Birthday present for daughter Came on time in fact on day we celebrated birthday! Teenager loves to drink hot tea and is very pleased with product.No problems to date.
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
Presto Electric Tea Kettle 02703 Birthday present for daughter...
Birthday present for daughter Came on time in fact on day we celebrated birthday! Teenager loves to drink hot tea and is very pleased with product.No problems to date.
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Friday, May 4, 2012
Teavana Alasdair Glass Tea Kettle Very thin glass
Looks extremely delicate but great quality I am reordering another one. The one we had broke but that was due to blatant negligence not some sort of quality issue. Just to give you an idea my mom once left it on the stove for almost an entire day without any water inside. It did not crack or anything. Even though this glass is durable you still have to take care of it. I think we are a society too used to plastic. But anyway this kettle is the only one I've tries that does not give the water any kind of metallic or plasticy taste to it.
Cool handle Very nice minimal kettle. Handle stays cool enough to use without a pot grabber / towel.Now I'm adding a few more words to make amazon happy.
Disaster I've bought two of these because the lid on the first one cracked while I was pouring water in a cup. The second one did the same. They both lasted about 9 months. Obviously I won't be buying another.If you go to the Teavana website you'll find similar complaints. I wish i had read those before i ever purchased this tea kettle.
Perfect for me! Ok if you want an unbreakable tea kettle get something made out of stainless steel. On the other hand if you want a reasonably durable and easy to clean tea kettle that heats your water without adding off flavors and that has a handle that stays cool this is the one! Other models still have a metal lid and/or a metal or plastic whistle. I suppose stainless steel isn't too bad but I prefer the purity of glass. As for the plastic tops whistles and handles ick! Who wants plastic vapors in their tea? I suggest that you remove the silicone seal on the lid as well. You can't count on it holding the lid on when you pour anyway it is much safer to remove the lid for before pouring so that the lid doesn't fall out and break. If you just remove the lid before you pour you don't need the seal at all. The resulting quiet rattle lets you know the water is boiling without an annoying whistle. The further benefit is that the kettle is then 100% glass.Will this kettle last forever? Probably not. Mine cracked after over 2 years of continuous heavy use 4 or more pots per day. Also I frequently refilled it with cold water immediately after pouring out the boiling water. In a nutshell I ABUSED this kettle for two years and that's why I'm buying another. But it was GREAT while it lasted. The handle stays cool and the water is pure and clean.
Teavana Alasdair Glass Tea Kettle This is an outstanding product with one exception If the lid is too tight or too loose return it for one that fits only tight enough to keep the lid in place when filled with water especially boiling water. If the lid is too tight it could cause scalding if you try to remove it if too loose it might come off and break when pouring. I sent one back where the kettle's lid was far too tight. The one I am now using has a lid that fits perfectly tight enough to stay on no matter what temperature the water is and loose enough to come off without struggling with it. Either have the merchant test the kettle before sending or insist that the seller pay for the return if you have to send it back because the lid fits incorrectly. Except for the lid issue this is my favorite kettle. I like that it is all glass and also that it is a heavier glass than most.
Who Wouldn't Love This Kettle When I use this tea kettle I understand why glass is perfect for chemistry it's clean attractive functional and effective. I bought mine a few months ago to heat water for tea and coffee on a gas stove. The tea kettle easily heats enough water for four mugs of tea or makes a pot of french press coffee. As long as you put the kettle on the center of a smaller burner the handle stays cool and you can pick the kettle up without a pot holder. The lid has a rim that prevents it from coming off when you tip the tea kettle to pour.
Beautiful! I absolutely love this tea kettle. I waited awhile for it it was backordered so I was nervous that it might be disappointing. But it was better than I expected. Can hold enough water for several I would guess 45 cups of tea I can see exactly when it is ready to boil.
Very thin glass On the third day of using this kettle I went to pull the lid up from the kettle and all that I got was the knob. The glass broke with just a tug.Other smaller teapots I have that are also made of borosilicate use thicker glass. I guess I know why now.
Best Tea Kettle I've ever owned! I replaced another metal kettle probably my 5th or 6th with this glass kettle.
