Krups FLF2-J4 Cordless Electric 54-Ounce Water Kettle, Black

by Krups

Product Features

• 1750-watt cordless kettle quickly boils up to 54 ounces of water
• Concealed stainless-steel heating element; twin water-level indicators
• Stainless-steel locking lid; trigger-activated covered spout; auto shut-off
• Integral lime-scale filter; stay-cool handle and body for added safety
• Measures 6 by 8-1/2 by 9-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 7.2 x 9.2 inches ; 9 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: B0004JMMQC
• Item model number: FLF2-J4
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (136 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,529 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #66 in Kitchen & Dining > Coffee, Tea & Espresso Appliances > Electric Kettles

Product Description

The FLF2-J4 Electric Kettle follows Krups’ long tradition of superior design and function. All Krups kitchen appliances have been inspired by experts and consumers with uncompromising standards of performance and quality. The FLF2 Kettle holds 52 ounces of water and features a 1750 watt concealed stainless steel heating element that boils water quickly and safely. Other safety features include a locking lid, trigger activated spout, auto shut-off, and stay-cool handle and body. The kettle itself is cordless and the heating base is completely rotational; this allows the kettle to be placed back on the base from any angle. The kettle includes twin level indicators to see the water level at a glance and a lime scale filter for purest results.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not reliable, March 4, 2008

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A. Meller "alexmeller" (Union City, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Krups FLF2-J4 Cordless Electric 54-Ounce Water Kettle, Black (Kitchen)

The kettle's appearance is nice. It has high power and boils fast. Due to design of the lid the water is tightly covered so there is less evaporation.
Here are the problems.

1) The stainless floor becomes spotted and uneven really fast (faster than with my previous Braun kettle).

2) On my first unit power switch was malfunctioning. It took me 2-3-4 attempts before I could start it. I replaced the kettle with a new one and had the very same problems.

The bottom line.
If you decide to buy, don't do it online. Buy at some place where you can easily replace the kettle if the first (second, third etc.) one is defective.

I decided to return this kettle and buy Braun for the same price.

Update 08/08/2008
After half a year I decided to give it another try and bought a new black Krups Kettle from Bad Bath And Beyond again. I hoped that they produced a new batch with the known defect fixed. Nothing has improved. The third kettle is also defective in exactly the same way - power switch doesn't work properly and turns the kettle off several seconds after turning on.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great Features, Short Life, January 5, 2010

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Laura W. Bailey "FleaBag" (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Krups FLF2-J4 Cordless Electric 54-Ounce Water Kettle, Black (Kitchen)

I love the features of this kettle. However, after 10 months of use, it began to leak around the seam just where the bottom of the handle joins the body of the kettle. Disappointing.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This kettle saves me time in the kitchen, April 12, 2007

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J. Concannon "tutortotwo" (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Krups FLF2-J4 Cordless Electric 54-Ounce Water Kettle, Black (Kitchen)

My husband thinks that small appliances are a waste of counterspace and money. I don't always disagree, but we make press pot coffee twice a day and heating up the water on the stove took 15+ minutes and there was always floating sediment in the bottom of our kettle...sounds appetizing! I researched this kettle and liked the description that the water boiled quickly and turned off automatically....I also wanted it to retain heat and be able to be taken off of the heating source for serving. My husband (and I) really like this pot. We use it not only for coffee (full pot to boiling takes just under 5 minutes) but to boil water for pasta and other cooking. It saves me time and I don't want to be in the kitchen all night....this is one small appliance that we do not want to be without. The only change I would make is that the handle seems a bit large for the average hand so it is not as comfortable to hold and I still have sediment...which is probably a problem with my water. At least now I can get into the pot to clean through the large opening. No weird smells here and we have been using daily for 6 months.