Kettle interior? Hi, Could someone please tell me what the interior of this kettle is made of?
587282
I bought one of these and the base is anodized metal, but the interior side walls are plastic.
2094098
I don't know what kettle the others are describing, but my Chef's Choice, brand new, has plastic around the spout on the inside, a plastic sensor cover on the inside and the transparent part of the lid is plastic on the inside. It also has an exposed heating element making it more difficult to clean. I'm going to return it.
1804379
Yes, inside is black in color, not metal so it is probably enamel or porcelain, I am not sure which.I like it, and am a veteran of many tea kettles!
1988475
The inside of the lid is plastic; the inside of the kettle is stainless steel. It really doesn't affect the product performance at all. I've had this kettle for at least 3 months now; I love it and use it daily. You don't fill it all the way to the top (there's a max indicator on the side) -- if you follow that guide, the water never comes in contact with the lid or the handle which is also plastic. The plastic stays cool, allowing you to pour without burning yourself.
2018273
There is no plastic inside the kettle. When I peer inside the kettle, it has a smooth/brushed stainless interior. No plastic, no coils. I love it.
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.
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.
472760
The inside of the kettle itself is all metal except for the two viewing windows which are plastic. They light up bright blue when the unit is turned on. The underside of the lid is plastic. It boils water extremely fast and is very user friendly.
1605438
It is a black enamel. Which I kinda like because you don't have to deal with oxidization or corrosion of the interior. That has often been a reason in the past for me to throw a tea kettle away. So far with relatively moderate family use (about 3 pots of hot water for tea per day) no chips, flaking, discoloration or anything has been seen. And I have checked. All in all I rather like it even though it was a bit unexpected when it arrived.
2218650
Sorry, I have no idea...am just enjoying using this wonderful kettle - so much better than all those used by my family before ;)
1561640
The interior is stainless steel - no insulation except for the lid. That said, I have this in a outside kitchen and it keeps the ice cold, there is a drain plug that let's out the water, but there will be condensation build up inside. Stainless steel is high quality. Good luck!
614560
While not a metal expert, it seems to be stainless steel. I use several times a day. It is still in great, like new, shape. Nothing has flaked off.(!) Nice kettle.
88607
Technically the interior is 98% stainless steel but there is a little plastic piece about the size of a button at the base on the inside that allows the water to flow into a chamber by the handle that tells you how much water you've put in the pot. So even though it is stainless steel the water you are boiling does come into contact with a little bit of plastic. I do like this kettle but I think it is a lesser of evils compared to what is out there because it only lasted 6 months before the heating mechanism stopped working and the fact that it isn't 100% stainless. That being said, unless I wanted to fork out 4 times the money I would by this one again. Technically the interior is 98% stainless steel but there is a little plastic piece about the size of a button at the base on the inside that allows the water to flow into a chamber by the handle that tells you how much water you've put in the pot. So even though it is stainless steel the water you are boiling does come into contact with a little bit of plastic. I do like this kettle but I think it is a lesser of evils compared to what is out there because it only lasted 6 months before the heating mechanism stopped working and the fact that it isn't 100% stainless. That being said, unless... » Read More Technically the interior is 98% stainless steel but there is a little plastic piece about the size of a button at the base on the inside that allows the water to flow into a chamber by the handle that tells you how much water you've put in the pot. So even though it is stainless steel the water you are boiling does come into contact with a little bit of plastic. I do like this kettle but I think it is a lesser of evils compared to what is out there because it only lasted 6 months before the heating mechanism stopped working and the fact that it isn't 100% stainless. That being said, unless I wanted to fork out 4 times the money I would by this one again. « Show Less
1337204
The kettle is stainless steel inside. The only plastic inside the kettle that may touch water when full is the frame that holds a filter at the spout.
1048135
I see no plastic inside the kettle at all. Stainless steel and a heating element.
169025
Interior is heavy kind of stainless steel. Mine still works good after two years daily use.
2074722
Note that the interior base of this kettle is not stainless steel. It's some sort of metal with a shiny metal coating (sort of like a metallic paint), which on my kettle has recently begun peeling off, leaving bits of this metallic stuff in the water. It took a couple years of usage before this started happening, but still.. I wouldn't recommend this kettle to anyone.