Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Panasonic NC-EH30PC 3-Quart Electric Thermo Pot Review
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(More customer reviews)Nice and simple pot. Has six hour timer, however, would like to have a longer delay for the day use. Also, when using the timer, it always resets the final temperature to 190 degree. Would be nice if it can "remember" the previous temperature setting. The inner container is coated with floury charcoal, not teflon coating that any other brands offer. It claims to bring out the fine taste of water. To me, at least it looks better than the grey teflon coating. Another feature missing is it does not come with the audible alarm.
Extra spec that I would like to know before ordering:
Power: 700 Watt
Temp setting: 140, 180, 190, 208
No audible alarm for any events.
After all, I am happy with the pot for the price and the build quality. Not sure if I would pay extra $30+ for the fancy features Zojirushi brand offers.
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Panasonic Electric Thermo Pot, 3-Quart Size, Automatically boils water and switches to Keep Warm, Dispenses water with a touch of a button, Dechlorination mode reduces chlorine in tap water for better tasting beverages, 4 variable Keep Warm settings, Locking lid, Non-stick coated interior, Low Water Warning, Cool touch body, Removable lid, Easy-to-read Water level gauge, 6 hour energy saving timer, Bincho Tan color, Magnetic power cord disconnects to help prevent unit from tipping over, English, French, Chinese instruction manual
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Monday, February 14, 2011 Panasonic NC-EH22PC 2-2/7-Quart Electric Thermo Pot Review
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(More customer reviews)My relatives have an equivalent Zojirushi model. The only difference is this one only has a 6 hour delay whereas the Zojirushi has a longer delay setting. It actually seems like the Panasonic insulates and holds the heat in better than the Zojirushi as it doesn't seem to reheat as often. I'm sure it would save a few pennies in power costs if I could delay it a little longer while I'm away at work all day but it isn't worth almost double the price to get that. That's the only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5. I actually like and prefer the nonstick interior and unless you've got hard water, you don't have to clean it as often as they suggest. It's over a month for mine being used every day and it doesn't look any different than when I bought it. I figure I'll clean it with lemon juice every other month.
Note that you don't have to buy the special cleaning solution. Make your own citric acid with a half cup of lemon juice concentrate mixed in with the water and then run it through the cleaning cycle. If you use fresh lemons make sure you get the pulp out.
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Perfect for serving tea to a crowd, this electric thermo pot boils and safely dispenses up to 2-2/7 quarts of hot water through a front-access spout with a simple touch of a button. The unit automatically boils water then switches to a keep-warm setting; it can also be set to start boiling up to six hours later thanks to its energy-saving timer. For tap water high in chlorination, the pot offers a dechlorination mode, which boils the water longer to reduce the taste and amount of chlorine for better tasting beverages. For safety, a magnetic power cord disconnects if necessary to help prevent the unit from tipping over, while a locking lid keeps boiling water from spilling if the pot accidentally does get knocked over. Other thoughtful details include four variable keep-warm settings, an easy-to-read water-level gauge, a low-water warning, and a removable lid, as well as a non-stick coated interior, a cool-touch exterior, and a plastic carrying handle. An instruction manual in English, French, and Chinese comes included. The thermo pot measures approximately 8-1/2 by 9-2/5 by 11-2/7 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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Sunday, February 6, 2011 Zojirushi CV-DSC40 VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer, Stainless Steel Review
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(More customer reviews)I am a recently disabled adult that cannot get enough of a good cup of tea. So seeing this I thought it would make a nice birthday present for me, and make life a little easier around the kitchen.It performs as it says it will.
It looks bulky but is surprisingly lightweight and easy to handle.The whole unit spins on a lazy-susan device making it east to direct the steam vent away from kitchen surfaces.
You will need a water pitcher of some kind to fill this easily.I have a medium sized one sand simply filly the pitcher twice to fill this device once.The handle on top, removable lid, and notched corner makes emptying and cleaning a breeze.
The temperature features are splendid and accurate, there are three:
205for noodles/ramen etc, herbal infusions, pu-er, Assam and some other black teas..
195For Darjeeling or delicate blacks like Illam valley are at this temperature as well, let the water sit a few minutes in the brew pot befor adding tea leaves, if you have a very delicate tea.