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
BVMC 2DEK13 Electric Kettle 2D Black Made In China
Made In China This is the 3rd electric teakettle I have purchased recently. The last one purchased through Amazon burnet a hole in the bottom in just a few months. This one also with an American product name of course like all the rest was made in China. Do I expect it to last? Not really! It is very cheaply and poorly made.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Spt 3 2 Liter Stainless Water Dispenser does not boil
does not boil chose this one for the price and the look. and it does look cool. but that's really not all i expect from a hot water dispenser.it is supposed to at least at first BOIL UP THE WATER that's the basic isn't it and then it keeps it warm. BUT IS DOES NOT BOIL. it does only heat up the water to some degree and then it stops and switches to keep warm no matter how many times you push the reboil button. so it's literally STILL TAP WATER and the GERMS ARE NOT KILLED.So what difference does it make comparing with drinking the hot water directly from the taps?it costs me 56 bucks and takes up space on my counter period.
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Monday, April 30, 2012
KRUPS BW500 Electric Kettle Stainless Boils water fast, Steve Jobs would fire the designer
If you like your appliances to look cool this is your kettle. But be ready it gets hot! The good Well made. Nice plastic was used for the plastic pieces and the stainless steel has a thick wall and a nice finish. Nice tight tolerances for good fit and finish. Heats water quickly. On/Off switch has an LED indicator to let you know when it's heating up.The 'you should know' When the water inside gets hot the outside of the kettle does too just like a kettle you would use on the stove. There is no insulation between the inside where water is heated and the stainless container there is not a heating chamber inside which I imagined there was. The kettle is a bit heavy when it's full of water so if you need to use 2 hands to pour it be ready to use a towel to touch the body of the kettle.
NOISY.but FAST This kettle heats a full pot in 7 minutes and 24 cups in about 4 minutes but it is extremely noisy. The stainless steel does get really hot but so does a regular stovetop kettle. The bottom stays cool so if you need to pour 2 handed you can support the pot from the bottom. I checked the water temp a couple of times and it heats to about 205207 degrees F. I love the nodrip pour spout and how beautiful it looks sitting on the counter. If it weren't for the noise I would give it 5 stars but I do recommend this kettle.
Great Kettle We looked at a variety of kettles then chose this one. We are very pleased with it. It boils quickly. It has a very comfortable handle. It's attractive and matches the appearance of our other stainless appliances.
A really good kettle This is an excellent electric kettle. It heats faster than my previous one a General Electric holds a good amount pours evenly and without drips and looks great on the counter. One caveat is that it is a heavy when full and the trigger to open the pour spout is placed such that it's a little tricky to carry the kettle across the room say without having the spout open you need to balance the kettle with your thumb on top of the handle.I should note that this may not be a good choice if you have small children as the metal exterior does get quite hot.
It's a winner I read lots of reviews at Amazon before buying this kettle including the negative ones. I decided not to let the gripers control the agenda yes it gets hot to the touchas does any stovetop kettle and yes it has two plastic windows to show the water level and the lid is plastic but no other electric kettle isolates the water completely from any plastic.
Finally a truly great electric kettle for the States HiWhile living and working in the UK for many months a few years ago I came to enjoy the ease of quick boiling water afternoon tea and other hot beverages. Upon returning home I purchased an electric kettle not a Krups hoping to replicate those with which I enjoyed while abroad. Unfortunately after purchasing two different electric kettles I was left a bit disappointed primarily because of the very long time required for each to reach boiling. I chalked it up to perhaps the different outlet voltage 110v US vs 230v UK.A friend recommended the Krups BW500 and thought that I would give it one more try and I am very happy that I did. This electric kettle is fantastic! Very fast heating quality build and very nice features. Did I mention that it was very quick to bring water to boil? I find that I use it so much more often than my old kettles because it is so fast. Have not encountered any loud sounds when it comes to boil as mentioned in other reviews I hear the water boiling.
