Started to rust
Update:  I am downgrading my review to 0 stars.<br /><br />This unit has developed rust on the stainless steel interior.  I followed all instructions for care and cleaning.  I never left the unit wet or closed.  It has only contained water -- nothing else.<br /><br />It now has rust inside and puts out water that tastes very metallic.  I do not think quality stainless steel is supposed to do this.  For instance, I have a stainless steel sink that is wet all the time -- my sink has not started to rust and it is exposed to the same water as this distiller.<br /><br />I am very unhappy with this product.  At the moment it is useless.<br /><br />Old Review:<br /><br />I was going to return it because the water container is made of unidentified potentially toxic plastic.  The other problem is that there is a small metal piece that fits between the distiller and the container.  It is very loose.  I mean it doesn't attach to anything at all.  It just sits loosely on the container.  It looks as if it was made for another size opening. I expected to have a closed container to catch the distilled water and keep airborne bacteria out.  I inquired about it and was met with less than satisfactory customer service.  After going back and forth, customer service asked me to send them photos of the distiller and the metal piece.  I guess they don't know what their product looks like.  At any rate they were amenable to giving me a refund.  But I decided to keep it.  I found a stainless steel pot which fits under the spout.  This is not the hygienic standard I hoped for but it will do.  On the up side -- the reviews about the water having no aftertaste or smell are correct.  I have been using it for several months and I'm satisfied with the water it puts out, if not the container quality.
Rating: 1 stars