Bodum 10552-16US Ottoni Cordless 51-Ounce Electric Water Kettle Review

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(More customer reviews)On the positive side, this is beautifully designed kettle and well constructed of stainless steel, which is what I was expecting after paying a whooping $179 for a kettle.
However if like me, you were willing to pay such a price for a mere kettle in the hope of having an all metal kettle with no plastic parts, you would be disappointed: the water level is metal; the filter is cheap plastic but it is removable; however the inside of the lid is a black plastic on which water condenses and this for me was unacceptable for this price range. I fail to understand manufacturers who can be so greedy on their profits so much so that they have to cut costs by substituting with cheap plastic even when asking for a premium price. Also kettle is made in China, so must not have cost Bodum half the asking price....For $50 I could find an all metal kettle with a few plastic points, so I had to return this kettle back. Not good enough, so until someone comes up with a kettle that takes into account the concerns of customers, I will have to wait and settle for a stovetop kettle...

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An electric version of the original Ottoni Stovetop Kettle, this compact cylindrical kettle boasts the same sparse post-modernist '70s design with whimsical touches such as the mystical blue-beaded lid handle and a row of raised dots hammered into the steel around its upper circumference. However, the kettle also has a function: its slightly wider base directs heat upward so water boils faster than in other kettles. Even more, its stainless-steel heating element sits below a stainless-steel plate to ensure maximum surface contact between the hot metal and water. The kettle quickly and efficiently boils up to 51 ounces of water for tea, hot cocoa, and more. For safety, its automatic shut-off function turns the unit off once the water boils or if the heating element overheats. Other highlights include a durable plastic loop handle, a lift-off lid for easy refilling, and a removable scale filter in the spout for better-tasting beverages, as well as a base unit for cordless operation, a simple on/off switch, and brilliantly polished stainless-steel construction that will nicely compliment any kitchen decor. To clean, wipe the outside of the kettle with a damp cloth and descale as needed. The fully automatic electric water kettle measures 10-1/2 by 10-1/2 by 7-4/5 inches and carries a two-year warranty.

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Adagio Teas 3 UtiliTEA Variable-Temperature 30-Ounce Electric Kettle Review

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(More customer reviews)This kettle fills a long-time need in the electric kettle marketplace -- one with a variable temperature control!For those who are real tea appreciators, you will appreciate finally having an electric kettle that allows you different temperature settings for your different kinds of tea.

Other great features are that it heats the water quickly, in under 5 minutes.It has an automatic shut-off when it reaches the set temperature.It will not boil dry (I haven't tested this feature, but the literature claims it to be true).It looks sleek and modern sitting on your countertop with its stainless steel and black stylings as compared to the white plastic electric kettles of yore.It also has the convenient design feature of the cord coiling into the base, so you only have to pull out as much as you need to reach your outlet.

I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5 for a couple of reasons.Most importantly, because it gets hot hot hot to the touch.Be careful, or you will burn yourself.Make sure to only touch the plastic parts, which isn't always so easy.Secondarily, because the temperature control knob and the on/off switch are made of flimsy plastic -- the rest of it is well made, but the second time I pushed the on/off switch it popped off!Luckily, it is easily re-attachable.

I am glad someone finally put one of these out on the market!

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Perfect for tea lovers, this electric kettle features an innovative temperature-control system for easily heating water to a specific temperature. Black teas brew nicely with water brought to a full boil, but green and white teas steep best at a slightly lower temperature. Using the clearly marked variable-temperature control knob, the electric kettle can be set to boil like a normal kettle or to a pre-boil temperature for lower-temperature teas--no need to add cool water to boiling water and no more guessing at when the kettle's about to boil. The unit quickly heats up to 30 ounces of water, and can maintain a consistent temperature without reaching the boiling point. When set to boil, the kettle provides hot water not only for black tea, but can also be used for making hot cocoa, instant noodles, or oatmeal. Other thoughtful details include a concealed heating element, a cordless carafe, a handy water-level gauge on the side, a power indicator light, and a flip-top lid button for convenient filling. Made in China and housed in durable stainless steel, the sleek-looking electric teakettle measures approximately 8-1/5 by 6-4/5 by 9-1/5 inches.
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UtiliTEA Overview

Expertly crafted by Tea Drinkers for Tea Drinkers
Electric stainless-steel kettle with innovative temperature-control system.
Perfect for heating water to the right temperature for green, black, white, and oolong teas.
Quickly heats up to 30 ounces of water; concealed heating element.
Cordless carafe; water-level gauge; power indicator light; flip-top lid button.
Lightweight and portable: you can take it around the house.
Faster heating than traditional kettles.
Small footprint is perfect for your desk or work area.

