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Bialetti Moka Express

What's the gross stuff @ the bottom of my Bialetti? Also, cleaning instructions?

I was told by the Italian (to whom I no longer speak) who gave me my Bialetti to NEVER wash the inside of the bottom part of my Moka Express. He said I can wipe it clean, but to never use cleaners in there. Anyone know why? This strange, gel-like substance collects in there if I don't use it. I'm concerned that this stuff is unhealthy, esp. if all I can do is rinse the thing! Anyone know what this stuff is? Do I just simply need to be diligent about emptying it after every use...? Thanks...

Is it the first one on this website? http://www.bialettiusa.com/bialetti/products.html
I'm Italian, living in Italy, everybody here own at least one Moka like that, Bialetti or any other brands. I never heard such advice, it's just aluminum, and everybody use soap.
I never heard of any kind of gel collecting inside...
About that gel-like substance, are you sure your moka is well clean and dry, when you put together the two pieces?

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