175for green or white teas.A few of the more delicate whites fill the tea pot first, then add the leaves. By filling your teapot dry first, this allows the water to lose 5-10F by just warming the pot. Often enough to make a better flavored tea.
On a given day I can go from pu-er tsocha right from boiling, and set the temp to 195.Make a pot of bold assam in the afternoon when at a full boil, then set the temp to 175. Now, after dinner it is set for making jasmine tea for dessert. All with a minimal energy usage and cost.
I have found it a good idea to refill it only 1-2 times then empty the remains,give it a brush inside with a towel, and then let it completely dry.My scale buildup was reduced quite a bit this way.
For a fully able person this unit -is- a bit of a luxury.A simple electric teapot with temperature control would do you just fine for a fraction of the initial cost. This will make cost up over time by the thermos nature though, just a fyi.
Have a chain tea drinker in your life though or thoughts for limited commercial use (like a small teahouse), or like tea but have a very full life and time schedule? This would make a great gift for you or even a small splurge to treat yourself.UPDATE:
Almost two years later and it not only looks fine but functions just as well as the day I got it.I have to descale it about every 9 months or so.Other than that it is pretty maintenance free. Talk about longer term bang for your buck.If you drink tea or would use boiling water on a daily basis, this is a staple for your kitchen.
Some other uses I found.When making soup, rice, thinning a sauce, or deglazing a pan fill your measuring device from the Zojirushi set in slow pour. I now use water from the boiler and the hot water not only speeds up the process, but some flavors are left alone because the room temp water would have cooled the dish and altered the flavors.
I have also found the steel finish wipes very easily. A friend who bought the white version has some staining that stubbornly persists to this day. All in all if you get one you will not be disappointed.
(small edits made above with input from trial and error over the period I've owned this boiler.)
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With a large 4-liter capacity, this water boiler and warmer comes in handy when serving hot beverages at a party, meeting, or other large gathering. The unit's stainless-steel double insulation wall keeps water hot with minimum electricity, while it Cafe Drip dispensing mode allows for slower dispensing. Multiple temperature settings include 175, 195, and 208 degrees F, reboiling at 212 degrees F. The appliance features a micro-computerized temperature-control system, and its control panel displays the actual water temperature at all times. Other highlights include a convenient timer function that can be set from 6 to 10 hours, an easy-to-read water-level gauge, a 3-foot power cord, automatic safety shut-off, and an audible beep indicator to alert to the completion of the boiling process or a low water level. The unit's clear-coated stainless-steel exterior cleans easily and nicely accommodates any kitchen decor, domestic or commercial. The 840-watt water boiler and warmer measures 8-3/8 by 11 by 13-13/16 inches.
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Friday, February 4, 2011 Zojirushi Supreme 3-Liter Airpot, Brushed Stainless Steel Review
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(More customer reviews)Wow.I have to say that just three days in to owning this Airpot it has managed to impress me.
Yesterday morning I made a couple pots of coffee and filled the Airpot.Partially because I like coffee and wanted some to drink, but I also wanted to see how long it could keep it hot and drinkable over the number of hours I'd spend at work.
I woke up this morning and realized that I had gone to bed last night without cleaning it out, so I went to do so.
To my complete (and happy) surprise even after frequent draws yesterday, and then sitting on the counter in the kitchen over night the coffee in there was still hot enough for me to notice it wasn't cold.So I drew off a cup to check.
24 hours after filling and the coffee was still 125 degrees (F).
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On those occasions when you're entertaining a large group, you want to be able to serve everyone at once, especially at dessert time when coffee is served. To assure everyone a hot cup at the same time, this thermal air pot holds up to three liters, keeping your beverage hot and fresh with its vacuum glass liner. Has an easy pump and pour dispenser and a swivel base. The handle stands upright for carrying and folds down for convenient storage.
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Monday, January 31, 2011 Zojirushi Stainless-Steel Easy-Serve Airpot Review
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(More customer reviews)This was a gift for my mother for Christmas.My parents always have the whole family over to their house for Christmas and they are coffee drinkers.This has always been a problem because space limitations and lack of availability of larger coffee makers that would fit in has always been a problem.She'd always have to make 2 pots and eventually, people would wind up with cool coffee since not everyone wanted it at the same time.In comes this Zojirushi SRAG30 Airpot.Now, not being a coffee drinker myself, I did a lot of research in advance.As there wasn't a lot of feedback available for this particular product, I don't know if I just got lucky in picking it or if the limited information was just that accurate, but this thing is literally almost unbelievable.Not only was the coffee made 3 hours before the first cup was pourted still hot when the last cup was poured, but it was hot the next morning, 20 hour later...and still steaming hot the next evening, 30 hours later.This morning, the coffee coming out of it is still apparently steaming.Now while I'm sure it's much cooler than it was when it first went in, the fact that I can still see visible steam rising from what's coming out of it coming up on 2 days later is just amazing.I couldn't be happier with this purchase.
