Has anyone's kettle developed any rust after use? My Kalorik just developed interior rust after one year's light use.
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I haven't had mine for a year as yet, but I ALWAYS use filtered/bottled water. I think this will help alleviate the rust issue.
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Nope! Bought it for my aunt in December - she uses it daily and lives it - she hasn't had any problems (that I know of - and she likely would have told me)
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I bought the Melitta Kettle for my son last Christmas, he loves it, heats up fast, no rust what so ever and matches all their stainless steel appliances. I always empty mine and turn in upside down to drain so hard water deposits will not settle on the inside, it will last longer. BTW, I have another brand of kettle I also bought on Amazon, it was much lighter on my hands...but if I could I would absolutely purchase the Melitta model.Hope this helps.
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I haven't had mine a year yet, but use my kettle daily. It's been great so far.
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Have not had the kettle long enough for rust to show. Spotless after 3 months approx.
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Hi Daniel,I got mine on April 21st. I'm using it daily ever since.I just checked it, and there was no sign of rust inside it.Note: I fill it with water from the reverse osmosis purifier only. Maybe that's why I haven't got any rust.ibraheem
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This is my second Melitta. The first one lasted for about 15 years and finally quit working - but no rust. I've had this one for less than a year, no rust.
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I've had the same problem. I would tend to agree with Maggie Too9 - but am frustrated bc this is the best** tea kettles available to us throw-away americans. and i'd like to not throw this away. is it really rust???
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Using for about 8 months and no signs of rust. I had a similar unit for several years and it did show some signs of rust. I returned it to simplehuman and they gave me a brand new one, no questions asked.
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Stainless steel doesn't rust. I previously owned a Demi enamel which had some type of corrosion on the inside. I contacted Le Creuset, but I had to ship it back to them so they could determine the cause of the damage, and I decided it was too big of a hassle
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None, and I do nothing to it after a use. Never a sign of any rust. Great Wok. I did pre-season it a little.
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I checked the bottom of my kettle and found "K18". Not sure if this means it is 18/10 Stainless. It is made in China. My friend in Seattle ordered the same kettle in the same week and has had no signs of rust. Overall, I am still pleased with my purchase.
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Ive had mine for a year now but don't live in a salty area. However I never cover it and have yet to have a problem. If you keep it covered when not in use you shoul be okay. Not all the parts are stainless steel so over time I'm sure they will rust. A helpful hint. Ash of any kind when mixed with water or any moister will cause rust. Cean the inside on a regular bases and lay a little stainless polish on it from time to time and you should be okay.
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Yes. My first one rusted inside at the bottom and also leaking after 3 months or so.I thouhgt I was just unlucky, so I purchaed another one.My second one also rusted inside at the bottom only after 2 monoths.I had enough, so I purchaed Aroma brand (shiny stainless steel) - about $30. I had it now only 3 months. So far, no problem....
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I have had mine a while and it hasn't rusted yet. I have very hard water too, idk how that contributes to rust if any.
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Quality is great. No rust. Aluminum becomes slightly dull with use due to oxidation (you want this to keep it passive). I use a Propane Burner... I am not aware of an electronic burner that works with an Aluminum Kettle, especially of this size (100qts is over 25 gallons)
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I don't know what the inside is but mine is completely rusted. I've only had it a year. I'll admit I didn't fully read the "directions" which indicate it should be emptied out and dried between each use. I am looking for another one that is stainless steel which will not rust.
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We have had ours for well over a year, in constant use, and the bottom, directly above the heat element, has discolored to nearly black. In addition there are brown-ish rust colored areas on the outside anywhere water drops tend to accumulate. Our water is known to have a measurable iron content, so it is hard to say if the pot is corroding or if the water is depositing iron salts onto the metal. Either way it is not harmful in any way. Iron oxide is not toxic, and any corrosion would confined to the very surface where it presents no hazard of "rusting though".
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I haven't - it's probably deposits from your water supply adhering to the kettle while it's boilingI use only RO water (reverse osmosis) in my kettle and it looks brand new after more than a year of daily use. Try cleaning it with some CLR - that stuff works great on rust and hard water deposits
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Hi Julitea, I have been using this coffee pot everyday for over a year, and have not noticed any rust. There may be some sort of coating on the inside, but it does not affect the function of the pot or the taste of the coffee.The pot makes great coffee, and I'm very happy with it. Best regards, Lisa
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For me, it didn't rust, but the metal on the bottom inside became splotchy and discolored. And it happened after the first time of use. You can see what it looks like here: http://tinypic.com/r/zv6h3d/5 (I still use it though.)
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i have mine for more than a year and have no complaints. if you want to prevent rust don't clean it in a dishwasher.... this is the only advice i can give
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I keep Kombucha and vinegar in it. I've had it for about 4 years. I have NEVER seen rust. I'm very confused as to why anyone else would see rust, but I don't, especially when Vinegar is so acidic and corrosive.