Must you hold the spout while pouring to prevent it from falling out and breaking?
1872773
I'm convinced that there are a bad batch of these out there (and may be why Amazon has the product suspended right now). I own other Chef's planet pourers and there is no need to do this as the ground glass fitting should hold fine. I just got 2 of the 8oz models and one is perfect but the other one the pourer does not fit correctly. There must be a defect in manufacturing or they are shipping the tip from the wrong size unit.
1872774
The tip of the spout that is inserted into the base is frosted glass. The mouth of the base is frosted glass. So this does provide some friction to keep it in place while tilting it. But if you were getting down to the last bit of oil in the cruet, you would probably want to just take the spout out instead of trying to turn it upside down.
1872775
no -- we have never had any problems with the spout falling out while pouring and we have used these cruets for several years
1872776
No.. it usually stays put as it is really designed for small amounts or gently pouring, like a drizzle. not usually intended for globs of oil. Bit mine did fall out once in about two years of use. and I just cleaned it and put it back
1872777
It isn't necessary, although just to be on the safe side, I do. (My sister has the same cruet and has never held the spout and thinks I am being too careful.)
1872778
Yes, but it isn't difficult to place your fingers over the top while you're pouring.
1326175
It has a pour spout that you can use. Kind of like a box of wine. Keep in mind, once you pour it- you can't put it back in.
1283928
There is a red plug that you keep in the spout. The fat naturally rises to the top of the container and the liquid to the bottom, so while pouring, keep the red thing in til the last second, then pull it out and it keeps the fat from coming out of the spout. I don't get it, but it works.
1194335
Yes, we've never had a problem with the lid falling off. If you try to pour with a full unfiltered reservoir then it might be a different story (unless you physically hold the lid down), but otherwise it's always stayed on perfectly.
207262
The glass will probably break if you do. Put hot water in the holder (not the dispenser itself), that melts residual syrup. Hope this helps )
254300
There is a spigot as shown in the picture, but I honestly don't think it would be a very "controlled" pour so I haven't used it. I just pushed it in tight so that the barrel doesn't leak. Sorry that I'm not absolutely certain. Mine is more of a conversation piece.
69915
It's a loose fit when the strainer is not in there. If you are pouring, you'll need to hold the lid in place.
1766694
Yes, the lid has a tab to the rear to secure it during pouring. It won;t fall off as you pour.Unfortunately, the lid does occasionally get wedged, at least with my pot, perhaps because the lid is slightly oval, so the fit is a little tight; it can be difficult at times to move the lid and take it off. This might not be true of every pot - it could be an aberration, rather than a feature.
613675
No, you do not HAVE to take the lid off to pour the contents, but you can do that if you would like. There are two separate spouts in the lid for pouring: an open area and a slotted area, used for straining. We use our pitcher mostly for tea, but water could definitely be used in this, too.
107169
I'm don't think that the spigot will lock in the open position. I only dispensed one drink at a time, but I would think there could be a leaking problem if left open for many reasons not related to the workmanship of the product, i.e. a child bumping it, etc.
2211173
Don't pour fast. Slowly and it doesn't come out of the top. I haven't had a problem with that.
2067316
dont try to pour all the water out or the inverted position will dislodge the filter and lid. when pushed firmly on, perpendicular pours work just fine without holding the lid. I refill often to keep enough water in to do this
2012222
On the bottom, opposite corner from the spout, there is a place where you can grip it to tip it, but it's not a handle. If holding up six gallons of liquid is not a problem for you, this is adequate. If six gallons is a problem, a handle wouldn't do any better.
1074696
There is a chance of that happening because the end is open in the groove that the spout sits in. I think what Jack said is a good idea, or simply wrap a piece of napkin around it before you close the spout.
1071008
When pouring yes. However, if it is still filter water in the top reservoir then it's loose and might come off.
536056
No, you have to hold it open. Another thing I've noticed, our city has well water which has a lot of minerals in it. I have white residue around the lid and spout where the water dries. This may not apply to your situation.
1861829
Make sure that you have one of the spout covers open to release the pressure when you snap on the lid.