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Cuisinart CPK 17 PerfecTemp 1 7 Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric kettle 1 7 L Silver

Last Updated: March 19, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
464
Unverified
83
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36 meters
SIZE
LED
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Review Analysis - 451 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Product Reliability
 85
months, kettle, stopped working, died, years ago
+40%
-60%
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" ...  I bought this on August 6, it quit working on Dec 2.  ...  "
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" ...  Unfortunately, after 15 months, it started losing its ability to heat.  ...  "
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" ...  Died after 6 months  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased August 2019, and the kettle after four months, has suddenly stopped working at all and I have had no success getting Customer Service on the phone. ... Very disappointing, particularly when the product functioned fine when first purchased.  ...  "
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" ...  However, I am giving it 2 stars beacuse it stopped working just within a year.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price of this product, I was shocked when it broke after 9 months.  ...  "
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" ...  However, after a few minutes it switched back on.  ...  "
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" ...  The second one didn't make it to a year.  ...  "
Heating
 75
heats, kettle, heat, tea, heating
+85%
-15%
comment
" ...  My kettle stayed hot after water has boiled.  ...  "
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" ...  Heats up fast, easy to read water gauge, easy to understand controls.  ...  "
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" ...  Great to be able to heat water for my tea at less than a boil!  ...  "
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" ...  We even use this electric kettle for our chemistry class instead of heating water over a Bunsen burner, as it is safer and much quicker. ... It is still safer and quicker than boiling water in a pot on the stove.  ...  "
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" ...  It heats very quickly!  ...  "
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" ...  Water heats up quickly and there are multiple settings to control the temperature of the water.  ...  "
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" ...  It holds more water than the 48 ounce max of the Capresso (Cuisinart holds up to 1.75 liters), heats even the full 1.75 liters quickly and i really like the “keep warm” feature.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the first kettle we've had so I can't speak from much experience, but according to reviews this heats up as fast or slightly faster than most others. ... Obviously the more water there is in the kettle the longer it takes to heat. ... This is single wall stainless steel which is quick to conduct heat.  ...  "
Food Items
 34
tea, cuisinart, boil, stove top, cooking
+79%
-21%
comment
" ...  This is my second Cuisinart kettle.  ...  "
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" ...  Cuisinart has impressed us with this and we lean heavily toward their products because of it.  ...  "
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" ...  This kettle replaced a stovetop kettle I had.  ...  "
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" ...  We use the Cuisinart kettle 3-4 times a day for teas, instant cereal, cocoa, ramen noodles, etc. ... I got my first after getting spoiled in other countries by convenient "hot pots".  ...  "
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" ...  I can have a lovely tea faster than boiling it on the stove.  ...  "
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" ...  Awesome tea kettle  ...  "
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" ...  I had my original Cuisinart hot pot that I bought used for 10+ years.  ...  "
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" ...  Either way the kettle allows you to use the microwave for other cooking and collectively work more efficiently to save time.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 33
easy, use, fill, convenient, read
+100%
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" ...  Wish it was easier to fill.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use and very convenient.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, very quiet  ...  "
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" ...  I love this thing, easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Would be MUCH easier to read while filling the pot if it were on the side  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, easy to clean, I would highly recommend it to anyone.  ...  "
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" ...  So convenient to use.  ...  "
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" ...  So easy to use and just awesome.  ...  "
Features
 33
kettle, keep warm feature, keep warm, feature, warm function
+85%
-15%
comment
" ...  Like that different temperature modes are available to make perfect tea.  ...  "
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" ...  The keep warm feature is an added bonus.  ...  "
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" ...  I don't care about having a skinny spout or setting an exact temperature - my old kettle had both of these features and I don't see the advantage.  ...  "
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" ...  I am not a fan of the blue light, since I use fresh water each time, but it would be a handy feature for someone who likes to keep water warm for a period of time.  ...  "
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" ...  All the features!  ...  "
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" ...  The temperature control features are great, as is the backlight and the "keep warm" setting.  ...  "
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" ...  I like all the features it has I love the temperature control setting because I don’t have to turn it on again & again when I am making a few cups of tea I highly recommend this brushed stainless steel electric kettle  ...  "
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" ...  To save it - and a bit on my electric bill - I chose this item based on its features, reviews, and brand reputation.  ...  "
Build Quality
 33
handle, broke, lid, rust, kettles
+45%
-55%
