Recently my bean door handle has become extremely hot. I thought that the little white washer was enough to create a heat shield, but it doesn’t seem like it is as effective as it used to be. Any suggestions, tips, or tricks? Thanks
Hi @motovelocoffee,
For your information, the washer behind the Door Handle is made of PTFE. If you think that it has worn off, you can try looking for a PTFE washer, though we’re not sure if it will be readily available.
Best regards,
Kevin
You can buy replacement PTFE washers on McMasterCarr.
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I just put a little newborn sock on the handle. We had one laying around. Could probably get a pair or 2 at Walmart or something. Or a small silicone sleeve for a saucepan could be trimmed to length? Here is a sock example: Burt’s Bees Baby Unisex Baby Socks Ankle or Crew Height Made with Soft Organic Cotton, 6 Packs with Non-Slip Grips for Babies Amazon.com: Burt's Bees Baby Unisex Baby Socks Ankle or Crew Height Made with Soft Organic Cotton, 6 Packs with Non-Slip Grips for Babies: Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry
If you want to go extreme:
The handle never gets hot now.
The extra leverage, helps keep the door closed.
The magnet keeps the door open while dropping roasted beans.
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Sweet! I gotta’ get that going.