If so, then the system can keep that up until the ocean boils dry.
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Check the water every 10 minutes or so, refilling if necessary so the pan doesn't boil dry.
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I doubt leaving a steamer running overnight like that is safe, as it will indeed probably boil dry.
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_The liquid never should boil dry.
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Provided that the hopper does not boil dry, the temperature cannot exceed the 100�C atmospheric boiling point of water.
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It is dangerous to do this on a stove : if the pot is allowed to boil dry, the can will overheat and explode.
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:: This may be problematic for stew recopies but don't be tempted to half the water-you don't want the cooker to boil dry !-- talk ) 12 : 12, 16 January 2014 ( UTC)
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Steam tamales at medium-low simmer about 2 to 2 1 / 2 hours, making sure to add more water ( it should be boiling; add two cups at a time ) as needed ( pot should not boil dry ).