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False advertising--Buyer BEWARE! This product is NOT made in Austria or Germany. Misleading product photo shows German flag, wording states "Mueller of Austria" ... "American Standard"... but it is MADE in CHINA!!!
I bought this kettle thinking it was made in Austria or Germany. Expecting a quality product. Only when I read the manual did I see that this product is not made in Europe--deceived by advertising. The metal plate inside bottom of kettle shows spots--only used three times. Also condensation that builds up inside after boiling stays for hours. I have owned a few different electric tea kettles and that never happened.
I am sending back ASAP--I'm worried about the quality and very upset over the deceitful advertising.
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IT PURIFIES THE WATERAt a temperature of 160F or more, boiling water can make it safer to drink, especially important if you’re not using a water filter pitcher. We recommend BWT products because of their superior technology and quality. |
COFFEE AND TEA TASTE BETTERWater does not lose its vibrancy since the longer it boils, the more it loses its flavor. You know when the water is boiled, since it will automatically shut off, and you can use it immediately. |
SAVES TIME AND ELECTRICITYThis electric kettle is more energy efficient than a microwave or electric stove-top. It saves your time, since you need very short time to boil your water, saving your money. |
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2020
Checked out Amazon for electric kettles in this was one of the most highly reviewed items in the list. I went for it and just recently unboxed it and this was my experience:
Unpacking was easy. It wasn't so tightly packed in that I had to destroy any part of the box and the instructions were right on top as well as the warranty registration information.
It came in two parts, the main kettle and the base. Plugging in the base was a little inconvenient because it has a very robust electrical cord. Tip to the manufacturer if they might be looking at this review: Upgrade to a right-angle plug.
The base is also very lightweight. Being a base, that might not be such a good thing as it is very want to flip over from the rigidity of the cord. It does have very nice rubber feet on the bottom though.
Looking at some of the other reviews, I inspected the kettle & the base for damage or imperfections and found none. In fact, I was pleased to find that one of the largest complaints (being that the lid opens at only 45 degrees and can't fit a human hand for cleaning) was not true for my unit, as seen in the pictures. I have medium-ish sized hands and it was a bit of a squeeze, but I know I'll be able to get a scotch pad inside and scrub it down from time to time.
Now comes the moment of truth! Does it boil water quickly and efficiently?
Well, that all comes down to your interpretation of "quickly".
I started out with one liter of water cold from the tap, as it's an easy metric to use.
From the moment I turned the switch ON to the moment the kettle turned itself OFF after boiling was just over five minutes, which coincides with other reviews suggesting that the full 1.8 l takes about 8 minutes.
That said, I was surprised to find that when the auto-off feature activates, it physically toggles the switch on the handle back to the off position, much like a rice cooker does.
Conclusion?
For about $20 at the time of this purchase, this is a fantastic buy. I have a particularly small kitchen and I value my stove top space. On top of that, my entire abode is electric, so anything that will cut down on that bill in particular is a win in my books. Really it's a simple question:
Does this electric kettle do the electric kettle stuff?
It does for me.
I gave this 4 stars as of the unboxing based on the metrics. 5 stars for "safety" and 3 stars for "easy to clean" and 5 stars for... Performance? It pours nicely into a mug.
I go through a lot of hot water with coffee and tea and whatnot, so I'll update this review after a few months and give an update to its longevity, as I've seen a few reviews talk about how their units cut out after a couple of months.
UPDATE: a few days later I've noticed discoloration on the heating element inside the cattle. It would be nice if the entire casing was glass in the heating element was placed underneath to avoid this issue, but like I said before it's not much for a $20 purchase. What is more prominent inconvenience is that the lid requires you to press down in order for it to pop up and it's a bit of a balancing act. I find myself pressing the button multiple times before the lid finally releases. A stronger spring would be nice to avoid this issue. The last bit is that it's not very easy to drain. I want to avoid keeping water in it, but even putting it upside down the glass has a bit of a lip at the top that keeps water inside. I have to manually dry the inside which is a little bit of a pain. All things said and done, I'm going to keep it at 4 stars for now as I suspected little hiccups here and there for such a low priced object.
FINAL UPDATE:
I've decided to return the item. the lid is just not very well designed. I understand people's complaints about squeezing their hand inside to clean it, but for me the way the release mechanism directly counteracts the opening of the lid was just too annoying to deal with on a regular basis. You have to push down on the button for the lid to pop up, but the spring for the button is stronger than the spring for the hinge, so as you released the button the lid simply relocks before it can lift up. Ultimately, I had to push the button multiple times for the lid to hopefully open to be refilled.
