Cuisinart KUA-17 1-3/4-Quart Cordless Automatic Electric Kettle Review

I moved to the U.S from the U.K 5 years ago and my first task was to find an electric kettle. I was amazed to see how rare they were and it took a while to track one down.(I was without a computer for a while, so maybe that was why}. I found a great looking one in this product, but was very dissappointed when it died early after 1 1/2 years. I got another one thinking it was just bad luck, but lo and behold. It has just died again of the same problem. The connection on the base gives up. First it will work if you spin it round on the base until the light goes on, but then it just has enough of that andbecomes good for nothing. I won't be buying a 3rd. I am looking for a different brand now. For the price, I expected it to last longer than 2 years.

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Includes Cuisinart Cordless Automatic Electric Kettle Instruction Book.Great for a dorm room or office, this cordless kettle lets you enjoy tea, coffee, or even dried soups at any time and without a range. And it's detachable from its power base for convenient pouring. The unobtrusive power base shuts off when the kettle is removed from the platform, and the concealed heating element never comes into contact with the water, keeping it from tasting flat or scalded. Made from high-quality stainless steel, the mirror-finished kettle is attractive and rust-resistant, and its 36-inch cord can be hidden in the base, making for easy, cord-free storage. --Madeleine Miller

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West Bend 53655 5-Cup Hot Pot, White Review

As a college student I have limited access to a kitchen. I have another hotpot that I use to make soup and such, but I decided to purchase this hotpot to have a small one to heat up water for cocoa/tea/etc.I've been sorely disappointed with its performance.
1. It DOESN'T BOIL WATER.Yes, it does heat the water to a high temperature, but the water never actually boils.
2. It's EXTREMELY LOUD.The heating element makes very loud clicking sounds when it engages/dis-engages.(The way this hotpot works is to turn the heating element intermittently on and off until the highest temperature is reached.Once it's hot, the element continues to turn itself on and off-albeit less frequently than when it's in the heating process-to maintain temperature).The sound it made was so loud that it would distract me from whatever else I was doing.
3. This product DOES NOT SHUT ITSELF OFF.If you forget about it and leave it plugged in, eventually the water will evaporate and the element will be left hot.There is a danger of shorting the unit and/or starting a fire.The only way to turn it off is to unplug it.
This loud clicking noise annoyed me so much I only used the product three times.Even if it didn't make sound I wouldn't use it-- this hotpot never boiled water and without a safety-off it's a hazard.

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Product Description:
The electric hot pot is easy to use and keeps water hot as long as it is plugged in. Simply fill the container up (with no more than 5 cups of water) and plug it into a 120-volt AC outlet. In about 10 minutes water willbe suitably hot for tea and other steaming beverages or snacks.

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Maxi-Matic EKT-7050 Elite Platinum 10-Cup Cordless Water Kettle, Stainless Review

Have bought two now (from a different store)and both have leaked water through the water level indicator, which seems to be just glued into the kettle housing. Not impressed, definately will not buy again, as in this case I don't think third time lucky will exist!

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Enjoy your warm beverages with elite by Maxi-Matic's 10-cup stainless steel water kettle with concealed heating system. The 360-degree cordless kettle features auto shut off, boil-dry protection, water level gauge and cord storage for safety and convenience.

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Black & Decker JKC650 Stainless-Steel Cordless Electric Kettle Review

I've only had it for a couple of days but it seems to be a great little pot.I used to heat my water in a tea kettle on the stove - it took way too long and I'm sure it used a ton of electricity.This pot heats up fast in comparison.It is hard to tell at first if it is on or not.The indicator light is not in an easy to see spot and unless you are in a dark room it just isn't bright enough to tell if it's on or just reflecting light.It pours nicely - no mess or drips.It's sort of loud when it heats up, but maybe that's true of all of this type of appliance - I don't know since it is my first.I like that it shuts off when you pick it up from the base.All in all I like it so far...

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Enjoy delicious hot beverages every time. Cordless freedom allows you to fill the kettle with water anywhere or pour hot water right at the table. The 360 degree swivel base design is ideal for right- or left-handed use. Removable, anti-scale filter prevents particles from pouring into your-Cup. Boil/Dry Protection: Unit automatically shuts off after boiling or when water reaches low level.