Now, the scientist in me knows not everyone will get these same results as some external factors most likely played a part in this.For starters, when preparing it for it's first use, I boiled water (raging boil, not just hot tap water) and filled it.I then proceeded to close it up and pump out the hot water which would have increased the pressure of the hot air inside, warming it more.Then after the coffee was put into it, I put it on top of the stove, on which the oven was running periodically throughout the day.I'm sure this helped to keep ithot.However, this was during the winter and a nearby window was open much of the time, so there was also a cooling factor as well.
Overall, I can't say enough good about this product.While not the most extravagant gift I purchased this year, it may turn out to be the best as far as doing what it's meant to do.
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Stainless Steel Easy Serve Airpot
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010 Zojirushi ADC-05 Electric Dispensing Pot Cleaner 1 Oz.(28 gr.) Review
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(More customer reviews)I'd tried vinegar to clean my zojirushi 3 qt device. It didn't work too well.
But this stuff is great!! It only takes about 20 minutes and all that nasty junk on the bottom of the water tank comes off. (I did have to rinse the inside of the device once to get the stuff that had come off the sides, but didn't dissolve enough to go out through the dispenser.)
Make sure you order enough for the size of your dispenser. 3 qts needs 3 packets.
Update 7/16/08 -- I think the quantity of cleaner you need also depends on your water quality. For some people, one envelope will work. I tried one the first time I tried to clean the machine. It worked some, but wasn't enough to finish the job. I need three -- we have extremely hard water. $6 every 6 months is worth the time I'd spend chiselling the interior out.
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This safe and economical cleaner from Zojirushi removes lime, scale and mineral deposit build-up from electric dispensing pots, air pots and carafes.A clean pot means proper water temperature and a fresh clean taste for beverages!This cleaner will extend the life of your appliance by keeping it clean internally!Not for use on aluminum.This item is safe to pour down the sink and will not harm plumbing or septic systems, is non-toxic and biodegradable.Sold in single packs of 1 ounce.For optimal results we recommend using 1 pack for each liter of capacity of the item being cleaned (example: a 4 -Liter capacity pot will need 4 packets of cleaner).You should clean the pot or appliance once a year if using bottled or filtered water or every 6 months for tap water.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Zojirushi Premier Airpot Review
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(More customer reviews)I have to give a Zojirushi airpot five stars. Zojirushi is known for their airpots. They are the best. Period. My mom had one, not the premier model, just the regular one, for almost fifteen years. I just bought this one with the special pump. I have to say that I expected it to look cheaper than the one my mom had, but I was wrong. I've noticed that after over fifteen years, they still make their products the way they used to. What surprised me the most is that they are still made in Japan. Zojirushi airpots are pricey but they are worth every penny you spend. They last longer than other airpots and keep the water hot for more hours.
Update: I forgot to say that it's better to fill it all the way up or at least half of it because if you pour inside only a cup of water or coffee, it will be warm the next day, not hot.
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Holding up to 74 ounces, this thermal beverage dispenser keeps contents hot or cold for hours--great for birthday parties or family reunions or places without electricity like a park or rustic cabin. The unit's vacuum insulation and high-quality glass liner provide exceptional temperature retention, while its lever-style pump uses air to pump out the contents, making it easy for guests to serve themselves. Even more, the dispenser features a patented Brew-Thru stem stopper and a removable lid (which opens a full 125 degrees F) that allow for brewing directly into the unit from almost any commercial coffee brewer. Other highlights include a safety lever lock to prevent accidental spills, a swivel base, a fold-down carrying handle, and an easy-to-clean design. Attractively housed in brushed stainless steel, the ETL-approved beverage dispenser weighs just over 3 pounds and measures 6-5/8 by 6-5/8 by 16-3/4 inches.
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