In reading the reviews, several reported a smell from the rubber on the lid that was absorbed by the food that was cooking? Is this a problem?
1858360
I've had mine for over two years and have never had a problem with any offensive odors being absorbed by the food...I hope this helps!
1858361
I agree with the three previous answers--no problem whatsoever. It's a great product.
1858362
Hi Jim, upon using for the very first time there is a slight smell, however with that said, after that and once washed.. it has not been an issue at all. Enjoy it I love it!
1858363
we have NOT had that problem, I don't know if it certain mfg.ing time frame or what, but we have had ours since 2009 and use it frequently, no problems, the best pot roast !! awesome potato soup! it did not have an odor initially and still does not.
324400
It is fine, I do not notice any smell, although it is under the sink area. I do not notice a smell where it is located. Yes, it is a plastic/rubber material. I like it!
2141383
Not at all. I've used this for about 4 mos now without any issues. Food is hot and microwave is clean.
972148
Ours just had a strong rubber smell. It has gotten alot better. We put stuff in ours and put it in the freezer, the dog goes crazy for it.
1219987
Mine didn't smell, but you could try a little bleach and fill with water. Then, dry it out and leave the lid off of it.
803230
Mine had no defects. I would call the manufacturer to find out if it is cosmetic as I wouldn't want anything going into my family's food.
1601798
I dont think it is normal, but i hear this particular item has this flaw compared to other models. I started to double check the rubber ring and the lid for any food debris left, and normally the leaking didnt happen. Hope you try that.
2100284
I use this cover for an outdoor grill and to date have not sensed any unusual order or smell of plastic permeating from it. I would suggest this result may be caused simply because it is covering the grill outdoors, that being said even when I am close to it I do not smell any plastic type order.
1414014
I don't recall it having a rubber seal (I keep it at work so I don't have it on me to check). I would say that it does seem airtight or at least keeps in smells--I store coconut oil in mine, and I haven't ever noticed its odor unless I open the jar.
1105266
We did not have an issue. The smell was reminiscent of a "new product smell" that dissipated once it was no longer new. I would imagine that it might be remedied with a cleaning?
2033373
Honestly mine smelled like rubber. Try to soak just the rubber part in soapy hot water.
2208521
Unless your talking about the scent of clean rubber, I'm not sure what you are referring to. If there is any other odor, you should either clean it with peroxide or send it back..
151665
I just got mine and last night my kitchen had a faint burning plastic odor. I turned the thing off. If the smell dose not go away in a few weeks I'll return the unit. I expect more from an $100 coffee pot. Its possible that other people haven't smelled it because they're in a building with air conditioning where the air is always being moved around.
1644273
Not really-I just used it and after reading your question I had to go back in the kitchen to see if I smelled anything. The answer was no, but I had been cooking. If there is an odor it is so minimal that it just isn't an issue.
37091
Yes, when opening there was a chemical odor. I let it sit out for a few days (7 days) and it was gone. Never smelled again.
782990
There was a mild odor from this hot water bottle, but I'm rather partial to the smell of real rubber (reminds me of my childhood). It goes away after a while. I always wrap a full hot water bottle several times in a thick towel to keep from being burned anyway, so it's not a problem.
1910934
The one I received smelled of rubber for the first day, then the smell dissipated. If you are worried about the smell of the product, you should probably review each vendors individual return policies or purchase this product in store from a company that will price match.