Microwave? Can you really microwave this? Any plastic at high temps scare me.
502414
NO! Unless you like the putrid taste of plastic overriding your beverage. Heat your water in a different, truly microwaveable container and then transfer to this one, if you must. The mug didn't melt or warp in the microwave, but that strong chemical flavor it imbued into my water was a real turnoff and I'm not too sure how safe it was, either. I now use this for only for cold beverages when working out, etc.
1843331
I wouldn't. It is rated to 450 degrees, so with microwave hot spots I would be afraid.
1893995
I would personally never microwave any type of plastic because of the harmful chemicals that it releases into whatever you're cooking. I am not aware of any manufacturer reccomendation on it, but my pitcher seems to have warped just from using hot water, from the tap, to clean it. I'd imagine a microwave might heat it to the point it warps...
1238880
I don't see why not- it's a very sturdy plastic. I don't think I would put in in the microwave though.
535918
NO! I put the top container in the microwave to heat up some pasta - on 1/2 power for 1 minute and it seared the plastic. It's still useable, but deformed a little. Don't microwave these things.
1148144
For Milk, it's advised never to microwave it to warm in any bottle. And further more, warming liquid with a glass container in a microwave is likely to cause a breakdown of the plastic into the liquid. I'd avoid this particular issue with a baby's food/drink
2271889
I have no idea - we don't, but you could easily heat up water and transfer it to the bottle. It is my understanding that any plastic leaches chemicals when microwaved, but if you always had a buffer between you and the bottle (fabric) my guess is you'd be ok, just wouldn't drink any of the water.
1069930
You can't really microwave it, since the plastic around it going to melt, and its not a gel material its a liquid that once you snap the metal piece inside turns hard and releases heat.
1670268
I would not attempt it. I have no need to put it in the microwave. I am happy with it's intended use.
800768
They can be, I don't. I just give my baby room temperature milk. If I do need to heat it I put it in a glass cup to heat it. I also don't know if it would harm the plastic seals if microwaved over a period of time.
1735277
I think one should be able to heat it with hot water. I don't have this product, but i am thinking of buying it and am scared of heating things in microwave. http://www.mercola.com/article/microwave/hazards2.htm
978677
Being cautious, I would remove the plastic bottom ring first...then just glass remains which can be microwaved. But the bowl is big...so you must have a very large microwave.
1285099
There are many warnings now being issued against microwaving using plastic bowls. Some of the chemicals are leaching out of the plastic and into the food you are eating so it really is not a good idea.
1668040
I would be dubious in putting hot food in plastics. I'd prefer to put hot food in either glass, ceramic or metal containers. Save the plastics for the cold stuffs.
1459046
Material has nothing to do with heat gain. Microwave ovens will heat a plate of any material according to the level of microwave penetration. My Dad's closing on 89, lives alone and prefers ceramic. I'm a single father and prefer the same. I returned these plates after receipt because the picture doesn't match the product. Don't ever put a melamine plastic plate in an oven. Even though it's a thermoset plastic, it can burn and outgas nasty stuff. Microwaving a thermoset plastic plate can also burn it. I know. I've done it. They're microwave safe but can be burned if heated too much. Play it safe; Buy a ceramic plate.
1438288
The manufacturer states that they are microwave safe when you use a vented lid....personally, I don't like to microwave in anything plastic. Hope that helps!
1894250
I strongly suggest that anytime you employ a microwave to heat, or cook, any food or beverage, you must handle it with care, and use a pot holder, or oven mitt! Gee whiz, I would asssume that you would understand that it is going to be very warm, or hot. Is that not what a microwave oven is intended to do? Of course, this is just a suggestion from a person who had to learn his lesson, the hard way!