Teakettles & Hot Pots
Proctor Silex K2070H 1-Quart Automatic Electric Kettle, Whiteby Proctor Silex (K2070H) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
  | | customer review: Once you own one of these, you will wonder how you ever lived without it. This is easy to use, is faster than a microwave and very well priced. | Breville SK500XL Ikon Stainless-Steel Electric Kettleby Breville (SK500XL)  customer review: I'm very happy with the Breville electric kettle. It takes about 5 minutes for water to boil. The only other feature I would have liked to have had is a warm function so I could keep hot water available for tea a little longer. This kettle shuts off automatically when the water boils. | Sunbeam 6131 Hot Shot Hot Water Dispenser, Blackby Sunbeam (6131)  customer review: I recieved one of these I would have to say in 1987(original model). A few years ago it died and my family has had several since(a different model than the original and the newest). But this new model is terrible, my mom's the gray pour handle fell out of it and mine when it heats the water everything gets this awful metal taste. Come on Sunbeam this is really sad. | Capresso 259.03 H2O Plus Glass Water Kettle, Polished Chromeby Capresso (259.03)  customer review: All of the plastic parts have a strong chemical odor. This was reduced somewhat after sponging with soapy water, but still remains. The steam also carries the strong smell.
| The odor comes not only from the external plastic parts, but is also on the inside of the lid and from the rubbery sealer inside the carafe, which comes in contact with the water. I've tried boiling a dozen batches of water, I've tried cleaning with vinegar, and with soap. I don't know whether it will eventually go away, but really, I shouldn't *have* to worry about this. It should have been taken care of by the manufacturer. Given safety issues with other made-in-China products, I have no confidence in this device and I'm surprised and disappointed by Capresso. BRAUN WK200B AquaExpress Electric Water Kettleby Braun (WK200B)  $69.99 customer review: We bought this kettle in Jan. 08 and it is now December. We use it to heat water for tea 4-6 times/day. The kettle was great, but seems to have shorted out. It worked sporadically for about 3 days and now no longer works at all. | Rival 4071-WN 32-Ounce Hot Pot Expressby Rival (4071-WN)  $12.99 customer review: This pot gets great reviews, but I didn't like it. If you don't dry out the inside of the pot thoroughly after each use, the area where the nonstick surface meets the plastic will quickly develop a ring of rust. Also, if you try to open the pot when there is any water in it, the lid is so tight that it splashes out.
| I returned mine....but if you order one, my best advice is to keep the inside dry. I can see where this would be great for camping or dorm use. Chef's Choice 677 Cordless Electric 1-3/4-Quart Teakettleby Chef's Choice (677)  customer review: I bought the Chef's Choice for its size and speed at heating water - which the product does do. What I did not expect was the handle to detach from the base of the unit - creating a job for Gorilla glue - which did not work either. So, each time we pick up the unit (as in the picture) the handle separates from the unit creating moments of anticipation - wondering when it will come apart once and for all.
| This is my second Chef's Choice water boiler, and my last. The first unit (entirely different model but still Chef's Choice) worked wonderfully for a year. Due to design flaws, the boiler works when it wants - not when I need it. T-Fal BF6520004 Vitesse 1.7L Electric Kettleby T-Fal (BF6520004)  customer review: Very nice kettle. I used same brand before for 5 years. We are heavy tea drinkers. | Zojirushi CV-DSC40 VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer, Stainless Steelby Zojirushi (CV-DSC40)  customer review: We bought this for Christmas. Our family drinks tea, hot chocolate, or hot cider all day, and this item is just what we needed. We were always heating up and refilling the teakettle, but now we just fill this up the night before and the next day we have 208 degree water in an instant. The unit is beautiful, and holds a gallon of water. This is enough to get us through the day without refilling. | West Bend 53783 1-3/4-Quart Cordless Water Kettle, Blackby West Bend (53783)  customer review: This kettle has plastic so thin as to be dangerous. It is unstable on its base and jumps and snorts like a raging bull when boiling. Not recommended, especially around children | Cuisinart KUA-17 1-3/4-Quart Cordless Automatic Electric Kettleby Cuisinart (KUA-17)  customer review: The base of this unit wore out just after the warranty ran out. We called Cuisinart to buy a replacement and were informed that they don't sell the base by itself and thus we needed to replace the entire unit. This is a colossal waste of money and resources. We will be looking elsewhere for our next kettle and other appliances, as well. | Chef's Choice 678 Cordless Electric Kettleby Chef's Choice (678)  customer review: I purchased this kettle for my boyfriend to take to work to replace
| a water kettle he has had for 25 years. It pulled so much power that it shut several computers down in his work area. He had to bring it home where we have been useing it with no problems. It does a fantastic job boiling our tea water. Just make sure you plug it in somewhere it is not going to throw the breakers. Bodum 5410-03USA Mini Ibis Electric Water Kettle, Whiteby Bodum (5410-03USAA)  customer review: This hot water pot that shuts off the second the water comes to a boil its awesome never again will I burn a teapot of water on the gas stove. Its light and its hold about 2 full cups of boiling water it is a great invention to shut off on its own. If you boil water its the thing to have on your counter.