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" ...  After using it for about 4-5 times theres been some rust building on the bottom.  ...  "
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" ...  Poor build quality.  ...  "
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" ...  To be fair, most of the electric kettles are poor quality. ... Aesthetics aside, it does not seem safe.  ...  "
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" ...  Broke down in a few months. ... Terribly disappointed with Cuisinart as this was my second such product that broke down in months.  ...  "
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" ...  After 10 years, our previous Cuisinart Electric kettle broke, The writing had worn off and it started to leak.  ...  "
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" ...  Broke after a week  ...  "
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" ...  The lid would not open.  ...  "
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" ...  Not easy to clean and there’s a metal bolt near the top that made the insides rust out after less than 2 months  ...  "
Water Usage
 28
boil, boils, boiling, temperature, heats
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  It heats the water well BUT I expected more for the premium price.  ...  "
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" ...  Water is heated quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  It has full metal wall inside and boils water very fast.  ...  "
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" ...  So fast at heating water.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it to boil water for my tea and when I need boiling water for other things.  ...  "
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" ...  The temperature of the water is still within +- 2 degrees of the setting.  ...  "
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" ...  No other water heater does what the Cuisinart does.  ...  "
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" ...  Since working from home, it's so easy for me to start the water on the stove and then get sidetracked by a call or impromptu meeting.  ...  "
Controls
 25
button, water, press, temp, tea
+56%
-44%
comment
" ...  The buttons for selecting the temp light up and are easy to read.  ...  "
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" ...  With this kettle, I simply choose what temp I want the water to be and press the start button.  ...  "
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" ...  The temperature control options are diversified, and the product quality is also very good.  ...  "
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" ...  I just push the button!  ...  "
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" ...  The quick temp buttons and the reminder for what type of tea it’s best for rock and save me from reading packaging or googling.  ...  "
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" ...  It is an easy and quick press of a couple of buttons and the water for your tea is ready before you know it.  ...  "
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" ...  The temp probe is still as accurate as new, the base, lid and buttons are faultless.  ...  "
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" ...  I especially like the different temperature controls for brewing different teas.  ...  "
Coffee
 24
tea, french press coffee, water, kettle, morning
+100%
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" ...  It makes making French press coffee so much faster and easier.  ...  "
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" ...  holds enough water for a couple pots of coffee or tea  ...  "
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" ...  I use it for tea, pour over coffee, French Press and even for ramen!  ...  "
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" ...  I use this every day to make fresh French press coffee.  ...  "
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" ...  It boils water so fast it is so easy to make coffee and homemade ice tea!  ...  "
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" ...  Saw it have tea/coffee temperature option.  ...  "
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" ...  heats to 200 for coffee with push of a button- no more watching to catch before it boils  ...  "
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" ...  My hubby is much happier with his French pressed coffee, too.  ...  "
Design
 24
looks great, look, counter, looks, appearance
+75%
-25%
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" ...  It's a shame, because it looks great and when it is working is truly great.  ...  "
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" ...  It is compact enough to stow in any nook and has a pleasant look.  ...  "
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" ...  Satin seemed to be the perfect match for this product and resulted in an undetectable factory new appearance. ... Heavier coats for a smoother gloss appearance, a finer mist for a more textured matte appearance.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks great on the kitchen counter.  ...  "
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" ...  It looks great and is so simple to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It seems to work well and looks nice on the counter.  ...  "
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" ...  And looks great on the counter.  ...  "
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" ...  Attractive sitting on counter.  ...  "
Price
 21
worth, money, worth every penny, point, kettle
+62%
-38%
comment
" ...  Worth every penny  ...  "
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" ...  A great kettle for the price and value.  ...  "
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" ...  Before owning this I could never have justified the additional cost. ... Worth every penny.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth every penny.  ...  "
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" ...  While 5 years is a decent length of time, this is supposedly a premium product at a premium price. ... But I can't justify continuing to buy a disposable appliance for this price.  ...  "
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" ...  I highly recommend it, don't waste your money buying the cheaper stuff because you will end up buying this one in the end.  ...  "
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" ...  Price is way higher but man is it worth it.  ...  "
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" ...  Well worth purchasing.  ...  "
Cleaning
 16
easy to clean, cleaning, brush, vinegar, scrub
+69%
-31%
