Are the heating elements exposed?
1815459
No, the heating element is not exposed. It is somewhere inside where you cannot see or touch it.
1815460
No - the flat bottom of the kettle is the hot surface. This is impossible to touch unless you have extraordinarily long fingers. On an unrelated note, the whistle is not loud enough to be heard in the next room
1815461
No they are not. But the kettle is some sort of plastic material and I have some concerns about what might be leached with hot water.
1815462
Yes, the heating element is enclosed. The kettle is as you see it and does not open. It is fill through the spout.
1815463
Yes and NO actually. The heating elements are in the bottom of the kettle where there is no way to reach them or touch them without difficult or bendable instruments. So that's a safe bet no one well and why most say they are not exposed. However they are in touch with the water in the kettle as such so in that regards they are exposed just not to your hand. The kettle in itself surrounds it and the only opening is the small spout which you fill the kettle through and pour the water out of. We love this kettle as so several of our friends who have this too. But there is one small problem and that is you MUST set the kettle to dry fully which can be a problem...as I've found mold inside it when I hadn't used it for a while and probably had been set in cupboard slightly damp. Was I surpised by what came out with the hot water...long sheets of black mold no kidding. Since I've disinfected it well and have had no more surprises. But been using this kettle for 13 years the same one. And now I always drain it for a full day and night and slip a rolled up paper towel the next day into it's spout hole just to act as a moisture absorbent to be sure. We don't use it daily just when we need hot boiling water for recipes these days and don't want to turn the stove burner on.
1577020
We have had ours for about 6 months and have been very happy with them. The heating elements have worked well.
1361015
No, I don't think that is so.....I've put a pan on the element and started to heat it and then added butter, oil, whatever and it has heated up.
1229464
The heating element isn't exposed because there's a removable plastic grate which protects you from direct contact with the heat source. The wax comes off very easily, even if you don't first apply lotion to your hands, as they recommend.
1111070
I have a regular oven with electric coil on bottom of my oven. Never had a problem but I make sure to take it out when I do self cleaning. I can't answer the question on hidden heating elements.
152034
Not easily. The heat element is in the unit where the food also is. If you are careful about the temp, smoke could be started then the heat element stopped, I guess.
599302
The heating element isn't exposed, but the kettle itself is metal and gets very,very hot. Only the handle and maybe part of the lid stay cool. Other kettles I've had have been more insulated and get warm but not extreme hot.
687214
Yes, there is a big opening behind the glass door areas. It should allow plenty of heat dissipation for components.
1596397
The heating pad itself is covered in flexible plastic. But there is a washable soft cloth cover over that as well as a slim foam pad over one side.
59382
They are exposed. But easy to reach. You must remove rack/ grill plate to get to the heating coil.
1351728
Yes. We have 2 units that the heating element went out. You might be better to shop around some more.
1798773
I don't believe so. I just pour in hot tap water. There is no indicator light or evidence of heating element
724044
Check with the manufacturer, but personally I wouldn't leave anything out in such heat.
2256612
Manual says not to place near or on gas or electric burner, in heated oven (microwave, convection, etc.) or any other heated surface. Hope that helps.
11641
They are shielded inside with a metal surrounding. Basically they steam with the water. Works great.
2009055
Not sure about the heating element. Unit has a nice design and push button to raise and lower bread. Bagel button also nice. Generally higher quality look and features.
225609
Hi bro@home, There is only one heating element on the bottom and it is not shielded from spill damage.