What kind of plastic as now the BPA-Free plastic is worse than the old version
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Well, that reminds me of eggs and butter. Turns out they weren't as bad as the fix. I bought this cheaper plastic version to see how I liked the process and function. I like it and use it frequently. The price was right, but I will likely upgrade to a more expensive glass or ceramic version. As for your question: "What type of plastic?" I do not recall. I assume that it is made in China like everything else and will probably slowly melt my insides. Hario is a reputable Japanese company and the design is a good one. You can get ceramic or glass versions under $20. Spend the extra money....I wish I had.
511269
Sorry, I don't know. I will say that the stainless steel version is far superior to the old plastic coated ones.
1011596
I also hate having anything hot in plastic as well. However, it is plastic inside and out, with the exception of the blades and heat coil. The manual does not specify whether it's BPA--free or not, but it says that the body is made of: ABS, PP. You could contact LGLivart website to ask them. The hot slurry is only in there for 30 minutes before it beeps to empty the unit, though.
332559
Looks like this is the newest one that came out. But I'm not sure about the BPA. I would think it would not. But not sure. Sorry.
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I called the company today and they said the old ones were NOT BPA free but the new ones are. I gave them my product number, that I bought today at Kohl's and mine was BPA free. Mine is a 5711.
1476833
Yes, it is plastic & BPA free. I would like it better if it were glass but it works well.
721275
No, sadly it's plastic. They don't make them like they used to. Made in China. :(
2109498
The newer 8007/8 model is BPA-free, while the 8004/6 is not. The 1st stage of the 2-stage screen/sieve is made of steel in the 8007/8 series, while in the older model it's plastic. Guess you could say the new model is more "heavy duty" and would be less prone to screen damage in the long run.All in all, the 8007/8 is an upgraded version of the 8004/6 but the upgrades are more subtle than earth-shattering:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvzniJWGW2I
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Avoid using #7 plastics as much as possible-it is a mixed bag and you never quite know what kind of plastic is included in the mix. i have emailed this company asking them to explain to me how it can be bpa free and still be a number 7, waiting for the reply.
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Part of the pump is plastic. I have no ideal on the BPA. I do know this is a heavy duty item. I had a cheaper one from Sams That cost about $20.00 that broke in a few months. It had a glass in side this one does not.
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I know this is an old question, but in case anyone new is looking, The new version of this Kettle that is out now (2015) has BPA Free written on the plastic water level viewing area. I emailed customer service asking if the old version was BPA free - It was not, but the new one is. They are replacing mine for free with the upgraded version.
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The old model was Teflon. This one has a ceramic lining instead, which is much nicer.
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Honestly I don't know. But Teddie is a good company and partbof the reason why I buy their product is because of the lack of additives. So I can't imagine them using older plastic jars that had BPA. They have great customer service and I am confident they will be honest with you.
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The plastic is made of a high density polyethylene that is BPA free, according to the manufacturer's description. It is dishwasher safe, but I hand wash it and air dry. I've been very pleased with mine.
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http://www.sfgate.com/health/article/BPA-free-plastics-may-be-less-safe-than-those-5302319.phpJust goes to show, what you think is healthy one minute is bad for you the next. Turns out BPA may be better than the alternatives.
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You mean BPA. I called OXO and they said it is a newer type of plastic called Tritan, made by Eastman. While supposedly BPA free and safe, there is some question about that if you do a web search on Tritan (I wonder if any plastic is safe these days).
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The one I ordered last week was glass. Before that it was plastic. Seems to be luck of the draw...