Mrs Frugal Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 If you've got one of these.... ....be very careful. The rubber seal thing under the top part of the coffee pot looked a bit lumpy but we were planning to buy a new one next time we went past Whittards so thought nothing of it. I put the coffee pot on the stove a little while ago to make a cuppa for me and Ollie and as it was nearly brewed, there was an almighty hiss and rattle. I ran into the kitchen to find that it had shot scalding hot coffee on all of the walls, ceiling, up the window - everywhere, in fact. Thank goodness no one was in the kitchen or they would have been covered in it. There are little bits of black rubber everywhere and it's taken me a good half hour to wipe the splashes off all the walls, floor, cupboard doors and window - sod the ceiling! Moral of the story - check your rubber seal! If it looks like it's beginning to perish - GET A NEW ONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Lucky you weren't in there Kate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Kate we have one and I don't drink it but Mikey does . I tell the manufacturers if I were you, that is really dangerous and I'm sure they'll be pleased to have this pointed out. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 I think it's my fault for not replacing the rubber seal, Buffie. We'd both looked at it last week and said we'd get one next time we passed the shop but completely forgot! Usually they are reliable. The new seals cost around a pound too which is why I'm kicking myself for not remembering to buy one last week. If you've got one, just keep an eye on the seal to make sure it's still good and isn't starting to perish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I haven't got one, but it sounds as if its a good idea to always carry a spare seal! Buy two seals Kate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Oh dear, Kate. So you have quite a clean-up operation there. When something like this happens, you can't help but think how nasty it could have been. Very lucky no-one was close to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 That was my first thought too, Linda. If the boys had been in there having breakfast which is what they are usually doing when the coffee pot is used, they could have been scalded. Phew! Annie - two seals are definitely on the list when we go into town and I will not use it until it's got a nice new seal in place! Instant coffee will suffice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Apparently instant coffee in a coffee maker can have a similar effect according to my friend at the lab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 Might give that a miss then ! Had enough excitement for one day . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Yes, you can do without too much of that sort of excitement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Oh kate i hope you managed to clean up all the coffee and what a good job "Ooops, word censored!"ody was in the kitchen................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Oh, Kate, that does sound as if it could have been very nasty. Such a good job that no-one was in the kitchen at the time. Good luck with clearing up the kitchen..... sounds like a major task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Thanks Kate will check ours now. Glad you were all out of the kitchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I think I'll stay out of your kitchen next time we visit - You could start a trend in kitchen decoration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 But coffee is such a nice colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 Not the pebbledashed coffee look though ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 But Kate - somebody has to start the trend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I'm just so relieved non of you were scalded Some parts of my kitchen only get cleaned if something gets spilt or splashed there, so I tend not to worry to much when that happens I suspect your kitchen probably didn't need cleaning though Kate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 I was so annoyed because I'd just cleaned up before I put the coffee pot on Jane ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Kate,that sounds scarey! When I was about 20 I house sat for my Mum,looking after my little sister & brother. One evening I made supper,& while we were eating little sis went into the kitchen & pulled the glass cover that went over the hob down. It was supposed to be shatter proof & heat proof,but my goodness when it went a few mintues later there was glass everywhere - even embedded into the ceiling Than goodness none of us were hurt. It took days to clear up properly,so I really sympathise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 Wow, that's even worse ! Good job none of you were hurt, Sarah. The kitchen's a dangerous place! Perhaps I ought to stay out of it in future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Well, I do keep trying,but the Hubby keeps shoving me back in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 The kitchen's a dangerous place! Perhaps I ought to stay out of it in future! Sounds like a very good idea to me Kate! I'll try to follow your advice too I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
