Presto 02703 Electric Tea Kettle

Presto 02703 Electric Tea Kettle

Product By Presto

Lowest Price : $16.50

Technical Details

• Built-in whistle signals when water is boiling
• Boils a quart of water even faster than a microwave
• Large no-drip spout makes filling and pouring easy
• Flip-up stainless steel lid directs steam away from hands while pouring
• Shuts off for safety if boils dry; 7 by 6-1/2 inches

Product Description

Built-in whistle signals when water is boiling. Boils water even faster than a microwave. Large no-drip spout makes filling and pouring extra easy. Flip-up stainless steel lid directs steam away while pouring. Anodized interior base resists mineral build-up - helps keep inside clean! Thermostatic shut-off ensures safety if unit boils dry.

Amazon.com Review

Americans are just beginning to catch on to what Europeans have known for ages: Electric kettles boil water faster than stove-top kettles. This compact tea kettle holds a quart of water and boils it even faster than a microwave, with the added advantage of a built-in whistle to let you know when the water is ready. The more water in the kettle, the louder the whistle. A stainless-steel lid on the no-drip spout flips up for easy filling and pouring, and keeps steam away from hands. Two additional safety features: a maximum fill line on the spout prevents boil-overs, and a thermostat automatically turns off the heating element in case the kettle boils dry or gets plugged in while empty. The exterior of the kettle is stay-cool plastic, and the interior base is anodized to resist mineral build-up. Compact and lightweight with a 2-foot cord, the kettle measures 7 by 6-1/2 inches and comes with a one-year warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri

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Adagio Teas 3 UtiliTEA Variable-Temperature 30-Ounce Electric Kettle

Adagio Teas 3 UtiliTEA Variable-Temperature 30-Ounce Electric Kettle

Product By Adagio Teas

Lowest Price : $49.95 

Technical Details

• Electric stainless-steel kettle with innovative temperature-control system
• Perfect for heating water to the right temperature for green and black teas
• Quickly heats up to 30 ounces of water; concealed heating element
• Cordless carafe; water-level gauge; power indicator light; flip-top lid button
• Measures approximately 8-1/5 by 6-4/5 by 9-1/5 inches

Product Description

Green tea lovers no longer have to struggle to achieve the optimal steeping temperature, while darker tea drinkers can still expect impeccably boiling water. With an innovative temperature control system, this versatile device can heat to your preference. At last, an all-inclusive kettle for heating water for the perfect pot of tea. This durable stainless steel kettle is a must-have for tea lovers of all kinds.

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Zojirushi CV-DSC40 VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer, Stainless Steel

Zojirushi CV-DSC40 VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer, Stainless Steel

Product By Zojirushi        (67 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $154.99 

Technical Details

• Water boiler and warmer with a large 4-liter capacity
• Vacuum-insulated keep warm provides maximum energy efficiency
• Temperature settings include 175, 195, and 208 degrees F
• Temperature-control system; 6- to 8-hour timer; auto shut-off
• Measures 8-3/8 by 11 by 13-13/16 inches

Product Description

The Zojirushi VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer keeps water hot energy efficiently with vacuum insulation technology. This new items features super VE vacuum-electric hybrid keep warm system. New energy efficient non-electric keep warm. Micro computerized temperature control system. It displays actual water temperature at all times. It is easy to clean with a clear coated stainless steel exterior. It has easy to read large wraparound Panaroma Window water lever gauge. Cafe Drip dispensing mode for slower dispensing and a convenient timer feature (6-10 hours). This unit features a safety auto shut off, easy to hear beep indicator to alert completion of boiling process or low water level.

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Customer Reviews

  
"Excellent! Love it!" 2010-09-11
By A.X. House (PA, USA)
I bought this product when it was on sale, it came 10 days later. We started to use it three weeks ago and I have to say that we love it...very convenient and easy to use. We hope it will last for a long time...

"Excellent product" 2010-09-11
By 4sranchdweller
This water boiler/warmer has many nice features and blends in well with my other stainless steel appliances. I was wondering whether it was worth the high price, but after using it, I have no regrets.

"Quality product - just what we wanted" 2010-09-02
By Dee Richards (Mobile, AL)
About a month ago, we purchased the Zojirushi® VE Hybrid Water Boiler (CV-DSC40) specifically for making coffee. We got tired of the coffeemakers that make the coffee taste like plastic or get so gunked up inside that you can't get the coffeemaker clean. Now we enjoy fresh tasting coffee with a little extra effort. We are still looking for a good manual drip coffee maker that doesn't leave the coffee cold before you can even pour it into the cups.


