In article >,
Boron Elgar > wrote:

> On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:54:37 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
> > wrote:
>
> >I bought one of these suckers a couple months ago and note that within a
> >couple days, I'm getting something black on the inside of the water
> >container and on the inside of the butter container. It's grossing me
> >out and ticking me off.
> >
> >Whaddaya think is causing it? More, how the hell do I stop it!?
> >
> >Again, IAYCAA. "-)
>
> Ewww!
>
> Is this a ceramic bell? If so, there may be minute cracks in the glaze
> that are harboring mold spores.
>
> Empty it, run it through the dishwasher on sani, if you have that
> cycle, then soak it in a bleach solution for an hour or so, then run
> it through again. Then try using it.
>
> If it molds after that, chuck it or take it back where you got it and
> complain and see if you can find a stainless one.
>
> Fantes has this:
> http://www.fantes.com/images/120970butter.jpg
>
> Boron

I'm thinking about the one right below it -- if it uses batteries, it's
gotta be good, doncha think. <g>
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Notes about our meals in Tuscany have been posted to
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com; 10-16-2007