topic Re: Lock & Lock pitting in Community Chat

Lock & Lock pitting

the bull — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 16:37:49 GMT

I am having terrible with my new items pitting . Any suggestions?

Re: Lock & Lock pitting

151949 — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 16:51:48 GMT

I can't even understand what you mean by pitting. I have had LnL for many years and never any problem like this. I'll be interested to see what folks say about this.

Re: Lock & Lock pitting

mousiegirl — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 19:09:52 GMT

Recently, I put warm to hot food into a bowl, and it left a large pit/rough area in one area. Also, the tabs break off the lids like crazy, but they are still usable.

Re: Lock & Lock pitting

chickenbutt — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 19:24:28 GMT

The OP must be putting them in the microwave. That will pit that kind of plastic. I don't know why the people on QVC recommend using it in the microwave.

Re: Lock & Lock pitting

ID2 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 12:52:37 GMT

I have switched out all of my many, many plastic wear pieces to L&L. I've been using L&L for at least 7 years. I've NEVER experienced any problems I see people here posting. ie pitting, tabs breaking off, discoloring, seal broken. I have probably every piece of L&L that is available and have yet to ever have a problem with them!

Re: Lock & Lock pitting

circles — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:30:40 GMT

I use mine in the microwave....Chris says we can....and it does pit...even though I take the lid off and flip it upside down...also Chris idea....

I haven't had the tabs break off....

Re: Lock & Lock pitting

Tootie15 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 18:19:15 GMT

I think I learned a lesson and never put my L&L (or any other plastic container) in the microwave...I only use glass to microwave.

In the past, I used another brand of plastic storage that you were supposed to be able to use in the microwave. I did, and they pitted really bad. I think it is from the food cooking on the sides of the container ... how safe can that food be??

Re: Lock & Lock pitting

Havarti — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 01:46:28 GMT

I got rid of most of my plastic L&L and now only use the white glass L&L, but I did keep a couple of pieces of the plastic that I have had for years. I just put the really big bowl in the dishwasher (have done this many times) and it came out pitted. I don't know why this suddenly happened, but it is an ugly mess.

Re: Lock & Lock pitting

rac71 — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 09:07:43 GMT

Unless the plastic states otherwise, it should only be used in microwaves on 50% power. Pitting means the plastic is breaking down and getting into the food. Hot fat can also pit plastic. I only use Tupperware Vent'n Serve or Ultra Pro in the microwave on full power. Ultra Pro is also oven and fridge/freezer safe.