What is the gray coating on the interior side of the kettle?
1343048
I am really not sure what it is but it is dull and not shiny as the outside stainless steel. I thought the description explained that but see it doesn't. I apologize for not being able to answer your question.
1343049
I am not sure but would guess it might be a teflon finish. I know it isn't a problem with me. I do not drain the water out each time I use the tea kettle. We use fresh spring water, and I don't like to throw it out unless it get some sediment in the bottom. There isn't much but occasionally I do rinse it out.
1343050
I don't have the kettle any longer so I cannot answer your question. (Family member left it on stove.) :-( However, I did like the kettle and felt it the price was good.
1133687
Epoca customer service says it's sandblasted stainless steel, which is potentially toxic and I returned my kettle. Stainless steel is an excellent cooking surface *unless* it has been damaged via harsh scouring or otherwise (and sandblasting is pretty harsh!). In that case it can leech nickel which is toxic. Google "healthiest type of cookware" for more info.
2211012
It does not appear to be coated; looks like the same stainless steel. The kettle has performed well and, I feel, worth the price paid.
632793
The interior is not bare stainless steel, it has a gray color coating film on top of stainless steel. However, I don't know what kind of material this coating layer is. You may google if you want to figure it out.
1179729
It is stainless steel. There is no coating on the stainless steel interior. It is highly polished. This is our second hot pot. We passed our first one on to a family member who loved it. We totally enjoy ours, too! :)
956771
My teakettle has a black coating inside, but I do not think it is porcelain, it's not a heavy coating like porcelain is.
273315
It is like the photo but mine has the matte, not shiny, finish. The spout automatically opens and closes as the kettle is tilted.
966828
I owned my first of this kettle for nearly 10 years and never had the base gunk up inside. I'd categorize our use at moderate, not heavy/daily. I washed it in soap and water when necessary to remove splatters-- no issues. Ended up replacing it only because I wanted a shiny new one for a shiny new kitchen. Still keep the old one with a faded handle as a backup.
2055554
It is silver snide, so I assume it's probably some kind of stainless steel. The inside has maintained itself well. I wash it in the dishwasher always. Unfortunately, the outside gold color peels off a bit each time. I've had it for many months now and it's about 1/4 silver on the outside and 3/4 gold. Works fine for keeping coffee hot.
1829813
It is a single wall construction kettle. So the interior is the same as the exterior - stainless for the majority with the plastic windows both interior and exterior.
918830
Yes. It appears to have a black enamel coating. I've had it for over 6 months now. Much of the time with some degree of water and no evidence of rust. Not the sturdiest teapot but not bad either. Got it for its color.
1387514
I want to know the same thing because the last 2 kettles I bought (Cuisinart & Hamilton Beach) had a small, round rubber part inside the kettle that comes in contact with heated/boiled water.
1990914
I've thrown my instruction booklet away, but can't for the life of me see putting this in the dishwasher. Warm soapy water with a soft cloth is all you need to clean this kettle. If you have a model with color on the outside, any knicks will show the stainless steel shell underneath. If you don't want to deal with that, I recommend buying one of the plain stainless steel models with no color.
428990
i think that could be calcium from the water. about once a week use vinegar to clean the inside of the teapot. but to my knowledge there isn't a coating.
1796292
The inside bottom of the kettle is metal where the heating coil is and the rest is plastic.
2108865
I believe it's gray plastic, but I LOVE this thing! We have been using our's for over 6 months and it's wonderful! I have zero complaints. We are living overseas and the water is horrible. My original plan was to sell it here when we move back, but now I plan on keeping it. The hot water is great for cups of tea & hot chocolate (I haven't used my tea kettle since we got this), and the cold water is nice and cold. The safety lock on the hot water is great b/c I have little ones, so I have no worries about them getting scalded. This purchase was worth the money!
2169449
The kettle is completely stainless steel on the inside. There are two small BPA plastic covers for two bolts at the bottom and BPA plastic window along the side with the measurements. The pour spout is also Stainless Steel.