This unit is very easy to set-up. At night we replace any left-over water with fresh water, set it to vacuum mode, set the number of hours on the timer then push the reboil button. Since the unit keeps the water hot for a long time, we really only use the vacuum mode. It only takes a few minutes to get the water boiling again. I find myself using the water for more than coffee. The other day I made rice and used the water from the boiler to kick-start the process. It was great not having to wait long for the water to boil. Also I have used it to quick 'sanitize' items. Just make sure that the container you are using to get the water can stand up to the heat because it gets really hot.


It does emit steam at the top so you have to be careful where you place the unit.


The number of hours on the timer are limited. It doesn't have a clock for a programmed time but I like that better because I don't have to set a clock. It would make the unit complicated.


I do wish the default setting for the buzzer was not the music. If it is unplugged too long when emptying the water it will revert to the music but it can easily be changed back to the beeping sound.


This unit is made in Japan but be aware that some of the Zojirushi product are made in China. This is one of the few purchases that I would make again. We did purchase a Zojirushi carafe that was made in China. Although the design was good, the carafe did not have the same quality and was returned. I hope our boiler holds up as I expect and, if possible, I will update later.

  
"Love it" 2010-08-16
By Sodakgrrl
When I ordered this I wondered if I was doing the right thing. I am a tea drinker, and have had electric kettles for years, but needed to replace my last one. While kettles are great, I was always having to refill and reheat. I love the Zojirushi. It keeps water at the exactly right temperature (208 degrees), the water is ready in the morning because I can set it to heat up before I get up. It does take about 20 minutes to boil if you are just starting (will be longer in the winter when the water is colder), but with planning that is not an issue. Some others have commented on having to be careful to not place it under cupboards because it is tall and when it boils the steam will hit the cupboard. I find it less of an issue than with my kettle, especially since I had to bring the kettle to a boil every time I needed hot water. I love having hot water throughout the day and evening. The stainless steel finish fits right in with my stainless appliances. The only thing I might do differently is get the 3 liter instead--but the price was better on the 4 liter when I bought it, and I find I go through a lot more water than I thought I would, so I'm happy.

  
"A happy tune greets you every day" 2010-06-03
By Edward Goldberg
Most people talk about the Hot Water. But in fact when you add a new appliance to the kitchen the real question you need to ask is if this extra stuff makes your life better.


This Single Purpose Appliance is a very important part of my day. It makes that very important hot brew at the exact moment I need to have my cup. You will enjoy the nice looks and the quality of the presentation.


Nice features are:


So tall that it can fill even large pots with no lifting or tipping needed. Makes starting up water for Pasta very fast.

Hot soup from an instant "just add water" is now only a moment away.

Ok, so what is this "Happy Tune" title all about?

Yes each time the pot gets up to temp. it breaks out in a small song to say how happy it is to provide you with hot water.

I would bet that the next version will have Twitter so you can "follow" you hot pot on your iPhone/iPad.


Edward M. Goldberg

Breville SK500XL Ikon Cordless 1.7-Liter Stainless-Steel Electric Kettle

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Breville SK500XL Ikon Cordless 1.7-Liter Stainless-Steel Electric Kettle

Product By Breville       (254 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $69.99 

Technical Details

• 1500-watt cordless kettle rapidly boils up to 1-2/3 liters of water
• Cushion-controlled lid; water-level indicator; removable scale filter
• Easy "on/off" switch; "ready" bell; auto shut-off; boil-dry protection
• Brushed stainless-steel housing; soft-grip handle; cord storage
• Measures 8-3/4 by 6 by 9 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Description

Breville Ikon Tea Kettle has premium brushed stainless steel exterior. It has a unique blue backlight behind the water window. 1.8 (1.7 liter) capacity and has 1500 watts of power.

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Customer Reviews

  
"Fast, handy water boiler!" 2010-09-14
By Teresa (Houston, TX)
This boils a whole bunch of water very quickly. It's very handy, easy to use, and my mom, a big tea drinker loves it. It makes a nice Ding! when your water is ready, and then you can just grab your kettle and go anywhere because it's cordless.
Would recommend if you are a serious tea drinker (and you have the counter space!).

