How do you reuse this thing? After first use, we boiled it for 10 minutes.Then left outside to cool, but it frozen again? Details pls. thx
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The directions say to bring the water to medium boil, then boil for 15-20 minutes. It also says to put them in cloth so they don't burn against the pot. I throw mine in a pillow case. If they turn solid again as they cool, you didn't do it hot enough for long enough. Try again.
1431471
You have to boil until it is clear. If it keeps activating and getting hard before you snap the metal disk it is defective.
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It takes more than 10 minutes on the larger ones. Boil in til Completely clear and you can't feel any grit when you press it between your fingers. Hope that helps.
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You have to boil it to the point that you know everysingle little cristal on the pad is completely melted. Don't just give it 10 minutes. One small piece that is still frozen will cause the whole thing to freeze quick again.
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Best result is that Water must be boiling before placing the heat pack that has been wrapped in a towel (so the heat pack does not get damaged). Leave the heat pack boiling 15-20 minute or until the pack is completely liquified (no crystallization left). DO NOT MICROWAVE HEAT PACK. Although they say you can- it's a FASTER WAY to damage the product. I've used the same heat packet for 6 months & is still in good condition. Hope this helps.
339242
I agree about the sealing. They say to start in cold water....then boil. Although mine did initially seal many loosened in a few days
1868250
We had the same problem but reheated & reshaped it again. Be sure to keep it in the hot water for as long as instructed...
804300
I am currently using it in mine. I went away for two weeks over Christmas and turned my stove off, I didn't have any freezing problems. The temp was well below freezing the whole time.
1512714
use anvent sterilizr is for sure, because i sterilized them after every use, but i never boiled it, but i think its ok
723515
Put it in a plastic bag and stick in the freezer. Overnight would be best so it stays cold, but if you need it in a hurry try it in the freezer for an hour or so.
2081238
I reuse it once or twice depending on type of food I fried. I run it thru a strainer and refrigerate it. It's a nice little fryer for everyday use. If I was cooking for more than 2 people, it would be small. It's hard to keep things hot when frying multiple batches.
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My answer would be to reheat it in the microwaveable cup you drink from...I don't know if the pot is microwaveable and I sure wouldn't want to break it so as I do with coffee and tea I microwave it for a short time but don't boil it...it should be fine.
1077569
Mine automatically goes to keep warm, as you said, so perhaps you will need to have it replaced. It only boils for about 10 minutes. Hope that helps!
1514896
Just boiling it is useless. Mix with other grains, pre-cook it up to 15 mins, chill, add spices, eggs, form burgers, then lightly fry. You'll never forget this!!!
1090812
I had my tub for about a year. No issues with it at all. Kept it in a cool dark cupboard. It can be frozen if you don't use often. If you try that, break it down into 1 cup increments, wrap in plastic and freeze in a Ziploc with as little air as possible so you can take out only what you need to defrost.
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Tammy, I figured out after that happened to me was to get the motor running and pour the mixture in using the slot in the top. I haven't had any more trouble with it sticking. It does seem to freeze up quicker than the time it says in the booklet. I scrap it out with a rubber spatula and put it in a container to finish in the freezer. I got a good hint from another web site to put a little acholol ( rum or tequila)in it to keep it from freezing rock hard. Hope this helps
716034
I put it in the freezer for 20 mins. It kept it cold for 15 mins. I hope this helped.
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Tammy,I figured out after that happened to me was to get the motor running and pour the mixture in using the slot in the top. I haven't had any more trouble with it sticking. It does seem to freeze up quicker than the time it says in the booklet. I scrap it out with a rubber spatula and put it in a container to finish in the freezer. I got a good hint from another web site to put a little acholol ( rum or tequila)in it to keep it from freezing rock hard. Hope this helps
1043754
Sorry I can't help. I have only tried boiling for 3 min. as the instructions give. I have a Kurig and nothing larger to make more than one cup.
1808464
I put mine in the freezer right after I clean it and it stays in there until I use it next time. I haven't had any problems.
801204
I have heard that some people warm it up by putting the container in hot water. I got mine in the summer so it was liquid. I just transfered it to another container.