To any of you that have this Coffee Press: Is the plastic piece removable, and if it is have you noticed any rusting?
352198
I have not been able to remove the plastic piece but I didn't really try. I have not noticed any rusting at all. After using the press, I tend to wash and air dry and then put away again. Will try to remove the plastic piece and respond to this thread again.
352199
I assume you mean by "plastic piece" the inside rim attached to the top. Yes, it is removable with a lock nut and wrench, but I'm not sure why you'd want to take that off, as it holds the top inside the pot. No rusting at all, unlike my old Bodum pot. Love this one, use it every day.
352200
Yes, the entire assembly can be unscrewed.Yes, I see a tiny bit of rust in the inside fold. Not enough to worry about, but we all know how this will end. Sooner or later, the lid will completely rust. Before or after the frame? It may be "good enough" for an almost all-glass device, that is sure to get broken.If the rust bothers you, you'll be happy to know you can remove the steel top and use it with just the plastic part. Looks OK that way, too. One less thing to clean is a bonus.
352201
Haven't noticed any rust and we've used this French press daily for several months. Much prefer this to my old bodum.
352202
Everything is removable but only the top piece (lid) is plastic. So far I haven't seen rust anywhere and I've had it since Feb of this year.
352203
Plastic piece is not removable - easily washes if you put dishwashing liquid in container and plunge a couple of times. Have had this product for a couple of years and there has not been any rusting.
1369484
I have the metal screen and use it exclusively. It should be a standard part of the AreoPress. You have to keep it clean and dry. Right after use scrape coffee grounds off and rinse within 20-30 minutes so the grounds dont dry to the screen. Mine has never rusted or bent but I wouldn't want to get it clogged up by leaving it for a day or longer in the press. If you do it requires a bit of scrubbing or hot water. Just my opinions.
1014415
Hi, no it is not removable. It's easy to fill, I fill the pot with water and pour it into the reservoir. Love the coffee maker, I'm pleasantly surprised how long it stays hot in the pot.
1193748
Mine has been in constant use for quite some time now and I have had no residual plastic taste in my coffee. I am a serious coffee drinker and am particular about the flavor. I can assure you that I haven't experienced it with this particular pot.
330006
The water reservoir is made of plastic and the filter holder is plastic. This I've found is typical of other coffee makers including Krupps. The caraffe interior is stainless.
1781449
Mine is still new but I have smaller french presses and they have been in use for several years and I don't see a need to ever replace them.
2077911
The coffee pot is stainless steel and has not rusted. Some other inferior stainless does but this appears to be a nice quality and has not rusted.
1816457
No, plastic, stay away from this machine. It looks nice but coffee taste is not that good and the machine breaks easily.PLUS, service might not be what you'd expect from that supposedly reliable and known company.
42026
Mine never showed rust but I changed to the Rok coffee press for my espresso.
1204538
No metallic taste. the plunger screen does make a scraping sound (metal to metal), but I can not imagine that there is any measurable wear to the stainless or metal being deposited into the coffee. We have been real happy with this press. It is simple, easy to clean, well built and has no plastic. It won't break and has better thermal properties than our old glass beaker. Hope this helps.
1359496
Yes, the top is stainless steel covered plastic. But, the plastic is well supported by the stainless steel, so it shouldn't lessen longevity. I like this little French press-perfect for a single cup.
546385
The screen is stainless or it would have rusted by now. The part on the strainer looks to be stainless. The rod part is hard to tell maybe a different quality of stainless then the other parts? I don't think there is any aluminum in it. Is it just me or does "Mike Robison" sound like he is pitching this product? It's as easy to clean as any other French press that i have used anywhere in the world. What qualifies any of these people besides the manufacture to state the materials it is made of? The description does say all stainless steel, borosilicate glass, and strong BPA free plastic.
494150
I had the experience of the rusting on the rim, near the lid hinge, but not the inside. I empty the water after pouring the water for coffee. The manufacturer said to prevent rust on the rim wipe dry, to remove what it had, they suggested a little baking soda on a damp towel.
330010
THANK YOU! For informing of the plastic components! I would NOT want to purchase this at this price and find out its critical parts (inner parts) are plastic! You've saved me a lot of hassle. Looks like french press or pour over coffee is the only way to avoid plastic...
612529
We have had no problems with our coffeemaker. Not sure what you mean by 'black plastic liner'. Are you referring to the basket that holds the paper coffee filter and the coffee? the inside of the coffee pot is stainless steel, so I'm sure you are not asking about the pot.
1272563
Yes, it is removable, but the "2 nubs" don't appear too sturdy, so I would not make a point of taking it off. BTW, along that line, the Pause-n-Brew mechanism on the basket broke within a few months, and while Hamilton Beach might have covered a replacement under warranty, they require the buyer to pay shipping charges both ways. It was going to cost more to have them replace the basket than I paid for the coffeemaker. I could probably buy a new filter basket via Ebay or Amazon for much less.
723709
It is metal. The coffee stays hot for some time because the pot is insulated. I would be afraid the a hot plate would burn the grounds since they are compressed on the bottom of the pot.