Is the kettle hot to touch?
2050832
Yes, it is. So, it should be placed on the counter where children can't reach. But it is pretty durable and has firm on and off switch.
2050833
Yes, the kettle is stainless steel so it is hot. only the handle is insulated.
2050834
Boiling water is hot so yes the kettle is hot to touch after you've boiled the kettle. That's why there's a handle.
2050835
Yes all parts hot except for the handle and base. I'm loving it and use it several times a day.
1780710
no. you plug in a cord to the base. the kettle sits on top of the base while heating.
925268
Yes! Definitely gets hot to the touch. I was surprised because a number of reviewers indicated that it was only warm, etc.
74022
No. If you keep the handle in the upright direction it gets warm but not too hot. If you have the handle bent to the side while boiling it does get hotter, but can still be touched
1039014
I wouldn't do it. The kettle is for heating water only, with various temperature settings for different beverages. And different types of teas. Hope this helps.
723064
My experience is that it is. Other than the floppy handle, the kettle is pretty wonderful
1865490
You're welcome. I LOVE this kettle. Its got so many great features. Perhaps it will work for you. ;-)
1241499
Using either a tea kettle or a pot with lid on the stovetop, I've found that at the moment you can first hear the water/steam starting to make a sound inside the kettle or pot (kind of a whooshing), it should be about 180 degrees, give or take a few degrees. I've reproduced this result hundreds of times, confirmed each time with a thermometer. The key is to really listen for that first sound and immediately take it off the heat.Oh--I am a few hundred feet above sea level, in case that makes a difference!
1032211
Yes, it becomes very hot on the outside, like any other kettle made of metal.
2044640
Yes, the thermometer is too high. Unfortunately I have to use a second thermometer to get the readings. I was very disappointed since this was 1 of the main reasons why I bought this kettle.
1568312
I find that if I fill the pot enough for a cup of tea or two, it doesn't get too hot to pick up with my hand. If I fill it to the fill line, and heat it to the point of whistling, then the handle can get a bit on the warm end of comfortable. I normally don't fill the pot, so hasn't been much of an issue for me. I really have been happy with the kettle.
1052385
I got the kettle for my brother, and he loves it. I've tried a couple of times at different settings, and it worked well. My brother says the temps are good. The nice thing is that it's a knob; if it's a little hot to you, just turn it down. There's no digital readout to lie. :)
1589301
Yes. The bottom of the kettle is covered with a smooth metal. This is about as little metal I have been able to find in an electric kettle. The alternative is an all glass pot requiting a stove. It is a no frills unit that works great and is not hot to the touch on the outside (double wall...).
811258
Nothing mental about it. Yes, there is an metal tube that runs through the kettle to heat the water.
1946481
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
1382238
The handle gets hot; however, I enjoy the kettle so much that using a hot pad is not a problem.
2229201
I remember it being somewhat relative and representative to the water inside of it. If boiling, it was extremely hot on the outside. If it was Luke warm, it was comfortable to touch.