does the plastic knob extend through to the inside of the lid? one of the reviewers says that the interior is not 100% safe - that yes, the pot is stainless steel and the lid is glass, but that the plastic knob on the lid extends through to the inside of the lid. is this the case? does the plastic knob extend through to the inside of the lid? one of the reviewers says that the interior is not 100% safe - that yes, the pot is stainless steel and the lid is glass, but that the... » Read More does the plastic knob extend through to the inside of the lid? one of the reviewers says that the interior is not 100% safe - that yes, the pot is stainless steel and the lid is glass, but that the plastic knob on the lid extends through to the inside of the lid. is this the case? « Show Less
884572
No, they're wrong. The plastic knob (the lid handle) holding the lid is secured by a screw and washer. Just the screw and washer are exposed on the inside of the lid. There is an air vent hole in the lid about big enough for a pencil to poke through. That air vent hole has a rubbery insert that goes through the lid top and bottom. Now, if that rubbery insert causes someone concern, they're just too paranoid. (It could even be removed by pulling it out.)I think it's great. I've just been using it a few weeks though.
884573
Yes, the plastic knob does extend into the the interior but does seem to be of much concern. IT is very small and is not down in the cooking area, just at the top. It does get hit by the steam though. I am more concerned about the fact that all this stuff is made in China and worry the quality of the stainless steal is not what it should be. Problem is, no cookware like this is made here anymore.
179904
I had another perc that was stovetop and the inside was shinier. I can't really say what the inside is. I do love this pot. It has never let me down and tastes like the old stovetop one.
1988475
The inside of the lid is plastic; the inside of the kettle is stainless steel. It really doesn't affect the product performance at all. I've had this kettle for at least 3 months now; I love it and use it daily. You don't fill it all the way to the top (there's a max indicator on the side) -- if you follow that guide, the water never comes in contact with the lid or the handle which is also plastic. The plastic stays cool, allowing you to pour without burning yourself.
702201
yes, the entire coffee pot is stainless steel except for the glass knob.this is the best coffee pot you will ever own.fill the pot with your desired amount of coffee and water - then put on high heat untill the first perk -then turn the heat down to medium and perk for exactly 7 minutes. make certain that you loosen the glass knob each time you put the pot on the fire or else the glass knob will crack. keep well and treat yourself kindly. god's blessings to you.thank you, lord, amen.
2187577
Luben: there is no plastic inside the lid; only stainless steel. The screw for the knob does not even go through.
1180584
No. Not sure how that could be when the food is cooked in the ceramic liner pot. There's no metal touching the food and the top is glass.
420372
I bought it because I had a pot that wasn't perfectly round. The edge is like a rubber and clings to the rim. I really like that you can control the amount of steam with the top knob. I have had no issues with spill overs, in fact it works better than a conventional lid.
1152073
It is the same as the rest of the pot. The light part is a metal--maybe aluminum--the trim is plastic. There is a metal piece on the inside of the lid that you can remove to clean and the rest is a plastic. I have had no issues with it.
478244
I ended up returning this item so I can't look. As I recall, the knob is plastic, but the plastic does not extend through. it is attached with a steel (stainless?) screw. the screw head does protrude slightly from the lid, but because the lid is domed, it is too high to touch the food.
88608
Technically the interior is 98% stainless steel but there is a little plastic piece about the size of a button at the base on the inside that allows the water to flow into a chamber by the handle that tells you how much water you've put in the pot. So even though it is stainless steel the water you are boiling does come into contact with a little bit of plastic. I do like this kettle but I think it is a lesser of evils compared to what is out there because it only lasted 6 months before the heating mechanism stopped working and the fact that it isn't 100% stainless. That being said, unless I wanted to fork out 4 times the money I would by this one again.
1828475
Sorry if this had been made clear elsewhere, but is this thing completely stainless steel on the inside? Like many others, I don't want anything that has plastic parts getting exposed to the boiling water every time...Thanks!John
195465
Mine has a black stainless steel lid, No glass lid. But it works very well. I really like the pots. I have cooked all kinds of things in it. You do have to let it get very hot first and for a while and then you can lower it. My friend calls it the "magic pot." I think she is right.
786460
I have not used it in some time - but if I remember correctly the lid fits snug on the pot. Hope this helps.
1609085
As far as I can tell, only the handles on the sides (which do not get hot) and the knob at the top of the lid are plastic. I think the knob might get hot. I always assume that it does so I use a potholder to lift it off. The decorative outside portion of this crock is made of metal -- and yes, that will get hot, too. I hope that helps.
151592
I use tinfoil in the oven and the lid on the stovetop. Since I do not trust "knobs are oven safe up to 400F", I never tried the lid in the oven.
1089262
I haven't opened the box yet and it's been months; why? Because I found out the pot inside is alluminum and I'm wondering if it's safe, is it covered with metal, or you know this fear about aluminum has got me stumped!
1289207
The interior is glass. This is a very nice pot. I bought one of them to keep coffee hot and fresh and was very pleased that it kept it hot for the entire day. I liked it so well that I bought another one for hot water for making tea.