I just received my today and don't know if I'm suppose to soak the roaster in water first. Does anyone know?
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The instructions said to rub oil on the inside. I don't think water would be good for it as it is like a pizza stone. I would think it could crack when heated if the pores absorbed water? I hope that helps.
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Hi, I wondered the same thing when I first got this pot. I was told not to worry about the small amount in the bottom, rather enjoy the amazing coffee I had in the top. So yes sometimes some water is in the bottom. I put my pot on the burner, turned to high. When the pot makes the noise that sounds like it may take off. I turn the burner off. It's electric so still hot and that finishes the coffee. While it is finishing I pour about 1/3 cup milk into a mason jar, put the lid on tightly, shake vigorously, remove lid and microwave for 30 seconds. Warms the milk and makes the delicious foam. TADA a latte !!!! Hi, I wondered the same thing when I first got this pot. I was told not to worry about the small amount in the bottom, rather enjoy the amazing coffee I had in the top. So yes sometimes some water is in the bottom. I put my pot on the burner, turned to high. When the pot makes the noise that sounds like it may take off. I turn the burner off. It's electric so still hot and that finishes the coffee. While it is finishing I pour about 1/3 cup milk into a mason jar, put the lid on tightly, shake vigorously, remove lid and microwave for 30 seconds. Warms the milk and makes the delicious foam.... » Read More Hi, I wondered the same thing when I first got this pot. I was told not to worry about the small amount in the bottom, rather enjoy the amazing coffee I had in the top. So yes sometimes some water is in the bottom. I put my pot on the burner, turned to high. When the pot makes the noise that sounds like it may take off. I turn the burner off. It's electric so still hot and that finishes the coffee. While it is finishing I pour about 1/3 cup milk into a mason jar, put the lid on tightly, shake vigorously, remove lid and microwave for 30 seconds. Warms the milk and makes the delicious foam. TADA a latte !!!! « Show Less
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I wash it through a fine mesh strainer. I think it taste better if you wash it good before cooking.
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I just rinse it off with water after i get done using it. Just make sure all the little pieces of food aren't on it cuz then it takes some scrubbing:)
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I washed ours out before we made any coffee, we have not had any problems with ours at all
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No sometimes I let it soak just for a few minutes. I have tried to google on how to take care of these and there is not much info on them but love mine. I just rub the Kosher salt on it after I clean it. That is another thing that help take off if you rub that on there if there is a few particals left on there. Sorry not a lot of help.
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I have poured boiling water in for coffee, no problem. Washed up to as clear a finish as I began with! Hope this helps
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I asked Hamilton Beach and the response I got, was this is a problem that we cannot fix or correct, I was welcome to select another coffee pot. What happens is that water condenses in the lid from the steam and goes down the inside of the back behind the holding tank. It gathers on each side of the heating element. Most of the time on mine it gathers on the right hand side but occasionally on the left. After each pot of coffee, before I make the next pot, I use paper towels to soak up the water and thus far none has gone onto the counter! I like everything about the pot except this water problem, I'm still trying to decide if I'l go for another product which has been offered by Hamilton Beach. I asked Hamilton Beach and the response I got, was this is a problem that we cannot fix or correct, I was welcome to select another coffee pot. What happens is that water condenses in the lid from the steam and goes down the inside of the back behind the holding tank. It gathers on each side of the heating element. Most of the time on mine it gathers on the right hand side but occasionally on the left. After each pot of coffee, before I make the next pot, I use paper towels to soak up the water and thus far none has gone onto the counter! I like everything about the pot except this water... » Read More I asked Hamilton Beach and the response I got, was this is a problem that we cannot fix or correct, I was welcome to select another coffee pot. What happens is that water condenses in the lid from the steam and goes down the inside of the back behind the holding tank. It gathers on each side of the heating element. Most of the time on mine it gathers on the right hand side but occasionally on the left. After each pot of coffee, before I make the next pot, I use paper towels to soak up the water and thus far none has gone onto the counter! I like everything about the pot except this water problem, I'm still trying to decide if I'l go for another product which has been offered by Hamilton Beach. « Show Less
