Can you leave water in it for heating next time? I know some kettles rust inside -- what's your experience? Thanks.
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Yes! You certainly can leave water in it. We have hard water, so mineral deposits do build up over a period of time, but soaking w/ vinegar gets rid of that. But no rust. I LOVE this teapot!! Would buy it again in a skinny minute.
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Not a problem. I reheat water in the teapot routinely. The interior of the kettle is also enameled and not just raw metal so rust isn't a problem....as long as the enamel is intact and not chipped off via denting or other damage. I don't know how long the enameled interior lasts but I'm a seasoned citizen and therefore consider it to have a lifetime guarantee.
1164879
We always leave water in it. The inside is enameled the same as the outside. So far after about a year, no problems with the inside (or outside).
1164880
Mine rusted. I was given it 9 months ago and it is used every day. We keep water in it because it is used frequently. Also, although the lid is stainless steel, the fasteners are creating rust colored streaks. Not impressive. Deciding if I should contact the company. I threw out the receipt because I thought it was a quality product. Oops.
1164881
I actually do leave water in it. I have had past tea kettles rust as well, but not this one. Not a speck of rust or any problems with it.
889201
You are better at reading directions than I am. I always use high heat to bring water to boil. Have used this way for 10 months without any problems. However, I immediately take kettle off burner when it reaches boiling.I imagine that using a lower setting to boil will probably make it last somewhat longer.
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Before each use, I wipe it down with a dry paper towel (or two or three). The instructions are very explicit about not using any water. I think some of the internals may rust easily or something. No sign of rust on mine after 13 1/2 years. It will splatter some oil on the inside walls and look messy, so I will sometimes use a little glass cleaner. It does have an occasional spot of "buildup" in the kettle. Barely noticeable. I think of the kettle like a BBQ grill - it will never look as clean as it did when it was new, but that's just because it shows signs of use. Outside of the kettle, the machine still looks clean and good as new. Before each use, I wipe it down with a dry paper towel (or two or three). The instructions are very explicit about not using any water. I think some of the internals may rust easily or something. No sign of rust on mine after 13 1/2 years. It will splatter some oil on the inside walls and look messy, so I will sometimes use a little glass cleaner. It does have an occasional spot of "buildup" in the kettle. Barely noticeable. I think of the kettle like a BBQ grill - it will never look as clean as it did when it was new, but that's just because it shows signs of use. Outside of the... » Read More Before each use, I wipe it down with a dry paper towel (or two or three). The instructions are very explicit about not using any water. I think some of the internals may rust easily or something. No sign of rust on mine after 13 1/2 years. It will splatter some oil on the inside walls and look messy, so I will sometimes use a little glass cleaner. It does have an occasional spot of "buildup" in the kettle. Barely noticeable. I think of the kettle like a BBQ grill - it will never look as clean as it did when it was new, but that's just because it shows signs of use. Outside of the kettle, the machine still looks clean and good as new. « Show Less
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Yes. I have the same situation. but it seems it never bother me to use it if it is the outer pot. I need to clean the inside pot when it gets rust after using for a while
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Thanks, I never thought of it. I used stainless/ aluminum cleaner in a used Chantal whistle tea kettle just received and I will just boil it out for a couple weeks and use water for when I need extra hot water. Glad you mentioned the unsafety bit. Probably saved me from being a sick puppy, or worse, ha. Thanks so much.
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I'd strongly recommend you not put anything but clean, fresh, cold water into this appliance. It's a kettle, intended for heating or boiling water; not a tea pot, in which you brew tea.
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I also found rust on the inside bottom of the kettle. Not sure what you mean by never leaving extra water in the kettle - it's a kettle, and in my house, that means it's used a dozen times a day, if not more. There's NEVER a time when it doesn't have water in it, and quite honestly, that shouldn't make a whit of difference! I got rid of it with some steel wool, it didn't return, but it did make me question the overall quality. The on/off switch on mine failed after six months, so I replaced it. The manufacturer's help line was only open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, which only strengthened my conviction that it wasn't a great product. I ended up replacing it with an Oster, which has an actual spout that you can pour from (another gripe I had with this model), as well as a water gauge, and a much better designed on/off switch.
