If a magnet attaches to the bottom of the kettle then isn't there some percentage of iron in it, and doesn't that mean it will rust eventually?
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All steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. This is made of stainless steel, which adds chromium. (There is no nickel involved; magnets are attracted to iron.) Stainless steel will resist rusting, but can corrode somewhat especially if your water contains a high level of mineral salts or has an extreme pH. The manufacturer warns against contact with salts and oils.
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Eventually is a funny timeline, so yes, it will eventually rust. Stainless is called such because it stains "less" than unalloyed steels and iron. The more alloyed the material is, the more rust and corrosion resistance it will have. I wouldn't immerse the kettle in hot salt water for extended periods of time though.
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The heating element is not exposed to water (I assume that's the question?) I had feared that would make it heat more slowly than another kettle I have where the element is exposed.
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Ours hasn't. We do have a bit of mineral build up around the edge of the lid and interior but that is from our well water. The metal is VERY lightweight, so I don't know how long it will last. Also, it whistles so loudly that it hurts my ears! We had a Revere Ware tea kettle for years that was a lot heavier stainless steel. I wish I would have looked for a used one online instead of purchasing the Cuisinart.
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Yes. The bottom of the kettle is covered with a smooth metal. This is about as little metal I have been able to find in an electric kettle. The alternative is an all glass pot requiting a stove. It is a no frills unit that works great and is not hot to the touch on the outside (double wall...).
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Not a problem. I reheat water in the teapot routinely. The interior of the kettle is also enameled and not just raw metal so rust isn't a problem....as long as the enamel is intact and not chipped off via denting or other damage. I don't know how long the enameled interior lasts but I'm a seasoned citizen and therefore consider it to have a lifetime guarantee.
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I have this kettle. I love it. It hasn't rusted because it's stainless steel.
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I actually do leave water in it. I have had past tea kettles rust as well, but not this one. Not a speck of rust or any problems with it.
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Yes, the bottom is smooth. It's stainless steel; accordingly, I think it would be attracted to a magnet. Hope this helps. Personally, I'm very pleased with this kettle.
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Hello, Randy here. Interesting question about the magnetism. I have a pretty powerful magnet and it would not stick to ant part of the pail. as for the rust jury is still out.I haul mine from the barb to the chicken coup so its inside most all the time. No rust yet. Hope this helps. Over all its a nice pail. Take care. RANDY
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the bottom is stainless, so it is stainless with aluminun encapsulated, neither of this metals are magnetic
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I can't answer the first question. We pour hot water into the pot. 2nd question, magnets do not stick to stainless steel
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I've had the same problem. I would tend to agree with Maggie Too9 - but am frustrated bc this is the best** tea kettles available to us throw-away americans. and i'd like to not throw this away. is it really rust???
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No the copper bottom is not exposed inside the kettle. The inside is completely stainless and very nicely finished. The copper is only on the outside of the kettle and is very effective at distributing the heat evenly and quickly and keeping the water hot a long time after the heat is turned off. The only thing to remember with this kettle is "DON'T SET THE HEAT TOO HIGH". It only takes a medium heat to bring the water to a boil in just few minutes. Debbie
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Stainless steel is a magnetic metal so it should be attracted to a magnet. Unless they are very high quality stainless a small amount of rust may occur but it should be minimal. I keep mine indoors when not in use and have had no problem with rusting.
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The magnet that came with my stove to hold the oven door open does not stick to the bottom of the water kettle
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The bottom of the pan is attracted to the stove magnetism. I'm no engineer and I don't know exactly how it works, but it does work. The bottom of the pan is not aluminum and it is specially built onto the pan.
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Destroying?How so? I have stainless steel kettles, it has "scorched" it a bit but that's to be expected. If you have an aluminum pot, it might tear through it.