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I wipe off the exterior of the coffee maker and the warmer plate with a damp dishcloth as needed. I put the glass carafe, its lid, and the coffee basket in the top rack of my dishwasher about once a week. Daily I just rinse the carafe and basket out with water or with soapy water (dish detergent such as Dawn or Joy, etc.) and rinse. A couple of times a year I try (?!) to remember to run some vinegar water, followed by several cycles of plain water, through the coffee maker. I think I've used the deliming tool a time or two, but didn't get much residue out. I don't think it requires much special treatment unless you have water issues. I've had my coffee maker almost three years. I wipe off the exterior of the coffee maker and the warmer plate with a damp dishcloth as needed. I put the glass carafe, its lid, and the coffee basket in the top rack of my dishwasher about once a week. Daily I just rinse the carafe and basket out with water or with soapy water (dish detergent such as Dawn or Joy, etc.) and rinse. A couple of times a year I try (?!) to remember to run some vinegar water, followed by several cycles of plain water, through the coffee maker. I think I've used the deliming tool a time or two, but didn't get much residue out. I don't think it requires much... » Read More I wipe off the exterior of the coffee maker and the warmer plate with a damp dishcloth as needed. I put the glass carafe, its lid, and the coffee basket in the top rack of my dishwasher about once a week. Daily I just rinse the carafe and basket out with water or with soapy water (dish detergent such as Dawn or Joy, etc.) and rinse. A couple of times a year I try (?!) to remember to run some vinegar water, followed by several cycles of plain water, through the coffee maker. I think I've used the deliming tool a time or two, but didn't get much residue out. I don't think it requires much special treatment unless you have water issues. I've had my coffee maker almost three years. « Show Less
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I used a large roaster, similar to a crock pot, but is more oval. A roaster can be set to a specific temperature and 180 degress F worked for me. I lined the bottom with a towel so that the stones did not scratch the roaster. I pull them out with a slotted spoon, if the stones are too hot to touch after removing from the water, they are too hot for anyone else. I put a thin linen towel between the body and the stone or just let them cool a little.
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I don't have a dutch oven, but I do have a roaster.One of the instructions that came with the pan said not to put the hot pan in water after using...to let it cool before washing it. I assume the same instructions would apply to your dutch oven.
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FYI, I hate wet, messy grounds. I have the basket that came with the pot but I still just push a paper coffee filter down in and press the excess paper against the sides and fold the excess at the top over the edge, place my grounds in there, close the lid and start brewing. When it is all done I just have to pull out the soggy filter and toss it. I can do this either with the permanent filter in place or not. If you can't find a permanent filter replacement, you might try that.
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it tells you right on the instructions, heat first then put water in liner pan.then put liner pan in, then put bag over liner pan and roaster, put food in and lid on. easy pleasesy
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It is always good to soak your beans before cooking. I boil the beans in water, just for a minute, turn off the fire, leaving the pot covered the whole time, and leave those beans for an hour or several. Then wash them well and cook them in the bean cooker.
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Personally, I don't soak the beans because I feel the taste gets "lost". But, if you are intimidated by the aroma, you might soak them for a few minutes, drain and mash. Hope this helps.
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I didn't soak mine. I just rinsed it off let it air dry completely, about 24 hours then put it in the brown sugar and it worked perfectly.
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Clean everything first with soap & water. Fill the mug 1/2 full with white vinegar & carefully add a few teaspoons of baking soda (depending on the size of your mug). "Carefully" because it will react/expand & pour out all over if done too quickly. Add water until full. A better way to do it, if possible, is I separate my mug from the lid & put them both inside my French Press when cleaning it. Everything stainless steel comes out looking almost brand new, & all the seals etc are clean as well.