Is the bottom hot plate part very hot when the kettle unit is lifted off? I'm concerned for kid fingers!
137267
It's not hot at all. I was also concerned about contact with paper, but the heating element is inside the kettle, not on the hotplate.
137268
No, the heating element is actually inside the carafe and cannot easily be touched.
137269
The heating element is inside the kettle. When the kettle is removed from the base, there is virtually no remaining heat on the surface of the base.
137270
I don't know bc when I saw it wasn't lined on the inside I decided not to use it. I don't want to risk drinking from plastic that's been heated.
137271
I did not notice the bottom plate heating but did notice the bottom sides of the kettle heating up, but not to the point of being dangerous to touch.
643980
Yes they r. The ring around the bottom falls off when you lift the kettle to pour..it is hot and has melted rings in my nylon rug that is on the floor in front of the stove. It also is so hot you need an oven mitt to pick it up when it falls. It would also burn a child or pet if it landed on them
2280806
No it does not get hot. However, when in use, I would make sure kids no not to touch the toaster.
1382238
The handle gets hot; however, I enjoy the kettle so much that using a hot pad is not a problem.
1609081
The handle, lid knob and feet on bottom are plastic ... I've had no problem with with too hot to handle or melting. The stoneware, glass lid and metal outside skin all get very hot on high, but we use weekly and have never had a bad burn. hope this helps some. John
258076
I bought this one for my brother, and he hasn't tested it yet.... But I own one that is slightly taller, and its heat is mostly focused upward and on the walls of the warmer. The bottom will get warm, but not piping hot. You might use a coaster with it though, if you're worried.
1244025
I find that the top of the toaster gets hot enough that I need to pull my hands away immediately. I fear it could burn me or a child if touched long enough. Could my toaster be defective or is this normal? Past Cuisinart never got hot on exterior.
1680676
I checked with the person I bought the unit for, and she has not had heat which she considers to be a problem. Her unit sits on a shelf which is open front and back. She said it is warm, but not hot. She has toddlers and grand kids around all the time and it hasn't been a problem...
1568312
I find that if I fill the pot enough for a cup of tea or two, it doesn't get too hot to pick up with my hand. If I fill it to the fill line, and heat it to the point of whistling, then the handle can get a bit on the warm end of comfortable. I normally don't fill the pot, so hasn't been much of an issue for me. I really have been happy with the kettle.
1032211
Yes, it becomes very hot on the outside, like any other kettle made of metal.
2050834
Boiling water is hot so yes the kettle is hot to touch after you've boiled the kettle. That's why there's a handle.
925269
I don't find this gets excessively hot to the touch at all. Yes, it does get toasty, but I can touch the heater and not feel burnt. Again, with small children go ahead and put it up on something so they can't get close to it if you are worried. My pets also have no problem with this, they lay in front, although they aren't laying right up against it.
393365
Not at all, I have been using mine for about the last 8 months, and apparently the Weber is built for high heat, without any ill effect whatsoever. I thoroughly enjoy using the kettle attachment, and the pizzas come out very very good. Hope this helps.
1954104
the heater is under the carafe side so it does get hot when using the mug side but turns off once the mug is done. Leaving the carafe on the hot plate is no problem
1171173
High heat is no problem. My previous kettle was used only on hi heat for 45 years, and there is no warning about hi heat on the new one I purchased. Is the one you currently have a Revere? It's a teakettle, for gosh sakes! You're supposed to use it on high heat ;) BTW, I currently have a glass top range, but have also had this kettle on gas and electric ranges. OK all surfaces that I know of.
790124
If mine said that, I missed it. However, the only time I'd use high (highest) heat is to bring water to a boil quickly. Otherwise, I keep the heat turned down a bit. Use your judgement. It's stainless steel, so you don't have to worry about the pan melting :) But while we're on the subject, I must warn you that the cover pull gets blistering hot. I did replace it w/ another pull that I took off a cover I wasn't using. Other than that, I like my pan.
1093705
I wish I could tell you that I doesn't get hot, but it does. For an average adult that's more aware, you can get away with leanin on the unit and just have a bit of scare with the warmth of the top. Nothing that will burn to damage severely. I would say if you had it around kids, just simply aware them and show them got hot it gets.... It is a great toaster and can be used in great amounts!