Hamilton Beach 1.7 L Glass Electric Kettle for Tea and Water, Cordless, LED Indicator, Auto-Shutoff and Boil-Dry Protection, Brushed Metal (40865), Clear
Brand | Hamilton Beach |
Color | Clear |
Capacity | 1.7 Liters |
Material | Plastic |
Voltage | 110 Volts |
About this item
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- 1.7 Liter Capacity: Make Water for One Cup of Tea or Enough to Serve a Group.
- Fast and Safe Hot Water: Electric Tea Kettle Is Faster Than a Microwave and More Convenient Than a Stovetop Kettle.
- Automatic Shutoff: Boil-Dry Protection Means the Electric Kettle Will Turn Itself off When Water Is Boiling and Ready to Serve, Making It Safer Than the Stovetop.
- Soft Blue Illumination: After You’ve Selected Your Temperature Setting, a Soft Blue Illuminating Light Lets You Know Hot Water Is on the Way.
- Cord-Free Serving: The Electric Kettle Lifts off the Base for Easy Serving.
- Included Components: Hamilton Beach 40865 Glass Electric Kettle, 1.7-Liter
- Fabric Type: Plastic / Glass
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Hamilton Beach 40865 Glass Electric Kettle
Tea? Hot chocolate? Instant soup? If you have a taste for it, the Hamilton Beach 1.7 liter Glass Kettle can have it ready in minutes, incorporating the best of Good Thinking. With 1500 watts, this electric kettle can boil water faster than a microwave, and is safer to use than a stovetop kettle because it automatically turns off when the water reaches a boil. The modern soft blue illumination in the glass kettle along with a brushed, stainless steel base is compact, space-saving and looks great on the kitchen counter. Serving at the table is no problem as the kettle lifts right off the 360-degree rotating base without the cord. The powerful rapid-boil system provides fast heating from any standard outlet and the auto shut-off function helps keep the kettle from boiling dry. 1.7 liter Glass Kettle features a stay-cool handle, push-button lid and easy-pour spout that make filling and serving easy. A cord wrap is under the base for space-saving storage when not in use.
- Faster than a microwave, safer than a stovetop kettle
- Auto shutoff with boil-dry protection
- Extra-large capacity for multiple servings
- Wide opening for easy cleaning
- Built-in mesh filter
- Glass sides
- Stainless steel accents
- One touch on/off switch

