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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Saturday, April 28, 2012
Hamilton Beach 10 Cup Stainless Electric MUCH better than a traditional kettle but looks just as stylish
Previous Reviews Got It Right! Previous reviewers got it right thank you!SummaryPros Nice looking very ergonomic and well balanced in the hand heats very quickly no dripping.Cons The utside gets hot and the lid area is subject to steam if you try to remove the lid while the pot is hot be careful! the on/off switch looks fragile. Note that the outside getting hot is NOT an issue when you go to pour the waterthe handle is very comfortable and it is very easy to handle with one hand even for this G'ma with her arthritis.Noise Personally I find the noise is not too much although it IS noticeable.The quantity of water held is 1.7 litres not the 2.5 quarts I expected 10 cups. Apparently 10 cups are COFFEE cups or about 6 oz. each. You may want to compare this to other 1.7 litre electric kettlesI did not do so since I thought it was larger than 1.7 litres.Overall I am very very pleased. I purchased this for use when we have a lot of people over as an additional source of quick convenient hot water for drinks.
Quality & Value Heats up very quickly. Has a switch that turns it off automatically once it gets to the right temperature. Better than a stovetop kettle. Looks great. Quality item.
Awesome for tea and instant oatmeal I am very happy I bought this kettle. It totally does what I need it toheats water for me to use for my tea and instant oatmeal. I looks nice on the counter and if you take care of it like the directions say I am sure it will alst a long time.I say if you are comtemplating getting it you should just buy it. It does its job heats water up quickly.
Great Kettle Being from England a kettle as they are called there is an absolute necessity. I had my last one for about 10 years and it is no longer made so I bought the Hamilton Beach and have no complaints at all. Well maybe a little one. I find the little latch you push down to start the process of boiling water very flimsy and am nervous it will eventually fall off. Otherwise it is a great buy and looks good too.
Perfect little BIG kettle We are big hot tea fans at my house! We go through electric kettles like they're going out of style. I really do not have a single significant complaint about this gem. It boils a LOT of water twice as much as many at a time and heats water very quickly. The design style doesn't seem to consume any more space than kettles that heat much less water.The design is nice.
We use it everyday If you drink a lot of tea hot chocolate or top ramen soup then this is a must have! Tea tastes so much better then if the water is heated in the microwave and it is so much faster then heating the water on the stove. We use ours every day some days multiple times and I have no complaints. The brushed stainless looks nice on the counter and stays much cleaner then my brushed stainless fridge and stove! This is our second electric kettle. The first lasted 4+ years with everyday use.
MUCH better than a traditional kettle but looks just as stylish I bought a traditional tea kettle on Amazon a few months ago. It was decent but it took a long time to heat up water and sometimes I am in middle of something when it goes off. I stupidly heated up an empty kettle and almost burnt the house down. So I threw that away and bought this electric kettle instead. This looks similar and BETTER than the traditional one and it functions 100000% times better.
Caustic plastic odor I purchased this stainless steel kettle and upon using it noticed a strong caustic smell of burning plastic. I thought this smell would go away after several uses but it did not. I also noticed a plastic taste in the boiled water ruining a good cup of tea. I'm hoping they refund my purchase.
My second Hamilton Beach even better than the previous model This one is an improvement over the my old
Something Was Definitely Wrong We really liked the kettle's design and it worked well. However water boiled in the kettle had a strange bitter metallic taste. We were not sure what caused the taste and it left us uneasy wondering whether we should be using it. The odor matched the taste and we could always smell it inside the pot. It goes without saying that tea made with water from the kettle tasted awful. We finally gave it up as a lost cause and sent the kettle back. I hope this was just a fluke and the other kettles of this type are fine.
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Friday, April 27, 2012
The Breville One Touch Tea Maker Great Product!
Worth it's price Easy to use. Takes the guesswork out of how to brew various types of tea. I've had one for about 6 months and just sent one as a gift to a tealoving friend of mine.
Also available at BB&B with 20% off Just wanted to remind people that this great tea maker can be had for $200 + tax at BB&B especially fantastic deal for people who would rather buy in person rather than online.Anyway I absolutely love this tea maker takes the paying attention out of the process of making great tea. If you start with excellent tea then you can't miss.Beware that black teas will stain the bottom of the carafe and you will have to clean it properly to avoid permanent stain.
