Cuisinart KUA-17 1-3/4-Quart Cordless Automatic Electric Kettle

by Cuisinart

• Convenient cordless operation provides mobility
• Sturdy stainless-steel construction
• Hidden heating element means better tasting water
• Automatic shutoff ensures high level of safety
• Cord storage in base; three-year limited warranty

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 7.6 x 10.2 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004S9CZ
• Item model number: KUA-17
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (216 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,381 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #26 in Kitchen & Dining > Coffee, Tea & Espresso Appliances > Electric Kettles

Product Description

Amazon.com

Great for a dorm room or office, this cordless kettle lets you enjoy tea, coffee, or even dried soups at any time and without a range. And it's detachable from its power base for convenient pouring. The unobtrusive power base shuts off when the kettle is removed from the platform, and the concealed heating element never comes into contact with the water, keeping it from tasting flat or scalded. Made from high-quality stainless steel, the mirror-finished kettle is attractive and rust-resistant, and its 36-inch cord can be hidden in the base, making for easy, cord-free storage. --Madeleine Miller

Product Description

CUISINART TEAKETTLE *Cordless electric kettle *1 3/4 quart capacity *1500 watts *Cool touch base *Concealed heating element *"On" indicator light *Ergonomic handle *Automatic shutoff *Stainless steel

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

202 of 207 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Limited life expectancy April 23, 2006

By Sharon

I moved to the U.S from the U.K 5 years ago and my first task was to find an electric kettle. I was amazed to see how rare they were and it took a while to track one down.(I was without a computer for a while, so maybe that was why}. I found a great looking one in this product, but was very dissappointed when it died early after 1 1/2 years. I got another one thinking it was just bad luck, but lo and behold. It has just died again of the same problem. The connection on the base gives up. First it will work if you spin it round on the base until the light goes on, but then it just has enough of that and becomes good for nothing. I won't be buying a 3rd. I am looking for a different brand now. For the price, I expected it to last longer than 2 years.

102 of 105 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars almost perfect September 14, 2003

By mickeyduvel

This is an all stainless steel kettle,(I do not like my water being boiled in a plastic container) with the heating element installed UNDER the bottom of the kettle, so no water has direct contact, which avoids build up. Very nice. Heating is very fast, I like using it.The SS quality is very good (high mirror polish) and retains a gleaming shine, if you wipe it frequently.When new,the kettle smeels strongly like plastic inside, as there is a small plastic part indicating max. fill line, this will disappear after some usage. However, there are a few things: The handle is indeed awkward, to empty the kettle completely you need to turn it upside down almost completely,which some people might find difficult to do.The 'ON' lever is very easily hit accidentally on a busy work surface, and the kettle heats up dry, and repeats over and over until it would probably burn out.It happened to me, but cought it on time, since then I always unplug it, which is inconvenient. If you forget to put the lid on, it won't shut off automatically, and will boil dry...(I happen to go back to my desk when using it, since there is no acoustic signal of any kind indicating boiling, this happens frequently, especially when used by different people)Also, partial fill lines inside would be nice, as one always has to guess the qty. you fill in. I use bottled water for tea, so I don't want to pour away much every time. But I get better at guessing.This one is best for the individual user if you appreciate top build quality and classic design and don't mind a few technical imperfections.

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Dangerous June 8, 2003

By Carol Omalyev

I loved this kettle. Everything worked great. Then I got up at
5 a.m. and put the water on. When it was done I picked it up and the handle fell off! I was lucky I had a heavy robe on.
Be careful. It looks like they used super glue to attach the handle and it failed. I'm sorry to write this but it's dangerous.