Why do you have to fill the butter bell crock with water
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It provides a seal to keep air away from the butter and it will last a long time before it spoils.
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It is what keeps the butter fresh. Also during the hot months you need need to for sure replace the water every couple of days or the butter will mold. I learned that from experience. :-/
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Evaporative cooling and water acts as a heat sink, absorbing cool night air and retaining an average cooler-than-ambient temperature. Kind of like how a pool in Arizona can be cold in 110 degree heat because at night the temps drop.
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Cool water in the reservoir is what keeps the butter fresh, keeps it from spoiling or getting moldy in a warm room, and still spreadable.
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I have had a butter bell for about 7 years and I love it. We live in Texas and I find that, while it's not necessary, it is helpful for me to put more water in the dish than recommended, in addition to the advice of everyone else to make sure you have a dry dish and soft butter to start with. Fill the base with just enough water to come almost to the top when the lid is on the base.
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It does hold a stick of butter. I haven't had a problem with the water level as I have a large family and use a bell full each day.
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You definitely have to wait until the butter softens. Press down the butter slightly as you put it into the bell. The butter should be a compact mass without any pockets of air in between.
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There is some water on the butter but it rolls right off when you turn the bell over. My family loves ours.
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Well I saw that to and was surprised. I have other crock pots that have the lock lid and I always locked it first. I suppose maybe because of pressure buildup.
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The water must contact the butter to keep air out and keep the product fresh. I change mine about every 2-3 days, and I double check the temp in the water in the summer to make sure it isn't getting too warm. I have 2 of the butter keepers and haven't noticed any loss of flavor. I'm on a tested well rather than city water which could make a difference. Does your city (if you're in one) use fluoride in the water?
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No need to worry - there may be a droplet of water or two left, but nothing to bother with. You can always dodge water when you're messing with butter ;)
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You got a bad container of butter. Somewhere along the production/distribution line your butter got contaminated by a fishy product. Take it back to Trader Joe's or throw it out. Don't use it.Love & butterflies,Bob
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It depends. Water steams thr food. So if ypu want that you need water. I fill it with olive oil. When hot that cooks the food , garlick, very nicely. I also clean it and put the cloves whole.
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According to Hamilton Beach it acts as a vent, the steam has to go somewhere and not back into make your food more diluted like the old slow cookers. It was recommended for older ones to put a towel underneath the cover to absorb the extra moisture/steam collecting on lid. It also stated that it should not be plugged up with anything either as it could cause problems.
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The part you put the butter is deep and the lid fits over it. However, there is no water seal at all.
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Let your stick of butter soften for about 30-40 minutes then put in bell. Press in well to remove any air bubbles. Be sure it is real butter and not margarine.
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The lid to this one has a small, circular hole in it which acts as a vent. I seem to recall reading somewhere not to latch the lid down while cooking so more steam can escape, and only use the latches for transporting food. You may have had the temperature too high, and if the crock pot was more than 3/4 full it could overflow or splatter. There are a few variables. Here is where you can find some user manuals: http://www.crock-pot.com/service-%26-support/product-support/instruction-manuals/instruction-manuals.html. Good luck!
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Doesn't hurt it in my experience.Well I haven't ever noticed any issue, but as long as the water is kept fresh (replace every 2-3 days) heck, its okay. We usually use that first 1 tbl. of butter pretty quick too so it isn't in contact for very long.
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Just enough water to submerge the bottom of the bell with the butter exposed under the water and not overflow when you put the bell in.
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I believe since the water around the container with the butter has to heat up first and then the butter....it takes a little time to do it