I made a dozen boiled eggs in this pot. Now there is a weird water color look on the inside bottom. How can I get this stain off? Thank you.
576111
I would clean it with "Bar Keepers Friend". That works with most discoloration on stainless steel.
576112
Never had that problem, but any stains I have, I just use a small amount of Ajax, scrub gently, run the pan through the dishwasher again -- and any stain comes right out. Good luck.
576113
I bought the cookware for my daughter so I have no experience with cleaning it. Sorry
1149833
Just make sure it's food quality stain. You don't want to ingest any nasty chemicals.
1601617
What did you clean in it?Did you try cleaning with a steal wool without soap on it. A fine grade. Can get it at any hardware store. Use dawn liquid dish soap.will have to scrub to remove black marks.The pot should be fine to use since you used dishwasher soap witch is used all the time for cleaning dishes you eat on.I have canning pots that change color because of chemical reactions and are fine just discolored.
426311
Hi, S. I just looked at mine and it is like that only in the bottom where water has been sitting that didn't evaporate or get poured out completely. Are you making sure it's dry after each use? I suspect it may just be staining from gross minerally stuff in the water, but I'm no scientist.
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I haven't - it's probably deposits from your water supply adhering to the kettle while it's boiling I use only RO water (reverse osmosis) in my kettle and it looks brand new after more than a year of daily use. Try cleaning it with some CLR - that stuff works great on rust and hard water deposits
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I think mine was doing that as well. We threw it out. I scrubbed it and it was still discolored.
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I soak the pot in warm/hot soapy water either overnight or for a few hours. Stuck residue comes off with a few swipes with a scrubbing pad. You can get it off without soaking but it takes a lot more elbow grease. You have to be willing to put up with a little inconvenience in exchange for not getting any of that non-stick coating in your food.
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I have noticed browning at the bottom of mine, as well, although I have had it for several months now and use it regularly. I first noticed it after food I was making still smelled like the broccoli and I wasn't making broccoli. I checked the reservoir and noticed burnt-looking brownish residue. I tried to clean it using a bottle brush with the sponge-tip; it helped but did not get it all off. I have watched very carefully and have not noticed any impact on the food (no discoloration, flakes, or change in taste). I am VERY PLEASED with the Freshfoods Cook-n-Blend Baby Food Maker!!
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They all do it. Ive had about 4 egg cookers in my lifetime and every one has a residue. I clean the pan - just a little scrubbing after each use will get rid of it.I also clean the egg holder and top. The person who uses vinegar sounds smart to me. I may start doing that.
1390204
I scrubbed it into the stain and let it sit for a few minutes - I did not let it dry. Hope this helps.
1691632
Did you use a cooking spray on it before you used it. That's not good. It can cause stains that are very difficult to remove and clean. A scouring pad should do the job with some soap. Barkeep's Friend should certainly help. If all fails use an SOS pad.
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I purchased mine from a reputable discount home store at a discount a few years back. I have hardly used it. Last week I seared a filet mignon in it with balsamic vinegar for a total cook time of about 10 minutes. I soaked the pot overnight and tried to scrub it with a bristled brush the next morning, but this one time cooking something like this (usually use it for pasta) stained the bottom. Not sure how to get it off. I also saw a presumably older one at the flea market the other week that was also stained.
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I wouldn't know for certain - sounds like it could be oxidation. You could ask for a different pot. I use mine every week, but it had no marks brand new. It has a few pencil-point sized black dots now but it has had burned food when I did not watch it closely and had the heat too high or was cooking something too long by multi-tasking. The dots don't worry me, but if your pan came to you in that condition, I'd ask for a new one. Contact amazon. They can tell you how to send it back and get a new one. They have return labels you can print out. Whenever I have called them with a problem, they promptly call me and I have resolved every one of the few problems I have had. I hope I was helpful.
865134
Mine is the same way. We have hard water in this area so I figure the residue is left over minerals after the water is boiled away. I just wipe with a paper towel. It hasn't been a problem.
690102
It might leave a stain. the egg is made of non glazed, fired material and the oil diffuses out.. so it is porous. Since it is used in a hanger, it doesn't normally come in contact with other surfaces.
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mine boils over too. I just put a towel around it, not close to it though. Then I set my timer for 10 to 15 minutes before taking the eggs out. they really should fix this problem with Henrietta but I like it so much I am willing to put up with it. I just used mine twice today.
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First of all happy Saint patrick's Day. The pot may look hazy cuz you drank too much beer. Actually my pot is stained but it still cooks wonderful it may not look brand new but it sure is cooks as if it were. Have a shot of Irish whiskey and you will soon forget about it.......cheers