What's the level of ease of washing this thing? (Owned something similar, and the "rubber" gaskets overtime developed mold in them)
1796212
I'd say it's been good so far - best to wash by h and the top and smaller parts. the whole top comes apart so you can really get into the nooks to get out all the build up from tea or coffee which also helps keep the mold to a minimum. Won't last for ever but I will never get over how hot it keep things.
1796213
It's not too hard to wash but it's kinda a pain that you have to take apart the top into 3 pieces to do so. I haven't had it long enough to grow mold but I'm sure it will since 1/2 the time I'm in too much of a rush to take the pieces apart and just rinse it as one unit.
1268610
I briefly had that problem. Put it in the dishwasher on high temp, sanitize settings and it'll be good as new.
1733975
I have had them for a while now, it never got moldy. Sometimes food gets stuck to the rubber that's inside the lid, but you can take them out and wash them.
1444725
Hi there... I would, actually, becuase there was no smell to the rubber gasket at all... not even from the beginning. I wouldn't give up on this either, especially if it's the right size for you as I find it to be a great little slow cooker and use mine weekly!
1881948
I usually just take it apart and wash it. I know it says not to but I've never had issues.
836463
I just rinse mine and let it dry. No trouble for the 3-4 years that I owned the first one.
108139
I have had mine for almost a year and I haven't noticed any mold. It does need to be cleaned out every so often, but I just spray it down with disinfectant and rinse it off. Comes clean every time.
2083056
Mine seems to be holding up fine after several carwashes. Though I generally take mine through an automatic carwash rather than handwash mine.
624545
I wouldn't worry about mold on the cord. It will likely snap off from wear like ours did before that can happen.
1578798
Too new to know yet. So far not that difficult to clean but will see after time if it retains mold building moisture. Hope this helps.
1432027
I hand wash it but not too frequently and have never had mold. Been using since January
1286117
I haven't had to clean it for mold and mildew yet..but as far as regular cleaning, it is easy.
966131
No, it is very easy to wash in warm soapy water; just make sure the gasket is free of any residue.
374906
They have changed it now. I find no problem at all in cleaning the gasket. There are now little open slots at the top that allow me to rinse under the gasket. They also have a little tool to use should something get stuck under there. But I have only had to use the tool once. I have had the product about 4 months and use it regularly. I only usually just need to rinse through the slots and it gets everything out.
1048596
I haven't had that problem, but needed a gasket. Called Slime and they were very responsive - hopefully they can help you out too.
1793244
Very easy. It all comes apart and can easily be washed by hand, which is what I do, or put in the dishwasher. The only part that really can't be cleaned is the power head. I turn the grill to the 1" side and place it in the liner pan and put hot water and soap in the liner pan so the grill soaks while we eat. Easy peasy to clean after that!
1685688
I have run it through the sanitize dishwasher cycle several times and it has held up very well (I use air dry, so can't confirm on heat resistance, but based on similar polyethylene items I've had in the past, I believe it would warp if I used heat dry)