Chef's Choice 675 International Cordless Electric Hot Pot

by Chef's Choice

Product Features

• 1500-watt pot boils 1-3/4-quarts water faster than stove or microwave
• Perfect for making coffee, tea, soup, hot chocolate
• Lifts off power base for cordless pouring; gauge shows water level
• 18/10 stainless steel with mirror-finish exterior, brushed-finish interior
• Shuts off automatically when water boils or pot becomes dry

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.7 x 7.2 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000667GU
• Item model number: 675
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,279 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #82 in Kitchen & Dining > Coffee, Tea & Espresso Appliances > Electric Kettles

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Perfect for making coffee, tea, soup, and hot chocolate at home, in the office, or in the dorm room, this 1,500-watt pot brings 1-3/4 quarts of water to a boil more quickly than a stove or microwave oven. It lifts off its power base for cordless pouring. Made of 18/10 stainless steel with a matte-finish, black plastic lid, handle, and bottom, the handsome pot is polished to a mirror finish on the outside and has a brushed-finish interior that's seamless for easy cleaning. For safety the pot shuts off automatically when water reaches boiling or if it boils dry, and the hinged lid opens only when a button on the roomy, stay-cool handle is pressed. A gauge displays the water level and a light shows when the pot is operating. To prevent, say, tea bags from plopping out, the lid's indentation at the pouring spout contains sieve-holes. Measuring 6-1/4 inches in diameter and 8 inches high, the pot has a cord-wrap in the power base and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

Product Description

Perfect for the office, college dorm or traveling, this revolutionary Cordless Electric Hot Pot boils water for beverages and soups. Made of 18/10 stainless steel, its powerful 1500 watts allows for a quick full boil, faster than heating water in the microwave. The heating element sealed beneath hot pot floor never comes in contact with water, thus eliminating the possibility of mineral build-up. A convenient external water gauge is located in the handle for easy viewing and lid locks for safe pouring. Also features an On/Off switch, illuminated ON switch when unit is operating, automatic shut-off when water reaches a boil and double boil-dry shutoff protection. Holds 1.75 quarts..

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chef' choice cordless hotpot, September 18, 2006

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helpful joe (point venture, tx United States) - See all my reviews

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I just recieved this kettle to replace a rival hotpot. The Rival lacked an on-off switch. It also gave off some strange tastes and some say stainless is better than plastic that way.

I reheat coffee and heat canned goods in the hotpot as it's easier for me than the range and the wide opening on this hotpot allows one to clean it easily though the lid won't lift as far as you'd like.

On recieving this kettle my first thought was the base was of light gauge plastic - seemed a little cheap. But I suppose that's ok if it turns out to be durable. Next I was amazed that the stainless vessel was of lighter gauge than I expected. This is probably all good though. Some reviewers of the other stainless kettles remark that they are heavy and get 'dangerously' hot. This one is actually reasonably light to maneuver. And if I boil 2 cups of water - turning it off myself which is before the automatic shut off - the stainless is just warm at the top; not really hot. If it doesn't wear out this is fine for my needs. Also - it looks like the picture. I give it one star for the appearance of the polished stainless, but that is subjective. Have to admit though, it cleans good.
3 year later: Still works fine and I've fired it up every day 3-5 times. V Fine.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, August 15, 2002

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"sahme" (ME United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chef's Choice 675 International Cordless Electric Hot Pot (Kitchen)

This is the best I have found. I tried the Cuisinart kettle but the solvents used on the plastic parts (including inside) gave the water a terrible taste and smell. Most kettles had those plastic parts inside for the auto-shut-off mechanism but not this one (it is concealed in the cover)
It is compact and does not take much room on your counter, very quick and so far nothing negative to say about it at all.

50 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Safety hazard, September 30, 2004

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watchdog - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Chef's Choice 675 International Cordless Electric Hot Pot (Kitchen)

I have had this kettle for about a year, and have been very happy with it. However, a couple weeks ago I started having the problem that many other reviewers here have complained about, the on/off switch not staying on. Curious, I opened up the bottom of the kettle, and found the two wires going to the heating element had melted together, causing an intermittent short. I have reported this to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, and I hope that something will be done.