Is anything on the dispenser metal other than stainless steel? I want to make kombucha with it.
1245546
the spout appears to be plastic w/rubber gasket. However, it is made is China, and the "seeded" glass is a dead giveaway at the presence of lead; so anything acidic might not be healthy.
1240724
Believe the coffee baskets may be stainless. The frother tube is most likely chromed brash (non-magnetic). The front portion and the insert for the spill basin (what the two cups are sitting on) are not (both are magnetic and probably a chromed alloy). Unable to tell what the interior parts are, but would guess that they're not stainless steel, because of the price. But I can highly recommend this machine. Use mine almost daily, and have had it for more than two years. I make a quad cappucinno, using fresh ground coffee every day. Gives an excellent crema, and although some people have said it's a bit noisy, I don't find it objectionably loud. Very good value for the price.
1289233
Yes all metal except for the button on the spout... We love this faucet had it 2 years now no problems!
1231643
Yes it is all stainless but the lid, which is all plastic. This carafe works well, keeps coffee hot for , I would say, at least 4 hours. Would buy this again.
1081580
The lid is metal but the spigot is plastic. I have not had any trouble with the spigot but I did break one of the glass jars by pouring hot tea directly into the jar. Really cool old school dispenser!
264558
No, only the outside is stainless steel. The water resevoir and everything else inside is plastic. I know what you mean. I was looking for something that's all stainless steel on the inside to try and avoid that "plastic taste" you often get from some coffee makers. Eventually I gave up as I couldn't find anything like that! BUT, somehow this coffee maker does NOT give you the plastic taste in the coffee. This is now my second time owning this model, and I'm quite pleased. Yehuda K.
284052
Absolutely not. Stainless steel throughout. This is a fabulous product and delivers the best tasting coffee we've ever experienced; bar none.
1204884
Melissa, I also bought this with the purpose of brewing kombucha. While I haven't tried it yet, I am 99% sure the entire spigot is plastic.
482770
I'm not sure. I think it might be something like what we used to call pot metal. I'm on my second one of these. I wore the first one out turning the knob so many times. Hint- after steaming & brewing open cap before turning off. I have another in a box. Other KRUPS models are more "lightweight" and not as well designed. I've had a newer model. I make up to 4 lattes per day, so this is for heavy use. Use a descaler every couple of months and the tank and steamer stays clean and open
1289232
Everything is metal, except the spray nozzle on the end. It is a metal coated plastic. Overall, the faucet has been great. Very solid feeling, works perfect. All parts on soap dispenser are metal.
264556
No, only the outside is stainless steel. The water resevoir and everything else inside is plastic. I know what you mean. I was looking for something that's all stainless steel on the inside to try and avoid that "plastic taste" you often get from some coffee makers. Eventually I gave up as I couldn't find anything like that! BUT, somehow this coffee maker does NOT give you the plastic taste in the coffee. This is now my second time owning this model, and I'm quite pleased.Yehuda K.
398812
The spout itself is metal. The hose that connects it is reinforced, flexible vinyl, plastic or whatever.
1985425
The entire assembly is 100 per cent stainless steel except for the plastic cap and the handle. The filter basket is very well made. I'm using standard Folgers medium roast and no grounds get past this filter.
1521992
Yes, the entire strainer is metal, and I would assume its all stainless steel. Nice item for the money, I would recommend it.
259160
All metal pieces are stainless except the hex nut that tightens around the shank. Like the description says, "the beer only touches stainless."
2065786
I bought this because we're making Kombucha and needed another large container to keep us from running out! This is a nice dispenser, though we did change out the plastic for a stainless spigot, (just our preference). It's taller than our other and thinner and takes up less counter space so we may go back and get another. I recommend this.
1317406
The jar rack is stainless but every weld rusted the first time I used it. I contacted Ball about the rust spots but they had no cure for the problem. I kept the canner and have been using it without any problems other than that small complaint.