Does the copper version of this kettle have a lacquer coating? If so, is it difficult to remove?
258638
No, the kettle does not have a lacquer coating...it is a beautiful natural copper!
258639
Almost all copper kettles are shipped with a lacquer coating. But a simple dishwashing inside and out will remove this coating. I used Dawn dish soap and very hot water with a non-scratching pad. Was done in about 5 minutes.
1352873
Yes, it does. To remove the coating, boil a solution of baking soda water in the kettle for about 20 minutes. Use a soft nylon cloth and soapy water to wipe it clean of the remaining lacquer. If you can submerge your kettle in a larger pot of boiling water, you can easily remove the lacquer from the outside too. Be careful not to damage the handle of the kettle. You can also use lacquer thinner available at most hardware stores. Just wipe it off using a soft clothe and then clean your kettle with soapy hot water. In both instances, followup with copper cleaner for best results. Good luck! :)
36846
Its very unlikely to be metal. It's probably just limescale - especially if you live in an area that has particularly hard water. It's just a residue left by minerals in the water. Just rinse it out from time to time. The filter inside the spout of the kettle is designed to stop those bits of limescale from getting into your cup.
841090
Mine do not have any paint or lacquer on it. It is polished stainless steel. I do love these cups and I actually just purchased more because now my husband loves them too and they are always at his office. They keep hot for a couple of hours if you use the lid, and cold for up to 8 hours. I highly recommend these! Only thing I would change is the rubber lid, I am not fond of drinking from rubber/plastic. I generally just leave the lid off.
465427
It came with instructions to boil water in it, and then immediately dump the boiling water and scrub the wok vigorously with that metal scrappy thingy. Basically I'm pretty sure that the lacquer comes off at boiling temperatures.I just had to repeat that a few times.It comes with instructions on how to remove the lacquer and on how to season it.It's been around 3 months or so that I've been using this. Nothing to complain about except that the bamboo handle feels loose.
1583440
I use Twinkle brass and copper cleaning kit. It's very easy to use and brings the kettle back to new condition. You can buy it from Amazon, too.
1293578
I can't give you a definitive answer, but I think that the copper is covered by the stainless steel. I LOVE it and it has worked perfectly. My plumber who installed it said he installed one that was very similar, but 100% more expensive. He did not find anything that was harmful or he wouldn't have installed it if it weren't up to code. Hope this helps.
666983
I have never found a "nice" (expensive) electric kettle without some plastic somewhere touching the water and/or the steam (which falls back into the water). Most everything at least has a plastic "guage" which fills with the boiling water.My final solution was a stainless steel kettle from Walmart by Copco. there is not a single plastic anything that touches any water or steam (or metal screws, which could have lead or nickel in the composition). It fills easily, is easy to use, pours neatly, whistles loudly, and looks nice on my stove. I hope it will last fairly well - so far, so good. The bottom is wider than the top so that it covers a large burner and heats incredibly fast. It was $17. I have never found a "nice" (expensive) electric kettle without some plastic somewhere touching the water and/or the steam (which falls back into the water). Most everything at least has a plastic "guage" which fills with the boiling water.My final solution was a stainless steel kettle from Walmart by Copco. there is not a single plastic anything that touches any water or steam (or metal screws, which could have lead or nickel in the composition). It fills easily, is easy to use, pours neatly, whistles loudly, and looks nice on my stove. I hope it will last... » Read More I have never found a "nice" (expensive) electric kettle without some plastic somewhere touching the water and/or the steam (which falls back into the water). Most everything at least has a plastic "guage" which fills with the boiling water.My final solution was a stainless steel kettle from Walmart by Copco. there is not a single plastic anything that touches any water or steam (or metal screws, which could have lead or nickel in the composition). It fills easily, is easy to use, pours neatly, whistles loudly, and looks nice on my stove. I hope it will last fairly well - so far, so good. The bottom is wider than the top so that it covers a large burner and heats incredibly fast. It was $17. « Show Less
102361
The entire kettle is stainless steel, no aluminum, no rusting anywhere. I know the difference, I've worked in shipyards for 35 years. The person who said his/her's was aluminum either has a bogus imitation or doesn't know the difference.
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.
2070982
No, unfortunately. Be very mindful when boiling water. I had to buy a new kettle because I forgot about it on the stove and holes were burned into the copper. I still love this kettle though. Just have to pay attention.
2088275
The kettle is metal. The inside is dark and appears coated. The handle is a hard plastic.
929243
I haven't - it's probably deposits from your water supply adhering to the kettle while it's boiling I use only RO water (reverse osmosis) in my kettle and it looks brand new after more than a year of daily use. Try cleaning it with some CLR - that stuff works great on rust and hard water deposits
802026
Yes yes..my mom became expert in polishing very old, tarnished copper pots and kettles.i.that she bought in the junk stores in 50's England.the only hesitation I have is does your copper have a coating of any sort,don't know about that. Sharon
1035120
I can't recall my kettle having a label, but I've yet to meet a label that GOOF OFF , in a little can, can't remove.It's not called the ultimate remover for nothing!
1091143
Hi, I have two Simplex tea kettles (I purchased them for my mother) with the coil underneath each one - one is bare copper and the other one is chrome-plated. I use only the chrome-plated tea kettle. To bring back the shine on the chrome model, I use Copper-Glo Tarnish cleaner. It's a fine-powdered, cleaning product similar to Ajax and Comet. I use it every now and then to bring back the shine to my chrome kettle. I think it does a very nice job on my kettle (and it should work for the bare copper kettle as well). I also have the Simplex Copper Care Kit. The Simplex kit is specifically designed for Simplex tea kettles. I got it from Leemark Spinnings in the UK. Leemark Spinnings is supposed to by the parent company of Simplex, but I don't know if they still are. Leemark sent the copper care kit to me as a complimentary gift. If you would like to obtain a Simplex Copper Care Kit, here's a website you can order it from: http://www.simplex-kettles.com/about-simplex.aspx (http://www.simplex-kettles.com). I hope the info, above, helps.
1846581
The inside of the kettle is stainless steel. It isn't coated with plastic like some makes are.