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Black & Decker KE2020 2.0 Liter Dome Kettle, White Review

I did not realize that this kettle must be unplugged when you are not actually boiling water.This is very inconvenient for us because of how our tiny kitchen is set up.Also, the footprint is pretty large.

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This electric 2.0 L kettle provides easy filling & pouring. Perfect for home, office, or dorm, this handy unit boils water for tea, hot chocolate, or instant foods.

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Alessi Electric Tea Kettle Review

I have owned this tea kettle for five years and it has proven to be as good as other Alessi products. It is easy to clean, comes to a boil rather quickly and clicks off when done. Beautiful style is expensive in the world of tea kettles. If you can put up with ugly, there are many tea kettles to choose from. There is no reason for manufactured goods to not look like designers worked on them rather than engineers and if you want a tea kettle to make a statement, this is it.

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Alessi Cordless electric kettle by designer Michael Graves, in stainless steel mirror polished with ivory thermoplastic resin handle and base. 1800 W. Also available with blue handle and base. Made in Italy.

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Bodum YoYo 13-Ounce Tea Infuser Set Review

This is a nice quality cup and infuser -- it's sturdy and comfortable.The infuser is resistant to staining and the little lid that is used to keep the heat in when steeping can be turned upside-down to act as a holder for the wet infuser when you remove it from the tea.

However, there are some problems.My main complaint is the design of the infuser.The sides are a nice, fine mesh whereas the bottom is plastic with some perforations.These holes in the bottom allow small leaf bits to flow-out.I have a Teeli infuser that has the mesh in the bottom also and it keeps all of the leaves contained.Second, and far more minor, the cup is rather small.It makes a nicely sized cup of tea, but if you're used to drinking from larger cups and mugs, you will find yourself gulping this one down pretty quickly.

Overall, this is not a bad product and if it had the full mesh infuser, I would have given it 4 stars.

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Product Description:
Tea for one is easier than ever with the Bodum YoYo personal tea infuser.Just add the appropriate amount of tea to the infuser basket, place in the cup and add hot water.Let the tea steep to your liking and then remove the infuser.The lid for the infuser acts as a trivet to help keep your counter clean.For those who want to enjoy all the benefits of loose leaf tea, or just try a variety of flavors, the YoYo is an excellent solution.The YoYo is a great gift item and travels well.Whether you use this personal infuser set at home, the office, or on the road, your always close to a fresh cup of your favorite loose leaf tea.

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Chef's Choice Cordless Electric Glass Kettle Review

We have had this electric kettle for three months. It has been in use almost daily. It does its job quickly. The spout pours better than most pitchers we own. I would recommend this kettle for anyone that wants a reliable kettle but also looks nice on the counter top.

After some use, a little scale was forming on the bottom. The instructions included a remedy for this -- guess what -- it worked like a charm and in 5 minutes the kettle was as clean as it was when we unpacked it.

Four stars from us. It would have been five if the price was a little lower.

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Product Description:
Faster than a stove or microwave and using less than half the energy, the this kettle is as functional as it is stylish. Handsomely crafted from heat-resistant glass and brushed stainless steel, it features a 360º swivel cordless design, soft touch handle, convenient single-hand lid opening, and an illuminated on/off switch. The concealed heating element efficiently delivers 1500 watts of power:This transparent kettle makes boiling water a visual delight and takes all guesswork out of water levels! Its generous 1 ¾ quarts capacity is ideal for heating water for instant soups, hot drinks, teas and blanching vegetables. Safety features include automatic shut-off, dual boil-dry protection, cool touch bottom and lid-lock:Features:Quickly heats water to the ideal temperature.Crafted from heat-resistant glass and brushed stainless steel.360º Swivel cordless design.Large 1.75 qt. capacity.Automatically shuts off when water boils.Soft-touch handle.Water level guage, convenient for right or left hand use.Convenient single-hand lid opening.Illuminated on/off switch.Cool touch bottom.1-Year limited warranty.UL/ETL and Canadian Approval.

