can I boil my water then use it
1668557
no need to do that . the machine will heat the water in a couple min. sorry took so long to reply !
1668558
I don't think boiling will remove the hard water salts. Best to stick with distilled water for proper function of the machine.
1668559
Not sure why you would do that as the unit heats up quite quickly . You do need distiller water
1668560
No, distilled water is different than boiled water. Buy distilled water at grocery store, it does not cost much.
1440788
Sure you can use this to boil water for any reason. It is simply an aluminum coffee pot. Just put water only in it, set in on your stove burner or grill or hang it over your camp file from the bail. Just remember its going to be very hot so use a pot holder or oven type glove when you pick it up. You can brew your tea in it too, just put the tea bags in and then heat. Stay safe and don't get burned. :-)
1353477
I would think you could... It will take a lot for a pot this size to boil water.
1121173
No- I boil the water in a tea kettle- then I pour a little water into the tea pot to warm it. Throw the water away- then add your tea and boiling water to the tea pot. Let it brew for a few minutes then pour your perfect cup of tea! I am a Brit so am experienced tea maker.Good luck!
5218
No. The water must be boiled separately in a pot on the stove or in an electric or regular kettle.
231601
No the start button must be pressed to activate it at the certain temp you want. Simply applying power to it will not set it in motion to boil or heat water
1694117
That's how I use mine. Let the water sit about a half minute off the boil. Better for the coffee or tea that way.
223199
Yes you can but I would start at high but then turn it down. Be careful when pouring water. Steam can burn your hand. All in all it is a good kettle.
2265816
No, you can't but you don't need to. I put a little white vinegar into the kettle with some hot water and leave it overnight. Don't try to boil the water/vinegar mixture as it will boil over.
1033287
You can, but you probably won't like the result. There's a reason why these come in different sizes. They rely on fixed amounts of water and grounds. I have a friend who has two - one this size and a smaller one - trying to make a smaller batch in a bigger pot - undrinkable, like dirty socks and burnt rubber. Best bet is make a full pot and dump out what you don't drink
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Yes, you can. You just have to be careful when you remove the cap, since is hot, and when you open and put water in the tank since you will get steam out of it when you pour new water in.Afetr that, though, you still have to wait a little bit for the steam to be produced again.
1002748
No, you would heat the water in a separate kettle. This is only a ceramic pot.
1879476
Unless you are directly connected to a water source that's maintains a heated resovoir the water needs to heat to the appropriate brewing temperature before brewing can begin
1425993
I think you can, I use it all the time but I fill it full and just use it for one cup or several. I would not recommend leaving the water for weeks at a time. if you use one cup daily. How ever the water does boil at a high tempeture and kills all bacteria. It was well worth the purchase.
1441817
Yes. I just open the lid and manually pour water in. It automatically begins boiling after you pour water in and close the lid.
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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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The water gets very hot just like you boiled it on the stove. So yes you would have to let it cool down before drinking. But if you don't want it that hot only fill the cup partway, heat that amount of water, empty to the cup and add cool water for the desired drinking temperature.