UtiliTEA Highlights

Electric Kettle Makes Gourmet Tea Easy
Not every tea is meant to be brewed at a roaring boil, which can lead to that infamous cup of bitter tea. Enter the UtiliTEA, a variable temperature electric kettle that is designed with the TEA drinker in mind.
Simple and intuitive, this electric kettle has a color coded dial that will help you select the perfect temperature for your water, no matter what tea you are drinking. This way you end up with water heated to the right temperature, whether you're drinking green, black, white, or oolong tea. And you also end up with a cup of tea that tastes delicious. Small Footprint for Ultimate Convenience and Portability

The stainless steel exterior and modern design will make it seem right at home, no matter where you place it.
A 360 degree base ensures that your teapot will be stable on most surfaces.
The cordless carafe allows for convenient brewing, no matter the location.
The small footprint of the UtiliTEA makes this kettle the ideal size for brewing at your desk or any workplace.

Simple Temperature Control For Any Tea

A color coded dial makes temperature selection for your tea as simple as possible.
Heat to your preference: 180 for green/white teas or 212 (boiling) for black, dark oolong, and herbal teas.
A power indicator switch will let you know when your water is ready.
Gone are the days of using thermometers or primitive techniques to gauge the temperature of your water.
Unleashing the full flavor of your tea has never been easier.
Flip-top lid and water-level gauge make refilling a snap.

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T-Fal BF6520004 Vitesse 1.7L Electric Kettle Review

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(More customer reviews)I spent hours researching every electric kettle available (and looking at them in person, in stores) before settling on this one.I've owned it for about 6 months now, and it's been great.The concealed heating element and the simple one-piece plastic jug design make it very easy to clean (not that I've needed to) and leak resistant (I assume, from a design perspective, since mine has no leaks yet).The only way it could leak is if the grommet sealing the metal bottom piece to the plastic jug developed a leak, whereas most of the stainless steel kettles being sold have several parts, many seams, and thus many places a leak could develop. There is some mild browning of the plastic inside the jug, I suppose a reaction to the high heat.This same thing happened with my roommate's older plastic electric kettle, so it's to be expected.People complain about plastic vs. stainless steel, I settled on plastic for one primary reason: it is a better insulator, so not only will it keep the water hotter for longer, it will be safer to handle in general (ie. it won't burn you or a child if it is accidentally picked up by its sides while it contains hot water).People complain about plastic "leeching chemicals" into the water, I haven't noticed any difference in taste, personally, and I doubt stainless steel would be much "safer" than plastic in this respect.The switch works great, and mine has never spilled water or over-boiled it (as long as it contains the minimum recommended amount of water).The spout and handle shapes make it easy to pour, and the locking top makes it pretty tough to spill.Definitely recommended, I'm buying another one for my parents right now.

PS - While researching electric kettles, I frequently saw complaints of how kettles designed for use in the USA don't heat water as fast as those in the UK.This is for a very simple reason: UK uses 240 volt power, USA uses 120 volts.Most electrical receptacles are rated for 15 amps (though the kitchen are often has at least two 20-amp circuits, per NEC recommendations).Watts = volts * amps, which means that UK kettles can get up to 240 volts * 15 amps = 3600 watts, while USA kettles can get up to 120 volts * 15 amps = 1800 watts.Manufacturers might sometimes avoid approaching this limit, perhaps due to safety or liability issues?Just note that this 1750 watt Tfal kettle is very close to the typical USA receptacle wattage rating.It's just about as high as you'll be able to get in the USA...most other USA electric kettles only go up to 1500 watts.

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With 1750 watts of electric power, this high-speed kettle brings 1 cup of cold water to a rolling boil in one minute. Fill the kettle to its 7-cup capacity, and achieve a full boil in five minutes. The kettle comes in handy for making instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate, instant soups, and more. To ensure the water doesn't boil away, the unit shuts off automatically once the water reaches a full boil. For added convenience, the kettle lifts off its corded power base for cordless pouring, can be set on the power base in any direction, and turns on or off with a simple push of a button on the handle. In addition, the unit comes with two exterior water-level indicators that offer perfect visibility for left- and right-handed users, and its removable and washable anti-scale filter extends the life of the kettle and ensures scale-free beverages. Other highlights include a stainless-steel concealed heating element, multi-level temperature controls--from boiling to immediate sipping, a locking lid with a large pour spout, cord wrap underneath, and an exterior of hard, gleaming plastic that wipes clean easily. The kettle measures approximately 8 by 11 by 8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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West Bend 53790 Electric Kettle, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Update: Three months later, and the kettle is broken. It just stopped working! The blue light still turns on, but the water no longer boils. Bummer. Down to 1 star, if they'd let me edit the star rating part of this review. I have updated my review to 1 star (per the request of some commenters).

This is my original review, when I gave it 4 stars:

"When I first received my West Bend Electric Kettle, I was so excited because it has everything I want. It boils water faster than my previous kettle, it has a nice round base so the kettle can spin (in case I have to grab the handle from different angles), and the design is very clean and sensible. The water level is sort of hard to see through the blue plastic, but it's fine.

