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The Silver Art Collection brings elegance to the kitchen. Harmony and serenity established at the start of every day. The Collection was created by some of Europe's top designers. Each product is a combination of superior technology, meticulous engineering, graceful design and unparalleled functionality. Purism in design and function: progressive technology combined with an objective-modern design. Selected materials and surfaces: high gloss chrome and contrastive elements of natural wood
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The overall design and polished chrome finish is stunning. Efficient operation as well as efficient design: tiny footprint on your counter with the sleek heating element plate that it rests on, and the cord stays out of the way with a hidden space underneath the base to guide and hand wind any extra slack. Single wall construction; the surfaces other than the handle do get hot to the touch when in use. Easy to fill (press the upper lever to open), then press the clear lever to turn on and that lever will light up. Features auto shut off - once it comes to a boil, after a second or two, the "on" lever will release to "off" and the white light will turn off. Note: Krups recommends emptying the kettle after each use to prevent scale buildup on the interior surface.
A word about the "wood optics" detailing - I googled this term and it seems to be something Krups has made up to describe the faux wood grain featured on this model. It is something you'll definitely notice straight out of the box but probably not enough to think it's a deal breaker. As I mention in the video I think it may actually be a *good* thing that the faux finish is made of a material designed to work with heat/steam/water as opposed to real wood that may have been less suitable in this application. The listing detail photos which offer close-up and zoom views of the handle give a much better idea of exactly what the wood optic finish looks like. This model has a TWO year manufacturer's warranty which might help calm any fears about the wear and durability of this machine.
If you have to boil water, this is definitely a high end, high *art* way to do it.
A word about the "wood optics" detailing - I googled this term and it seems to be something Krups has made up to describe the faux wood grain featured on this model. It is something you'll definitely notice straight out of the box but probably not enough to think it's a deal breaker. As I mention in the video I think it may actually be a *good* thing that the faux finish is made of a material designed to work with heat/steam/water as opposed to real wood that may have been less suitable in this application. The listing detail photos which offer close-up and zoom views of the handle give a much better idea of exactly what the wood optic finish looks like. This model has a TWO year manufacturer's warranty which might help calm any fears about the wear and durability of this machine.
If you have to boil water, this is definitely a high end, high *art* way to do it.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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We recently purchased this electric kettle and I have to say that, thus far, I am quite impressed. It's beautifully shaped (in fact, it reminds me a bit of the kettle Jeeves used in Jeves and Wooster). And, at 1500 watts, it isn't under-powered like many other kettles, meaning it boils water more quickly and, in the end, more cheaply. And it is so easy to use even I (who am quite technically challenged) worked it out in no time flat. On top of all that (and this is quite important for this household) it keeps water hot for long periods of time. Just today we boiled the water for tea a little before 11 am but got round to actually making the tea a little after 1 pm. The water was still quite hot as was the tea. In short, this kettle will, I expect, will save us on our electricity bills and is quite good for the environment to boot.
And I have to say, I love the faux-wooden handle. (The handle is actually plastic but it looks and feels almost like wood.) I kept burning myself using our old kettle and, as my skin is allergic to just about everything (including creams that are supposed to help burns) this was actually quite serious. So I love that I don't have to worry as much about burns anymore. And of course there is the lighter. When you turn the kettle on, the light at the back lights up and as the light is quite bright, you always know when the kettle is on.
If I have a minor quibble with the kettle it's this: it's almost too shiny. It has an almost perfect mirror finish. I am not saying it looks cheap, far from it but it does tend to draw the eye. We have a fifties-style kitchen: white and blue tiles and white counters and, as a result, this kettle is pretty much the first thing you look at when you walk in. Other than that it's almost the perfect kettle and well worth the price.
And I have to say, I love the faux-wooden handle. (The handle is actually plastic but it looks and feels almost like wood.) I kept burning myself using our old kettle and, as my skin is allergic to just about everything (including creams that are supposed to help burns) this was actually quite serious. So I love that I don't have to worry as much about burns anymore. And of course there is the lighter. When you turn the kettle on, the light at the back lights up and as the light is quite bright, you always know when the kettle is on.
If I have a minor quibble with the kettle it's this: it's almost too shiny. It has an almost perfect mirror finish. I am not saying it looks cheap, far from it but it does tend to draw the eye. We have a fifties-style kitchen: white and blue tiles and white counters and, as a result, this kettle is pretty much the first thing you look at when you walk in. Other than that it's almost the perfect kettle and well worth the price.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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No, it's not cheap. But yes, it's a fantastic deal. $79 on Amazon and $110 + shipping everywhere else. You can't go wrong. With that said, the product itself is gorgeous and does what it's supposed to do: it boils water. Fast. AND, in the most elegant way possible. This beats Alessi and Breville by far. This is a beautiful electric kettle, like no other on the market, that will compliment any well designed kitchen. I am over pleased with this purchase and would certainly recommend to anyone looking for a touch of style in their kitchen.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Beautiful, but had to return it
I loved the look of this kettle and I also liked it had very little plastic inside.
Yes, it is a bit large for my kitchen but i decided i could live with it. Read more
Yes, it is a bit large for my kitchen but i decided i could live with it. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Endi
Stopped working after 4 months
My wife used this unit every morning for 4 months after receiving it, but then it stopped heating. The light comes on but the heater does not start. Read more
Published 5 days ago by aherpa
Wow, best electric tea kettle we ever had, and we had a lot!
We must be on our 5th kettle in 10 years. Sometimes they last a while, other times they do not last out a year. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Scott M
Pretty - but reliable?
The first unit we received worked the first time we tried it, but on the second (and third and fourth) times it didn't shut itself off when boiling. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Matthew K
Nicely designed kettle. Performs well so far.
Coming from Europe, I am seeing an odd problem here in the U.S. with tea ceremony and kettles in particular. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Dmytro Melnyk
Beautiful looking and quiet
One of the strangest things about moving to the US was the dearth of electric kettles, with stove top units still being relatively common. Read more
Published 25 days ago by A. Bazin
It's good!
I am a bit obsessed with finding electric kettles with no plastic and this is NOT it. However, I have read a few places that Krups uses only BPA-free plastics, which makes me feel... Read more
Published 1 month ago by E. Stasny
Nice product
My husband noticed that it has hot surface. But I never even touch that part when I use it. Overall, a very good looking and good quality product. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Olha Metenko
Pricey and too big, but good quality
It seems hard to find a water heater that isn't make of plastic and doesn't rust. This one is good in that respect. It is good quality but:
1) It is too big... Read more
1) It is too big... Read more
Published 1 month ago by hmm
fabulous
I never give anything 5 stars, there is always room for improvement on anything but this is the exception. Heats water faster than microwave, kettle on the stove. Read more
Published 2 months ago by sally wieck
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