does the hot water touch anay plastic parts or is it all stainless steel. If there is plastic is it at least BPA free?
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Hi Yes there is a plastic touch. I am not certain about BPA. You, probably can find out from the manual on line.
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.
891571
I couldn't see any information about it on the unit, but water in it is mostly in contact with stainless steel interior, so even if the plastic is not BPAfree there is only short period when water is exposed to it.
2096402
It is stainless steel with a plastic coating. You can not put a hot pot on it or it will melt. However, I have had mine for 2 years. It is in perfect condition. Fits the sink great. Love it. Would buy again. Just wish it cost less :-)
855476
There is a filter in the spout that is plastic. I have had this kettle about two weeks now and have not found that the plastic gives off a taste, which was a concern of mine. If I leave the hot water sitting in the kettle with the lid on and then open it, I can detect a slight odor, and I don't reheat that water to use again. Finding a kettle without any interior plastic has been a challenge, but overall I like this kettle.
1101176
Hi. The thermos is stainless. The only non-stainless part is the bottom of the lead that screws on and the insulating rubber band- and I dont know if they are BPA free. Hope that helps
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I don't know. But I am not concerned as there is no heated water that actually touches the plastic. The heating chamber is stainless steel,
1105360
This plastic doesn't need BPA, but it has some horrible endocrine disrupters. Its the additives in the plastic to make it heat resistant. There's also a gasket around the stainless steel heating plate. I have no idea what that is made out of. Perhaps silicone??? but even then, silicone is not safe!!! google siloxanes!Then choose your poison if you want hot water conveniently. You could get a glass water kettle and heated on the stove, or in the microwave... Nothing is perfect!!!
1800394
No. The only plastic parts are the spray buttons. The rest of the faucet is stainless steel.
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The kettle is almost all stainless steel. I've had mine going on two years and it's still working great. I will clean it every couple months with a vinegar / water mixture. According to the Cuisinart website, it is BPA free: http://www.cuisinart.com/products/tea_kettles/cpk-17.html
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YES, THERE IS PLASTIC! Just got this kettle, opened the filling lid and it has a plastic gasket that looks like it will come in contact with steam. My entire reason for going to this kettle and away from stand alone electric kettles was to get away from any type of water-contact plastic. Of course, steam is hotter than water, so if steam hits the gasket and drips back into the kettle as the design looks like it would, plasticizers go into your future beverage.
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Water pressure is really good for me. But all parts are plastic be carefull when you install it.
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Do not know about BPA and yes the hot water pours over the plastic. I got rid of it soon after I got it i was not happy with it. Did not hold temp long.
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All black parts you can see in the photo are plastic of some sort. I did some research and found this on a product description for a water boiler, here on Amazon. "All Zojirushi products are BPA-free. The inner container of the water boiler is stainless steel with nonstick coating, the inner lid is stainless steel, and both are BPA-free. Some gaskets and the outer lid that may come into contact with water are silicone or plastic, and also do not contain BPA."While this carafe differs on some materials, ie the interior is glass, I feel this answers the question. Enjoy.
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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
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I purchased this one on amazon bc it's the only on I could find that is actually free of plastic: Precise Heat&trade 1.3qt Surgical Stainless Steel Electric Water Kettle
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It should be safe for boiling water. I pour boiling water into mine every day. According to the manufacturer's web site:"... Made in Taiwan with Tritan, a plastic specially-formulated to be safe in hot-temperature applications and is 100% BPA-free"