how much plastic is in the kettle touches water?
1807437
The mount for the filter is in almost constant contact with water. I can't say what the surface area would be, but whenever you pour, water flows across the plastic and metal filter components. The lid's clear window always collects condensation that drips back into the chamber, too.
1807438
If you fill the kettle all the way up, a very little bit of plastic near the spout touches the water. If you don't fill it all the way up, no plastic touches the water.
1807439
i am not sure...i got rid of it bec. after abt 4 years the button that you press to open the lid popped off and it also seemed to not send the signal that it's boiling as soon. i bought another brand which seems to be made cheaper.
363273
The inside of the kettle is plastic, except the heating element on the bottom.
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.
1908305
The water does not touch any metal. The pitcher part is completely glass except for the lid (which you can just open and pour if you don't want the water to touch the plastic either).
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
651000
I don't know sorry. The water isn't very hot though at its highest temp. I am using the kettle now. :(
730542
i see no plastic elements inside the kettle. The underside appears to be all stainless.
1865491
I have only found two very small places that are plastic. The viewing area on the lid is plastic and a tiny slot for the filter is plastic. I'd say 99% is NOT plastic. BPA free? I do not know. I can say that the water tastes the same after heating as it did when it came out of the faucet. In other words, the heated water does not have an "off" taste. I really like this kettle and would buy another if I need to.
27937
I don't know. But I am not concerned as there is no heated water that actually touches the plastic. The heating chamber is stainless steel,
36844
Its very unlikely to be metal. It's probably just limescale - especially if you live in an area that has particularly hard water.It's just a residue left by minerals in the water. Just rinse it out from time to time.The filter inside the spout of the kettle is designed to stop those bits of limescale from getting into your cup.
1758601
yes - the entire inside is plastic. I don't use the kettle tbh as the boiled water tastes of plastic, like a bottle of water you've left in the car on a hot day. Its in the cupboard and hasn't been used pretty much since I bought it. Try a metal kettle or something else. This is a bad buy.
474300
The working parts are all stainless steel, but of course the base and handle will be of a plastic material but nothing that comes into contact with the water contents. At the back of the kettle there is a clear plastic window that shows the amount of water in the kettle. This appears to be a small reservoir and again does not appear to be part of the main water containment area. The filter inside is of a high density nylon mesh. The lid exterior is plastic but the lid interior appears to be stainless steel.Hope that helps.
2123453
There isn't any plastic in the kettle, other than a small mesh filter for the spout to block particulates from being poured out. The rest of the kettle interior is stainless steel, VERY durable and sturdy. It's a Cuisinart after all!
882947
No plastic at all. The kettle is pure stainless steel. I have to wear the oveglove whenever I use it, but I am used to it.
182225
Yes, it does have plastic in contact with the water (not much, but some), plus the lid and spout filter parts. It's still enough plastic that I can taste and smell the chemicals which leech into the water.Disappointing, because I bought this kettle thinking it might be better than some of the others. As far as I can tell, there isn't a single plastic-free electric kettle on the market (in the US) right now.
861963
The only plastic on the kettle itself is the handle and cover. The kettle is stainless steel. I would think this is a question for the manufacturer.
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.