Hello, I'm looking for a plastic free carafe to keep my coffee hot after making in my Chemex coffee maker.Do you know if this has any plastic parts? Thank you,Julie
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The entire pot is stainless steel, but it has a stopper built into the cap that screws off in two pieces, which is a good thing to do before putting it into the dishwasher. I believe one piece of the stopper is plastic and the other piece is silicone. This is an assumption based on one of the pieces having melted at the bottom of my dishwasher, near the heat element, but silicone will melt at high temperatures and I think the manufacturer claims these parts are made of silicone, not plastic. The parts are very small and are not in contact with the coffee, they just help to hold in the heat.
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Yes, I think the "stopper" type lid has a bit of plastic inside to help give it a tight seal.
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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!
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No, no plastic. The stopper is rubber and it tends to degrade a bit (get somewhat sticky) over time, but no plastic.
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Plastic. This coffee maker was the worst! I love the whole concept and look. But the lever broke on me after a few months and coffee was everywhere! They have a similar product at target stores for half the price! Good luck!
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Sorry that happened, and I wish I could help, they do not make that pot anymore, I called and emailed them to no avail. Do you have the booklet any more? Never mind, I just looked at mine, and it hasn't got any sort of answer to that, good luck, I have to throw mine out, it has no replaceable carafe!! What a waste.
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I'm sorry to hear that you had a problem with your carafe. I know they sell these parts on Mr Coffee.com. I would also write to customer service and let them know what happened. Maybe they'll replace it for free. Good luck!
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You will find it nearly impossible to find a coffee maker where the hot water does not come into contact with any plastic parts, especially at this and even up to the $300 price range. I couldn't find one and if anyone does, please share.
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Hi, This is the best carafe for our coffee, it keeps hot for a very long time,we loved it, it was the best choice we ever made,you will love it,easy to clean,and coffee tast just as good the next day hope this helps
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I believe this one is stainless steel. The carafe we had with our previous coffee maker from, Black and Decker was lined with what looked to be glass and kept the coffee warm for a long time. In fact we still have that carafe and it works fine even though the coffee maker wore out. That is why we decided to get another one. I am not sure why they changed material.
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No, the plate is simply a base - no heat involved. Carafe will keep coffee hot for several hours, just remember to use the small cap that comes with with it
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Mine has been in constant use for quite some time now and I have had no residual plastic taste in my coffee. I am a serious coffee drinker and am particular about the flavor. I can assure you that I haven't experienced it with this particular pot.
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I don't know the exact kind of plastic, I've just had one for many years and it has survived making many cups of coffee, the dishwasher and being knocked around camping. HOWEVER, the model shown was NOT what I received. They sent some contraption with a huge bottom on it that did not fit in any cup except those with the very largest mouth and it was suspended above the cup so that the heat escaped while the water was dripping through. I tried to modify it to make it work better, but only ended up ruining it. It's a great product if you receive the one shown. I make my coffee every morning with the old one I have. I just wanted a second one for when I have guests.Good luck. I don't know the exact kind of plastic, I've just had one for many years and it has survived making many cups of coffee, the dishwasher and being knocked around camping. HOWEVER, the model shown was NOT what I received. They sent some contraption with a huge bottom on it that did not fit in any cup except those with the very largest mouth and it was suspended above the cup so that the heat escaped while the water was dripping through. I tried to modify it to make it work better, but only ended up ruining it. It's a great product if you receive the one shown. I make my coffee every morning... » Read More I don't know the exact kind of plastic, I've just had one for many years and it has survived making many cups of coffee, the dishwasher and being knocked around camping. HOWEVER, the model shown was NOT what I received. They sent some contraption with a huge bottom on it that did not fit in any cup except those with the very largest mouth and it was suspended above the cup so that the heat escaped while the water was dripping through. I tried to modify it to make it work better, but only ended up ruining it. It's a great product if you receive the one shown. I make my coffee every morning with the old one I have. I just wanted a second one for when I have guests.Good luck. « Show Less
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Hello! The only plastic part inside is the water measuring stick, the metal round inside is containing heating equipment and it has no seams inside kettle so it's perfectly safe to use, no plastic. I've got this kettle for my mom a year ago and it`s the best one from all we had, still working, no plastic taste. Please enjoy!
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Yes, this coffeemaker does produce a "smell" of hot plastic when it brews; the worst part, though, is that the coffee TASTES like plastic. We had a Mr. Coffee model that made GREAT coffee for approximately 7 years - OH! That I could find THAT MODEL again! I am online looking for a replacement for this coffeemaker. Any suggestions?
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I don't think any of it is exactly "plastic." Bakelite maybe? I've been using mine for almost two years, on a daily basis. This is actually my everyday coffee maker, so it's on for about 10-12 hours a day (I'm at home full time) and I LOVE this machine!
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There is no plastic taste now. However the machine stopped working after 3 months. The carafe lid was poorly made and held water inside. I would not buy this appliance knowing what I now know about it.
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Get the Isosteel VA-9558 14 fl. oz. Double Walled Car Mug on Amazon! I just got this mug and I love it. It fits in the coffee maker and is very high quality. It is stainless inside and out. It keeps my coffee warmer longer. It doesn't add that plasticky taste to my coffee.
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The container that holds the water is plastic. The inside parts are plastic as well. You can get a permanent metal mesh filter to hold the coffee but all else is plastic. Makes great coffee and easy to use. Ellen S.
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Well, every part is plastic, and is in touch with the brewing coffee the whole time. IMO, this does not affect the flavor and/or quality of the coffee.