does it have a small plastic piece inside that touches boiling water, and lead to external water level indicator?
1088313
Nope, there's no plastic on the inside whatsoever, except at the very top but the water would never touch it.
1088314
NO. The kettle heats from a plug-in type of hotplate. The kettle fits on a one inch protrusion that heats the water.
1088315
Mine does not have an external water level indicator. I just look inside the pot to see how much water is in there; a minimum and maximum level line is impressed on the metal. No plastic comes in contact with the water. The lid is plastic, as shown, but it does not come in contact with the water.
1988472
The black part is plastic, which does have the steam against it when the kettle boils. The stram is directed to the top part of the handle where the switch off sensor is, and is also plastic. The strainer inside the spout is also plastic. But have you looked at today's cars all the complicated bits on the engine are also plastic. Today's plastics easily withstand boiling water and do not distort or affect the performance in any way. This kettle has is now been in daily use for a year, and I love it.
578465
there is plastic on the inside of the kettle in two places. 1) the mounting points for the water level indicator are white silicone, which is food safe to 500F°, and the scale filter is in a plastic enclosure, which only is in the top 1/4 of the kettle. If you only fill the kettle up 2/3 of the way there will be no plastic contact.
1868243
No. It is designed like a thermos... to retain the heat from the boiling water that has been poured into it.
994449
Yes it does. I remove mine from heat once it's boiling and it remains hot throught my third- fourth cup of tea.
603954
As I mention in my review, while the bottom of the interior is stainless steel the sides of the interior are all plastic. It's not obvious at first, and I can see why some people didn't notice, but about 70% of the interior is plastic. If you don't want toxic chemicals from plastic leaching in to your boiling water than I suggest that you avoid this kettle.
1920070
After reading some of the 3 star reviews - Yes it does contain some plastic: max water marker and some on the lid. So, if you're like me looking for an all non-plastic interior kettle, this one is not it either.
182222
I looked at this model at Target and passed on it because it does have plastic inside. If you don't fill it full, the boiling water might not come in contact with the plastic but there is plastic inside. Because of this I think I am going with the more expensive Breville model.
1146666
There is a small piece of plastic on the inside at the top of the handle, this piece attaches the handle to the kettle, but it does not touches the water, since it is higher than the maximum level of water.
159723
Yes there is. On the back of the pot where the handle is, there is a clear plastic gauge that shows the water level in the pot. I have not tested the measurement in cups that it shows, but it does for sure show the level of water in the pot.
562715
Yes there is plastic in the lid. If you keep the water level below max the boiling water wont touch the top. I'll only come in contact when pouring.
1683778
Yes. It gently rattles on the bottom of the pot. The rattle sound is not very loud, but enough to warn you the liquid and starting to boil.
77012
It is plastic. Yes the water touches it, but it is made in such a fashion that there is no need to worry about it getting hot. It is like a duel pane window so you can touch the outside ( which is good since that is where the handle is) and it is barely warm with boiling water inside.
519208
I am not sure about the bpa. Other people seem to think it does not. In terms of steam, it only occurs when the unit is initially boiling. I pull it out and fill it up. Once it beeps, it means it is done boiling and I slide the unit back under the cupboard.
1278990
Yes, the fill gauge (you can see it under the handle) is plastic. It is open to inside of the kettle.
1027882
No it does not. I purchased it because I had concerns about the plastic in my old coffee pot. It is all stainless steel except for the handle and of the coarse the top has a glass peculator cup to see the coffee while it perks. We love the pot it makes a great cup of coffee and it is HOT!!!
1807438
If you fill the kettle all the way up, a very little bit of plastic near the spout touches the water. If you don't fill it all the way up, no plastic touches the water.