Does this kettle have a lacquer coating? If so, is it difficult to remove?
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Yes, it does. To remove the coating, boil a solution of baking soda water in the kettle for about 20 minutes. Use a soft nylon cloth and soapy water to wipe it clean of the remaining lacquer. If you can submerge your kettle in a larger pot of boiling water, you can easily remove the lacquer from the outside too. Be careful not to damage the handle of the kettle. You can also use lacquer thinner available at most hardware stores. Just wipe it off using a soft clothe and then clean your kettle with soapy hot water. In both instances, followup with copper cleaner for best results. Good luck! :)
971328
Not too hard to clean but it is important to throughly clean it regularly, after each use if possible. The hardest part to clean is the kettle but again with consistent maintenance it's not bad. The unpopped kernels fall into a tray that slides right out to dump, and the rest just needs wiped out. We use soapy water on a cloth then wipe it out with a wet cloth & let it air dry. Hope that helps
2154227
No it isn't. I would not recommend this kettle. The black paint on the outside started cracking and looks really bad now. Used for one season.
723062
I don't know about others, but for me, my kettle works well and I have not found any rust problem on it since I bought it month ago, I use it at least twice a day. Hope it will help you
1243798
As far as I know its stainless, I've never had any "coating" come off on mine.
1603598
No, there is a metal lip around it to protect it. I love this kettle and use it every day!
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The interior of the kettle is all stainless steel, except for a couple of plastic parts. The rubber seals around the temperature probe and of course the water level gauge which is plastic and the removable water screen.
1264796
Tammy I didn't save the box and it doesn't say on the kettle but it is a heavy and very solid kettle with a nice thick bottom that holds the heat well. This is the best kettle I have EVER owned and will probably buy another one if this ever wears out. It is no dinky tin kettle for sure.
1465101
It is not pain. It is anodized. It will scratch but not chip. It is not enamel or paint. Just don't use an SOS pad on it. LOLIf you use filtered water in the jug it will not have a chemical build up or deposit. Use filtered water and you will never clean your kettle again.
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The kettle is not marked. I bought it just under a year ago, but I do not recall where it was made. Matthew is most likely correct, China. None-the-less, it is an outstanding kettle. No internal or external coatings, just stainless steel. I think you will enjoy it if you purchase, I like mine.
914327
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
1480803
The only sign of what seems to be some form of plastic is on the small filter at the spout. Does not seem to cause any problem!! We are highly satisfied with this kettle and would recommend it to you.
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No. It has a clear lacquer coating and great for kids. My grandson loves it. Uses the table and two chairs in his room and two chairs downstairs so he can watch TV. Easy to assemble.
2088275
The kettle is metal. The inside is dark and appears coated. The handle is a hard plastic.
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Its very unlikely to be metal. It's probably just limescale - especially if you live in an area that has particularly hard water.It's just a residue left by minerals in the water. Just rinse it out from time to time.The filter inside the spout of the kettle is designed to stop those bits of limescale from getting into your cup.
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Hi, I have this kettle and the interior bottom of the pot is stainless steel. The walls are some type of thermo-plastic which is very tough and offers some insulation. It is super easy to clean and it opens wide enough so that I can get my hand inside to clean it. If you use tap water (rather than filtered water) you may have some mineral build up but that is easily removed with some vinegar. I've been very happy with this kettle.
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It is like the photo but mine has the matte, not shiny, finish. The spout automatically opens and closes as the kettle is tilted.