Are the plastic and seals on this hot water heater made from BPA-free materials?
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I couldn't see any information about it on the unit, but water in it is mostly in contact with stainless steel interior, so even if the plastic is not BPAfree there is only short period when water is exposed to it.
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Hi Matt, I'm sorry I don't know. I know we've had it running everyday since we bought it and enjoy it immensely.
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Mine stated that it was BPA free on the packaging when I got it. Also, the interior of the thermos is uncoated stainless steel, which is BPA free, always.
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No, it is BPA-free plastic and is able to withstand brewing temperature. I love mine!
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I don't know about the BPA or CA warnings but to answer your other questions: The heating unit is external to the water pot. Absolutely no rusting or taste quality issues. We have well water so if rusting or taste was going to be an issue it would have shown up by now. I'm still very very happpy with this unit.
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I have no idea what the plastic is made out of, but I clean mine with extremely HOT, not boiling water and rubbing alcohol of at least 91%
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It is plastic but I am not sure about BPA free. I think I bought it before there was a concern about the BPA. I don't use it much but it is a very nice one and the motor will never burn up in home use like the cheaper ones.
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There's a #2 symbol on the bottom. BPA free according to their website (http://waterbrick.org/product-specifications.php): "The container is made out of HDPE (High Density Polyethylene resin). The lid is made out of High Density Polypropylene. The gasket is made out of Dynaflex TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer). Just changed my water after a year (oops), and after letting the water breath briefly, there's no plastic taste.
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This is Teri Vitallo, a representative from Thermos, and I wanted to clarify that our FUNtainer bottles and food jars are made with BPA FREE materials. Thank you for your interest.
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The interior is stainless steel but it has a few small plastic parts. The lid and the filter around the pour spout are both made with plastic parts and hot water does come into contact with them. I don't know if they are BPA free. But the kettle works really well...the water is truly boiling when it clicks off.
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I don't think so, otherwise I would have not bought it. Now a day I believe no product made from plastic contain bpa. I have been very pleased with my purchase.
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This plastic doesn't need BPA, but it has some horrible endocrine disrupters. Its the additives in the plastic to make it heat resistant. There's also a gasket around the stainless steel heating plate. I have no idea what that is made out of. Perhaps silicone??? but even then, silicone is not safe!!! google siloxanes!Then choose your poison if you want hot water conveniently. You could get a glass water kettle and heated on the stove, or in the microwave... Nothing is perfect!!!
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BPA-free plastic. Now remember, you are paying around $15.00 for this item. The glass is high quality but thin. The plastic can take a lot of heat but warps (not the handle). Its a great deal.
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It is plastic, I thought bpa free...works well but I also don't leave it in for long periods and use ice water
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Yes, it is made of stainless steel. The water heater is well made and very durable.
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I'm not sure, I don't remember if the packaging indicated if the plastic parts were BPA-free. It's not indicated on the actual unit itself. You can contact Proctor Silex customer service to get specific details on what is/is not BPA-free in their kettle lineup.
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Yes. All except for the heating element of course. The plastic is good quality and keeps the unit cool. I had one 20 years ago. It too was plastic and lasted the years until the heating element died. This one is designed better, works better, and cleans up easier. Don't worry about the plastic.
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It is completely stainless steel on the inside aside from two small pieces of plastic. One that seals the thermometer at the bottom and another that connects to the water level gauge on the handle. According to Cuisanart these are BPA free.