I wanted a stainless steel kettle. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find. It has a small water circuit to the level (within the handle) whereby the water is still in contact with plastic. And it feels good at first! Besides the level indicator is not very visible (you have to approach with good light), which makes me think it is useless ... so burn inside the kettle max levels and min, lifting the lid you would see much better! And there would be no contact with the plastic. The plastic cover is just outside (not inside). Otherwise it quickly heats up, the cable is not very long but very adequate. She's pretty enough (it is less beautiful at the junction of the spout that what you might think the photos). The amount is more than ample for 3 large cups. To see if it fits in the time ... The cover is practical, it holds if we reverse the kettle, it completely removes if you will, and we do not burn. The welding of the pouring neck (inside) does not seem done by the electric arc. I hope it is a food material (lead, etc.). So we would like to have more information about plastics and solders used ... I therefore agree a comment on another kettle, but good god, why manufacturers do not only with a kettle of stainless steel in contact with water !!! ???