I was wondering if anyone had experienced any part of the kettle rusting? Thanks.
1819959
I have had the pot for two years and there is no signs of rust. Could it be the iron content in your water?
1819960
I have this kettle. I love it. It hasn't rusted because it's stainless steel.
1819961
Except the skrew holding the handle on, on the lid. Nope. I've used it almost everyday for a year and a half
1819962
No rust in three-four years. It's surgical steel. I have gotten mineral or calcium deposits on the inside, on occasion. But, I boil water in the kettle daily--boil our drinking water. When the deposit starts to form (feels like a fine sand), I just scrub it out with Bar Keepers Friend cleanser (stainless steel cleanser) and it's like new again. You may not encounter this; our water is very hard and system is very old.
723065
I have another Copco stainless steel kettle that we use several times a week. While neither the kettle nor lid has rusted (since stainless steel doesn't rust), the screw holding the plastic knob to the lid has rusted badly after 2 months. Since this rusty screw is inside, under the lid, we're afraid to use the pot with the cover on. Apparently, the screw is not stainless steel. We handwash and empty the kettle after use, so the only exposure to moisture is the steam from boiling. That said, please note that I'm talking about a different model. Still, it's important to remember that the company only says that the kettle is stainless steel -- not the screws, spout hinge or ends of the handle -- so my problem may apply here too.
1788503
I have been trouble by the rust as well.... I have had mine for about 6 months too, and use it constantly.... Any ideas would be helpful because I LOVE this thing!!!!
102358
It looks entire kettle is made of stainless steel, and I've never had rusting problem.
1802376
My mom has only had the kettle for two months. She uses it every night, so far no problems with rusting.
901152
I soak mine frequently and have even run it through the dishwasher a few times. It has never rusted, but it has discolored slightly.
1552498
I haven't had mine a year yet, but use my kettle daily. It's been great so far.
466092
no, no problems of any kind, am very happy with it. have only had it for six or eight months though, which may not be long enough for rust to show up.
1476377
Mine has not rusted but I have not used it a lot. I bought it for low country seafood boils.
1107521
Jeff, I've had this for about three years now and I don't remember. But, that comment and question, "What's up with the rust?" That's not a joke. By the end of the 1st year, we began to see it. Maybe there is a way to deal with that, but I haven't discovered it. Honestly, who expects stainless steel to rust?
778400
The Kettle has 1 year limited warranty, so you are fine. Just contact Amazon. When I bought it, I purchased additional 2 years warranty.
666988
I also saw a rust spot in the bottom of the kettle, and I had it barely for 2 weeks and used a handful of times. Disappointed.
1746386
I don't know the scientific answer to your question all I can tell you is that I always have rust problems with tea kettles. This is my first stainless steel kettle and 6 months later I still do not have any rust. I must say though that I have been careful to empty the water in this kettle because i like it so much. This is something that I failed to do in my other kettles. I have forgotten a few times in this one but like I said I have yet to get any rust
1733682
I haven't had that problem with this kettle. I have had that problem with a different Kitchenaid kettle. Water level in the kettle seems to be a factor.
1038525
Had mine for over a year and have had no rust issues.I also have very hard water.
289030
I also found rust on the inside bottom of the kettle. Not sure what you mean by never leaving extra water in the kettle - it's a kettle, and in my house, that means it's used a dozen times a day, if not more. There's NEVER a time when it doesn't have water in it, and quite honestly, that shouldn't make a whit of difference! I got rid of it with some steel wool, it didn't return, but it did make me question the overall quality. The on/off switch on mine failed after six months, so I replaced it. The manufacturer's help line was only open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, which only strengthened my conviction that it wasn't a great product. I ended up replacing it with an Oster, which has an actual spout that you can pour from (another gripe I had with this model), as well as a water gauge, and a much better designed on/off switch.
1504631
I have had no problem with rusting, just be sure to care for it properly after each use.