What is the purpose of the vertical metal rod that is inside the kettle?
1452761
I believe that gets heated by the base unit and is what heats the water in the kettle. But I am not 100% sure.
1452762
I don't know for sure but believe it conducts electricity to heat the water. I am not sure if the base of the kettle is a heater as well. I di know it is slightly faster and quieter than other base only heat kettles I have had in the past. I use it a lot (at least 3-4 times/day and it is still going strong since I bought it a few years ago. Hope that helps!
897448
Yes, there is a little plastic piece that tells you where to fill the water to. Other than that no other plastic inside kettle.
1933316
It's flattish, but not perfectly flat. The sides aren't rounded but there is a thin ring around the circumference and a large inner circle which makes the kettle sit up about 3/8" off the burner unit. That leaves about a 3/4" wide indented middle circle which is not on the burner.
1151357
There are 2metal rods that slide up and down inside side walls were there is a little rest that holds them when you raise the lid. To undo jjust raise lid fully and hold rods back to lower lid
2218650
Sorry, I have no idea...am just enjoying using this wonderful kettle - so much better than all those used by my family before ;)
1802766
The rod is metal. The component at the base is plastic. There doesn't appear to be much force applied to it though.
1625084
The lid is actually metal, the handle is plastic with a plastic pushbutton, the kettle is metal, as well as the bottom, the base is a combination of both plastic and metal.
2187576
There is a plastic(silicon) O-ring around the lip of the lid. Many other comments suggest taking that off, which is quite easy, to allow expanding air out better. other than that there is no plastic inside the kettle.
249400
The lid is plastic. Steam will condense on the plastic lid and drip back into the kettle. You can use it without the lid and then there are no plastic parts in contact with the water.
864715
The plate on the bottom is thicker, but it is not an additional metal plate. I was disappointed in the quality of this kettle and had to return it because the plastic handle was actually broken when it arrived and the cap was a little bent. We purchased an OXO kettle with brushed stainless steel to replace this one. The OXO kettle was superior in quality in my opinion and we like it much better as it heats better and handles high heat quite well.
1148699
The inside is plastic, and the bottom is metal. It heats water really fast. I love this kettle.
659786
Wondering the same thing--do you know about the interior of the tea kettle? thanks!
630193
I don't know. As far as I can tell, the kettle isn't marked, and I don't have the boxes anymore. I'd be happy to answer any other questions about it, though.
102360
I tested this with a magnet. The bottom and body are ferromagnetic (contain iron and are likely steel). The spout and top are not ferromagnetic and are therefore made of some metal other than steel. The kettle is not heavy enough and too shiny to contain any cast iron. The steel components are likely stainless, not cast iron.
864716
A very thin metal disc is on the outside bottom. I like this kettle but have to be sure not to turnthe stove too high and/or leave it unattended.
1012525
The one I have is welded. A threaded piece is welded to the kettle's bulk head. There are kettles that come with just a hole drilled. A non welded kit is used to attach the bulk head fittings. With this kettle you only need to screw your thermometer and spigot into the welded bulk head. If the therm and spigot were directly welded, you would not be able to replace them if they became defective.
2041035
There is a base that kettle actually sits on and the base has the electrical cord. I love it.