Braun WK600 Impressions 7-Cup Electric Kettle, Brushed Stainless Steel

by Braun

Product Features

• 7-cup electric kettle made of brushed stainless steel
• Easy filling through large spout with lime scale filter
• Covered stainless-steel hotplate for quick and even boiling
• Drip-free pouring; open handle; easy to clean and operate
• Measures 9-2/3 by 7-5/6 by 12-7/8 inches

Product Details

Product Manual [362kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 29.3 x 16 x 13.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00020R0W4
• Item model number: WK600
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (163 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,120 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #48 in Kitchen & Dining > Coffee, Tea & Espresso Appliances > Electric Kettles

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Braun WK600 Impressions seven-cup electric kettle, made of brushed stainless steel, is extremely simple and convenient to operate. Both switches are within easy reach--switching "on/off" or to open the lid. There are also several important safety features. For added convenience, the kettle can easily be filled directly from the tap through the large spout. The integrated and removable filter holds back lime scale from being poured into your cup. A covered stainless-steel hotplate provides quick and even boiling, which makes this kettle great for boiling small amounts of water as well. Serving is easy with the open handle and drip-free pouring. This kettle is easy to clean, easy to operate, and measures only 9-2/3 by 7-5/6 by 12-7/8 inches.

Product Description

The Impressions Water Kettle has a 360° pivotal connection so the jug can be placed on the base from all sides, which makes it easy to use for right- and left handers alike.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, highly recommended, June 9, 2005

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hershy (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Braun WK600 Impressions 7-Cup Electric Kettle, Brushed Stainless Steel (Kitchen)

I was a little surprised at the price but found that it is worth it. It is built very sturdy and does what it was made to. The stainless steel looks great and is very sleek. One thing though... GETS VERY HOT, but as long as you use the handle you will be fine. I really like that it came with a filter in it and has the automatic turn off when it reaches the appropriate temperature. If you're willing to pay $69+ for a water heater you will not be disappointed.

141 of 155 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Braun makes an Impression, January 2, 2005

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Tom Swift "boy inventor" (New York, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Braun WK600 Impressions 7-Cup Electric Kettle, Brushed Stainless Steel (Kitchen)

It really does. And it is a member of the new Impression line of appliances from Braun.

I have been using a Braun WK200 water kettle for years and I am quite pleased with it. It is made of quality plastic and made in Germany. I have no reason to think it won't last forever and I use it every day to boil water for green tea.

However, I spotted the WK600 in one of the stores and, after an internet search, found the same kettle for sale that put Amazon's price to shame, at little more than half of Amazon's price. (Sorry, Amazon.) Needless to say, I took advantage of the lower price.

The WK600 is a quality appliance and exceedingly well made, although it is made in China. It will be just at home in your kitchen as it would be on your dining room table.

Some features you will want to know about the WK600:

2200 watts
Capacity: 1.7L
Easy-read water level indicator (both sides)
On/off pilot light (both sides)
Easy water filling through spout
Concealed heating element
Four-way safety switch off incl. auto-off
Cord storage
Washable limestone scale filter
Easy to clean
Colours: stainless steel/black

58 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good kettle that is metal, not plastic, January 3, 2006

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Mediahound (SF Bay Area, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Braun WK600 Impressions 7-Cup Electric Kettle, Brushed Stainless Steel (Kitchen)

My main concern with the purchase of an electric kettle was that I did not want a plastic one, yet I wanted the convenience and speed of an electric kettle. The idea of boiling water in a plastic kettle scares me a bit-I don't want the chemicals leeching out into the water for me to drink. Granted, this kettle does have some plastic inside such as on the lid and in the water level indicator, but for the most part, it's all metal, which I feel safer with.

This kettle is not just handy for tea and instant coffee, but also for boiling water for pasta or any other cooking which requires hot water. It gets me there faster and more energy efficiently than boiling water on the stovetop.

It works as advertised, looks good and seems like it will last a long time. Note-you are not supposed to store water in the kettle indefinitely as this may cause it to leak. You are only supposed to use it and then after you have used it and are done for the day/night, empty it and store it dry. If you store it with water in it for a long period of time, it may leak. It's perfectly fine to store it with water, just know that it could leak a bit after a while. But even if it does leak, it's no big deal as it does not break or damage the unit.

It is true that the outside metal gets hot to the touch whereas a plastic model does not, but this is a minor inconvenience since the handle never actually gets hot.

In all I would recommend this kettle even though it's a bit more expensive than other electric kettles. I like that it is made out of metal rather than plastic.