Portions too big: Has anyone come up with a solution to prevent too much food dropping but without jamming it?
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I purchased some velcro with an adhesive back, but this should also work with thick double sided mounting tape. I cut the strips to the width of the hole and attached them to the base of the auger (where it rotates) in each of the 3 openings. I kept adding more and more velcro layers until it reached the amount of food that I wanted it to dispense. This does not obstruct the food from going in or out of they system. It just takes up a little bit of the room of each of the serving slots.
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Actually, I've found that swapping out a cottage cheese or sour cream, and 32 oz yougert lid works well when this happens , and many come in clear like the libbey lids. Had the same problem with my family in their 90's. We use the 16 oz. because they eat together. Stay encouraged, and ask them to put a microwave dome over the glass bowl, I bought 6 at the dollar store, and for the price, always leave clean one inside microwave:) Praise God your mom is blessed enough to enjoy home cook food:) Sincerely, Linda in the evergreen state
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We bought a large size and put 1 cup of large kernels in it. It fills up the bottom but we probably could have gotten by with a medium size. We bought it to slow our pups' eating down and it does so, at least some. If the food wasn't as spread out, it might not slow the eating down as much.
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In my experience with this pan, extra- large eggs are the limit and even then it's almost too full. Large eggs seem to work the best.
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Indeed, I have the same problem with mine. It's not a big deal, but the loose bowl fitting does allow the kibble to miss the ramp and end up accumulating underneath the feeder itself. As a temporary fix, I took some duct tape (is there anything it can't do?) and connected the bowl to the feeder. That helped a lot, but a better fix would likely involve mending plates and screws, perhaps arranged on the bottom of the unit. When I get a better look at this, it might prove possible to add (tape) a cardboard ramp to the back end of the bowl to direct the food into the bowl no matter if the bowl-to-feeder fit is not as tight as it could be. Indeed, I have the same problem with mine. It's not a big deal, but the loose bowl fitting does allow the kibble to miss the ramp and end up accumulating underneath the feeder itself. As a temporary fix, I took some duct tape (is there anything it can't do?) and connected the bowl to the feeder. That helped a lot, but a better fix would likely involve mending plates and screws, perhaps arranged on the bottom of the unit. When I get a better look at this, it might prove possible to add (tape) a cardboard ramp to the back end of the bowl to direct the food into the bowl no matter if the... » Read More Indeed, I have the same problem with mine. It's not a big deal, but the loose bowl fitting does allow the kibble to miss the ramp and end up accumulating underneath the feeder itself. As a temporary fix, I took some duct tape (is there anything it can't do?) and connected the bowl to the feeder. That helped a lot, but a better fix would likely involve mending plates and screws, perhaps arranged on the bottom of the unit. When I get a better look at this, it might prove possible to add (tape) a cardboard ramp to the back end of the bowl to direct the food into the bowl no matter if the bowl-to-feeder fit is not as tight as it could be. « Show Less
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Sorry, can be of no help. The steamer was so cumbersome/floppy and unsafe with hot steamed veggies, that we tossed it.
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I wish I had an answer for you. A bigger tray may help???Take Care and good luck
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I haven't tried that, but we've had success with everything we tried. I do think the openings on the tray might be too big to hold cereal pieces well.
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I use tall kitchen bag size, and you can secure with giant rubber band around rim.
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I use it for 2 people and there are leftovers for another meal for both of us but that's my intent. Cooking smaller portions is certainly an option.
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Sorry mis-understood the question. other than a large clip-lock food box turned up-side down we don't know of one sorry
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sorry i am just now seeing your email. i would get a medium to spread the food out more, which would slow down eating just a tad :).
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I have the previous model but the same problem. I put a piece of packing tape on the underside of the bowl and feeder, holding the bowl against the feeder. Never had a problem since. :)
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Yeah, we had that same issue. We tried several different approaches and currently have it 'curled' in the opposite direction and have a large rubber band holding it. Hopefully this will finally make the large lid useful.
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I use jar that has rim with the diameter of 4.2 inches and it folds over the rim loosely. Hope this helps.
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I make portions for my husband and me but I also make larger portions. It works for big and little amounts. I love mine!
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I haven't tried that, but I have noticed that a moderate slap to the container part of the feeder will cause a few pieces of food to leak out. Also, when filled to capacity, the feeder is a bit top heavy and your cats may be able to topple it. My cats have done this in the past. Overall I am pleased with the functionality of the feeder-- it works very well in terms of dispensing food at the scheduled times. But it does have some vulnerabilities that can be exploited by persistent cats.