is the plastic lid safe if I poured boiling water to make oatmeal and immediately closed it?
1100523
yes! do not pour food or liquid above the fill line which is basically where the bottom of the lid will rest once closed.
1100524
If you pour hot liquid in any airtight container and seal it, once it cools it will create a vacuum and you won't be able to open it easily.
1634779
I would never put a plastic lid on a pot on the stove. It is for use in a microwave.
665660
Yes, the plastic/silicone seal is what secures the lid closed. Liquid will come in contact w/the seal if help upside-down.
297436
I have never been burnt using the lid, though I must say I've never used it over boiling water. I have used it in many other cooking scenerios, with various levels of steam and have always felt truly safe. I am very pleased with this purchase.
858318
I understand what you are saying, you dont want the plasic near your food, especially the condensation that naturally occurs with crock-potting, my suggestion, look for a replacement glass lid for a mini crock-pot that is the same dimensions and toss out the toxic plastic lid. I am now not buying this for my husband because of your bringing the lid to my attention. very disappointing for crock-pot to manufacture the plastic lid, maybe you should send them a letter? good luck!
1989917
This thing is made out of polycarbonate, a particularly tough kind of plastic. Boiling water is no problem. Although it has no insulation value so you will have to wear oven mitts or use a pot holder so you don't burn yourself. I particularly like the design of this. Very practical.
335179
I've used mine for over two years almost 5x a week. I usually use it for breakfast: oatmeal. After I cook the oatmeal, I immediately put it in the thermos, screw the lid on, and it seems about 20-30 mins later, it's luke warm if not cold (been like this for about 6+ months). The spoon also broke, too, which makes it difficult to still use. The black paint on the out side also has chipped off. I only have ever hand washed mine.
813427
Yes, the lid is plastic, if the thermo is not up right the food can make contact.
2053915
I remember getting a lid that closed on the top (where the end of the bread is), but I don't use and gave it away because I make homemade bread that does not fit inside the container.
1883705
I had no problem with melting. I went directly from a tea kettle with boiling water and put the lid on it.
1017898
I haven't poured boiling water because I usually let it cool a bit so I can sweeten, but I would say it's completely safe since it's BPA free which is minus the chemicals that you would get from a non-BPA container especially when adding boiling water as it can dissolve into the container. It's really a win-win.
1495563
Auto shutoff is on when you use plastic lid. Just remove plastic lid then you can boil water as long as you like. Just be sure you are not away from it.
1120916
it can be safe to pour boiling water straight from the kettle into the thermos
2136451
I never use the lid. I just know to go check it after 5 minutes. It works fine that way.
194356
I regularly heat sealed food in a pot of water and sometimes the water boils though I try to keep it from doing so. The plastic will eventually leak but I have not experienced diluted contents.
542232
Liquids do not reach boiling temperatures, so I believe it will only heat up cooked oatmeal, not heat the water enough to cook it initially.
2031958
I've put mine in the microwave many times with no bad effects. I will note that I don't leave the lid closed just ajar so food doesn't splatter out.