I almost came here and wrote my rave review just a couple days after receiving it, but now I'm glad I waited a few weeks. The lid doesn't open on its own anymore. There is a little button at the top which is supposed to pop the lid open, and now it gets stuck. Now I have to hold the button down and bang on the lid until it catches "just right". This is annoying. I don't like having to bang on my tea kettle.

This isn't the most expensive kettle out there, but it's also not the cheapest. I would expect the lid to work properly. It's annoying, but the most important thing is that it boils water, and it boils it fast, so at the least the main functionality seems to be top notch."

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The Electric Kettle is cordless and easy to clean with boil-dry protection

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West Bend 53783 1-3/4-Quart Cordless Water Kettle, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)If your an expat or just an anglophile and you are left wondering, "Why doesn't America embrace the electric kettle?!" then this is the item for you. Sleek and aptly priced.

I don't know why you'd pay around $50 for something that just heats water... brand loyalty? I wouldn't pay the extra $15-$30 just for the flat metal plate that the Braun or Philips has. (The West Bend kettle has a metal coil to heat up the water: Yes, you have to clean the coiled versions, but it's exactly the same as cleaning out a coffee maker... white vinegar once in a blue moon. Hey, the Brits and the Irish don't mind the coil, why should I?)

The stouter version of this I think is too small, unless you live alone and don't drink that much tea/coffee/cocoa. Between us, my brother and I drink six to eight cups of tea a day, plus hot cereal on top of that and this kettle is more than sufficient (1.7 liters).

Some more good things:
It turns of automatically after it comes to a roaring boil.
See-through panel lets you see the water level.
So quiet, you wouldn't know it's on...
That's why it has a little red light that goes on.
Has a locking top so as to avoid spills.
The black fits in with my kitchen's decor.

It also comes in handy for when I'm cooking, using up all the burners and need just a bit of hot water, quickly. Or even if I am cooking rice or pasta, it's easier to heat up the water in the electric kettle and then pour it into the pot on the stove.

Two complaints: The cord is thick and not very flexible (the cord itself is about two feet). I have this plugged into the same outlet as my microwave and cannot use the two at the same time or else I'll have a circuit short... but then again, whoever remodeled the kitchen did a bad job on the electicity.

Makes a great present for any hot beverage lover or college student.

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Sophisticated in design yet practical for everyday use, this 1500-watt electric kettle boils up to 1-3/4 quarts of water quickly and quietly for coffee, tea, instant soups, and more. The unit features water-level marks in quarts and liters, a washable filter, and a removable anti-scale screen, which must be in place when heating. For convenience, the unit is designed with an "on/off" switch and a signal light, as well as automatic shutoff and boil-dry protection. Its concealed heating element and cool-touch exterior and handle provide added safety. The kettle is cordless for portability with cord storage in its base for tidy countertops. Turn the kettle off, unplug it, and allow it to cool completely before cleaning. The exterior of the kettle can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the kettle, base, cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water. The water kettle measures approximately 9 by 10 by 6 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Kalorik JK-19967 1500-Watt Cordless Jug Kettle, White Review

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(More customer reviews)We've been using this kettle at work just fine. It's very light weight but has a tall receptacle that holds the kettle well so we're not concerned about tip over.

It boils incredibly fast & has a nice comfortable handle & easy to use lid release.

Make sure you follow the initial instructions to boil 3x letting cool each time, before the first use to remove any foul taste.

The element is not "protected" so we'd expect scale to build up, but that's easily cleaned.

Only gripe is that the filter seems to fall out when tipped upside down. Even so, can recommend this kettle as a low cost but perfectly functional kettle.

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The Kalorik Cordless Electric Kettle Boil water twice as fast as microwave oven, perfect for tea, coffee, hot chocolate or instant soup. Generous 1-3/4-quart capacity with an exterior water gauge for easy measuring. A powerful 1500 watt heating element for quick boiling. The revolutionary cordless design allows the kettle to be lifted from its base and a locking lead with a unique trigger button on the rubberized handle to ensure safety and easy fill. This Kalorik kettle is a true necessity for today's kitchen. Features: 0-1/2 gallon capacity / rubberized handle pad / strix controller / locking lid with opening trigger button / stainless steel heating element.

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Rival 4071-WN 32-Ounce Hot Pot Express Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this little pot!It boils water and cooks everything very fast!!I have one at home and one for my travels.This little hot pot is terrific when one is away from home and has no kitchen.The non-stick bottom makes this pot a breeze to clean up!I have dietary restrictions and can not go out and "grab a bite" like most other people, when I am not near my house. I especially recommend this pot to anyone who may suffer the same problem as me. I would be lost without this pot, when I need to be away from home.:-)

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Great for cooking soups, noodles, vegetables, and much more.The Hot Pot boils water up to 60% faster than a microwave and it's easy to clean non-stick cooking surface.

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