Is the lower part of the bell-shaped base made of stainless steel?
1685749
Other than the edging, the chopper attachment is all stainless. The whip is stainless; the whip snaps into a plastic piece that attaches to the handle that contains the motor. Whole thing comes apart very easily and all but the motor can be placed in the dishwasher. the mixing bowl has a secure lid that also fits on the bottom of the mixing bowl. Because it is rubber, it keeps the bowl form moving while you mix.
1575219
No it's solid , polished stainless steel, and real sturdy, I've broken two other ones, a plastic and a cast aluminum one, this one seems the best yet, I don't believe it can be made much stronger
1177582
The Bodum kettle has a stainless steel interior base, but the sides are plastic. It is a very good kettle, by the way.
316607
I don't believe it is stainless. I think it is some sore of casted metal, but it is hard to tell.
1704803
The base and neck and all connection parts are brass and metal. The bell shaped pull out with the spray button is plastic. I shopped around quite a bit before buying mine and they are all like that regardless of manufacturer. But it's not cheap plastic. It has a nice feel to it and is finished identical to the rest of it. Besides, it adds an insulation factor. A metal one would get too hot to hold when using hot water such as washing dishes or scrubbing the sink.
1006036
The base is plastic with a chrome finish. I will say that although I was disappointed at first, this is an amazingly tough little machine. I am so glad I purchased it!!
362142
I am not sure but if it is it isn't like I know stainless steel to be. Sorry!
1558143
Quite awhile, I would think. The metal is substantial. I measured the thickness of the copper. It's between 1/16 and 1/8" thick. It doesn't sound like much, but the bell seems very sturdy.
2222299
Yes I believe it is. It is certainly a metal looking like stainless steel. PS Love my Breville :)
1047417
Yes, this is true. The black parts are composed of a stiff plastic (polycarbonate) and the nuts and bolts are stainless steel. If your concerned with it breaking, I've had mine for years and it still holds strong even after being beat up by some pretty rough mounting spots.
89037
Yes, the ring that appears in the sink is stainless steel. The mouth of the disposer below the steel ring is black plastic down to the strainer. That whole unit is secured to the bottom of the sink by a large screw ring. The disposer is secured to that sink unit by an easy locking turn knuckle. If you are connecting a dishwasher drain hose, do not forget to knock out the temporary plug in the disposer where the drain hose connects and remove that plug from the cutter area. I find this disposer to be very quiet.
1672579
Not being a metallurgist, I cannot say for sure, but it appears to be nothing but stainless steel. The aluminum looks to be entirely sandwiched in the base and not exposed anywhere.
751792
YES!!! as long as you remove the rubber 'o' ring from the bottom of the top section, the thing is stainless steel well built...No Problem
1847287
The base of the inside is metal but the rest of the inside is plastic. We are very pleased with this kettle. It is better in general than the last make of electric kettle we had even though it does not boil as fast.
790338
The base is a weighted brass finished material. When I tap it with a metal object it doesn't ring....but has a dead sound like it's plastic. It has a laquer finish which wouldn't be necessary if it were solid brass. Best guess? It's not brass. Very attractive and very stable. Remember, brass will tarnish over time, I don't think this will.
1838543
It's steel, just like the rest of the kettle. On the bottom it's mostly steel also with a round copper shape in the middle bout 2 and one half inches round that states " T-304 Stainless Steel-Multi-Ply 12 element, Lifetime warranty". It's the best looking and made kettle I have ever encountered, very well made.
1915535
Yes. Its totally stainless & there are no plastic parts. I have been enjoying mine!