| Presto 06000 Kitchen Kettle Multi-Cookerby Presto (114324)  customer review: what a stupid idea, you are coasting along waiting for the temp to the right degree and then nooooooo, your magnetic break away cord is off its mark and no you have no idication that you are not heating---if for some person needs a break away cord to avoid spilling--I suggest that you eat out at McDonalds | Chef's Choice 685 International Deluxe Cordless Electric Teakettleby Chef's Choice (685)  customer review: I did so much research on the tea kettles that Amazon offers before I purchased one. I had an old Russell Hobbs that I loved and died after a good six years. I love the look of the Chef's Choice 685 and was pleased with other reviews so I ordered it on Christmas eve and it arrived the following Monday. I went shopping the two days after Christmas and saw so many beautiful kettles (on sale) but knew I had my own amazing and beautiful kettle on the way. Imagine my surprise when I plugged in my shiny new kettle and it didn't work?! I actually called Amazon and they could only offer me a refund because they are out of this kettle. AND, I have to get down to the post office to return it. Obviously, there are worse things but when you live in a city and are on foot it becomes a MAJOR hassle and inconvenience. I love Amazon and I love Amazon prime, but I hate the fact that I received a defective kettle when the problem is such an obvious one. It leaves me to wonder if Chef's Choice does not do any quality control. I am now in search of another Russell Hobbs! | Zojirushi CD-WBC30 Micom Electric 3-Liter Water Boiler and Warmer, Champagne Goldby Zojirushi (CD-WBC30)  customer review: I have tried several supentowns over the years and they break (boil continuously) at about the one year mark. Even the warranty replacements have had problems. This one costs more but I'm counting on the quality, so far its been terific! | Adagio Teas 3 UtiliTEA Variable-Temperature 30-Ounce Electric Kettleby Adagio Teas (3)  $59 customer review: The UtiliTEA is an excellent electric tea kettle-- it's comes in two parts, the base and the kettle. The base plugs in, the kettle rests on top of it. Fill it with (up to four cups) of water, fit the kettle on the base, set the dial to the desired temperature, flip the switch and moments later, you've got hot water when the switch pops back up. I've used mine endlessly since I've gotten it.
| A few gripes though, the UtiliTEA's temperature gauge is color coded rather than providing any kind of numeric indication and the manual. It's easy to use, but if you needed precision (and I don't), you won't be able to get it. More irritating is no real audible indication that it's done-- the lever clicks, but there's no whistle, bell or anything else you'll notice in the other room. Good news is, it's really fast, even to bring water to a boil. A final thing I dislike-- there's no "off" switch on the base and they recommend pulling the power cord between uses. I'm not certain whether it's unsafe to leave it plugged in, but I keep pulling the plug after every use which is quite honestly annoying. Mind you, I'm a new homeowner, I'm a little paranoid about such things. I realize my criticism is pretty harsh-- the UtiliTEA does its core competencies fantastically, and I've used this exclusively as my water heating solution, but while it's an excellent device, any potential buyer should be aware of its limitations. Chef's Choice M677SSG Cordless Electric Kettle-Stainless Steel Grayby Chef's Choice (6770004)  customer review: Well made and durable, I've had this kettle for about 2 years now and use it mutiple times a day. It's held up well and heats water quickly. I like the auto shut off, which works just fine. I've used electric kettles for over 20 years and this one is my favorite so far. I expect to get many years of use from it. All in all, I highly recommend it. | Presto 02703 Electric Tea Kettleby Presto (02703)  customer review: We've had our Presto Model 0270303 electric tea pot for years. No problems. It really does heat a quart of water faster than a micorwave. In fact, it heats faster than on the stove. The short cord is a satety feature, and not a complaint for me. The lack of a shut off switch is a positive to me as switches are usually the first part to fail on an electrical appliance (note, as the cord IS the shut off switch, it will spark at the recepaicle when unplugged). It does have a metal bottom, but we set our kettle on a trivet, and have had no rust problems. My only complaint is that the whistle could be louder, but that is minor in comparison to my first of this type of tea kettle which had no whistle at all (or auto shut off that I knew of).
| I did leave it plugged in after pouring out the water, and thus it boiled dry once. When it did that, it made popping noises, and that alerted me to my error. I unplugged it immediately, let it cool down, and heated another pot of water as a test. It worked as before. I can't be sure the auto shut off worked, and I wonder what would have happened if I had left it plugged in and walked away. Don't know. I wouldn't trade our kettle for one with a switch, but I would be tempted if I could get one with a temperature control. Sunbeam Hot Shot Beverage Machineby Sunbeam (3211)  $23.99 customer review: The Sunbeam hot shot beverage is one of the most practical easy to use electrical items I purchased. It is also economical.
| The two things I would like to know before purchasing is the capacity - 2 small cups or 1 large mug of hot water and the length of the electrical cord - 25 inches long. Overall I think this is an excellent item to have, and is probably best for a single person or college student to have while living in the dormn. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||