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Model number on packaging may be listed as either K2070 or K2070Y. Product is identical.
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304 of 316 people found the following review helpful
By Blue Diamond
This Electric Kettle is quite simple without any frills. For the price, it does what it claims to do. It boils water quickly , the water level is easy to see and has the auto-shut off feature. I have used it reliably to boil water for tea, oatmeal etc. The water is quite hot, so use caution when pouring it out. The lid , can sometimes be hard to close & open.
225 of 238 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I first became hooked on electric kettles when traveling in the U.K. and have kept putting off getting one. This is perfect for my six (O, heavens did I really say six!) cups of tea a day. Faster than the microwave (only because its actually boiled and hot) and no worrys about...did I leave the stove on as it has a brilliant auto shut-off. It even stays plenty warm enough to top off the first cup of tea. I love it, am only sorry it took this many years to indulge my self with such a simple product!
P.S -- Terrific on snowy days when the kids come in and want hot coco...FAST! (Makes one feel like SuperMom for the rare second or two!!! <g>)
P.S -- Terrific on snowy days when the kids come in and want hot coco...FAST! (Makes one feel like SuperMom for the rare second or two!!! <g>)
481 of 530 people found the following review helpful
By Koa
Amazon Verified Purchase
Have used the Bodum electric kettle for travel for years, but decided I'd purchase this Proctor Silex for the office since it was a few bucks cheaper. That was a mistake.
Despite boiling and dumping out the water a half-dozen times, the water itself STILL tasted like "plastic." Ick. As a tea drinker, the quality of the water is key. Also, I found the general shape difficult to handle, the lid was hard to open, and when gently pouring the water it consistently (and dangerously) sloshed out the sides near the spout.
Anyway, I ended up giving this one away and buying an additional Bodum electric kettle for the office. It's working great, just like the 10-year-old Bodum I take traveling. (I think it's also interesting to note that the classic, no-frills, usable design of the Bodum has remain unchanged in the past 10 years - Hey, if it ain't broke, don't 'fix' it.)
Despite boiling and dumping out the water a half-dozen times, the water itself STILL tasted like "plastic." Ick. As a tea drinker, the quality of the water is key. Also, I found the general shape difficult to handle, the lid was hard to open, and when gently pouring the water it consistently (and dangerously) sloshed out the sides near the spout.
Anyway, I ended up giving this one away and buying an additional Bodum electric kettle for the office. It's working great, just like the 10-year-old Bodum I take traveling. (I think it's also interesting to note that the classic, no-frills, usable design of the Bodum has remain unchanged in the past 10 years - Hey, if it ain't broke, don't 'fix' it.)
59 of 61 people found the following review helpful
By J. Molzen
This is a nice little electric tea kettle. It requires that you heat at least 1 and 1/2 cups of water because of the submerged coil. I especially like the detachable cord.
My concerns are two fold. First, the sides do get hot. The handle remains cool, but I would not trust small children to be near it. Second, for the automatic shuttoff to work, the lid MUST be snapped closed. It will continue to boil if the lid is not completely closed (the instructions do state this). This is why I only gave it 4 stars.
It took me 7 minutes to boil (to auto-shutoff) a full pot (4 cups). The minimum (1 and 1/2 cups) took 2 min 50 sec.
It is supposed to be a 1000 watt heating element. Measuring it with a "Kill A Watt" meter, I found it actually used only 850-880 watts.
Update January 2013: After more than 7 years, this kettle is still in use boiling a single cup of water at my work approx 4 times per week. That is over 1000 uses. A few times the detachable cord was not in all the way, and when I turned it on, the on light did not turn on. Simply pushing it in fixed It. The heating element does appear to have some wear, as its got a few pitting marks. This is to be expected. Other than that there have been no problems. I would still rate it 4 stars.
My concerns are two fold. First, the sides do get hot. The handle remains cool, but I would not trust small children to be near it. Second, for the automatic shuttoff to work, the lid MUST be snapped closed. It will continue to boil if the lid is not completely closed (the instructions do state this). This is why I only gave it 4 stars.
It took me 7 minutes to boil (to auto-shutoff) a full pot (4 cups). The minimum (1 and 1/2 cups) took 2 min 50 sec.
It is supposed to be a 1000 watt heating element. Measuring it with a "Kill A Watt" meter, I found it actually used only 850-880 watts.
Update January 2013: After more than 7 years, this kettle is still in use boiling a single cup of water at my work approx 4 times per week. That is over 1000 uses. A few times the detachable cord was not in all the way, and when I turned it on, the on light did not turn on. Simply pushing it in fixed It. The heating element does appear to have some wear, as its got a few pitting marks. This is to be expected. Other than that there have been no problems. I would still rate it 4 stars.