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Hamilton Beach Cool Touch Kettle - 40898 Review

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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Product Description:
This electric kettle heats up to eight cups of water for coffee, tea, or instant soup without requiring the use of a stove. The round plastic base plugs into any standard outlet and gets water boiling in no time. When water has boiled, a safety mechanism turns the unit off and prevents the kettle from boiling dry. For easy lifting and serving, the kettle rotates 360 degrees on the base and travels cord-free from counter to table for pouring. The kettle's brushed stainless-steel exterior safeguards against burns by staying cool. A drip-free spout keeps water from splashing and scalding and an anti-scale mesh filter traps lime and calcium particles (found in hard water) before they end up in a teacup. A clear water-level window conveniently shows how much water is left in the kettle. For long-term performance, the kettle's heating element is concealed, which keeps mineral deposits to a minimum and makes cleaning easier. Hamilton Beach warrants this product for two years from the date of purchase.

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Zojirushi CD-FAC22 Zutto Micom Electric Dispensing Pot Review

I've used this pot for some months now on a near daily basis and had absolutely no problems.It is a must for the tea enthusiast.Not only is it more stylish than most dispensing pots, it is in a league of it's own for selecting temperature and sustaining temperature over time.It is quick to boil, and can silently keep your water ready for tea for all-day use.

The cost of this pot is higher than your average boiling pot, but it shows in the extra features and in the build quality.The pump action is a much-loved feature, as is the break-away safety cord (all appliances should have such a cord in my opinion).You can just tell that the people that designed this knew what they were doing and cared.

On the downside, I wish for 3 things:1)the ability to set the temp to more degrees (such as between 160 and 180 for green tea instead of 140); 2) an on-off switch instead of always just disconnecting the cord; and 3) a slightly deeper indent behind the spout so that more tea pots can easily fit under the spout.

If you are serious about tea, buy this unit.

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The "Zutto" Collection is Zojirushi's first collection of products that is designed and developed as a series of products.The concept of the Zutto Collection was born as a result of the collaboration between Zojirushi and an interior designer in Japan.Unlike other Zojirushi products, the physical body of the Zutto was designed first, then the inner technology.Zutto (Soot-tow), meaning "always" inJapanese, is designed to be enjoyed and used universally, for any occasion, anytime.This new Zutto Micom Electric Dispensing Pot has one-touch electric dispensing system and a micro computerized temperature control system.It will display actual water temperature at all times and has a Dechlorinate (by extended boiling) and decaling mode.Also new to this item is a water level gauge which includes a red air filled ball (water level ball) making it easier to check the water level and an option to turn off the beep indicator that alerts completion of boiling process and low water level.

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Dualit 72460 Cordless 12-Cup Jug Kettle, Chrome Review

The craftsmanship and finish on the stainless Dualit kettle are superior to all others. Unfortunately, the kettle has two major flaws, and the company has an even bigger flaw.

Kettle flaw #1: The cordless base is thin plastic and warps after several months of once-a-day use.

Kettle flaw #2: It's not a matter of 'if', but 'when' it will leak due to cracked plastic windows in the side of the kettle.The plastic windows are pressed into the side openings, which puts the plastic under stress. Repeated use of the kettle causes fine cracks in the plastic where the stresses are concentrated. I guarantee your kettle will leak from these fine stress/heat cracks after approximately 1 year of use.If you have any doubt, google (or any other search) for Dualit, leak, cracked plastic.

Company flaw: horrible warranty and they won't stand behind their product.I had to pay for a replacement cordless base when mine warped after a few months. This was annoying but not a show stopper at $19 with shipping, since the kettle was awesome. Then a few months later the windows began to leak, and Dualit had nothing to say except that there was no repair or replacement part available and they would be happy to sell me a replacement kettle.That seemed utterly ridiculous to me, especially at their prices.

For the $100 I paid for this thing, I could have bought and disposed of two to four of the competitor brand stainless kettles. My misunderstanding was that I assumed the Dualit was not a cheap (in quality, not price) disposable kettle.Do yourself a favor and do the internet search (Dualit, leak, cracked plastic) then, DO NOT buy one.