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" ...  Filter on the pouring spout is removable for cleaning and descaling.  ...  "
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" ...  We clean inside once every few months.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, easy to clean, I would highly recommend it to anyone.  ...  "
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" ...  It saves time, energy, and cleaning more stuff.  ...  "
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" ...  Four stars only for the easy to clean piece because I can Get my hand down into it to scrub it. ... However, a long scrubby brush does just fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Opening at top small hard getting hand in to wipe or clean it.  ...  "
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" ...  I use vinegar & water and a bottle brush for easy cleaning.  ...  "
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" ...  I find it's easy to clean and it's possible to fit my average man sized hand in to scrub mineral buildup from the bottom. ... Stainless is easy to wipe clean, durable and scratch resistant compared to plastics, though prone to finger prints and smudges as it typical of any stainless appliance. ... I use/used Behlen Master Jet Spray Lacquer Finish clear satin for most applications but you may want to consider a gloss product depending on the item's finish. ... 7) Find a clean, non-dusty, temperature controlled area to paint and cover the surrounding area from overspray if necessary. ... 8) Shake can well and perform a quick test spray on paper. ... 9) Wipe any excess from the nozzle before starting. ... Usually a little on a paper towel or soft cloth and gently wipe will do it. ... 15) Remove the masking tape, clean off any tape residue and enjoy.  ...  "
Comfort
 12
handle, hands, hand, buttons, lettering
+42%
-58%
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" ...  It’s great except the button lettering wears off quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  The kettle is heavy even without water, the handle is bulky and not comfortable to hold if you have carpal tunnel, buttons appear cheap ( other reviews say they wear off as well).  ...  "
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" ...  Seems this product is designed purposefully to wear out early.  ...  "
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" ...  Also, I see a lot of people complaining about letters rubbing off. ... Perhaps oily fingers are the culprit? ... Oh and wash your hands before pushing buttons too.  ...  "
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" ...  Now thinking about it I have been feeling a bit dizzy and sick since I’ve been regularly using it and I hope it’s not related.  ...  "
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" ...  Funny but all the decals on my buttons never wore off, but now I have a giant paperweight!  ...  "
Marketplace
 11
works, second, product, made, item
+64%
-36%
comment
" ...  Does as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you for a great product!  ...  "
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" ...  We just ordered a second one.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  We like it so much that we bought a second for another residence (also from BB), and bought a third for a relative from Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  An excellent product MADE IN THE USA.  ...  "
Capacity
 10
house, bought, small, best, room
+100%
comment
" ...  and it's a little room heater in summer, though that may be an advantage in winter. ... Place in your kitchen accordingly.  ...  "
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" ...  Best item I ever bought for my kitchen.  ...  "
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" ...  After coveting this exact model at my parents house for the last year, I finally got my own!  ...  "
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" ...  This is the best thing in my kitchen.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that it only beeps 3 times (softly) when the water's ready so it doesn't wake the whole house.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent addition to my kitchen small appliances.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this because I used it at a friend's house and loved it.  ...  "
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" ...  The entire family loves this pot  ...  "
Overall performance
 9
kettle, speed, one, job, years
+100%
comment
" ...  I love the setting, I love the fact it is fast.  ...  "
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" ...  Fast forward to December 2020.  ...  "
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" ...  I loved this kettle for its speed and ease of use in selecting temperatures.  ...  "
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" ...  After quite a bit of research I’m back to this one as my #1 choice for looks, utility and overall performance.  ...  "
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" ...  Excelente and fast  ...  "
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" ...  It's so fast!  ...  "
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" ...  Fast hardly any waiting time  ...  "
Returns
 9
returning, sent, send, refund, kettle
+11%
-89%
comment
" ...  had to return this immediately.  ...  "
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" ...  I want my money back.  ...  "
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" ...  I think I'll be returning it.  ...  "
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" ...  I hope we get it replaced.  ...  "
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" ...  My account says a refund was issued on 2/5/2020. ... My bank account does not reflect a refund. ... Did you send a check?  ...  "
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" ...  Is it still returnable?  ...  "
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" ...  Am sorry I waited too long to return this item.  ...  "
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" ...  Scary kettle wish I could return it  ...  "
Water Resistance
 9
boil, minutes, kettle, boiling, tea
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  I have 1 at home and 1 in a condo on the beach.  ...  "
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" ...  I love how quickly the water boils so I don’t have to wait forever.  ...  "
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" ...  It has been over 4 years and all of mine are there (see proof). ... :) Anyway, I am sure if you don't submerge the kettle in water it will last you a long time.  ...  "
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" ...  I chose water boilers based on the number of buttons they have, and I was not disappointed with this one.  ...  "
