daily.
1229796
Yes, it keep food warm. And tells you how long time has passed. I usually wait for 30 minutes after it finish rice cooking, so that any extrac steam gets dried up or consumed by the rice