The "Eco Steam" lever at the top/front looks fragile. Is that made of metal or is it simply plastic with silver paint?
1589260
Everything but the sole plate appears to be plastic but it is sturdy and I am happy with it.
1589261
The lever is a heavy duty plastic. I have had no issues with it. Great iron!
1589262
It appears to be plastic. At least its not a ferrous metal as has no magnetic attraction. The only surface parts that are magnetic are the sole plate and chromed "nose" piece at the front. Iron has been used for several months and the lever in question remains fully functional and unblemished.
1589263
I'm not real sure what that lever is made of but my iron gets a huge amount of use. I am an avid quilter and it is used every single day and it has held up well. I think it is a great product!
1589264
it is plastic, but responds easily and doesn't require pressure to move. I haven't had any problems or worry that it might be too fragile.
2067840
It looks like the lower half is metal and the top half is mostly plastic, I use it for decoration only, so I don't know how it holds up with any use.
2074725
the top of the water level indicator button is plastic, however, the section below the "MAX" button appears to be a hollow metal tube - my second favorite engineer concurs with this assessment.
8144
The metal is yes. The paint not so much. For the price I'd say it's still a quality product. Also you can unravel the handle wrap and remove the cheap wood and replace it with your own handle to make it a little studier.
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
1935448
Yes, it is made of a very strong plastic on the outside, and the steamer on the inside, is obviously made of metal with some sort of protective coat. It's very reliable. I love it!Hope this cleared any doubt you might have had.
1704804
Everything is metal as far as I can tell. I'm about 99% positive that the nozzle that you pull out is a very very thin metal, but I don't see how they could have built it any other way. I had to look very closely, but ours is scratched in one place and it sure looks like metal to me. It's a nice faucet.
1986238
It's metal. This maker works well once you get your steaming technique down.
7348
front part is metal. green part looks so much like metal but feels like plastic. I think it is a very nice maker and I am enjoying mine.
1082702
It's plastic. The little part on the suction area that's shinny seems to just be painted with a chrome finish.
1359287
I don't recall, it's some sort of plastic. All I can tell you is it took paint really well, was easy to install & looks so sweet in my guest room/office.
925826
Its plastic. And very weak. The metal only goes into the plastic handle for about 1/2". Mine snapped in half, I just posted a couple of photos.
605392
It's cromed metal. Very easy to install. Just make sure the lock lever on the inside is in the right position when you put the two pieces together
246722
The handle and the rod are stainless. The tube, and the top and bottom rings are aluminum. The foot of the jack and the bracket at the top that the lever attaches to is plastic. Both are pretty sturdy.
618713
The lever is plastic, there is a soft (silicone?) cover on the stopper but the important thing to know is that the plastic lever breaks after a while, regardless of how careful you are! I just posted a review on this. Mine lasted 10 months.
1713008
The train is metal. The track rails are metal, the gray part of the track (non rails) are plastic.
481659
There is a metal heater inside but the dispenser lever which keeps breaking is plastic.