Cuisinart RK-17 Traditional Cordless 1-3/4-Quart 1500-Watt Electric Kettle

by Cuisinart

Product Features

• 1-3/4-quart cordless kettle with 1500 watts of power for fast heating
• Made from high-quality polished stainless steel; attractive, rust-resistant design
• Concealed heating element ensures better tasting water; automatic shut-off
• One-touch "on/off" switch with indicator light; generous stay-cool handle and knob
• Measures approximately 8 by 7 by 10 inches

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• 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: B000BKBYFY
• Item model number: RK-17
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,275 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Great for a dorm room or office, this cordless 1-3/4-quart kettle allows for tea, coffee, or even dried soups at any time and without a range. The kettle provides 1500 watts of power for quick heating and is 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, which prevents calcium buildup and keeps the water from tasting flat or scalded. Other useful features include a one-touch "on/off" switch with a handy indicator light, a small lid with an easy-grip knob, and a generous stay-cool pouring handle. Made from high-quality polished stainless steel, the kettle's attractive, rust-resistant design complements any decor. Combining all the comforts of a kettle on the stove with the convenience of today's technology, the kettle measures approximately 8 by 7 by 10 inches.

Product Description

The Cuisinart Traditional Cordless Electric Kettle combines all of the comforts of the kettle on the stove with the convenience of today's newest technology. The elegant stainless steel finish makes it a lovely addition to any table.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed with this kettle..., February 11, 2007

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A. Bell (Cape Cod, Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuisinart RK-17 Traditional Cordless 1-3/4-Quart 1500-Watt Electric Kettle (Kitchen)

I loved the look of the kettle and have a number of Cuisinart products that I have been very happy with. The kettle arrived quickly and was well packed. I was pleased with the look of it, but when I went to fill it up, I really, REALLY had to work to get the lid twisted off of it, and you need to press down on the handle and tilt it, which also felt almost forced... as if over time this would break the mechanism. Serious form over function here. Then I plugged it in, and although the cord wrapping under the base is nice, the mechanism to turn the unit on had to be pressed several times before it would turn on. Then I wasn't sure it actually WAS on. My Russell Hobbs that I've had for 5 years immediately begins that rustling noise of water heating, and with this, nothing. So I waited. And waited. And waited. And finally, the water boiled. But I'd say it took 5x longer than my old RH unit did.

Overall, it does have a very nice retro look to it, and if you only use it once in a blue moon it'd be ok, but as I use my electric kettle regularly, I am sending it back, and sad to be doing so. I had expected a much higher quality product from Cuisinart- my Grind and Brew has been working like a dream for 4 years now... but sadly, this one is going back!

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, August 28, 2006

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K. Samson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuisinart RK-17 Traditional Cordless 1-3/4-Quart 1500-Watt Electric Kettle (Kitchen)

We were impressed with how it looked. We wanted something a little fancier for the office but we had a hard time, almost impossible, keeping the "On lever" pushed down in order for the water to even boil. No matter which way we positioned the pot on the base it would click back up. I read the instructions again and again to make sure I was doing it correctly and nothing. We finally got fed up and decided to return it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars cuisinart RK-17 Cordless Kettle, February 7, 2007

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Walt Koda "tea drinker" (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuisinart RK-17 Traditional Cordless 1-3/4-Quart 1500-Watt Electric Kettle (Kitchen)

I was very pleased with the overall design of the kettle because I live in an Old Victorian. It is more in keeping with the decor. This kettle will meet probably meet our needs. I do like the fact that it has a three year warranty. Our last Kettle by Mellita lasted aprox. a year before burning out. We were unable to get it repaired.

I did note that the kettle due to it's stainless steel structure becomes very warm when boiling. The lid was a bit difficult to remove due to the warmth and one needs to pry it open for a refill. I would say that this kettle with shipping was more than I wanted to pay....so I am keeping my fingers crossed that it will be in service for a very long time.