47 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
if you've read a few complaints about how the water smells or tastes "plasticky", i found that it truly smell this way for about the first 10 boils of use, but no difference in taste that i can tell. after a while, the smell goes away. other than that, no problems. it boils a full liter or more in about 3-4 minutes with an automatic shut off which is handy. so far, seems like a great product. i've used this for about 6 months now with im sure over 200 cups of tea.
great deal, i recommend it.
great deal, i recommend it.
45 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By Michael Noes
Water purity and taste are the main issues for me here. Before I bought this item to use at work, I often used a stainless steel kettle on the stove at home. That water was fine of course, but this item makes water taste, smell, and even look plasticky (when light reflects inside the cup it looks oily and there is an oily film on top of the water). I can still taste and smell it even after I've brewed my tea.
I figured this might be normal for the first time using it, so I kept using it. I've used it over a week, probably 6 or 7 times, and there is no improvement. I haven't tried vinegar or anything like that, so I'm not sure if that will help... but even if it does, I don't really trust that plastic isn't getting into my water. I drink a lot of tea and water purity is important. If it's important to you too, I'd say spend a bit more and get a stainless steel model.
Aside from that major problem, no issues. water boils fast and quiet.
I figured this might be normal for the first time using it, so I kept using it. I've used it over a week, probably 6 or 7 times, and there is no improvement. I haven't tried vinegar or anything like that, so I'm not sure if that will help... but even if it does, I don't really trust that plastic isn't getting into my water. I drink a lot of tea and water purity is important. If it's important to you too, I'd say spend a bit more and get a stainless steel model.
Aside from that major problem, no issues. water boils fast and quiet.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By linrick
Amazon Verified Purchase
I can't believe that amazon put this on a one day sale for $10. I should have bought more.
This is a wonderful electric kettle. I timed it to see how long it takes for the water to boil and it took exactly 5 minutes, then it automaticly shuts off. This kettle takes less time and energy to boil the same amount of water than my brand new stove top or microwave.
You need to becareful though. Even the kettle is cool to the touch after water boils, you need to close cap tightly (when you hear a click) before flipping the switch on. Otherwise you can get burn by the scalding hot water.
This is a wonderful electric kettle. I timed it to see how long it takes for the water to boil and it took exactly 5 minutes, then it automaticly shuts off. This kettle takes less time and energy to boil the same amount of water than my brand new stove top or microwave.
You need to becareful though. Even the kettle is cool to the touch after water boils, you need to close cap tightly (when you hear a click) before flipping the switch on. Otherwise you can get burn by the scalding hot water.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
For my college daughter
She loves it which means I havent heard a single word of complaint or a request to replace it. yeah
Published 4 hours ago by Val
5.0 out of 5 stars
HOT Water in a Jiffy!
Like this so much better than my stainless steel on-stove kettle. The narrower pour spout is PERFECT for making my "pour over" coffee (with the plastic Melitta cone-shaped... Read more
Published 5 hours ago by Here Temporarily
5.0 out of 5 stars
lasts for years
Still use this thing nearly every day. It has lived up to and greatly exceeded my expectations. It's small, sits right on my desk at work, but heats very quickly and quietly.
Published 3 days ago by R. Heath
5.0 out of 5 stars
great value
Easy and convenient to use it..My bf likes it! It is a great product and good quality. I recommend it!
Published 5 days ago by Lu Leng
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great appliance
Simple, easy, and consistent. Makes soups and tea easier and simpler with the flip of a switch. For the kitchen that has almost everything, this will be your cherry. White cherry.
Published 5 days ago by R. K. Shackelford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best value!
This little pot works great and is perfect at work for heating just enough water to make a perfect cup or two of coffee!
Published 5 days ago by jgomez16
4.0 out of 5 stars
very good!
Very cheap, good product. It works fine! I will recommend it, if you are looking for something cheap! No issues tomreport
Published 6 days ago by Paula
5.0 out of 5 stars
great for travel
We took this on a European cruise with an Aeropress coffee maker because we like to wake up to fresh coffee and need to wake up, so we could get up and answer the door for room... Read more
Published 6 days ago by John A. Byrne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great compact kettle
Does the job perfectly. Water very very hot, within short time. Auto shut off a plus. Really love it. I do recommend this product.
Published 7 days ago by LT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great
Bought for my little brother, he loves it. Quick and easy way to boil water for tea because anyone who drinks tea knows YOU CANT USE THE MICROWAVE. It doesnt work.
Published 7 days ago by Julie Julie Julie
