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Attractively housed in brushed stainless steel, this electric kettle not only looks great in any contemporary kitchen, but it also quickly brings up to 1-2/3 liters of water to a rolling boil. To use, simply fill the kettle at the sink using the water-level window to gauge how much, return the kettle to its power base, and flip the switch to "on". In a matter of minutes, hot water will be ready to use for anything from tea, instant coffee, and hot cocoa to instant soup or oatmeal. Simply lift the jug off its 360-degree power base for graceful serving without the hassle of a cord, and return it at any angle. The kettle shuts off automatically once water has reached a full boil, and its boil-dry protection ensures safety and peace of mind--no need to worry about the kettle operating without water inside. Other highlights include a concealed heating element, an "on" indicator light, a non-drip spout with a removable fine-mesh filter, a large stay-cool loop handle, and cord storage under the base for keeping excess cord wrapped neatly out of sight. The water kettle measures approximately 9 by 6-1/2 by 10-1/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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1-2/3 Liter capacity. Auto shut off with boil-dry protection. 360-Degree cordless base. Concealed heating element. Easy to pour spout. Cord storage. On/off indicator light.
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158 of 162 people found the following review helpful
I am using this kettle for the last 30 days(Bought it from Wal-M, Sorry Amazon) and i've already used it about 30 times or more to make my tea(I LOVE TEA). So far no leak no problem. this kettle hold 1.70 liters which is about 57.50 Oz.
It takes 6 minutes and 45 seconds (6:45)to bring it to boil at full capacity (1.7 liters)and 4 minutes 32 seconds for 1.00 liter and at minimum recommended capacity which is half a liter(2 Cups) it take 2 minutes and 6 seconds water to boil(I start with water room temprature of 69F and 2500 feet above sea level). That it not bad. I like the idea of the body is Stainless Steel because plastic ones add Odor and chemical to the water which is not safe in my opinion(even though, this unit has some plastic part inside, Like filter or top part of the lid from inside But you can remove the filter if you want). It also has Blue LED light inside! the kettle so you can see if the unit in working or not. No cord is connected to the kettle itself so that's make it very convenient(cordless). I also recommend, Boil water 3-5 times at full capacity to clean (remove manufaturing oil) and disinfect this unit before the first use.
I've heard some other ones they have " Keep warm" function so you dont have to reheat the water after 30 minutes of not using it. When you want to buy any electric kettle research about the leakage problem. since a lots of them in the market prone to leak and that can cause fire. One thing i have to mention is, I use Soft Water so when we boil water over time there are no calcium deposits are attached to the inside container and this adds to the life of any water boiler or water heater. By the way, since this unit has open wide top access, therefore is very easy to clean this kettele. In my opinion, this is a MUST HAVE in every kitchen.
Tip: By the way this item(Oster Kettle BVST-EK5966) and Sanyo model# U-K170S are the same one. So if you planning to buy this one, now you can check which one is cheaper.
I'm sure in up coming months more US manufacturer will add more feature to this type of kettle at more affordable prices, like digital control, digital display, keep warm function and so on....
Also remember to close the lid before boiling water. If you dont close the lid, It will take more time for this kettle to turn itself off.
Update: (Jan. 16, 2010): We still use this kettle everyday (now more than 5-6 times a day actually) still works great. no leak and no malfunction and the performance is as good as first day we bought it. I recommend, if you want to use it only for 1 or 2 cups, don't fill up with water more than 0.5 liter (2 cups). If you dont do that, then you are going to pay higher electric bill for NO reason. If you need to use it again then fill some more water (since this unit it does not have keep warm feature, it does not make sense to boil more than you are going to use in than moment). And since this kettle has window to see how much water has inside, there's no way to turn on this unit without water.(even though it has protection against dry turn on)
Update 2(April 24, 2011): By now I've been using this kettle for the last 18 months and Still working fantastic and we use it many, many times a day. No problem at all. Very happy with my purchase.
Update 3 (April 13, 2012): Still Perfect. No bad taste, No Malfunction, No problem what so ever and i'm using it 8-12 times a day. I own this kettle for the last 2 years and 7 months.
It takes 6 minutes and 45 seconds (6:45)to bring it to boil at full capacity (1.7 liters)and 4 minutes 32 seconds for 1.00 liter and at minimum recommended capacity which is half a liter(2 Cups) it take 2 minutes and 6 seconds water to boil(I start with water room temprature of 69F and 2500 feet above sea level). That it not bad. I like the idea of the body is Stainless Steel because plastic ones add Odor and chemical to the water which is not safe in my opinion(even though, this unit has some plastic part inside, Like filter or top part of the lid from inside But you can remove the filter if you want). It also has Blue LED light inside! the kettle so you can see if the unit in working or not. No cord is connected to the kettle itself so that's make it very convenient(cordless). I also recommend, Boil water 3-5 times at full capacity to clean (remove manufaturing oil) and disinfect this unit before the first use.
I've heard some other ones they have " Keep warm" function so you dont have to reheat the water after 30 minutes of not using it. When you want to buy any electric kettle research about the leakage problem. since a lots of them in the market prone to leak and that can cause fire. One thing i have to mention is, I use Soft Water so when we boil water over time there are no calcium deposits are attached to the inside container and this adds to the life of any water boiler or water heater. By the way, since this unit has open wide top access, therefore is very easy to clean this kettele. In my opinion, this is a MUST HAVE in every kitchen.
Tip: By the way this item(Oster Kettle BVST-EK5966) and Sanyo model# U-K170S are the same one. So if you planning to buy this one, now you can check which one is cheaper.