Cord-free serving

Soft blue illumination

Automatic Safety Elements Protect from Damage and Overheating
Concerned about the kettle discoloring or boiling dry? No worries, this electric kettle is equipped with safety devices to give you the ease and peace of mind during and after use. Also, if the kettle is accidentally switched on without being filled with water first, don’t fret. The kettle’s automatic safety setting will automatically switch off.
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Perfect for use with a french press | |
Hamilton Beach French Press with Cocoa Attachment | ✓ |
Product Description
With 1500 watts and automatic shutoff, the Hamilton Beach 1.7 Glass Electric Kettle is fasterthan a microwave and safer than a stovetop kettle. The soft blue illumination along with a brushed, stainless steel base looks great on the kitchen counter.Tips & Care Before use, fill kettle with selected amount of water with mesh filter in place, and ensure that water level is between 0.5 L and MAX on the water level window and on level surface before serving. Overfilling the kettle may cause boiling water to spit out of the spout. Do not use for any other purpose than heating water, as other liquids or food will contaminate the interior and void the warranty. If the kettle floor starts turning colors, dont panic. This is normal and tends to happen, and does not affect the kettles performance. Note: Care must be taken when handling the kettle to avoid spilled hot liquid, scalding or burns.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 9.88 x 8.63 x 6.25 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.44 pounds |
Department | Small Kitchen Appliance |
Manufacturer | Hamilton Beach |
ASIN | B00CXMO01I |
Item model number | 40865 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #480,301 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #435 in Electric Kettles |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 2, 2013 |
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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017
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This little baby is still going strong! She has served me so well for exactly 18 months now and is only just starting to show a little wear and tear. The metal strip that goes from the hinge at the lid, down and along the handle has started pulling away ever so slightly and there's a little bit of rust there - I'm guessing its from steam escaping from the lid. No big deal though. Apart from that, I am still extremely pleased with my purchase. I could not get by without my two or sometimes three, cups of tea every day. I'd be lost without this. This, and Yorkshire teabags from Amazon. Mmm.
I even still get a kick out of the funky blue light. Best purchase ever!
After moving to the U.S, it wasn't long before I realized that a bag of Lipton just did not cut it, because us Brits; we love our tea! I was also surprised that at stores such as Walmart/Target etc, there really isn't a vast choice of electric kettles on offer either. But I get it, coffee is by far the more popular choice...
So my quest began about 6 years ago when I ended up buying a run of the mill electric kettle from a big box store. That guy finally gave up earlier this year though and so I turned to... Where else, but here of course, for a new one - and Amazon never fails to disappoint!
Here are a few points that impressed me about this item:
* Being familiar with the Hamilton Beach brand, their standard of quality met my expectations. None of the components feel cheap or flimsy. This kettle is well built.
* I was a bit wary about the glass on this kettle however. Initially I thought it might be too fragile and break easily but I've had no problems with that at all and on the contrary, it actually seems quite hard wearing.
* I really like the design. The stainless steel finish and the pretty blue light inside the look really cool.
* It's boils water quite fast. Probably less than 60 seconds I'd say, and it automatically turns off upon reaching boiling point. Just remember to snap the lid on firmly after filling it to ensure the water doesn't run dry!
*i found the price to be really fair - not expensive at all.
My husband are so happy with this purchase - it has even encouraged him to start grinding whole beans and using a French press for his much needed cup of coffee too. Now he says he'll never go back to instant or a Keurig pod.
So in conclusion, this is a great buy - one I'm so happy to come across on Amazon for a great price and one that can do justice to my precious, authentic English tea bags! :) (Yorkshire Tea by the way if anyone's interested).
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We were shopping for a new glass and/or stainless steel electric kettle and came across the Hamilton Beach 1.7-Liter Glass Kettle. It had everything we were looking for; decent price, glass with stainless accents, cordless, large capacity and admittedly the blue LED lights really caught my eye lol.
We were hesitant at first, after reading some of the reviews. But with Amazons return policy and the impressive 5yr warranty stated, we decided to give it a try.
After receiving it 2 days later(Prime), we anxiously opened it up and prepared it for its first boil.
The first thing I noticed was how nice it looked on the countertop. Yes, the blue light provide a cool effect, but even when off the kettle has a nice modern look.
Next, this kettle boils extremely fast! At max capacity, it reaches a full boil in under 5 mins! Much faster than our previous kettle. The auto-shutoff feature turns the kettle off after about 20-30 seconds of rapid boiling. Although, the power on/off toggle switch does seem a little loose/flimsy it has never posed a problem and the auto-shutoff has worked 100% of the time.
After a week or so of daily use, we noticed some "rust-like" discoloration on the bottom plate which covers the heating element. This was not rust at all, but mineral deposits from the water. A simple wipe with a cloth and rinse with water and it was gone. We continue to do this every other week or as signs of discoloration appear.
The "wide" opening makes it easy to get into and clean, although not quite wide enough for my large hands, my wife has no difficulty.
We've been using this electric kettle consistently(10-20 boils per day) for almost 2 years, without any issues... even the cool blue LED lights still work! Would definitely purchase again if/when needed.
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Al ver esta me enamoré del diseño, aunque se pasaba un poco de mi presupuesto planeado.
Decidí irme a "lo mejor", compré esta y no me arrepiento. Me di cuenta de que aunque costaba hasta el doble que las otras, es un aparato que usas casi diario, y vale mucho la pena el diseño visual, el apagado automático y la base sin cable (me encantó esta tecnología btw). El asa es muy cómoda y sientes que estás usando un aparato duradero.


Reviewed in Mexico on December 10, 2018
Al ver esta me enamoré del diseño, aunque se pasaba un poco de mi presupuesto planeado.
Decidí irme a "lo mejor", compré esta y no me arrepiento. Me di cuenta de que aunque costaba hasta el doble que las otras, es un aparato que usas casi diario, y vale mucho la pena el diseño visual, el apagado automático y la base sin cable (me encantó esta tecnología btw). El asa es muy cómoda y sientes que estás usando un aparato duradero.





Reviewed in Canada on April 17, 2018

