Cordless Electric Kettle

by Krups

Product Features

• Stainless-steel heating element boils up to 10 cups of water in minutes
• Heating element resists mineral buildup; filter keeps mineral flakes out of cup
• Cordless: lifts off power base for convenience
• Safety system prevents splashing, shuts kettle off when water boils
• Water-level indicator; lid removes with push of button

Product Details

Product Manual [698kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.3 x 6.1 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005AM8S
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #328,141 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

When company drops in for tea or the family clamors for hot chocolate, this electric kettle brings 10 cups of water to a boil in minutes. The stainless-steel heating element not only works quickly, it resists mineral buildup inside the kettle. (A filter keeps any mineral flakes that do accumulate from reaching a cup.) The kettle lifts its power base for cordless pouring, and the spout is shaped to prevent drips. One safety feature prevents boiling water from splashing up through the kettle's lid and another shuts the kettle off when water boils or the water level falls too low. Monitoring the water level is easy, because it shows inside a calibrated, transparent tube on the kettle's side. For cleaning, the lid removes with the push of a button. This kettle stands 11 inches high, and its exterior is gleaming plastic. --Fred Brack

Product Description

When company drops in for tea or the family clamors for hot chocolate, the  Krups 859-70 AquaControl 10-Cup electric kettle brings 10 cups of water to a boil in minutes. The stainless-steel heating element not only works quickly, it resists mineral buildup inside the kettle. (A filter keeps any mineral flakes that do accumulate from reaching a cup.) The kettle lifts its power base for cordless pouring, and the spout is shaped to prevent drips. One safety feature prevents boiling water from splashing up through the kettle's lid and another shuts the kettle off when water boils or the water level falls too low.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best out there, October 12, 2002

By 

Jason Johnston "Zach" (Modesto, CA US) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Krups 859-42 AquaControl 10-Cup Cordless Electric Kettle, Black (Kitchen)

As a tea drinker, an electric kettle is indispensible. This was purchased after my ancient Philips model died and at the time no other Philips was available (now there is one on this site that I would recommend). This KRUPS looks fashionable and is made in France (not China), but is less than convenient. The lid is not hinged and must be removed with a push button to fill. The built in filter is then free to fall out if you empty the kettle. It is quiet when boiling and doesn't steam, but you must push and hold down a button to open the spout. It is slower to boil than my old Philips. Form before function; something I've experienced with other KRUPS products, and I shan't do it again.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Bad base receptacle design, April 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Krups 859-70 AquaControl 10-Cup Cordless Electric Kettle, White (Kitchen)

While very convenient to use, this kettle has one major flaw: the design of the electrical receptacle in the base. We have had this unit for a little over a year and with heavy use (boiling water 4-5 times a day) the receptacle pins wore out and bent. It's in a non-working and probably dangerous state. Needless to say the 1-year warranty is over and replacing the base will cost more than half of the new unit. I guess this is called "planned obsolescence". Avoid this unit and look for other brands (We are looking at Braun and Hamilton Beach).

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good ergonomics, fast, May 3, 2001

By A Customer

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Krups 859-70 AquaControl 10-Cup Cordless Electric Kettle, White (Kitchen)

Notwithstanding the poor review this kettle got elsewhere here, I went ahead and bought this one since it seemed to have all the features I was looking for. My previous kettle, an old large base, traditional electric had finally self destructed by leaking all over the place. In comparison, the Krups has been a dream kettle. The features that I appreciate include: small footprint, cordless main unit, easy to use controls, shuts off quietly when done boiling (no steam condensing everywhere since the pour spout is closed when heating), good external water level readout, large enough capacity, and fast heating times.

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