- Holds 15 to 47 fluid ounces
- Made of polypropelene plastic with thick-film heating element
- Boils 47 fluid ounces in 4 minutes
- Power automatically cuts out when water boils
- Contains water level indicator; hinged safety lid
Product Features |
Product Details
Would you like to give feedback on images?
|
Product Description
Amazon.com Review
Shaped like a carafe, the Curl water kettle is sized to boil water for about 5 or 6 servings of instant coffee, tea, or soup. Made of heavyweight polypropelene plastic, the kettle holds a maximum of 47 ounces (1.4 liters) and must be filled to a minimum of 15 fluid ounces (.45 liters)--just enough to cover the heating element--to operate. The cordless kettle locks into a small plastic electric base containing a thick-film heating element. The base takes up little counter space and allows the kettle to swivel in any direction for convenience. A floating red water level indicator on the outside of the Curl rises as water is added and shows how many cups of liquid it is holding. However, the indicator is often difficult to see within the Curl's four tiny bubble windows. A switch below the kettle's handle flips up and illuminates to show that the power is on. The heating process is rapid and quiet: it takes about 4 minutes to boil the full 47 ounces of water and the sound is almost imperceptible. For safety purposes, the Curl automatically shuts off after boiling. For safety, the kettle has a hinged spill-proof lid that opens only by a push button and a frosted handle for a secure grip. A snap-in filter within the lid is easily removable for cleaning. --Cristina Vaamonde
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great way to make tea,
By
This review is from: Bodum 5600-01-03US Curl Cordless Electric Water Kettle, White with Black Lid (Kitchen)
I chose the Bodum Curl because I liked the style and the footprint. Some of the others take up a lot of counter space. This one has a small base. It's omnidirectional so you can easily place the pot back on its base. It heats the water to boil quickly. I didn't time it because it's more than satisfactory. What I didn't like is the water level indicator. It's only on one side which is inconsiderate for left handers. Also, it's hard to read. I like full-length guages that you can see the level, not just a red bubble float when it happens to pass the window. I would like the base to weigh a bit more. If I bump into the cord, it will move the base because it is so light. I would also like the handle to be more solid. It's curved plastic. It would feel more comfortable if it was solid. Don't get the wrong impression from my criticism. I feel that this is the best electric teapot available for the money. It turns off automatically when the water boils or when it is dry. The lever switch glows red when it is on. It has a filter in the spout to help keep the cruddlies out of your tea. Good teakettle....
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best cordless kettle around !!,
By Laura O. (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bodum 5600-01-03US Curl Cordless Electric Water Kettle, White with Black Lid (Kitchen)
Been looking for a really good cordless kettle ever since we moved back from England six years ago. This one's the best, although I prefer the black-on-black model. Super-duper element heats water FAST. Ours is great. FYI, the switch will not go into the 'on' position unless there's water in the pot--safety feature. Also, product info states that a bead of water may form at the base of the pot when it reaches boiling--that's normal. It will be dramatically worse if you overfill the pot. But who needs to overfill? It has a huge capacity. Because of this product, we've gotten rid of our coffeemaker. Now we just boil up a kettle of water and use a cone filter to drip directly into a thermal carafe. No overheating on an electric burner. Best coffee you've ever tasted, all day long. A full kettle makes more than a carafe, though--about two mugs' worth more--so don't walk away while you're dripping. Use a plain old low-tech camp-style cone filter holder with a size 6 filter. Try it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
No more burned or tangled cords,
By A Customer
This review is from: Bodum 5600-01-03US Curl Cordless Electric Water Kettle, White with Black Lid (Kitchen)
Finally, a tea kettle that doesn't drag the cord with it. This is an excellent product with many safety features that are especially important if you have small kids or clumsy adults in the household. The unit shuts off automatically when the water boils or when it is empty. The water boils very quickly and the cord stays with the base unit so that you don't run into the danger of forgetting to unplug it when you pour the boiling water. I highly recommend this product for anyone who uses boiling water frequently, be it for tea or coffee.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
