Does the interior plastic surface safely resist the boiling temperature?
172709
Have no problem with the kettle and have used it alot since I bought it, worth every penny.
172710
Yes it does. I've had mine almost a year now and have not experienced any problem with it.
172711
Yes, I have had no problem with it. It is also true that 17 oz isn't that big when many mugs and cups now easily hold 12 oz. I use my at work and it's perfect for that. For home, I would want the 34 oz instead.
172712
We have used this unit for several months boiling at least 3 sometimes more potfuls of water a day. The plastic surface shows no signs of any problems. It has been wonderful for my husband who is confined to a power chair to be able to safely make a cup of tea whenever he wants. The only "drawback" is that it shows 4 cups on the outside when 17 ounces is barely 2 cups?? Don't know what size "cup" they mean.
2108963
Negative - BUT, there is a small plastic piece at the top of an internal feature that does get hot. This part is not submerged even when the kettle is beyond the maximum fill line.
519209
Stainless steel interior, no BPA. Vents steam when boiling and should not be placed under low hanging cabinets.
511389
It is not metal inside at all. It's plastic. But whatever I put in it stays the temperature it began with for several hours. I'm thinking no about the portable water heater, but I haven't tried it and like I said the inside is plastic not stainless steel.
966226
I believe they are referring to the plastic lid. There is growing concern about heating and storing food in plastic. Chemicals leach into the food and are carcinogenic. If you just leave the lid open when heating water, the steam will escape and not drip back into the pot, thus eliminating the majority of possible contamination. It won't effect the heating process or pose any steam-burn if the unit is set away from skin contact. And thanks for the heads up about the warning - i'll start leaving the lid open on mine now!!
1039512
The owners manual only says, "do not put boiling liquids in blending jar". The jar is plastic but I don't believe the water temperature in your dishwasher would hurt the jar assembly.
1449166
This has never been a problem for me, It does prevent the water from boiling over onto the stove, but when you lower the heat, not much steam escapes.
1721443
I asked my son-in-law and he said that, " Yes, but do not let it boil or the cup will melt. Just get it to hot enough to drink." Metal, aluminum, tin, no problem to get to boiling point.
88608
Technically the interior is 98% stainless steel but there is a little plastic piece about the size of a button at the base on the inside that allows the water to flow into a chamber by the handle that tells you how much water you've put in the pot. So even though it is stainless steel the water you are boiling does come into contact with a little bit of plastic. I do like this kettle but I think it is a lesser of evils compared to what is out there because it only lasted 6 months before the heating mechanism stopped working and the fact that it isn't 100% stainless. That being said, unless I wanted to fork out 4 times the money I would by this one again.
1865487
Nothing interior except inside lid is a plastic type material , which the water doesn't touch and kettle automatically cuts off immediately once boiled , so probsbly little risk of BPA. Perhaps ask the mfg if its BPA free & material type. . I'm particular about these things too, but felt it wouldn't be an issue.
1390931
Cap is made of plastic. I don't know how heat resistant it is but I wouldn't try boiling water with the cap on.
1221456
The external bottom of the pot is plastic but no plastic inside. There is a rubber ring seal inside around the metal heating part. I will upload some photos later.
929857
No. The deformation temperature of polypropylene is under boiling water. Even at deformation point no harmful chemicals are released.
1962834
I am corrected. The inside is indeed hard plastic with a metal heating element. That water gets boiling hot, but no worries. This is the best teapot I have ever owned. Ever.
297436
I have never been burnt using the lid, though I must say I've never used it over boiling water. I have used it in many other cooking scenerios, with various levels of steam and have always felt truly safe. I am very pleased with this purchase.
64582
i have read that it can handle high temperature -40f upto 212f , but i myself would not risk putting in boiling water.
300968
Interior would probably be alright. I only had it fail with hot water on it.