Does it keep the food warm or hot? &amp; for how many hours?
1113495
No. It's not insulated, and it's not a leak-proof seal, so it does not maintain temperature. I've found it great for sandwiches and salad (with dressing packed separately).
2057346
I don't use the preheat, my husband does. I think it stays on for 8 hours and then shut off. I put mine side on about two hours before I get into bed so it is really warm. If I don't turn it off wit him 12 hours it auto shuts off. WE LOVE IT!!! I hope it helps.
1675214
I'd say my tea or coffee stays hot for at least an hour. If I forget about it and it gets cool, I pop it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. I love this cup and wouldn't be without it. So easy to drink from without spills or dribbles.
1881082
Yes, it does get hot. Use your silicone cover or an oven mitt. It's worth it, the food its delicious!
1779003
The beverage stays very hot for 2-3 hours. It will begin to cool down, but is still quite warm after the 3 hours. If you keep the lid in the closed position, it will stay very warm for a couple more hours.
171413
When I have used my hot packs, they have kept the food hot to warm for several hours say maybe 5 hours or so. Depends a lot on if the package is opened a lot. The more it is opened the less time it will stay hot. The person who said the hot pack is HOT when taken from the microwave it correct. But if left in the container, it should be okay for a child to touch by lunchtime.
1897398
It is not like a Thermos. It plugs in and warms up food. It will keep it warm as long as you keep it plugged in. This item will not keep anything cold.
1379217
Hi Kamlyn! I've had soup stay REALLY hot for 3 hours, and nicely hot for 5 hrs.(indoors) I haven't used it for picnics or camping, so I don't know how well it insulates when it's used outside. Hope this helps!
403120
Hours. My daughter would fill it with hot soup when she left each morning at 7:00 for college classes. She would eat at noon and it was stil hot.
313430
It holds the heat for about 1 hour but you can always pop it back in the microwave if you want to use it for longer period.
1039272
Alex, these aren't designed for any kind of cooking/heating of food. But they do keep cooked food hot for a few hours!
2101968
I have used it primarily to keep food warm. I have cooked a few soups in it that only took a few hours. The individual pots have a gap to let you put the lids on and have a serving utensils in the unit so using it to cook lets a lot of steam out.
676617
Around 6 hours. If you pack lunch at 7am and lunch is at noon, it should still be warm.
893899
I've never tried it with hot food. Mostly cold. And without any additional ice packs- the food stays cold for maybe two hours. I would think if the hot item is like soup- it would keep warm for the same amount. Otherwise- mashed potatoes, pasta, chcken- no go.
1615373
It stays very warm as long as you have the timer on..it cools off pretty quickly once the timer turns off. I believe it has a 2 and a 4 hour setting. I only use the 2 hour.
1380897
Very hot for an hour, probably drinkable hot for 2 hours. I've had mine since July 2010. I still use it daily.
1286200
No. It might keep it warm for an hour or so. But not for a long period of time.