Boils water fast Steve Jobs would fire the designer So it does its job. It boils water fast. But for the price if this were an apple product more thought would have gone into how the stainless meets the plastic near the handle. The quality is automotive body work from a distance looks great. So my user tip would be don't look at it too closely and you will be happy.On another note also to do with the plastic other reviewers noted that it takes a few uses for the toxic fumes to disperse where they go we don't want to think about. For us it took perhaps twenty use cycles before the smells diminished enough for us to feel safe drinking water boiled here.Note to Krups hey this is for food! Why not get the toxins out of your supply chain before you build the product instead of expecting consumers to have to cleanse the appliance of poison before use? Just an idea. In fact read
Terrific I have been wanting a good electric kettle and found this two weeks ago at Tuesday Morning for fifty dollars. I used the amazon scanner and took a look at the reviews. It seemed like a good deal and it was.I can't believe how fast this works compared to the stove top kettle. What a waste of electricity the stove was in our home since we drink a couple cups multiple times a day. The stainless will show fingerprints. They are easy to wipe off. Like all regular kettles it gets hot to the touch when boiling. There is no plastic taste that people mention sporadically about these types of kettles.I am very satisfied and feel like I got a great deal for the money spent. Build quality is rock solid and the look is appealing and simple. The weight is just right to convey a solid built kettle but not so heavy its a pain to lift and fill.
switch problem After seven weeks the switch has became erratic I flip it on and it doesn't go on then I toggle it off and back on. I repeat until it goes on. Usually it does go on after no more than ten repetitions. PITA. It hasn't yet failed entirely. This happens even when the water is cold but it still could be the temp sensor. The AC connectors in the base and bottom of kettle are undamaged. Before this problem I would have given it a 4 or 5.Update I sent the unit back to Krups authorized repair/claim center in NJ for warranty replacement. Shipping was not as expensive as I thought only $7 USPS. I had the replacement unit 17 days later. So I'll up the rating by a star for good customer service.
Great Kettle This kettle is great. It has a large capacity nice design and boils water fast. The brushed stainless looks good too. You can hear the water coming to a boil which is fine with me. It seems quite sturdy and wellmade.
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
Better Chef IM149S Cordless Electric good looking, but not reliable
Automatic shutoff stopped working after 9 months When I first found this kettle on Amazon it had a higher rating and the price was right. Worked great for 9 months then the automatic shutoff feature stopped workinghave to unplug the kettle to get it to stop boiling. Now I see a lot of people have this same problem.
Leaky Kettle I've had this kettle for a few months and it's developed a leak between the plastic window and the stainless steel case. It's fine for boiling one cup but when I fill it up further I end up with water all over the kitchen floor. I normally just make tea for myself and hated the idea of wasting $40 so I've put up with it so far. However with Christmas coming I've decided to bin it and treat myself to a new one from a different company. Do yourself a favour and don't buy this one at all. The price is much higher than the quality.
Works like a charm After much research I finally settled on this cordless electric kettle. So far I have nothing but good things to report. First off with it completly full it boils water under 5 minutes. Much faster than a stove or microwave. The automatic shutoff feature is great. It is also fun for the kids to watch the bubbles through the clear window. Bottom line for the price and the features it is well worth it.
good looking but not reliable very nice looking kettle. It worked good then stop to shut off. Have to through it away.
Works as expected I bought this to heat water for my morning coffee. I bought an inexpensive timer from BiMart instead of getting a pricey programmable electric kettleand it works just great.
Nice kettle I've had this now for a couple months and have no complaints. it boils water quickly looks great etc. not really much more I'd ask for out of an electric kettle.
Lid doesn't close returned item The lid doesn't latch on the kettle I received rendering it useless. Sending it back.
Broke after 8 months won't shut off automatically Bought this in May and its now December so it worked great but only for 8 months. Going to investigate this alleged easy 1 year warranty promise. Hopefully I'll be able to come back and give an update.
its good This item works good it boiled the water quicklythe only small problem is the switch you have push a little hard to turn on the rest its great.
Heating element out within a couple of months The heating element stop working within a couple of months of purchase. I will not buy same again. It was a waste of money.January 24 2012Update The kettle is supposed to have a year of Worry free warranty but I cannot get anyone to answer the phone number listed or to return my emails.I only paid $25 for it but even at that price is not worth it.
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