I have waited more than 3 months to review this tea kettle because I have bought so many in the past and written a rave review after just a couple weeks, only to have it break on me shortly thereafter. In fact, I'm still a bit afraid that if I write this review I will jinx my good luck with this tea kettle.I bought the Krups kettle because of it's name, because I've heard that Krups products are good quality. It was a bit more expensive than other tea kettles out there, but after having bought 3 cheap ones in the past couple years that have broken down on me, I decided it was worth it to spend a bit more.
The design of the Krups kettle is pretty slick and it works very well. I've had problems in the past with the pop-up lid breaking, but this one has a nice smooth design that seems impossible to break. You can see the water levels through the semi-transparent blue and it has a nice swivel base. The water boils quickly, just as one would hope.
The only negative about this tea kettle is that you can only lift it by the handle after it has boiled because the metal part gets very hot. It took some getting used to for me because in the past, with my plastic kettles, I would sometimes pick it up with two hands, one on the handle and one on the kettle itself, so the first few times I used this one I burned myself. However, by now I've gotten used to it and don't think about it at all.
There was a "new kettle taste" in the water that lasted a bit longer than with other kettles, but of course after more than 3 months it is totally gone.
I hope this kettle will last me a long time! I'm very pleased with it and would recommend it.
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Product Description:
Attractively housed in durable stainless steel, this electric kettle adds a strikingly modern addition to any kitchen counter. The unit comes equipped with a concealed 1500-watt heating element that quickly brings up to 1-4/5 quarts of water to a rolling boil--perfect for making instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate, oatmeal, and more. Lift the kettle off its 360-degree swivel base for graceful serving without the hassle of a power cord; it can also be returned to its power source from any direction. For added convenience, the unit's lid opens automatically and comes with a safety unlock button to help prevent accidental spills and burns. Other highlights include a washable anti-scale filter for better-tasting water, an illuminated power button, dual water-level indicators with an illuminated blue interior light, a generous stay-cool handle, a drip-free pouring spout, and automatic shut-off for peace of mind. The electric kettle measures approximately 6-1/5 by 6-1/5 by 9-1/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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