Returning the item was easy as I could drop it off at my nearest UPS store. I have a different kettle on order and I will post a review on that page.
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Unboxed at 4 stars, became 3 stars and ultimately returned
By Adam Long on February 19, 2020
It started because I ruined my stove top kettle by turning on the wrong burner (whoops!)By Adam Long on February 19, 2020
Checked out Amazon for electric kettles in this was one of the most highly reviewed items in the list. I went for it and just recently unboxed it and this was my experience:
Unpacking was easy. It wasn't so tightly packed in that I had to destroy any part of the box and the instructions were right on top as well as the warranty registration information.
It came in two parts, the main kettle and the base. Plugging in the base was a little inconvenient because it has a very robust electrical cord. Tip to the manufacturer if they might be looking at this review: Upgrade to a right-angle plug.
The base is also very lightweight. Being a base, that might not be such a good thing as it is very want to flip over from the rigidity of the cord. It does have very nice rubber feet on the bottom though.
Looking at some of the other reviews, I inspected the kettle & the base for damage or imperfections and found none. In fact, I was pleased to find that one of the largest complaints (being that the lid opens at only 45 degrees and can't fit a human hand for cleaning) was not true for my unit, as seen in the pictures. I have medium-ish sized hands and it was a bit of a squeeze, but I know I'll be able to get a scotch pad inside and scrub it down from time to time.
Now comes the moment of truth! Does it boil water quickly and efficiently?
Well, that all comes down to your interpretation of "quickly".
I started out with one liter of water cold from the tap, as it's an easy metric to use.
From the moment I turned the switch ON to the moment the kettle turned itself OFF after boiling was just over five minutes, which coincides with other reviews suggesting that the full 1.8 l takes about 8 minutes.
That said, I was surprised to find that when the auto-off feature activates, it physically toggles the switch on the handle back to the off position, much like a rice cooker does.
Conclusion?
For about $20 at the time of this purchase, this is a fantastic buy. I have a particularly small kitchen and I value my stove top space. On top of that, my entire abode is electric, so anything that will cut down on that bill in particular is a win in my books. Really it's a simple question:
Does this electric kettle do the electric kettle stuff?
It does for me.
I gave this 4 stars as of the unboxing based on the metrics. 5 stars for "safety" and 3 stars for "easy to clean" and 5 stars for... Performance? It pours nicely into a mug.
I go through a lot of hot water with coffee and tea and whatnot, so I'll update this review after a few months and give an update to its longevity, as I've seen a few reviews talk about how their units cut out after a couple of months.
UPDATE: a few days later I've noticed discoloration on the heating element inside the cattle. It would be nice if the entire casing was glass in the heating element was placed underneath to avoid this issue, but like I said before it's not much for a $20 purchase. What is more prominent inconvenience is that the lid requires you to press down in order for it to pop up and it's a bit of a balancing act. I find myself pressing the button multiple times before the lid finally releases. A stronger spring would be nice to avoid this issue. The last bit is that it's not very easy to drain. I want to avoid keeping water in it, but even putting it upside down the glass has a bit of a lip at the top that keeps water inside. I have to manually dry the inside which is a little bit of a pain. All things said and done, I'm going to keep it at 4 stars for now as I suspected little hiccups here and there for such a low priced object.
FINAL UPDATE:
I've decided to return the item. the lid is just not very well designed. I understand people's complaints about squeezing their hand inside to clean it, but for me the way the release mechanism directly counteracts the opening of the lid was just too annoying to deal with on a regular basis. You have to push down on the button for the lid to pop up, but the spring for the button is stronger than the spring for the hinge, so as you released the button the lid simply relocks before it can lift up. Ultimately, I had to push the button multiple times for the lid to hopefully open to be refilled.
Returning the item was easy as I could drop it off at my nearest UPS store. I have a different kettle on order and I will post a review on that page.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2019
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Beautiful and Well Made
By Laura E. Povsner on August 6, 2019
This is a very streamlined electric kettle. The blue LED lets you know the water is boiling. There is a max line and it is about a simple as it gets. Who doesn't want a beautiful, well made, easy to use electric kettle?
By Laura E. Povsner on August 6, 2019
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