Do the base and the bottom of the kettle stay cool, just heating the water from inside?
1664455
The base is not hot at all. Bottom of the kettle is just "warm", I can touch it with hands without feeling "hot"
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.
1664457
Yes. All the parts that look black in the picture do stay cool. The stainless steel sides do not. The water is heated through a coupling in the center of the base and the bottom of the pot, about the size of a nickel, and doesn't get in my way while pouring from the pot. The pot's half of the coupling is receded, so the pot is stable if placed it on the counter for a few moments.
1664458
No, I am not sure about the bottom, but the body itself is just a piece of metal, so it gets very hot.
1921092
Yes. I use mine just for water and it holds the cool temperature for quite awhile.
962731
Only heat water. Inside it has a metal base on the bottom of the kettle, and that is what heats up the water. I would imagine anything loose would damage the metal base and potentially ruin the kettle.
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.
2003807
Not really .. there is a little noise when it first starts to heat but it gets quieter and quieter as it comes to the boil.. nice Kettle..
1134918
NO. I have had mine for almost a year now and I absolutely LOVE this thing. I drink A LOT of tea and it is perfect to fey your water boiling in no time.
1902946
You can lift the kettle off the base ( heating element) the base keeps the cord attached to it,but the Kettle can lift off and be moved correct. In other words the base has an electrical cord plugged into the wall outlet that is all one unit. the kettle sits on the base and can be lifted on and off.
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
2062890
Absolutely. Even when it's at full boil (after adding fresh water or hitting re-boil), it's only slightly warm on the outside. You do need to be careful when opening the top, however, to keep your arm away from the opening.
1418989
Yes, the entire appliance stays cool, except where the steam comes out. The water heats really fast.
599299
No, the heating element is not exposed. When the water comes to a boil, it shuts off automatically. I have always poured the water immediately and have not noticed if the kettle maintains heat for an extended period of time.
1664793
it does not. It isn't flat, for one thing. It has a raised contact point to fit into the kettle. The base does not get hot at all. Just the kettle
1533994
The bottom of the kettle is NOT flat. There is about a 1/8 inch difference between the edges and the center. In other words the bottom does not touch when resting on a flat surface.
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.
843831
Nope. The only problem I have had with respect to heat is that coming from the spout when I empty the kettle as I do not let excess water sit in it for more than is necessary.
1452761
I believe that gets heated by the base unit and is what heats the water in the kettle. But I am not 100% sure.
302781
No. When the water boils the unit shuts off. If the water isn't used right away it will cool off.