The Original Stainless Steel Double-Wall Kettle (SWK-1701DB)
Long-running double-wall steel kettle sold on a 100% stainless interior - pot, lid, spout, and rim are all steel, with plastic only on the handle and base.
Plastic-free verdict: No-contact plastic
Secura's "Original" line is marketed on a 100% stainless steel interior with no plastic in contact with hot water. The pot, lid, spout, and rim are stainless; the double-wall build keeps the exterior cooler. The handle, lid knob, and power base are BPA-free plastic but never touch the water. There is no plastic water-level window because the steel body has no window - a plus for the water path, a minor usability trade-off.
Verification: Manufacturer confirmed · reviewed 2026-07-05
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| pot / interior wall | Stainless Steel (304 / 18-8) | Yes |
| lid (underside) | Stainless Steel (304 / 18-8) | Yes |
| spout | Stainless Steel (304 / 18-8) | Yes |
| rim | Stainless Steel (304 / 18-8) | Yes |
| heating element concealed element under the steel floor; water contacts steel | Stainless Steel (304 / 18-8) | Yes |
| handle BPA-free plastic, no water contact | Polypropylene (PP, | No |
| power base BPA-free plastic housing, no water contact | Polypropylene (PP, | No |
The Secura SWK-1701DB is a 1.7 L (1.8 quart) double-wall stainless steel electric kettle that has been a standard recommendation for people avoiding plastic-in-water for years. The interior - pot, lid, spout, rim - is 100% stainless steel, and the double-wall construction keeps the outside cool and water hot longer. It is boil-only with auto shut-off and boil-dry protection. Only the handle, lid knob, and cordless base are BPA-free plastic.
Pros
- 100% stainless steel interior; no plastic and no glass window in the water path
- Double-wall build stays cool to the touch and retains heat well
- Cordless base with auto shut-off and boil-dry protection
- Established model with a long plastic-free reputation
Cons
- Boil-only - no temperature control
- No water-level window, so you gauge fill by interior markings (steel is opaque)
- Handle, knob, and base are BPA-free plastic (outside water path)
- Some units report the lid can be tricky to seat
Notes
- Capacity: 1.7 L / 1.8 quart; multiple exterior colors
- Model family: SWK-1701DB (and older SWK-1701DA); both marketed on 100% steel interior
- Uses a British Strix temperature control unit in the base
Categories: Electric Kettles
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://www.thesecura.com/product/secura-swk-1701db-the-original-stainless-steel-double-wall-electric-water-kettle-1-8-quart-black-onyx/ official page - stainless pot/lid/spout/rim, "100% Stainless Steel Interior," "NO plastic in contact with hot water"
- review https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/electric-kettles/secura-electric-kettle-swk-1701db/m398998/ independent testing of the SWK-1701DB
- review https://shouldit.com/kettles/reviews/secura/secura-electric-kettle-swk-1701da/ review of the sibling SWK-1701DA confirming stainless interior and no interior water-level window