Does this kettle have a concealed heating element? The description does not say.
1038343
Yes - Kettle removes from heating plate so you can fill and return to plate.
843654
There is no heating element. Thermal carafe keeps it hot. Our old one lasted until I erroneously put hot water into tank which is a big no!
1664456
Yes, the base remains cool at all times. There's a plug of sorts in the center of the base with metal on it that is clicked into place when the kettle is set atop it. If you leave the kettle plugged in, even after it boils, the water will keep warm.
677844
Bottom inside of kettle has no weld line.Looks just like regular kettle.Bottom outside no weld showing as well.Not sure how it is fabricated.Very professional looking.
843653
It does not have a heating element. The stainless steel carafe is supposed to keep the coffee warm after brewing, but it does not. It is a lousy coffee machine, frequently overflowing if the lid is not aligned perfectly while brewing.
1579241
No it does not, and I would not recommend it as there is a small metal-type disc inside. Unless you want to cause a fire and possibly obliterate your house, but that's not an efficient way to keep your hands warm. Just boil it on the stove per the instructions.
1603598
No, there is a metal lip around it to protect it. I love this kettle and use it every day!
914327
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
137267
It's not hot at all. I was also concerned about contact with paper, but the heating element is inside the kettle, not on the hotplate.
1324
No the heating element is not exposed. Read the reviews about the kettle and investigate well before you buy it. Mine broke during the warranty period and was leaking water. I sent it back.
335703
The heating element is not exposed to water (I assume that's the question?) I had feared that would make it heat more slowly than another kettle I have where the element is exposed.
175677
No and this was a great purchase. The heating element has been making strange noises when first turned on for the last several months but I use my kettle heavily and it is still going strong. I would not hesitate buying another.
2070209
Yes, the water (I wouldn't put any other kind of liquid in this pot) does not come in contact with the heating element. Mine also has a metal tube up one side but I do not know what its function is.
2004265
Yes - the inside bottom of the kettle is flat, there are no visible heating elements (even though I believe they must be somewhere there in the bottom).
188180
No. It is a nice little tea pot and very pretty but it does not have the feature. I drink a lot of tea so I just bought an electric tea kettle that is red and made by Aroma. The reviewers say it rapidly boils water. We have a gas stove and it takes about 5 minutes for the water to boil. So I am thinking this may be better.
51898
It doesn't whistle. The unit makes a noise (something like a grumble) while heating & you can hear it click off when it's reached a boil. I'll admit I originally wanted a whistle, but in the grand scheme of things it wasn't a must-have feature. Our stove-top kettle whistles, but the Vitesses uses so much less energy because it's so fast, rather than turning a gas range on numerous times in the day; you really don't have to wait long enough to need a whistle. By the time I turn it on, get out the tea cup & bag, the water's ready!
1088314
NO. The kettle heats from a plug-in type of hotplate. The kettle fits on a one inch protrusion that heats the water.