I bought this kettle and it smells strongly of chemicals. Did you have this problem? Any solutions? I tried boiling with water, then water &amp; vinegar.
230297
Mine didn't smell, only broke after using it for a a couple of weeks, so I returned it.
1508680
I would exchange it, mine had a slight "new" smell to it but after being out for a couple days, the smell was gone. It never smelled like chemicals, perhaps something got spilled on yours?
1736335
Never. I have had mine several years. What kind of smell are you referring to (please clarify). Can't imagine what could even cause a smell in one of these compact units.Personally, I know we have saved money with this unit, while having a constant flow of never ending hot water. We have a home in city, with our ranch and cabin out in the country (where we spend weekends); having hot water on demand (only when we need it) allows us NOT waste money heating water on days we are not even out there. My mother has a much larger unit for her house, she is 100% satisfied with hers.
931448
I have been using Kingsford charcoal that is very successful. Using the temperature gauge at the top of the kettle is the key, however!!!! In accordance with the instructions, I also did a trial run to make sure I understood how it works.
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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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Ugh, yes!! I ran four batches of ice through and a couple cups of vinegar hoping it would help but it hasn't! I am afraid to feed the ice to my kids because of the toxic smell!! How in the world do we get it to go away!?
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I had the problem but then ran the descaling procedure from the instructions with the white vinegar - but a whole tank of it, not just a cup. You're also supposed to leave the vinegar in for 4 hrs which I didn't do. It worked and the smell and taste are now great. When I opened the tank before doing the procedure the smell was really noticeable so I realized I hadn't rinsed it well enough to start with. good luck!
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The jar is not totally made of glass. I bought the kettle after reading these answers and wondered how the glass jar is attached to the stainless steel heating element. There is some kind of plastic (maybe silicone?) part that holds that glass jar and the heating element together and also acts as a sealant. I opened the lid after emptying the hot water (while the pot was still hot) and got a whiff of a very strong plastic odor. I'm pretty certain that the plastic part is being heated to high temperatures. My pot is going back.
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Mine fills the kitchen with a noxious chemical stink. I washed it throughly, ran distilled vinegar through it for a cycle, and have used it for a week and it still reeks of chemicals. Not good!
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Mine gave off not so much of a taste as a strong unpleasant smell. I kept using it, hoping that eventually the new plastic would finish outgassing and the smell would go away. It's been a couple of years now and I only notice a faint whiff once in awhile. But the top lid materials were not spec'd to withstand the heat; the lid's chrome finish as well as the plastic hinge portion has become wrinkled with repeated exposure to heat during normal usage. I'm currently searching for a replacement lid, as mine is getting rather ugly. The rest of the kettle still looks great, and still boils water like a champ. Mine gave off not so much of a taste as a strong unpleasant smell. I kept using it, hoping that eventually the new plastic would finish outgassing and the smell would go away. It's been a couple of years now and I only notice a faint whiff once in awhile. But the top lid materials were not spec'd to withstand the heat; the lid's chrome finish as well as the plastic hinge portion has become wrinkled with repeated exposure to heat during normal usage. I'm currently searching for a replacement lid, as mine is getting rather ugly. The rest of the kettle still looks great, and still boils water... » Read More Mine gave off not so much of a taste as a strong unpleasant smell. I kept using it, hoping that eventually the new plastic would finish outgassing and the smell would go away. It's been a couple of years now and I only notice a faint whiff once in awhile. But the top lid materials were not spec'd to withstand the heat; the lid's chrome finish as well as the plastic hinge portion has become wrinkled with repeated exposure to heat during normal usage. I'm currently searching for a replacement lid, as mine is getting rather ugly. The rest of the kettle still looks great, and still boils water like a champ. « Show Less
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Absolutely no plastic/chemical or other smell. I just checked with my husband, who has superior olfactory sensitivity, and he also emphatically said that he's never experienced any smell from the Toastess tea kettle. I can also say, in reference to the previous answer, that there has been no malfunction whatsoever in either of my Toastess electric tea kettles, the first of which I think I've had for close to two years.
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Mine tasted a little funny the first few water fills, but was fine after that. I use bottled water in mine. You could try running a batch of vinegar water through it, just make sure you run a couple batches to rinse it well.
964853
I had that but I boiled 3 seperate pots of water, filled to the top. After that it was fine. Love this pot, use almost everyday without tasting anything. Hope that helps!
830353
Yes I too found it a little chemically at first as well. But I've experienced that with every new Coffeepot. I did the water-only brew twice before my first brew. It was still a little chemically so I did another water- only brew. This helped. The new pot smell quickly goes with regular use.
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The inside of mine smelled pretty bad when I first got... I think se hot soapy water will do the trick.
1186412
Since I have had the entire kettle replaced THREE times over the past ONE year because it just FAILED TO FUNCTION so I look at your problem with a degree of "amusement." Suggest you contact the manufacturer its an 800 number Google it if you have to, but quite honestly, l'd leave well-enough alone. Good luck!
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Mine didn't smell at all. I would try hot soapy water or some vinegar and baking soda for the smell. If it doesn't go away amazon may exchange them. Good luck.