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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Amazing, February 22, 2007
I bought this kettle because I wanted one that was all stainless steel on the inside. With some of the cheaper electric kettles, God only knows what chemicals are leaching out of the plastic and into the water you're about to drink. Many of the reviews of the plastic hot pots even mention the plastic smell of the water after you heat it. This is why I spent the extra thirty dollars to get one that was all stainless steel.
Regarding the construction, the kettle is double-walled stainless steel with an air gap or other insulation in between. This keeps the outside from getting hot during and after heating the water. Another nice feature is that there isn't an exposed heating element inside the kettle, so you don't have to worry about minerals building up on it. The cover is well designed. You press a button on the cover itself and it installs onto two pivot points at the top of the kettle. There is a button on the top of the handle that you can press to either lock the cover closed, or open it so you can pour in the water.
I've only had the kettle a couple weeks, so I can't speak to its longevity, however I am amazed every time I use it just how fast it heats the water to boiling.
I use it in my cubicle at work and it's very quiet, although as the water approaches a boil, you can hear a simmering noise. It's nothing more than you get when you boil water on the stove, so that's to be expected.
I would encourage anyone who is interested in getting an electric kettle to buy this model. It seems to be a very well designed and manufactured product.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Would be perfect with just a few minor changes, October 19, 2007
After looking at lots of kettles, and reading lots of reviews, I'm glad I purchased this one. For an all-stainless, cordless kettle, the price is great. Also, it is double-walled, with a seamless interior, which is a big bonus for several reasons. Water inside will stay hotter, there are no nooks and crannies for bacteria or hard water deposits to build up, and the outside stays cooler. Also, you are not boiling your water in plastic, which is the carcinogen du jour. Also, the sleek, stainless design looks great on the counter top. As an item that sees daily use, this is where my kettle will live, so looks were important. Filled to the max fill line, this pot brought water to a boil in approximately 3 minutes. The few minor drawbacks I've noticed so far are:
1. Max fill line should be at back. It is hard to see when the lid is on, in the up position.
2. The lid design is slightly awkward. We have a pull-out faucet, so filling is no big deal, but this might be an issue if you need to tip it to get it under the spout. Also, it takes a quick, firm "snap" to get the lid to latch into the closed position, and I wonder if it will fail eventually. A more solid latch would be nice.
3. The pour spout could be more well-defined. It doesn't really drip, but may be awkward for pouring into tea pots with small openings, etc.
4. It is tall and narrow. This reduces the footprint on the counter, but a short, squat design might reduce heating time somewhat.
5. The base could be a little heavier and sturdier-feeling.
If this kettle holds up to daily use, it will be well worth the investment, and best of its class, especially considering that it is significantly cheaper than much of the competition.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE BEST - NO PLASTIC WATER TASTE - ALL STAINLESS STEEL INSIDE, July 23, 2007
I love this kettle. You pour the water through a large opening made possible by an easily removable lid, into a completely seamless stainless steel kettle. The spout is wide and efficient. When you are holding the pot your hand doesn't touch the hot kettle because there is a plastic strip preventing burning. The only thing that people might prefer is a more visible line to determine "Max" level. I use my 4 qt measuring cup to pour the water. The water is boiled in about 3 minutes. The only thing I would like to see added to a kettle, which I haven't seen anywhere, is the ability to set it to go only to 180º since I drink mostly green tea. Now I just let the water cool a minute, add the jasmine pearls and voila. A big bonus ~ there are many questions about boiling and plastic ~ with this pot you don't have to worry ~ it's all seamless steel inside. Enjoy!!
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