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" ...  The days of waiting 10 minutes for water to boil are over!!  ...  "
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" ...  I use it to boil water for my tea and when I need boiling water for other things.  ...  "
Storage
 9
tea, space, capacity, bag, pour
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  Sink is easy, but I use a 5 gallon water dispenser and struggle with the nozzle.  ...  "
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" ...  Attractive sitting on counter.  ...  "
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" ...  Small capacity but quality is decent.  ...  "
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" ...  The 1.7L capacity is enough to heat water to make a nice big pitcher of iced tea .  ...  "
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" ...  This is a very attractive kettle which we leave out on our counter.  ...  "
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" ...  It also holds a decent capacity for making a larger pot of tea but doesn’t take up a ton of space in my tiny kitchen.  ...  "
As Gift
 7
bought, one, another, stopped working, birthday
+100%
comment
" ...  I have even bought it as a gift for family members and they are loving it as well.  ...  "
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" ...  I gave this as a Christmas gift & they love it!  ...  "
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" ...  I liked it so much I bought another one to give as a gift.  ...  "
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" ...  Have one of my one and purchased another for a gift.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought as a gift for my wife.  ...  "
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" ...  this was a gift for a friend  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this for a Birthday gift.  ...  "
Fit
 7
handle, fit, tape, pouring, lid
+71%
-29%
comment
" ...  It does have a big strong handle that allows you to grip it well.  ...  "
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" ...  Reposition the tape as needed.  ...  "
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" ...  The spout dribbles well off center when pouring the last oz or so, be careful holding a cup under.  ...  "
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" ...  Magnetic technology is a great thing.  ...  "
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" ...  Rugged and a good fit/feel.  ...  "
For Kids
 6
children, kids, keep, daughter, careful
+100%
comment
" ...  My daughter-in-law had one while we were visiting and I enjoyed it so much there I bought one immediately.  ...  "
comment
" ...  *SAFETY FEATURES* Be careful of kids around or keep away from children.  ...  "
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" ...  I had my first one from my freshman year in college til my second year in grad school (almost 6 years!!!)  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this for my daughter.  ...  "
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" ...  Love it, my son had one, so I got one for me.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 6
noisy, kettle, heating, water, overall
+33%
-67%
comment
" ...  No lights, no sounds, no heating, simply dead.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This last one is making unusual noises right out of the box and I don't trust it will survive.  ...  "
Cooling
 5
room, advantage, 30, warm function, temp
+100%
comment
" ...  The pot is quiet and comes to temperature very fast.  ...  "
comment
" ...  and it's a little room heater in summer, though that may be an advantage in winter.  ...  "
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" ...  The kettle is really good in doing its job, with the advantage of the pre-sets and 'keep-warm' function.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I love the 30 minute “keep warm” feature, especially for teas.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Very quick heat up and allows to maintain temp for 30 min.  ...  "
Size
 5
look, heavier, handle, grip, capacity
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  It does have a big strong handle that allows you to grip it well.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I like this better than my old Breville because the base is more compact.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Small capacity but quality is decent.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It is compact enough to stow in any nook and has a pleasant look.  ...  "
Volume
 4
would, volume, large, kettle, clearly
+25%
-75%
comment
" ...  only thing I find a little troublesome is the volume indicator behind the handle.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It was large and loud.  ...  "
Drying
 4
let, drying time, wash, warm, overnight
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  The kettle could have ran dry pretty quickly and cause a fire hazard  ...  "
Baking
 4
tea, temperatures, makes, boiling
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  Dangerous when cooking.  ...  "
Setup
 3
easy, drying time
+100%
comment
" ...  Follow the directions on the can for application and drying time.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The fill gauge is easy to read, the pot pours beautifully, and the whole setup is attractive enough to live on the counter.  ...  "
For Travel
 3
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  I realized this after several out of town trips my tea always tasted stronger and better.  ...  "
comment
" ...  First used this at a vacation rental home and ordered one for us before I left!  ...  "
Software Platform
 3
update, 2021
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  UPDATE-February 25, 2021.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Takes 10 seconds of trial and error to figure out what to do, so it's really not a big deal.  ...  "
Product As Described
 3
advertised
+100%
comment
" ...  Does as advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
Delivery
 3
called
+100%
comment
" ...  Was well packaged.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Shipping was super fast and Package securely.  ...  "
Programs
 3
power, kettle, faster, stove top, stove
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  In any case it is faster than a stove or low power microwave.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I went from a stove top kettle with a whistle to this.  ...  "

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Body
Size:  36 meters
Display
Type:  LED 
36 meters
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TYPE