Do I need to buy the separate hot pack, or does the superfoam layer keep the food warm?
1333088
I used one hot pack in the top layer and one in bottom. The food was not going to be served for two hours, and it was perfect when we served.
1333089
Keeps the food warm all by itself! But maybe that would help if you wanted to keep it hot for a lot longer.
1333090
I have not tried hot food, but my guess would be that it stay warm, not hot without a hot pad.
1333091
Your dish will stay hot if it is placed in the carrier hot, and served within a reasonable amount of time.
179530
Yes you do. It might pop off but that is ok. I was surprised how quickly the food warms up. And I also should warn you that a small amount of aroma may escape. I found my coworkers saying. Gee I wonder why I am hungry? I sure would like some chili. Even if they did not know I had food heating.
164834
I find that it is a warm blanket even without using the heat elements. I believe it is designed to retain that heat. I don't believe it makes you to hot, but it is a good blanket with or without the heating function...
28951
No it doesn't come with it normally. Actually don't think you'd need it because they are all individually separated in foil 'sheets.' No refrigeration is required which is definitely a bonus.
1905748
No, it does not keep food hot; but it has a built in ice-pack to help keep food in the top section cool for a few hours.
450182
Hot food is ok to put in this container but it is not insulated and therefore won't do much to keep the food warm.
1092959
I ordered my hotlogic for my office about a month ago & it's terrific! I put frozen food (in either glass or plastic) in when I get to work, and it's hot by lunchtime - never too hot. I've put a grilled sandwich from the night before wrapped in foil, perfect... cold home made soup in a plastic container - takes about an hour to heat up. Never seems to overheat, no cold spots like a microwave. I'm amazed actually!
1881082
Yes, it does get hot. Use your silicone cover or an oven mitt. It's worth it, the food its delicious!
408512
Yes, the ones I have are, and then you get the hot/cold packs that further keep your food at the desired temp.
2246245
If the food is super hot it will keep it warm for that long. Also the cup should be washed in boiling water and kept in a dry place.
1428476
Sure, I do that all the time. To keep the top pot with food really hot, I boil water in another pot and put it at the bottom. Two stacked pot in the cooker, but only the top one has food.
101291
I tried it for five hours with hot food. It was warm enough to eat for me. The bowl in the middle and bottom keeps hot food better, but the upper bowl is a little worse.
1363744
do not know, have not used hot pack? Good question, let me know, call mfg. or go on line? sorry
2133416
I am not sure as i have never tried it without the bag..the bag itself is padded, therefore it feels as though it is insulted to help keep the food warm. With the bag and the food not warmed to steaming (as it's for my 5 yr old) the food stays warm for five hours, so maybe it would not be as long as that if you did not use an insulted food bag.I hope I was a bit helpful.
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After placing prepared heat packs in both top and bottom sections of the carrier, I put 9x13 Pyrex dish in top section and the food stayed hot for 4 hours! When I have used only one heat pack, the food has kept hot for at least 3 hours.
825994
The unit would heat things up and keep them warm. It wouldn't melt cheese in a steak sandwich but it would keep it warm. It would make soup warm but not hot. I think WARM is the thing to consider, not HOT. However, never put anything in it so liquid that it gets the fan unit wet.
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I am considering buying it myself, i got the IP-DUO60. Not sure why everyone thinks its to keep it warm, it might be that their electric pressure cooks do not have that option.I have been able to start the Sauteing and Slow cooking without any lids.In the user DUO60 manual it says under Slow cooking "1. Follow steps in the 'cooking preparation' section of this manual. the steam release can be at either Venting or Sealing positions. An optional glass lid can also be used"In the DUO60 user manual it says under Sauteing"1. Follow steps in the 'cooking preparation' section of this manual. Keep the lid open to avoid pressure from building up inside the cooker. An optional glass lid can also be used" I am considering buying it myself, i got the IP-DUO60. Not sure why everyone thinks its to keep it warm, it might be that their electric pressure cooks do not have that option.I have been able to start the Sauteing and Slow cooking without any lids.In the user DUO60 manual it says under Slow cooking "1. Follow steps in the 'cooking preparation' section of this manual. the steam release can be at either Venting or Sealing positions. An optional glass lid can also be used"In the DUO60 user manual it says under Sauteing"1. Follow... » Read More I am considering buying it myself, i got the IP-DUO60. Not sure why everyone thinks its to keep it warm, it might be that their electric pressure cooks do not have that option.I have been able to start the Sauteing and Slow cooking without any lids.In the user DUO60 manual it says under Slow cooking "1. Follow steps in the 'cooking preparation' section of this manual. the steam release can be at either Venting or Sealing positions. An optional glass lid can also be used"In the DUO60 user manual it says under Sauteing"1. Follow steps in the 'cooking preparation' section of this manual. Keep the lid open to avoid pressure from building up inside the cooker. An optional glass lid can also be used" « Show Less