If there is no plastic touching water when boiling, how is metal base attached to glass so it does not leak?
582577
Mine at least does leak. Al though its really cool, that is the only problem I' ve had. I really don't know if that is normal or not, nor how to fix it dew that the product has no refund nor changes.
582578
Angela and Mitzi's responses are correct. I, too, have not had any problem in the year I've had my pot.
582579
The glass carafe is attached to the metal base. The bottom has electric coils that when placed on the base make connections to heat up the base. I have used this product for over a year and am extremely happy with it.
582580
I can only guess that there MAY be a plastic/rubber gasket where the metal base meets the glass, however, it is not visible. So, I really can't say for sure. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer. My carafe has never leaked.
55758
There is no spout, once you remove the lid it is only glass touching your mouth. This is why there is no spout, to avoid the plastickyness :)
1070680
No plastic, but I started getting headaches. I stopped using this boilr and started boiling water in a pan on the stove top and my headaches went away.
481664
The inside is metal with a teflon like coating, and the spout is just a hole in this bottom. The plastic lever sticking out is the one you push to get water to be released into your cup. Hope this helps.
847983
hello.I never use it held with boiling water or ice water.In my opinion, it is the plastic cup.
1164324
Other than the inside of the lid, no. As far as I can tell, only glass and metal (from the coil that runs up the side) touches the water when boiling.
979199
It's in the base. I wanted one with NO plastic. Hard to find. Here are it's problems: 1. the fill line is low and hard to see 2. it clicks off when it decides to click off after boiling hard otherwise you have to turn it off yourself 3. the filter they have in it makes the water go all over the place. #2 means the heat registration takes some time so maybe this will last longer than 2 - 3 years. But there is NO plastic. The base has all the information re: no immersion etc. This is the heating element. The heating registration is in the bottom of the pot. This is why it has to boil so hard to turn off. It's in the base. I wanted one with NO plastic. Hard to find. Here are it's problems: 1. the fill line is low and hard to see 2. it clicks off when it decides to click off after boiling hard otherwise you have to turn it off yourself 3. the filter they have in it makes the water go all over the place. #2 means the heat registration takes some time so maybe this will last longer than 2 - 3 years. But there is NO plastic. The base has all the information re: no immersion etc. This is the heating element. The heating registration is in the bottom of the pot. This is why it has to boil so hard... » Read More It's in the base. I wanted one with NO plastic. Hard to find. Here are it's problems: 1. the fill line is low and hard to see 2. it clicks off when it decides to click off after boiling hard otherwise you have to turn it off yourself 3. the filter they have in it makes the water go all over the place. #2 means the heat registration takes some time so maybe this will last longer than 2 - 3 years. But there is NO plastic. The base has all the information re: no immersion etc. This is the heating element. The heating registration is in the bottom of the pot. This is why it has to boil so hard to turn off. « Show Less
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.
2155007
No, none at all. Inside it's only metal. There is no water level indicator (only amount of water you are pouring into it and max indicator, all metal). The only plastic in the inside would be the top lid. But water would not touch it directly when boiling, I guess the steam does. Water is only in contact with metal from base to top.
1727837
The only plastic on the unit is around the outside of the pipe carrying coffee to prevent people from burning themselves. It does not extend into the tank below. Only a small rubber (silicone?) gasket used to seal the tank with the cap is in contact with the water.
1374097
It's easy to avoid the plastic touching the coffee. The above scenario depends on the amount of water and or size of contanier being used for the process. Do a simple test! Measure your desired amount of water, add the water to your vessel. Then place the dripper on top of the container. If the bottom of the dripper is wet; adjust the volume of the water lower or increase the size of your container. Btw, its a great product! I've been using mine for over two years.
901228
The jar is not totally made of glass. I bought the kettle after reading these answers and wondered how the glass jar is attached to the stainless steel heating element. There is some kind of plastic (maybe silicone?) part that holds that glass jar and the heating element together and also acts as a sealant. I opened the lid after emptying the hot water (while the pot was still hot) and got a whiff of a very strong plastic odor. I'm pretty certain that the plastic part is being heated to high temperatures. My pot is going back.
1960691
It should get hot because its boiling water but keep an eye on it you don't want it to get extremely hot, it may burn thru the plastic
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.
1387512
The only visible plastics are at the top of the kettle- above the fill line, where the handle is fastened, and a tiny grey washer where the temperature probe enters the bottom of the pot. If you truly want to avoid all plastics, the only choice to offer on any certainty is a plain aluminum or steel stovetop kettle. I assume if you are attempting to avoid plastics that you have managed to find a water source that is sufficiently clean. Most household plumbing over the last 20 or 30 years involves the use of significant amounts of plastic - in the form of washers, sealants, threading tape and now even even plastic hot and cold water lines. Much depends on local and state plumbing codes. The only visible plastics are at the top of the kettle- above the fill line, where the handle is fastened, and a tiny grey washer where the temperature probe enters the bottom of the pot. If you truly want to avoid all plastics, the only choice to offer on any certainty is a plain aluminum or steel stovetop kettle. I assume if you are attempting to avoid plastics that you have managed to find a water source that is sufficiently clean. Most household plumbing over the last 20 or 30 years involves the use of significant amounts of plastic - in the form of washers, sealants, threading tape and... » Read More The only visible plastics are at the top of the kettle- above the fill line, where the handle is fastened, and a tiny grey washer where the temperature probe enters the bottom of the pot. If you truly want to avoid all plastics, the only choice to offer on any certainty is a plain aluminum or steel stovetop kettle. I assume if you are attempting to avoid plastics that you have managed to find a water source that is sufficiently clean. Most household plumbing over the last 20 or 30 years involves the use of significant amounts of plastic - in the form of washers, sealants, threading tape and now even even plastic hot and cold water lines. Much depends on local and state plumbing codes. « Show Less
730542
i see no plastic elements inside the kettle. The underside appears to be all stainless.
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.