Has anyone heated this successfully and safely using a method other than the microwave? (Oven, boiling water....) Thanks!
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No one volunteering or working for our animal rescue organization has heated the disk any other way except in the microwave. It stays warm for up to 10 hrs. I use 2 1/2 min. on each side for my foster kittens. It is definitely the best purchase I've made for my fosters. I even take it camping and warm it in the trailer microwave just a little longer. I think putting it in the oven or hot water might be a little dangerous. It could get too hot and harm the animals or user.
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Hi Candy, The directions say not to directly boil the water in the pot. If you are just setting it on a wood stove to keep it warm that would be ok.
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Well, I don't use a microwave to reheat food...so I like to use steam to reheat. I'll fill the resovoir with water and my food doesn't get soggy or over cooked. Works well to reheat meats without drying it out.
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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 see others have answered and we all seem to have different methods. I put my potatoes in a bowl and then use my Keurig B40 to immerse them in very hot water (it doesn't reach boiling).
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I use both the stovetop and microwave methods. I prefer the stovetop. Put the water & oats & salt into a saucepan and low boil it until the water is absorbed. It's usually around 15 mintues
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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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My answer would be to reheat it in the microwaveable cup you drink from...I don't know if the pot is microwaveable and I sure wouldn't want to break it so as I do with coffee and tea I microwave it for a short time but don't boil it...it should be fine.
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At moderate heat levels or in a toaster oven, no worries about heating it. At work I use a cheap ~$10 coil hot plate with no issues. I also tried it on a cheap induction hot plate and it heated really fast - faster then similar things in the microwave at work. Set on a coffee cup warmer, it would keep things warm all morning if that is an option for you.
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Yes, I have the same problem, doesn't heat very well, so in the microwave first.N.T 1/12/2014
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I boiled it the first time, then just used soap and water after that. I actually had to buy a new one because I put my first one in the dishwasher and it melted!
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Why not? I have never attempted that but it goes in a hot oven and why not on the stove top? There is nothing saying you should not ! I will do it if the need arrises.
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Hi. I haven't try it yet. But i did put a cooking pot inside . Its safe though. I actually love it. The food will be cooked so quickly and so delicious. I hope this answer will help. Regard
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three options - leave out on your stove top that will melt it slowly, put in a pot of boiled water, squeeze out an amount and microwave. I recommend the first two. meg
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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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Place it in the microwave....For best results, set the microwave to 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
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I am fairly certain this should only be heated in a microwave oven. But, I would suggest that you write to the manufacturer to be sure!