I like my Breville tea machine. This is just want my wife wanted in a teamaker. It brews a 5 cup pot of tea just right and keeps it hot for her. She wanted to wean herself off of coffee and this machine made it easy because it made getting another cup of tea just as convenient as getting another cup of coffee. You can use loose tea or bagged tea. If you use loose tea you will get some sediment in the tea.
Love this machine! This tea maker is exactly as described. It makes the best tea I've ever had and it is definitely worth the expense. I read the reviews and the negatives almost changed my mind about buying it but I'm glad I went ahead with it. I drink tea all day and this is SO easy and SO fast.
Easily Damaged by Water Any water in the carafe base and the machine is completely destroyed ruined. Not a lot just some. OK so that is bad and I would be willing to pay to fix or repair but the fact that there is NO REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR! One would think that something that is used in a kitchen and holds water would be a bit more waterproof! Understand that this is not a durable item and if anything goes wrong the entire unit is scrap.
Great Product! If you are into getting teas from a place like teavana this will really help.Pros1. Easy setup.2. User friendly display and usage.3. Easy to clean and maintain.4. Does not take much space.5. Do not have to watch over constantly while the tea is being made.ConsExpensive. But if you like your tea to be made perfectly right. Then I would recommend getting it.
So glad I bought this appliance I read EVERY review I could find before ordering this tea maker and can say I have no regrets with my purchase. Brews quality green and white loose teas a consistent cup of tea each time! I could never say that until now. I read some complaints about cleaning the glass pot but I have no problems there maybe because I use only white and green tea leaves. As soon as I pour the last drop of tea I rinse and dry thoroughly.Love the keep warm feature. I love the ability to customize the length of time the basket stays in the water. Have not used the auto start feature yet. I have also used the Breville to only heat water and that is nice too. I have retired my tea kettle!!It is a luxury but every now and then a person needs to treat themself. I will scrimp elsewhere..
Tea making simplified refurbished Before I talk about the Breville tea maker let me introduce my tea maker history and tea drinking habits. I purchased
BROKE AFTER SIX WEEKS Perhaps the biggest piece of crap I've ever ordered from Amazon! Broke after six weeks of use. Not remotely worth the price charged.
Awesome I was a little wary of this machine due to the price but now that I have had it in my house it is worth every penny! It looks good performs great and makes a superior tea. It is amazing how quickly it heats the water. Highly recommended.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Chefs Choice 675 International Cordless Junk AND a fire hazard
The Best Electric Kettle at any Price! There are cheaper ones and there are more expensive ones but this is the one you need to buy. It has the largest opening so you can access the inside for cleaning andBoiled eggs thanks Alton Brown for the tip! and no plastic exposed to high heat.
almost every day since 2002 this beast just keeps on going. only the spring on the lid is worn out so i have to push the lid up with my finger.the autoshutoff feature takes a while to activate so you need to be present when it boils or you will waste some energy.i just tested it and it uses just under 1400 watts.
Junk AND a fire hazard One of the very few disappointing purchases from Amazon. The auto shut off feature stopped working after a month. Now if I forget about my boiling water it will just cook away until there's nothing left. Waste of money.UPDATE Yesterday not only did the boiling shutoff fail but the emergency shutoff failed as well. I forgot about the boiling water which is what the emergency shutoff is FOR and smelled burning plastic. Went into the kitchen and there it was the base completely melted and fused with the kettle. If I didn't smell the melted plastic and unplug it it could've easily started a fire. I will NEVER buy ANYTHING from this brand again.
Works great! I bought this item on the recommendation of a friend. It's works great with heating water quickly. It definitely takes less than half the time of a microwave oven. I suppose the only issue is the automatic shutoff. It does work but it takes a little longer than I would like the water is at full boil for at least 15 seconds before it shuts off.
VERY GOOD PRODUCT I HAVE USED THIS SINCE 2005.NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES.JUST BOUGHT ANOTHER ONE FOR MY DAUGHTER.STRONGLY RECOMEND THIS.WORTH THE MONEY.PLEASE DONT WET THE BOTTOM PART.CLEAN ONLY THE JAR.IT WILL LAST LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG.
Just what I wanted This is REALLY nice. FAST boil and easy to cleanno exposed elementyou can use it for anything. It is EXACTLY what I wanted and am VERY pleased. We use it every day. Eggs tea stockit does it all and easy to clean stainless.