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Product Description:
The Dualit Cordless Jug Kettle combines style and durability in polished stainless steel. Designed and developed in the UK the Kettle is fitted with rapid boil concealed element, heat proof handles and an oversized non-drip spout. The lid has a large heatproof ball knob with finger guards. This Cordless Jug Kettle is fitted with removable laser cut lime scale filter and has a large water indicator on both sides. The convenient and user-friendly axis kettle can be easily placed on its base at any rotary angle that is stationed on non-slip rubber feet.

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1.7L Automatic Electric Kettle, White Review

I was a little surprised about how this product arrived.No box really.Just all wrapped in tissue paper.Not sure how I will store these.Thought it was coming from a company but seemed to come from a person selling them from the way it was shipped.Came efficently though and the set seems to be good quality.

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This electrical Kettle designed Large opening and concealed heating for easy cleaning. Also automatic shut-off switch for safety

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Chef's Choice 677 Cordless Electric 1-3/4-Quart Teakettle Review

My wife loves a good cup of tea and in the past, we just left the kettle on very low heat on the stove.The other night I came home to the smell of gas.The breeze had blown out the flame and my wife, who had a really bad cold, was upstairs and could not smell the gas.

Time to get something a bit safer while we still had a house!After some research, we ordered this electric kettle (to the joy of my wife's British friends who think we are barbarians for not having one.)

I was astounded at how fast this thing heats water, maybe 5 minutes for a mostly full pot from tap-cold to full rolling boil.

The automatic shut-off works perfectly (and has a small light so youneed not guess if it is off or on) and we no longer need to worry about errant gas fumes and whistling kettles.

The kettle is well-made, attractive and seems to be sturdy and definitely works a treat.Get one and you won't be dissappointed.Needs a three-prong outlet, so make sure you can use it first.Sides do get hot but the handle stays properly cool and the safety lid works very nicely with no drops or leaks that I have seen.

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Handsomely constructed of high-quality brushed stainless steel with black accents, this electric teakettle offers a 1-3/4-quart water capacity and boils water faster than microwave or stovetop methods. The teakettle's powerful 1500-watt heating element sits hidden beneath the stainless floor of the unit, so it's never in contact with water, eliminating build-up of mineral deposits and allowing for easy cleanup. Its revolutionary cordless design allows the kettle to be lifted from its base for convenient filling and serving. For safety, the kettle provides automatic shut-off, boil-dry safety protection, and a secure locking lid. Other highlights include a convenient water-level gauge built into the handle and a cord that wraps neatly into the base for easy storage. The teakettle measures 9 by 7-1/2 by 10 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Adagio Teas triniTea Electric 32-Ounce Tea Maker Review

I got this tea maker today and checked it out. I used to have a Krups teatime, which died last week after 25 years of use. The Trinitea is of much lower quality operating with the same technology. The water heating chamber looks like non stick or painted black inside, my Krups had a aluminum chamber. The lid of the tank is marked PP5 which is ok according to US plastic food safety standards. THE TEA STEEPING CONTAINER IS MARKED >PC< IN A TRIANGLE, which means Polycarbonate, which could be leaking toxins under high heat. (duh, boiling water!). The lid of the steeping chamber and the lid of the glass carafe are marked >7< in a triangle with ABS written underneath. which is not recommended for food and might leach toxins which may be causing cancer. Mostly used for elimination water pipes in the US. This appliance is made in China !!!!!
Do your own research before you buy !

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Product Description:
Looking to simplify preparation of loose tea? Our electric tea maker is the answer. Say goodbye to kettles, teapots and over-steeped cups. This wondrous appliance does it all - heats water, steeps leaves, and keeps tea warm so you may enjoy it all day long. Variable timer and temperature control lets you adjust the strength of an infusion, ensuring a perfect cup of tea each time. Works well with all tea varieties.

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Cooks Corner 2-1/2-Quart Whistling Tea Kettle Review

The design is nice, handle doesn't become hot, but... this is Non-Whistling Tea Kettle. Whispering instead of whistling during a first boiling and absolutely silent after. I will keep looking for something else

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Cooks Corner 2 1/2 whistling tea kettle

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