Is the Copper bottom exposed inside the tea kettle? Or is the tea kettle interior all Stainless Steel?
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No, the copper bottom is "glued" to the stainless steel body. The solder filler between the copper and the steel melted away revealing the lumps of epoxy or what ever it is that was used to attach the base. We use sauspans with copper bases on the same gas ring and have never ever had any issues with the copper melting irrespective of the heat applied.This kettle looks good but it is very poor in quality and I would not touch any product from this supplier again. I am more than happy to provide photos if you supply an email address to greggk@bigpond.com. This is probably not the answer you were hoping but I would rather be honest with you than have you throw the kettle out after a few months.Hope that helps. No, the copper bottom is "glued" to the stainless steel body. The solder filler between the copper and the steel melted away revealing the lumps of epoxy or what ever it is that was used to attach the base. We use sauspans with copper bases on the same gas ring and have never ever had any issues with the copper melting irrespective of the heat applied.This kettle looks good but it is very poor in quality and I would not touch any product from this supplier again. I am more than happy to provide photos if you supply an email address to greggk@bigpond.com. This is probably not... » Read More No, the copper bottom is "glued" to the stainless steel body. The solder filler between the copper and the steel melted away revealing the lumps of epoxy or what ever it is that was used to attach the base. We use sauspans with copper bases on the same gas ring and have never ever had any issues with the copper melting irrespective of the heat applied.This kettle looks good but it is very poor in quality and I would not touch any product from this supplier again. I am more than happy to provide photos if you supply an email address to greggk@bigpond.com. This is probably not the answer you were hoping but I would rather be honest with you than have you throw the kettle out after a few months.Hope that helps. « Show Less
914325
The copper is on the exterior only. The interior is completely stainless.I have had this kettle quite awhile and use it at least twice daily. It is a wonderful kettle....very practical to use and fun ti look at.
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No, the copper bottom is "glued" to the stainless steel body. The solder filler between the copper and the steel melted away revealing the lumps of epoxy or what ever it is that was used to attach the base. We use sauspans with copper bases on the same gas ring and have never ever had any issues with the copper melting irrespective of the heat applied. This kettle looks good but it is very poor in quality and I would not touch any product from this supplier again. I am more than happy to provide photos if you supply an email address to greggk@bigpond.com. This is probably not the answer you were hoping but I would rather be honest with you than have you throw the kettle out after a few months. Hope that helps.
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No the copper bottom is not exposed inside the kettle. The inside is completely stainless and very nicely finished. The copper is only on the outside of the kettle and is very effective at distributing the heat evenly and quickly and keeping the water hot a long time after the heat is turned off. The only thing to remember with this kettle is "DON'T SET THE HEAT TOO HIGH". It only takes a medium heat to bring the water to a boil in just few minutes. Debbie
914328
Copper bottom is only on the outside. Inside is all stainless. We continue to like the kettle a lot.
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The only plastic exposed to the water in the kettle is the sight window that shows the water level. Other wise it is all stainless steel.
1865487
Nothing interior except inside lid is a plastic type material , which the water doesn't touch and kettle automatically cuts off immediately once boiled , so probsbly little risk of BPA. Perhaps ask the mfg if its BPA free & material type. . I'm particular about these things too, but felt it wouldn't be an issue.
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The inside of the kettle is all stainless steel, except for the plastic window
573256
Hi, I have this kettle and the interior bottom of the pot is stainless steel. The walls are some type of thermo-plastic which is very tough and offers some insulation. It is super easy to clean and it opens wide enough so that I can get my hand inside to clean it. If you use tap water (rather than filtered water) you may have some mineral build up but that is easily removed with some vinegar. I've been very happy with this kettle.
824133
Yes, The kettle is stainless steel but is not insulated. Gets hot, but I have accidentally touch the side and it didn't burn me. Just wouldn't want to hold on too long
1838544
Interior bottom is stainless steel. This is a very nice tea kettle, I would highly recommend it.
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It has a copper bottom which has been crimped to the ss sides of the kettle. Don't sweat the fact that water sits on the copper, copper is an inert material used in water pipes etc. Wikipedia: Cookware When acidic foods are cooked in unlined copper cookware, or in lined cookware where the lining has worn through, toxic amounts of copper can leach into the foods being cooked.[8] This effect is exacerbated if the copper has corroded, creating reactive salts.[9] Actual cooking may not be required for copper to leach into acidic liquids if they are stored in copper for a period of time.[10] Many countries and states prohibit or restrict the sale of unlined copper cookware.[citation needed]
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The body is stainless, not lined. There is plastic high on the inside, one is the inside of the handle, and one is at the top of the metal heating element, but the water does not touch either. I was concerned about it, but I think it's fine. The water does not have a plastic-y taste or smell at all. And the kettle is attractive, which I can't say for the other models on the market.
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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.
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Ours hasn't. We do have a bit of mineral build up around the edge of the lid and interior but that is from our well water. The metal is VERY lightweight, so I don't know how long it will last. Also, it whistles so loudly that it hurts my ears! We had a Revere Ware tea kettle for years that was a lot heavier stainless steel. I wish I would have looked for a used one online instead of purchasing the Cuisinart.
1148698
The inside of the Bodum kettle is steel on the bottom and plastic on the sides. It works great!
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This is completely stainless steel inside the kettle. Only the lid, handle, and base are plastic. All the parts that touch water are stainless.
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Actually the kettle is made of entirely made of copper with a wooden handle. The interior is then lined with pure tin.
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The kettle is completely stainless steel on the inside. There are two small BPA plastic covers for two bolts at the bottom and BPA plastic window along the side with the measurements. The pour spout is also Stainless Steel.
288827
It is mostly stainless steel inside except where the handle points protrude inward with plastic parts. Overall, still very happy with my purchase after all this time.
701857
I doubt it... The kettle has no seam at the bottom - it's continuous solid piece of copper