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The coil itself does not get "gunked up" with stove splatters except in the most extreme incidence. I have owned three such kettles at different homes and have given many as gifts. I first saw one at my beloved friend's home, all-copper, which was easily 20 years old and in beautiful condition at the time. Basically, wipe down everything after you cook and everything stays nicer.
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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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I have another Copco stainless steel kettle that we use several times a week. While neither the kettle nor lid has rusted (since stainless steel doesn't rust), the screw holding the plastic knob to the lid has rusted badly after 2 months. Since this rusty screw is inside, under the lid, we're afraid to use the pot with the cover on. Apparently, the screw is not stainless steel. We handwash and empty the kettle after use, so the only exposure to moisture is the steam from boiling. That said, please note that I'm talking about a different model. Still, it's important to remember that the company only says that the kettle is stainless steel -- not the screws, spout hinge or ends of the handle -- so my problem may apply here too.
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Hello there- I bought this great looking kettle about a year ago and I have had no problems. I care for it as the instructions tell me to. The inside is all stainless steel and according to my experiences, there is no leaching going on. To be honest, I am not sure how to tell if leaching was occurring. seems like great quality. Hope this helps :)
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I don't know the scientific answer to your question all I can tell you is that I always have rust problems with tea kettles. This is my first stainless steel kettle and 6 months later I still do not have any rust. I must say though that I have been careful to empty the water in this kettle because i like it so much. This is something that I failed to do in my other kettles. I have forgotten a few times in this one but like I said I have yet to get any rust
723062
I don't know about others, but for me, my kettle works well and I have not found any rust problem on it since I bought it month ago, I use it at least twice a day. Hope it will help you
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Had mine about 6 months, use it twice a day. Works great. One small spot of rust appeared after a month or so, where sides meet base inside pot. Now I empty it after use...it dries out quickly with residual heat. Rust spot remains but has not grown in size. No calcium built up either, perhaps because I empty it after each use. I do recommend the kettle.
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good question. that's what I have, and the kettle works. but the top was already scratched. are you asking about whether the kettle will function or about scratches? I'd love to know, because I'm looking at a new stovetop.
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I would say yes. I have had this kettle for a couple years now, and would not buy it again. Very atractive sitting on the counter, but with a plastic-like interior I don't reheat or drink the hot water that's been sitting in it for any length of time. It is heavy and lately the lid catch seems to be losing it's ability to stay closed. It does heat the water fairly quickly, and the temperature gauge is nice to have, but my next kettle will have a stainless interior (which I had asked about prior to buying this, and was told it did have that), and cost much less. I cannot recommend spending the money for this one based on those factors. I would say yes. I have had this kettle for a couple years now, and would not buy it again. Very atractive sitting on the counter, but with a plastic-like interior I don't reheat or drink the hot water that's been sitting in it for any length of time. It is heavy and lately the lid catch seems to be losing it's ability to stay closed. It does heat the water fairly quickly, and the temperature gauge is nice to have, but my next kettle will have a stainless interior (which I had asked about prior to buying this, and was told it did have that), and cost much less. I cannot recommend spending... » Read More I would say yes. I have had this kettle for a couple years now, and would not buy it again. Very atractive sitting on the counter, but with a plastic-like interior I don't reheat or drink the hot water that's been sitting in it for any length of time. It is heavy and lately the lid catch seems to be losing it's ability to stay closed. It does heat the water fairly quickly, and the temperature gauge is nice to have, but my next kettle will have a stainless interior (which I had asked about prior to buying this, and was told it did have that), and cost much less. I cannot recommend spending the money for this one based on those factors. « Show Less
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I wouldn't ever use it to heat water. It is a tea pot, not a tea kettle. I have noticed that people say they do use it to heat water but I don't think it's designed to so think it could damage the pot