are there any plastic parts making contact with the hot liquids?
1119085
Impossible to see the assembly inside the machine. The automatic tamper is made of plastic, it's inside the piece that holds the coffee, where the hot water comes through. So yes, hot water goes through plastic. Still, this is the best espresso machine for the price that I have ever had. Automatic tamping makes it so easy. Perfect thick crema every time. Love it!
1119086
hi, as far as i know external wise - there is a plastic base spout, and then the tip of the steam wand, but they are not the plastic you might be referring in terms of those white plastic looking stuff, they are sturdy and food grade. Internal, i havent opened mine but the heating elements should be non-plastic base. i dont know how the water is transferred to the heating element.
1119087
No, no plastic parts making contact, and even more important, the heating chamber is made of stainless steel, so no fear of aluminum intake.
1119088
sorry,I really don't know, because we had to return it. we didn't like the taste of the coffee.
568849
No, the plastic did not melt. They lasted a long time, and were not too hot.
182225
Yes, it does have plastic in contact with the water (not much, but some), plus the lid and spout filter parts. It's still enough plastic that I can taste and smell the chemicals which leech into the water.Disappointing, because I bought this kettle thinking it might be better than some of the others. As far as I can tell, there isn't a single plastic-free electric kettle on the market (in the US) right now.
55279
No plastic parts come into contact with the coffee. Drawer is all wood. Only the lid, but usually I don't need so much coffee to actuall fill it all the way to the lid. Hope this helps.
1456833
Yes, those parts are plastic, but by that point, the steam had condensed to water and it is cooled down. The dwell time in the plastic is very low. We have not had any issues with our unit. It is well built.
372309
There is an insulating liner under the lid, but it does not come in contact with the coffee. No other plastic parts.
1146667
Yes, there is plastic inside the kettle. There is a part that holds the plastic handle that connects to the inside of the kettle along with a silicone washer and some metal screws. That plastic piece collects steam which will then drip into the water inside the kettle. There is also a silicone washer around the thermometer. If it's pure silicone then that wouldn't be considered plastic but it's hard to tell if it's pure silicone without any additives.
1338345
No plastic parts are visible, I seriously doubt any are contained, I have 3 of these - they are beautifully and we'll designed, durable and heavy. They keep my wife's tea hot down to warm over 24 hours. But remember to fill it with the hottest tap water you have and let it absorb the hear for 20 secs to a minute if you want to keep it hot for a long period of time! It absolutely does, and you won't regret the purchase! Good luck!
1865057
It's pretty thin plastic - like you would get cole slaw or condiments in. I have not tried them with hot liquids. I would not trust them in a microwave oven, as I think they would melt.
463083
Any hot water that gets through the metal screen can potentially come into contact with the plastic body before passing on into your cup. I understand wanting to minimize contact with plastic; I bought this filter hoping to minimize the use of paper filters. I actually returned this unit b/c coffee grounds were not filtered well; they were in my cup of coffee, which defeats the purpose of using a filter.
917440
No, I have used the plastic funnel and the spacer several times and have not had trouble with it melting with the hot liquids,etc. However, neither would withstand a direct heat source (such as a stove burner).
882945
No, there are no plastic parts. This is a lovely teapot. I love it and I get a ton of compliments on it. Enjoy!
2187578
There is no plastic inside the lid. Also there is no plastic inside the whistle either. The only steam contact you would get is through the whistle. I like this kettle because the lid closes so tight you will not see any steam from the lid. Boils quicker as well.
951496
The only thing I can think of is perhaps you left the lid on. Take the plastic lid off. I have used this product with excellent results.
1394248
The only plastic I see on the whole machine is the base, the water reservoir, and the drip catcher under cup which is covered in stainless steel. The boiler has to be made of stainless steel.
1518314
I'd be worried about scalding the milk next to the element. I added a customer image to show the element is set in the plastic. I've been considering heating a cup set in boiling water.
76699
Yes, the liquid does come into contact with plastic. Yes, there is a plastic dropper inside. It is a vegan company, so I would think the plastic is BPA-free and all of that stuff. I'm confident they make sure the bottle is what it should be, but I am not certain.