Is this totally stainless steel or is it just plated?
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There are many stainless alloys. Those that are very shiny contain more chromium. Those that are less shiny, to a bright gray are probably 303 stainless which is slightly magnetic, more heat stabile than other alloys, as well as more durable. This may well be a better product than some of the more costly ones.
1515665
I really don't think that it is. It should be heavier if it was stainless steel.
1515666
There are MANY varieties of stainless steel, and a good deal of them are magnetic, all stainless has some iron in it. This is not a high quality stainless at this price, it would likely rust if you left in water for days, or salt water for hours. I can promise you it isn't aluminum or it would bend, also aluminum is absolutely not magnetic. If it was plated it should say "chrome" and if anyone has bought one and it is plated they should send it back.
1515667
I'd like to know why it matters. Is stainless steel much healthier to consume? We use aluminum foil to wrap food and bake at high temp so what if its used with boiling water?
1515668
Good question. I've used it for a couple of weeks and there is no sign of corrosion. HOWEVER a magnet sticks to the rims which seems to indicate that there is mild steel in there somewhere.
1515669
I think it is cheap aluminum. Don't waste your money, buy the Oxo one instead.
1515670
It's metal. Don't worry about it. It doesn't matter. Mine shows no signs of corrosion, flaking, bending, or anything at all. I've had it since Jan 2014. It works just as well as any other of this design, and it's super cheap.
904992
It is actually stainless steel and an OEM product. It is simply glued on, unbelievable! I got replace mine because someone bumped into my bumper. I am very happy about the product and service
551825
Yes, it is all stainless. The one that is black, must have been an error or something...
697739
i believe its stainless steel if you have any other questions feel free to ask
630956
Most answer here say stainless steel, but a couple chrome plated, which one is it?
1889969
Yes, it's a stainless steel whole piece. It's dishwasher safe but I prefer hand wash, very easy to clean.
90452
I think it's a stainless steel. It's been great for me. It's thin and could be cut easily if needed. It looks great as the back splash behind my stove.
153378
Short answer: yes it's stainless steel Aside from the rubber gasket and gold plated decorated parts it is all stainless. Everything that comes in contact with the water/coffee is stainless steel.
127928
Yes it is completely stainless steel. No aluminum. That's why it costs more.
804343
It is chrome plated steel, the color is listed a stainless steel. Awesome machine!
1906827
I believe it is 100% stainless steel. It does not appear to have two different metals; one for the outside and one for the inside. By the way, we enjoy our Cuisinart roasting pan.
445741
I think the whole thing (besides the plastic handle) is stainless steel, based on its description from all the sites I looked at.
1983291
I do believe it is stainless steel. It looks the same as the outside and does not appear to be lined.
89092
It is stainless steel. The only part that is not is the knob, which doesn't come in contact with the food.
1567525
The one I received (and wanted) was the full stainless steel one. I don't know if there are other models such as the one pictured here, but again, mine was all stainless. I still like it a lot.
1838543
It's steel, just like the rest of the kettle. On the bottom it's mostly steel also with a round copper shape in the middle bout 2 and one half inches round that states " T-304 Stainless Steel-Multi-Ply 12 element, Lifetime warranty". It's the best looking and made kettle I have ever encountered, very well made.
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I think it is chrome plated. It is a great product. We bought it to go in our community assoc.'s clubhouse and it fit the bill perfectly. Everyone has been impressed.