I'm sure in up coming months more US manufacturer will add more feature to this type of kettle at more affordable prices, like digital control, digital display, keep warm function and so on....
Also remember to close the lid before boiling water. If you dont close the lid, It will take more time for this kettle to turn itself off.
Update: (Jan. 16, 2010): We still use this kettle everyday (now more than 5-6 times a day actually) still works great. no leak and no malfunction and the performance is as good as first day we bought it. I recommend, if you want to use it only for 1 or 2 cups, don't fill up with water more than 0.5 liter (2 cups). If you dont do that, then you are going to pay higher electric bill for NO reason. If you need to use it again then fill some more water (since this unit it does not have keep warm feature, it does not make sense to boil more than you are going to use in than moment). And since this kettle has window to see how much water has inside, there's no way to turn on this unit without water.(even though it has protection against dry turn on)
Update 2(April 24, 2011): By now I've been using this kettle for the last 18 months and Still working fantastic and we use it many, many times a day. No problem at all. Very happy with my purchase.
Update 3 (April 13, 2012): Still Perfect. No bad taste, No Malfunction, No problem what so ever and i'm using it 8-12 times a day. I own this kettle for the last 2 years and 7 months.
46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Cons (based on first week of usage):
- Auto shutoff kicks in a bit late for my taste. My older kettle shuts off a bit earlier, but this is a personal thing.
- Oily residue on the inside of the kettle. Difficult to remove, even after several rinsings with vinegar/water solution and dishwashing soap. Update: I don't notice the residue now, although it took 5 or 6 boilings to get to that point.
- Inside is NOT entirely stainless steel, as another reviewer mentioned. There is the plastic(?) water level gauge, as well as a removable plastic mounting bracket for the filter, which is itself plastic. The wonderful shiny blue light (mentioned in the other reviews) comes from a small plastic casing at the base of the kettle. There is also a steel rod connecting the cap of the kettle to the base, and there is a small rubber seal at the base of this rod. This is not a lot of plastic compared to some kettles, but it is there.
Pros:
- Sturdy and straightforward to use.
- Easy push-button cap that springs open and clicks shut.
- Update (3/27/2011): Seems pretty durable--still going strong after a year of daily use.
The cons above seem to be common to most kettles. Also, the exterior of the kettle gets very hot, although this is normal for a kettle.
- Auto shutoff kicks in a bit late for my taste. My older kettle shuts off a bit earlier, but this is a personal thing.
- Oily residue on the inside of the kettle. Difficult to remove, even after several rinsings with vinegar/water solution and dishwashing soap. Update: I don't notice the residue now, although it took 5 or 6 boilings to get to that point.
- Inside is NOT entirely stainless steel, as another reviewer mentioned. There is the plastic(?) water level gauge, as well as a removable plastic mounting bracket for the filter, which is itself plastic. The wonderful shiny blue light (mentioned in the other reviews) comes from a small plastic casing at the base of the kettle. There is also a steel rod connecting the cap of the kettle to the base, and there is a small rubber seal at the base of this rod. This is not a lot of plastic compared to some kettles, but it is there.
Pros:
- Sturdy and straightforward to use.
- Easy push-button cap that springs open and clicks shut.
- Update (3/27/2011): Seems pretty durable--still going strong after a year of daily use.
The cons above seem to be common to most kettles. Also, the exterior of the kettle gets very hot, although this is normal for a kettle.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
What a great gift for busy, absent-minded friends and family of all ages.
Due to many forgotten, burned-out water pots on our stove; we have tried many water kettles. We gave up because: impossible to clean the interiors; occupying too much counter space; lengthy heating periods; lids that stuck and rusted; parts, seams and materials in the water chamber affecting health and taste; and the inconvenience of the cord when pouring.
I could not believe the perfect design of this kettle: the interior is accessible for cleaning and all stainless, the cordless removable unit to carry to the table, the quick heating, large capacity, the press-button pop-up lid, non-drip pouring spout, removable filtering screen, cord storage... Oster thought of everything for safety and convenience!
But then added the LED blue light that is on so you know when it is heating! A moment of beauty! The boiling water creates blue shadows through the translucent lid and capacity window like a moving sea.
Most of all peace of mind that the pot is off!
Due to many forgotten, burned-out water pots on our stove; we have tried many water kettles. We gave up because: impossible to clean the interiors; occupying too much counter space; lengthy heating periods; lids that stuck and rusted; parts, seams and materials in the water chamber affecting health and taste; and the inconvenience of the cord when pouring.
I could not believe the perfect design of this kettle: the interior is accessible for cleaning and all stainless, the cordless removable unit to carry to the table, the quick heating, large capacity, the press-button pop-up lid, non-drip pouring spout, removable filtering screen, cord storage... Oster thought of everything for safety and convenience!
But then added the LED blue light that is on so you know when it is heating! A moment of beauty! The boiling water creates blue shadows through the translucent lid and capacity window like a moving sea.
Most of all peace of mind that the pot is off!
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shipped to me without receipt so I am concerning once I need to return...
But it is really good, boil very quickly.
Really useful and with good quality.
But it is really good, boil very quickly.
Really useful and with good quality.
Published 1 month ago by lldolphin
Good looking!
I think it's a really decent kettle. Boils water reasonably fast, looks good on the counter, design is neutral, it does not stand out as too modern. Best feature - it turns off! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marty
Great kettle, but short chord
Kettle heats water very quickly. It's a little larger than I anticipated, but it looks identical to the picture online. The one negative is the short chord. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Thomas
sharp looking
looks great on counter and works fine. only problem is that lid sticks a bit when trying to open and outside of container gets hot.
Published 2 months ago by AMC
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