The lid on mine is lifting off when the water hits a boil. I am worried about steam burns. Anyone else have this problem?
2043133
I haven't experienced that yet but I also don't get an extreme boil before I shut it off. Sorry not sure if that helped.
2043134
I'm a little surprised that people are using this to boil water. It is not made for this. This is a pouring device only for use in the pour over coffee technique. You need to use another kettle to boil the water then transfer the hot water to the Hario. If you don't want the get another kettle you will be very limited to the amount, about one half of the kettle, you can use safely. It is not made for the regular process of boiling water. BE CAREFUL.
2043135
I have not had this problem but I don't fill mine to the "limit". I make cups of coffee at once at the most which only requires a little water. Also I don't actually boil the water as it has been recommended that the perfect temp for a pour over is between 199 and 202 degrees. If you have a thermometer take your water temp, put the lid on at 199 and see the result.
2043136
nope, no problems. Super control of the water stream when pouring, a lot safer and neater than my old tea kettle. No lids popping off for me.
1340438
It is not a problem for me because I use a special jar lifter to bring the jars out one at a time. Lifting all those boiling hot jars all at once could be dangerous.
1694227
Nope. But that is not a problem. Steam goes out around the edge of the lid.
112632
Unfortunately the lid on this model is not see through so you have to lift it a few times to check the boil.
1449166
This has never been a problem for me, It does prevent the water from boiling over onto the stove, but when you lower the heat, not much steam escapes.
957512
Before I bought mine, several reviews I read mentioned the steam coming out near the handle as the pressure builds. I believe there is a casual mention in the directions. This is ok. If you are getting s jet of steam from the valve, you may have the cooker too full and/or the heat too high. Be sure to only fill it to the full line inside and turn down the heat once the pressure is up. I find mine works fine below medium on my electric stove.
1428376
I was under the impression the tea kettle was accidentally left on a burner without the individual being aware until they tried to move it. Then the copper coated disk had melted and portions that were liquified landed on the floor as pot was hoisted off of stove. May be wrong about it but I can't see under normal use there would be a problem. It's dangerous to leave anything on a burner unattended and if the teapot had no water in it...which must have been the case or the whistling would have warned that contents were hot, then who's to blame - not the teapot.
1243769
Have you tried to use it? Mine is always kinked right where it fits onto the pot. But once your water starts boiling and the steam runs through it, it always softens the hose and straightens out the kink and the juice flows fine.
2213295
I have two, they are both over a year old and I have never had a problem with them over heating. When they are boiling, I turn them off.
957515
Hi Jillofalltrades, just make sure that the rubber ring inside the lid is on correctly and that the lid does lock right. Don't fill the pot to the guide line put less water. When the cooker starts hissing and the steam starts lower the heat so that the hissing is still going on but not as strong. The lid will always have a little mess because of the releasing steam. Trust me your food will still cook.
920099
I haven't had any problems with any and all the ones I have purchased. I would suggest either contact the vendor or return to Amazon OR heat up some water on the stove and hold it over steam of the boiling water as it may come out easier.... Perhaps. Good luck.
1297599
We didn't have that problem. Check to see if you installed it correctly. Our lid is unhindered in raising and lowering.
980250
In my view, there are only two reasons for steam coming from the lid - (a) the lid might be ajar or (b) the lid is misshapen. I've put mine away in a cupboard and have gone back to my electric kettle.
2259976
Yes, I have the same problem. I then heat some water and set the bottle in it for awhile. I try not to leave it to long. I don't want to damage it. I hate having to do that.
1995283
I have tiny hair-line cracks in mine from the boiling water. It has not started to leak from them yet.
774872
Hi Jerome. I made sure when I set the jars in there to make sure they were not touching. The boiling water should not displace the jars. I had no issues with it.
980251
There is a small vent in the cover that lets out a little steam, because the whistle is in the cover itself. I think this is preferable to having the whistle in the spout, and the amount of steam is small. If there is a lot of steam and the pot is not whistling, then something is wrong with the lid seal.