DeLonghi DSJM350 Stainless Steel 60 Ounce Cordless DK350 Stainless Steel kettle

DeLonghi DSJM350 Stainless-Steel 60-Ounce Cordless Water Kettle

Cordless electric kettle quickly boils up to 60 ounces of water

Measures approximately 6 by 9 by 9 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Concealed heating element; 2 heat settings--212 and 176 degrees F

Polished stainless-steel housing; wide-angle spout; washable lime-scale filter

3 illumination indicators; keep-warm mode; boil-dry protection for safety

A super performer with a nice small footprint FOR CLARIFICATION The item which Amazon shipped to me and which I reviewed is the DK350 Stainless Steel kettle. It was NOT the DSJM350 as was listed on Amazon and also on my Invoice. The DSJM350 is not a current production model of this kettle.I have been searching for a replacement cordless kettle for our Capresso H2O Plus 48 oz glass kettle. As other have reported the plastic lid on the Capresso fell apart precisely at the end of the oneyear warranty. Two screws hold the lid to the glass and they are exposed to the hot steam whenever the unit is on. This is a poor design. Moreover the metal heating element in the bottom of the kettle began to rust after a few months and it was a continuous effort to remove that weekly. Finally I never did completely get rid of the annoying plastic smell/taste that others have also complained about.After my soso experience with the Capresso I knew what I did NOT want. I seriously considered the Zojirushi CVDYC40. However I declined on that for two reasons. First the Zoji has a huge footprint. It eats up a 9x12 area on your countertop and it's ~14 tall. Second it is a dispenser with a spigot. We use a kettle primarily to pour water over coffee in a Chemex or Melitta filter unit. To use the Zoji you would have to dispense into a pitcher device first and then pour onto the ground coffee unless you have a step counter where you can keep the Zoji at the higher level. Not very convenient in our home.So I looked and looked on Amazon and one day the DeLonghi DSJM350 popped up. It was advertised as being able to heat to two different temps and having a 58 oz capacity as opposed to the Capresso's marginal 48oz. It sounded good so we gave it a go.
DK350 Stainless Steel kettle I purchased this item on December 10 2010. So far so good! I have to admit that not all Chinese goods created equal some are really worth money you pay for them. This is the case when I feel a respect to the manufacturer and total satisfaction of the purchase.It's not only perfectly functional but also a visual entertainment during the water heating process you can see how the colors are changing from blue to violet and to red when the water is boiling you see that through that matte plastic part with the measurements. Also you'll hear the special sound when the water is ready for brewing.The kettle toggle switch works down to boil the water completely and up to keep the water hot enough to brew instant coffee or some other drinks which require hot but nonboiling water. I use toggle down most of the time and it works like clock.By the way I bought DeLonghi juice extractor from Amazon several days ago and without doubt I see the high standard which this brand represents. From now on I'm going to consider DeLonghi among the ones I would prefer to buy from.

Cordless electric kettle quickly boils up to 60 ounces of water.Measures approximately 6 by 9 by 9 inches; 1-year limited warranty.Concealed heating element; 2 heat settings--212 and 176 degrees F.Polished stainless-steel housing; wide-angle spout; washable lime-scale filter.3 illumination indicators; keep-warm mode; boil-dry protection for safety. Attractively housed in polished stainless steel, this electric kettle not only looks great in any contemporary kitchen, but it also boils up to 60 ounces of water in a matter of minutes--great for anything from tea, hot cocoa, or instant coffee to instant soup or noodles. The unit provides two heat settings--212 degrees F and 176 degrees F. Flip the switch up to "high" for boiling water or press it down to "low" when making green or herbal teas that taste best when steeped at cooler temperatures. For added convenience, the kettle offers three illumination indicators in the water window; it glows blue to red for a full boil, orange for 176 degrees F, and a pulsed orange in keep-warm mode.