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Vacuumware

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Is all Thermos® vacuumware made of 304 stainless steel?

The body of Thermos® product is made of SUS304 stainless steel, all Thermos® food grade containers are comply with all recognised safety standard. Thermos® vacuumware are tested by independent labs to ensure that our material and processes are safe. Stainless steel and plastic parts in the Thermos® vacuumware do not contain any heavy metal or plasticizer which is harmful to human body. Please purchase and use at ease.

Why is SUS304 stainless steel magnetic?

The two possible reasons for stainless steel become magnetized:

  1. There was microstructural change due to the cold work and heat treatment on stainless steel, or stainless steel was exposed to magnetic metal.
  2. This is to make cookware compatible with induction cooker that heats a cooking vessel by magnetic induction.

Using magnet will not be able to tell the structure of stainless steel.

Can I run tests that I found online with chemical on stainless steel product?

Definitely no, using chemical compound without proper guidance might endanger you and your property.

Why there are mill-rolled and bright annealed finishes for Thermos® stainless steel vacuumware?

The finishes of stainless steel are varying due to the duration, environment, and temperature of electrolysis. However the quality of vacuumware will not be affected, you can use at ease.

Is the plastic parts in Thermos® vacuumware heat proof?

All plastics are made with Plastic Polypropylene, or silicone that is heat and cold resistant. All Thermos® food grade containers are comply with all recognised safety standard. Thermos® vacuumware are tested by independent labs to ensure that our material and processes are safe. Stainless steel and plastic parts in the Thermos® vacuumware do not contain any heavy metal or plasticizer which is harmful to human body. Please purchase and use at ease.

Is the straw in the vacuumware heat resistant?

The soft straw is able to withstand temperatures up to 120 degree Celsius, and stem straw is up to 70 degree Celsius. However warm water is more recommended.

Where can I find price of Thermos® vacuumware?

You can refer to our website, Thermos Malaysia website, or contact us via +603-8021 6626.

Daily Usage

Do I need to wash a Thermos® vacuumware prior initial use?

Prior initial use, clean with warm water and mild dish soap.

Why is the brand new Thermos® vacuumware smelly?

If you feel the smell is unpleasant, kindly place your lid and stopper outside on a sunny day to simultaneously air them out. You may also soak the lid and stopper in mixture of water and vinegar at 10:1 ratio, and the smell will be reduced slowly.

What is the recommended amount of beverage in the vacuumware?

Do not add the beverage more than maximum label, kindly leave space ½ inch from the top. Otherwise it might overspill and cause burn when you close the lid.

How to clean the vacuumware?

Cleaning the vacuumware immediately after using to prevent stains and dried-on food from building up. You can wash it with mild dish soap and scour them lightly with a scouring pad (the kind found on double-sided sponges) or wet cloth. Never use products like abrasive powder, scouring agent, bleach or dish soap contains chlorine on your pans, or scrub with steel wool that might cause scratch, damage or discoloration.

How to remove tea stain, coffee residue or odour

To remove difficult stains fill your vacuumware with hot water, add one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda. Never use any bleach, steel wool, abrasive powder, scouring agent, and brightener which may cause scratch, damage, and rust. Avoid immerse the vacuumware or stainless steel lid in water, as it may rust or stain if not the gap is fully dry.

Can I immerse Thermos® vacuumware in hot water for sterilization?

Do not immerse bottle in boiling water. It will result in deformation, water leaking or discoloration.

Why Thermos® stainless steel vacuumware should be keep away from gas stove or direct heat?

This is to prevent deformation or discoloration of the product.

Can I put the Thermos® stainless steel vacuumware in a dishwasher?

Do not put your vacuumware in a dishwasher or dish dryer to prevent deformation, and water leaking.

Can I store salty food and soup in Thermos® vacuumware?

It is alright for storing salty food and soup in the vacuumware, please consume within 6 hours and clean it thoroughly.

Can I store dry ice, carbonated beverage, acidic beverage, milk and fruit juice in vacuumware?
  1. Do not store dry ice and carbonated beverage which can cause strong pressure in the vacuumware. It may result stopper to eject forcefully.
  2. Do not store acidic beverage such as plum juice and lemon juice etc., which may lead to poor performance in hot retention.
  3. Milk, or dairy product and fruit juice should not be kept in the vacuumware for prolonged period as it may spoil.
Every Thermos® sport vacuumware state that it can keep beverage cold. Can it keep the beverage hot as well?

Yes, but it is not advisable because the design of stopper are not suitable for hot drink and can’t last longer if compare with other same capacity Thermos® products. Be caution when the contents are hot, do not drink directly from the product.

Are all vacuumware product suitable for thermal cooking?

Not all vacuumware products can use for thermal cooking. For thermal cooking, you need to boil and simmer all ingredients until reaching same boiling temperature; the food keeps cooking slowly in its own retained heat in the vacuum insulated pot that has vacuum-insulated double walls. Food must be at least ¾ full and reach boiling temperature in order to cook thermally.

How to cook food such as congee, noodle and hard boil egg with vacuumware?
  1. Please prepare a 470ml (or above) vacuumware.
  2. Put all ingredients into the vacuumware and pour in boiling water until three quarter full. Close the lid and preheat the vacuumware completely and then drain the water.
  3. Cooking time for congee, noodle and hard boil egg are 90 minutes, 7 minutes and 20 minutes respectively.
Why sometime I am having hard time to open the lid?

When hot drink or food has been put into vacuumware, the pressure automatically developed and you find yourself unable to unscrew the lid. No worry, it is normal. Running the lid under hot water for a minute will make it comes off more easily.

Can I assemble the product on my own?

You may replace parts like O-ring, stopper or lid follow original position and direction. It is not advisable to assemble or repair other parts because it may cause scratch or damage on the product.

Can I strain the strap on the sling pouch?

Pulling strap with force might cause damage to the sling pouch.

Maintenance & Cleaning

Why my vacuumware is unable to retain hot or cold anymore?

The vacuum insulation is no longer working when the product is being hit/ strike and the unit is irreparable.

If I looking for spare part, where should I go and who should I contact?

Please contact and purchase replacement parts from customer service.

Why is the coating on my vacuumware peeling off?

Partial peeling off might be cause by frequent contact with high heat or oil (such as hand cream) which may soften the coating.

How do I know is vacuum insulation is no longer working?

Try this test:

  1. Add hot water into the container
  2. Wait for few minutes
  3. Touch the outer surface of body

If it is hot, vacuum insulation is not working.

I have purchased my vacuumware long time ago, why is the vacuum insulation is not working even though I never use it?

The desiccants in the vacuum insulated chamber are used to absorb moisture. Desiccants are used to extend the life of vacuumware by absorbing unwanted gases and moisture that promote heat transfer within the evacuated space. Normally desiccants will reach saturation after 5 years and decrease the heat retention performance.

How can I repair the vacuumware when vacuum insulation is not working?

Vacuum insulation is not repairable.

Why there is no way to repair vacuumware when vacuum insulation is not working?

Vacuum insulation function is not able to be recovered once it is not working.