<p>We have an <a href="https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/5134/accidentially-put-aluminum-moka-pot-on-stove-without-water-is-it-still-usabl?rq=1">almost identical Q/A</a>, just without a burnt gasket. In short, aluminum is very heat tolerant and unless you see some unexpected warping or other deformation (unlikely, I would assume), replacing the seal should be sufficient.</p>

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2020-10-22T21:17:24.330Z
2020-10-22T21:17:24.330Z
Stephie
<p>I agree with Stephie, it should be fine unless you see water leaking through a crack in the metal.</p>
<p>Clean the pot by boiling some purified water through it. Purified water is an excellent cleaning agent as it pulls and carries dissolveable compounds away.</p>
<p>You may want to consider finding a silicone gasket to replace the rubber one. The harder silicone materials can impart less odor/taste than synthetic rubber compounds.</p>

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2020-10-26T15:10:51.510Z
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Robert
<p>I put my moka pot &amp; coffee on the stove this morning and forgot to put water into the bottom. Definitely a strong burnt rubber and burnt coffee smell before I noticed it; the rubber gasket was warped and it stuck to the top part a bit while I was trying to remove it.</p>
<p>Would getting a replacement rubber gasket be good enough or is the aluminum body (and basket) damaged too at this point?</p>

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Left on the stovetop without water -- do I need a new moka pot?
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# Left on the stovetop without water -- do I need a new moka pot?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2020-10-22)

I put my moka pot & coffee on the stove this morning and forgot to put water into the bottom. Definitely a strong burnt rubber and burnt coffee smell before I noticed it; the rubber gasket was warped and it stuck to the top part a bit while I was trying to remove it.

Would getting a replacement rubber gasket be good enough or is the aluminum body (and basket) damaged too at this point?

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2020-10-22. Score: 1

We have an [almost identical Q/A](https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/5134/accidentially-put-aluminum-moka-pot-on-stove-without-water-is-it-still-usabl?rq=1), just without a burnt gasket. In short, aluminum is very heat tolerant and unless you see some unexpected warping or other deformation (unlikely, I would assume), replacing the seal should be sufficient.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2020-10-26. Score: 0

I agree with username_1, it should be fine unless you see water leaking through a crack in the metal.

Clean the pot by boiling some purified water through it. Purified water is an excellent cleaning agent as it pulls and carries dissolveable compounds away.

You may want to consider finding a silicone gasket to replace the rubber one. The harder silicone materials can impart less odor/taste than synthetic rubber compounds.


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