<p>The metal part is usually not the issue - residues etc. can typically be cleaned off, discoloration is mostly cosmetic.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Please do yourself a favor and get a new Mokka.</p>

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2024-10-08T20:14:57.940Z
2024-10-08T20:14:57.940Z
Stephie
<p>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?</p>

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2024-10-06T12:33:14.637Z
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
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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 Đakonović
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Left moka pot on stove and burnt it
Alina
# Left moka pot on stove and burnt it

(Asked by: username_0 on 2024-09-30)

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?

**Tags:** espresso, moka

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: 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.  
> **username_2**: 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.  

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### Answer by username_3 on 2024-10-08. Score: 2

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.


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