Problem With Quick-Stir Pitcher

[myinnerchef]

I got my quick-stir pitcher in August and I've prepared and stored a variety of drinks - koolaid, lemonade, orange juice, you name it. The kids love to pump the plunger. I even rearranged my fridge to accommodate the height of the large family-size pitcher. But now I'm not so thrilled.

The first time I put it in the dishwasher, the cover warped like bad tupperware. It's supposed to be dishwasher safe and I put the cover on the top rack. Because we were constantly running low on OJ, I've been storing it in the pitcher instead of in the cardboard carton so I can always see how much is there with just a glance. But after a day or two, the inside gets moldy. It's gross! I've stopped using it and just can't endorse it.

I'm within the 1-year warranty but I want to know if anyone else uses the pitcher like I do and has experienced problems.

 

[gilliandanielle]

I would return it... I wash both parts on the bottom rack and they don't warp down there! I don't know why it would get moldy inside, but I would definetly get a replacement!

 

[raebates]

Return it right away! I've never had those kinds of problems.

 

[jenniferlynne]

I wash mine in the dishwasher all the time (sometimes on the pots and pans cycle too) and it has never warped. I have noticed that if I don't soak the plunger in mild bleach water every now and then, our tea starts to taste funny. Those 4 little "holes" on the plunger don't come clean very well in the dishwasher.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I always wash mine by hand. Hot water and a little detergent, plunged vigorously makes a real bubble bath!

 

[raebates]

I'm surprised you fit, KG. Do you have your wife plunge it for you so you can have a jaccuzi?

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

You guys didn't order the larger size. It was a summer special a couple of years ago.

 

[raebates]

Dang! I new I missed something.

 

[Chozengirl]

I had 2, yes 2! Warp in the dishwasher.
They only replaced 1!
So, yes send it back ASAP!