I left my Moka pot on the stove for a long time so the handle and the top knob got burnt, melted and came off. The inside is burnt. any way to fix it? Or do I need to get a new one?
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Welcome to coffee.SE! Could you maybe share some photos of the damage? That might help others see what exactly is broken and to what extent.– technical_difficulty ♦Commented Oct 6 at 12:33
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IMO you should replace it. Not a great expense and you should have a peace of mind regarding safety features of a moka pot (valve) not to mention that whenever you make a flawed cup of coffee you would not know what's the exact cause.– Miloš ĐakonovićCommented Dec 1 at 11:03
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The metal part is usually not the issue - residues etc. can typically be cleaned off, discoloration is mostly cosmetic.
However, if the handle and knob are gone, I would very much recommend replacing the device. This is for me a safety issue: a Mokka is used typically on a stove and during use you need to be able to handle it as needed. This includes opening/closing the lid and moving it off the heat at some point. You could try this with a potholder or something, but especially if something goes not ideal (e.g. accidentally setting the stove too high or being distracted for a bit) you want to be able to just grab the Mokka safely and quickly.
Please do yourself a favor and get a new Mokka.