A few quirks I've had this hotpot for at least 5 years. The chrome and black is attractive and it heats water very quickly. However I have 2 problems with it1 When you try to pour instead of coming out in a manageable stream the water pours in the middle and dribbles on each side creating a mess. I think it is caused by the interaction of the lid and the spout. I get around it by popping open the lid slightly before I pour and that does the trick.2 The autooff feature stopped working reliably about a year ago. It will boil dry if I don't keep an eye on it. It still works sometimes but when it does it will be at a full boil for a good 30 seconds before it shuts off.
Electric Hot Pot Very Good The Chef's Choice 675 Cordless Hot Pot works beautifully. It heats quickly and I like the stainless steel of the pot. I love that it turns off automatically when lifted off the heating element.My only complaint and warning be very careful when pouring boiling water. The top is not tight fitting and water does come out on each side of the spout. If you are not careful you can burn your hand with boiling water as I did.
stunningly effective The most amazing and effective kitchen device I've ever used. Heating water for cooking faster than any stove boiling eggs making umpteen pots of tea. Lime hardly builds up and is easily removed because of the very large wide swinging lid.We've owned two so far and both are still in service passed the first one on to my mother for gentler service. The ONLY drawback to this product is that the level indicator seal gets leaky after 5 years of service and dribbles onto the base.
A MustHave in any kitchen I bought this kettle over a year ago and use it almost every day.I believe it is more efficient to boil some water add soap and use it to scrub dishes rather than running water from the water heater until it gets hot.It's much cheaper than a tankless system too.I use it for quick easy boiled water for instant soups hot cereal tea cocoa or instant coffeeFor Perfect Hardboiled eggs Put room temperature eggs in the kettle filled with room temperature water *though it will hold more I only cover the bottom with up to seven eggs flip on the switch.Wait 10 minutes after it has shutoff carefully dump the very hot water so as not to break the eggs pick the eggs out with tongs or a spoon and immerse them in iced water for a few minutes.The only problem I have found is minor.After using it 10 or 15 times a white concretion forms I believe it's calcium on the inside bottom of the kettle. It happens less frequently when I use filtered water.Fill the kettle with water and put in a couple tablespoons of vinegar and boil it. Repeat if needed.For it to have lasted this long with this amount usage is proof of a quality product.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Black Decker JKC650 Stainless Steel Cordless Slow and doesn't last
Difficult to get them to honor their warrantee. Black and Decker warranties do not hold up. The item started leaking two months after purchase. In order to get them to honor the warrantee you have to cut off the cord from the product send back the plug together with a check for $7.50 to cover shipping.You get to pay to get them to replace their garbage product.
Excellent Tea Kettle! Simple easy and reliable at a fair price. What more could you ask for?The Black & Decker Model JKC650 Tea Kettle $33 at amazon.com is an excellent product that my wife and I heartily recommend. We are tea drinkers and have used this product numerous times a day for at least a couple of years. In that time the kettle has performed flawlessly never failing to bring over two mugs 1.7 liters of water to a boil quickly and easily with no hint of aftertaste.Other reviewers have downgraded this kettle for not having an easytosee indicator light but we find that particular subjective failing of no importance. I mean realistically who is going to stand there looking at a kettle waiting for water to boil? This is a simple appliance it is either on or off and the status of the appliance should be obvious to anyone. When you hear the appliance click off a distinct sound that can be heard anywhere near the kettle the water is ready.
it works but I've owned this kettle for over a year and while it has always worked boils water fast the indicator light on the handle has always been an annoyance AND the lever used to turn it on and off stopped operating properly within just a few months. The lever still works but turning it on could be in either the up or down position I never know and of course because the indicator light is so hard to see that just makes it worse. If you're considering this kettle I suggest you shop further. I'm now looking for one that has a more straightforward on/off switch. This will get donated.
Not a practical design The electric kettle is probably what I use more often in my kitchen. For cooking often needs a full kettle for tea minimal level of water cleaning etc. I've bought this one 9 months ago because I had no other choice in my local Bed Bath and Beyond. From the beginning I never liked the design it is very difficult to visualise the water level as it is hidden behind the handle. Also it uses a little ball to show at what level the water is. You need to tilt the kettle to see it as in low levels of water it gets stuck the on/off led is almost invisible during daylight the lid opens at a closed angle and not at 90o or more as it would be more practical. Even better if it were removable. We live in a very hard water area so we ought to use a water filter to fill in the kettle and I can only do that holding both over the sink. Not practical at all. it takes too long to boil. Very annoying.Good points about this kettle it does not leak if overfilled. And I do it a lot. This is the largest size available even in the UK. concealed heating element detachable from the base cordless stainless steel it worksNext time I visit my mother I'll take this to her as her main use is for making pasta what means a full kettle and her water is very good not hard.Pity I couldn't bring my kettle from London due to wattage difference. Now Amazon research is my only hope to find a decent one for my needs.
