What happens to the oil collected in outer spout? Does it flow back into bottle?
1082686
There is a little hole in the base next to the spout that must allow excess oil to go back into the bottle. I haven't had any problems with oil dripping down the side of the bottle.
1082687
When you set the bottle back down leave the valve open for a few seconds to let the oil in the pouring spout & outer spout drain back into the bottle. The air tube is the drain for the outer spout. If it is plugged you can clean it with a wire or paper clip. You have to have the valve open to get the wire through.
1033728
No I do not refrigerate the bottle of oil. Just leave it on bathroom sink top or bedroom dresser. If it leaks after you put the top back on (sometimes oil goes on side from dropper) clean it off with a tissue.
1743670
The cap is buried. There is a semicircle tab on both sides. Gently release those tabs from the outer ring and pull firmly. The pouring spout will be lifted from its cavity. Just use as you would any screw-type lid. There is a product code printed on top of can. It might be an expiration date; I don't know. I never worry about expiration. After I open a can of this I keep it in the refrigerator. I have never had a problem with it being rancid.
1225436
Yes, you push down an area of the black cap and the oil comes out a small hole. It's very thick, so sometimes I just undo the cap to get it out more quickly.
935895
no drain thecontrols lift straight off the back so you can lift the oil container out. pour into old container and wash with soap and water
13425
Think about a panof used oil sitting on the stove after you have used it. Same thing, not convenient for me to refigerate. It is suggested you keep oil in airtight container, I have covered with saran wrap when Iknew I would be using again in a couple days. Usually just pour it back in the bottle can be used 6-9 times before I toss it.
413126
Yes that is normal! When the temperature drops or it gets cooler the oil will solidify on its own. If it doesn't solidify; perhaps you live in a warmer area/season, it is still okay. You can pop it in the fridge if you'd like but then it's a little bit harder to scoop out.
147905
No. Even so, it has a tight fit. If you fill the vessel with oil and then push the lid down into its seat, you will get a squirt of oil out the spout. Just saying that it works that well with no plastic or rubber seal. Fill only about 2/3, and then put your finger over the spout as you carefully seat the lid. I like this product for its simplicity and good construction.
1621580
Unit has a separate air connection where it pushes the used oil out. It also comes with its own drain hose and connection that you attach to drain the used oil into approved containers.
1726022
You can buy an oil with a lower viscosity, or you can do what I did and return the spout. I now have a wine cork as a stopper.
2128538
I am an industrial chemist at a petroleum manufacturing facility. The petroleum distillates, if still in the sealed bottle, will not lose effect, purity, or stability over the course of a decade. Use away!
1480572
Hi C23, how did u finally resolve this issue, or did U?I see others suggested the foam inside was likely impeding the flow into the reservoir. I see 1 person took it out, added oil, then put it back in - a good idea as I think its needed to prevent oil from outflowing too fast... Hope u found a solution!
1002262
There is a small cap you remove on the cover. You then take the container out, remove the cap, and the oil easily pours back into the fryer.
108715
No But to be honest I would rather pour it since it is a lot faster and I have never had a problem with spills the way they designed the spout. Also you have to remember after the oil cools and thickens that feature is going to mean less and less to you for the time and trouble it will present. The key to the Mityvac is keeping the oil warm-hot so it is like water and flows easily. The vacuum pressure isn't that strong. Hope that helps.
52512
I have found when you put it in the trap it is still there like it never got used? Some heavy oils get hard and globby then I have had to clean it with a tips and alcohol to get it out- maybe it's just me?
1283925
After you pour the liquid into the separator the fat will rise to the top. When u remove the red plug from the spout the liquid from the bottom (fat free) will flow out of the separator so you can pour the fat free liquid out , just be sure to stop to pour when it gets close to the fatty liquid .
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None until you fill it. But you only fill it about half full in order to have enough compressed air space remaining to make it work well.Because you pump the top for the propellant that sprays the oil. Which is actually a great feature, which replaces any less desirable gas found in the spray oils you normally buy. Besides the advantage of knowing the real quality of oil being used. But back to the answer more directly, as I assume you want:It will only hold about a cup or a bit less per filling. But it is no problem to add more as needed. Especially with a small neck bottle or easy pour spout. Hope this helps. Chu'a None until you fill it. But you only fill it about half full in order to have enough compressed air space remaining to make it work well.Because you pump the top for the propellant that sprays the oil. Which is actually a great feature, which replaces any less desirable gas found in the spray oils you normally buy. Besides the advantage of knowing the real quality of oil being used. But back to the answer more directly, as I assume you want:It will only hold about a cup or a bit less per filling. But it is no problem to add more as needed. Especially with... » Read More None until you fill it. But you only fill it about half full in order to have enough compressed air space remaining to make it work well.Because you pump the top for the propellant that sprays the oil. Which is actually a great feature, which replaces any less desirable gas found in the spray oils you normally buy. Besides the advantage of knowing the real quality of oil being used. But back to the answer more directly, as I assume you want:It will only hold about a cup or a bit less per filling. But it is no problem to add more as needed. Especially with a small neck bottle or easy pour spout. Hope this helps. Chu'a « Show Less