is the inside part of the lid plastic or SS? if plastic, the heat and steam bubbles on the plastic lid defeat the purpose of a SS kettle?
1988471
It is plastic, I don-t know what difference that makes, all I know is it heats water very well in 2 minutes and works everytime
1988472
The black part is plastic, which does have the steam against it when the kettle boils. The stram is directed to the top part of the handle where the switch off sensor is, and is also plastic. The strainer inside the spout is also plastic. But have you looked at today's cars all the complicated bits on the engine are also plastic. Today's plastics easily withstand boiling water and do not distort or affect the performance in any way. This kettle has is now been in daily use for a year, and I love it.
1988473
I agree with everything the first reviewer said - I also like the fact that the plastic lid remains cool so that when I have a lot of company I can open the kettle and refill it right away without having to wait for the lid to cool down or having to use a potholder
1988474
If you are trying to avoid 100% contact with plastic, then this kettle is not the answer for you. Yes, steam will collect on the inside of the lid and drip down into the SS kettle, and water will be poured out across the plastic framed strainer at the spout. While I am in the process of minimizing my own use of plastics, I have been using this fine little kettle several times a day for the past year for my frequent tea consumption, and will continue to until it stops working.
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.
1988476
It is plastic. As you can see, most of the electric kettle's lids are made of special plastic that is okay for high temperature.
1865487
Nothing interior except inside lid is a plastic type material , which the water doesn't touch and kettle automatically cuts off immediately once boiled , so probsbly little risk of BPA. Perhaps ask the mfg if its BPA free & material type. . I'm particular about these things too, but felt it wouldn't be an issue.
519210
The interior is stainless -- can't guarantee there are no plastic parts exposed, but the stainless reservoir was part of my criteria. It's not lined. But when you dispense water, there is enough steam I think I would hesitate to put this near unfinished wood, for example, under cabinets. It's not from when it's heating, but when you dispense the water -- can't help a plume of moist then!
1727836
The plastic (we think) is so that when your thumb and finger touch the unit your less likely to burn yourself. The interior is stainless there are no other plastic parts. It work as expected and we enjoyed a little espresso on our overnight backpack trip. Super fun.
1116369
No, there is no plastic inside the lid or the pot. I did a lot of looking before I bought mine, and I think this kettle is definitely the solution if you don't want any plastic coming in contact with your water!
1367978
I have the white version of this model. Yes, the sides and bottom are stainless steel, but the lid has plastic on the underside painted to appear stainless steel. When steam rises and heats the underside of the lid, the water will run back to the bottom and bring down any potential plastic chemical. It's not entirely stainless steel interior, I'm upset.
2018273
There is no plastic inside the kettle. When I peer inside the kettle, it has a smooth/brushed stainless interior. No plastic, no coils. I love it.
2159456
Yes, although there are some plastic pieces too, for the light (which burns out) and the filter(which is joke). The kettles made under the Courant name are all stainless inside, but the lid is plastic.
1456833
Yes, those parts are plastic, but by that point, the steam had condensed to water and it is cooled down. The dwell time in the plastic is very low. We have not had any issues with our unit. It is well built.
1941235
This is completely stainless steel inside the kettle. Only the lid, handle, and base are plastic. All the parts that touch water are stainless.
182222
I looked at this model at Target and passed on it because it does have plastic inside. If you don't fill it full, the boiling water might not come in contact with the plastic but there is plastic inside. Because of this I think I am going with the more expensive Breville model.
730544
No, nothing plastic inside. The only plastic on it are on the top cover and handle. I've been using it since Christmas and it's really the best kettle I've ever had. It whistles just loud enough to hear, and the whistle is actually kind of pleasant sounding rather than the annoying sound you hear from a lot of them.
855477
The inside is all steel, but the pour spout has a screen over the spout that has plastic components to it, and the water does pour through a plastic grid that holds the screen in place. The underside of the lid is also plastic. This kettle is NOT completely lined inside with plastic as the comment below states, it is steel inside. Other than the first few days of use, I have never experienced any odors or change of taste in the water. The day I got the kettle, I boiled several pots of water, and poured out the contents until the "new" smell and taste went away. I have had this kettle for several months now and am completely happy with it. no smells and no change of taste to the water. The inside is all steel, but the pour spout has a screen over the spout that has plastic components to it, and the water does pour through a plastic grid that holds the screen in place. The underside of the lid is also plastic. This kettle is NOT completely lined inside with plastic as the comment below states, it is steel inside. Other than the first few days of use, I have never experienced any odors or change of taste in the water. The day I got the kettle, I boiled several pots of water, and poured out the contents until the "new" smell and taste went away. I have had this... » Read More The inside is all steel, but the pour spout has a screen over the spout that has plastic components to it, and the water does pour through a plastic grid that holds the screen in place. The underside of the lid is also plastic. This kettle is NOT completely lined inside with plastic as the comment below states, it is steel inside. Other than the first few days of use, I have never experienced any odors or change of taste in the water. The day I got the kettle, I boiled several pots of water, and poured out the contents until the "new" smell and taste went away. I have had this kettle for several months now and am completely happy with it. no smells and no change of taste to the water. « Show Less
1116371
No plastic inside or outside lid. All stainless steel. Great tea pot, highly recommend .
1758601
yes - the entire inside is plastic. I don't use the kettle tbh as the boiled water tastes of plastic, like a bottle of water you've left in the car on a hot day. Its in the cupboard and hasn't been used pretty much since I bought it. Try a metal kettle or something else. This is a bad buy.
1539389
The inside of the kettle is all stainless steel, except for the plastic window
562715
Yes there is plastic in the lid. If you keep the water level below max the boiling water wont touch the top. I'll only come in contact when pouring.