Works well slightly difficult to use at first The Black & Deck 1.7L Kettle in Stainless heats water quickly a convenient view window makes it easy to see water level and its two piece design the pot rests on base is extremely convenient. A wide mouth makes filling easy and a well designed spout means little or no drip when pouring.However the on/off indicator light is very difficult to see and the 'on' button doesn't provide any kind of feedback like a click so at first it was hard to tell if it was pushed. After we understood how the kettle works these became minor annoyances. While it would be nice to see the on/off light better I don't this is a dangerous problem.All in all a good product that with a little more refinement from B&D could have been great. Worth buying at a good price but not worth paying a large premium over other kettles for.
Slow and doesn't last Takes forever to boil plus the light on the handle is so dim that you can't see it. Leaks badly in less than a year and the lid opened lasted less than 6 months. All in all not recommended at all.
Best ever! While I didn't purchase this kettle we have two at workand I consider them the BMW of electric tea kettles. I also have two kettles recommended on Amazon but this one is SO much better. Heavier with temperature read out and whistle which my two more expensive kettles do not.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
West Bend 6400 1 Quart Electric pitiful amenic whistle
pitiful amenic whistle This kettle does boil water but the whistle is weak and puny.I bought it because the earlier version was quite nice. This one isn't.I've asked WestBend for information to make it louder perhaps I received a flawed unit. If they don't answer this is going straight to the dustbin.Don't waste your money or your time.
West Bend electric tea kettle Exactly what I wanted my last one lasted over 10 years. I hope this one lasts that long also. Use it every day.
Open Box West Bend 6400 is a good product but I received an open box without the rubber feet on bottom of the kettle. Did not choose to return due to the inconvenience but I am disappointed with Amazon.
Can't see and reach inside pot to keep clean. Well we love it and we don't. We loved it for years but it's hard to clean and needs to be totally dry before putting away or otherwise one of these days you'll be in for a surprise of mold. Not a house mold problem but since it happened we are over zealous about leaving this put upside down in basket sink drainer to not just drain but also dry out. We have very hard water and that's probably adding to the situation. On occasion we take vinegar and other food safe cleaners to it. Otherwise it boils water fast and we have had our since Oct.
Has been a trusted companion for YEARS I've had this electric kettle for nearly 15 years. I don't even know if mine has an autoshutoff but it has faithfully heated my water quickly without issues for longer than expected of most appliances out there. The only annoying feature is the cord is attached to the kettle but when mine was purchased every kettle was that way. As for cleaning it you just heat a vinegar/water solution in it.
Does not last I have had this item for over a year now and it started leaking from the bottom. The warranty is 1 year so I am out of luck. I took it apart to see where the leak was and the bottom is just a aluminium plate that fits onto the plastic pot or top. The bottom plate was corroded in several places and one spot was all the way through which caused the leak. I did use it everyday several times usually. My water is very good here with no mineral deposits so I am a dissapointed.
It served me well! I have had this tea kettle for over 10 years. I have used it daily the past two years to make tea and coffee just heating up water. I like the compact size which was great for storage and use for a single person serving. It finally died last week. I bought a replacement different brand which reeked of plastic. I really don't want that in my water so I opted for a full stainless steel one this time. I do not recall having that plasticy smell with my Westbend though. I like that the cord is attached it is small functional whistles frees up other appliances and no on/off switch. I would recommend this product. It's ideal for dorm rooms offices small kitchens etc.
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Not recommended. I am a big tea drinker and use electric kettles a lot. I've had a TFal Vitesse for five years at home and I'm very happy with it. I wanted a smaller one for the office and got this West Bend model last year. Big mistake! First it took for ever for the plastic smell to go away. Second it takes much longer than the TFal to heat water. Third it's hard to unplug it it's not cordless nor does it have an autoshut function without getting burned from the steam. Lastly it just lost a screw from the bottom and has been leaking and rusting so I'm having to throw it away although I've used it much less than the Tfal. Yes it may be cheaper than other models but don't waste your money and invest in a good quality cordless electric kettle.
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