  
"Not really faster than old fashioned stove-top boiling." 2010-09-06
By zowee (Seattle, WA USA)
My Breville 1.7 liter Ikon Electric Kettle arrived packed very well and in good shape. The product is attractive; the instructions are nicely done (though there's not much to using a kettle!). Registering the product and opening an account at the [...] website was painless.

The main reason I bought an electric kettle was to have boiling water faster. Well I did a couple of experiments*. Here are the results:

Boil 1.7 Liters water:

--- Breville (Exactly 7 minutes),
--- Covered 2 qt Sauce Pan (7 minutes, 15 seconds)
--- Tea Kettle (7 minutes, 30 seconds)

Boil .5 liters water:

--- Breville (145 seconds)
--- Covered 2 qt Sauce Pan (150 seconds)
--- Tea Kettle (155 seconds)

*Breville time based on when the switch turned off. Tea Kettle based on full whistle. Sauce pan based on observed full rolling boil. Sauce pan and Kettle started on cold burner.

While the Breville was slightly faster than the old-fashioned competition, the differences are minimal. So now I'm wondering if this was worth the $70 price tag, or if any other electric kettle would do better. I doubt it, and I'll probably keep it, for two reasons: 1)the auto-off feature works and is worth quite a lot in terms of safety and convenience, 2) it looks pretty cool - a totally stupid reason but something I'm nonetheless prone to take into consideration.

A note on the retail box - on the back of the box, it says a half-liter of water takes "less than a minute" to boil. On the side of the box, it says a half liter of water takes 130 seconds to boil (that's 2 minutes, 10 seconds by my math, and it took 145 seconds in my test).

I bought this so I could boil water faster to start brewing coffee in my new Chemex coffee pot, with beans ground in my new Capreso burr grinder. I probably could have done just fine with my cheap Krups grinder and a tea kettle, but drama queen that I am, I like making major productions out of the simplest of tasks. I've really outdone myself this time!!

  
"Nice look, bad quality" 2010-08-25
By Bill Smart (Clayton, MO United States)
I bought this kettle originally because the top opened up wide enough to clean, the kettle detached from the base, and I prefer metal over plastic. And it has a cute blue light when it's on. So far so good.

We had to send back two of them because when we got them they didn't work.

We've now had it for a year or two. It's become a bit of a game to figure out exactly how to rotate/position the kettle on the base so it stays on/heating. It's been getting worse - a few months ago I thought I was just getting forgetful and not turning it on after filling it. Then I saw the light go out just after turning it on, the motion of the water sloshing around (I guess) breaking the connection. Now it's very difficult to find a position that works, and the slightest touch turns it back off again.

It's also a bit slower to heat water than my last kettle (which is no longer available) but not as slow as the kettle we have at work.

My guess is that the induction connection in the base is just poorly designed. Anyways, guess we'll be buying a new (different) kettle.
Oh yeah, it does get pretty hot.

  
"I'll never go back to heating water on the stove" 2010-08-22
By J. Swartz (Oakland, CA USA)
We use this to boil water for making coffee with a french press, for making tea, and for heating water for pasta when the stove's just not fast enough to do it alone. It heats up water very quickly, needs no maintenance (there's always some water in it, no leakage or rusting) and *bings* with a pleasant tone when the water's boiled, turning itself off. There's no chance we'll go back to a regular kettle now.

  
"Amazon's Questionable, "Service"" 2010-08-18
By Anonymous (Los Angeles)
This is a review of Amazon's service, not one of the actual kettle. I ordered this kettle 5 days ago and not only has it not shipped, but Amazon won't allow me to cancel my order. If I'd known that I'd be left hanging, I never would have ordered from them. Amazon usually has great service; with this order, they FAILED.

T-Fal BF6520004 Vitesse 1.7L Electric Kettle

T-Fal BF6520004 Vitesse 1.7L Electric Kettle

Product By T-Fal     (144 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $39.99 

Technical Details

• 1750-watt high-speed kettle boils 7 cups of water in just 5 minutes
• On/off button located on handle; boil-dry protection with automatic shut-off
• Variable temperature control; lifts off corded power base for cordless pouring
• Exterior water-level indicators; concealed heating element; anti-scale filter
• Measures approximately 8 by 11 by 8 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Description

T-fal's new high-speed kettle employs 1,750 watts of electric power to bring 1 cup of cold water to a rolling boil in one minute. With the kettle filled to its 7-cup capacity, a full boil is achieved in five minutes. That makes the kettle ideal for instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or instant soups. To ensure that the water doesn't boil away if attention is diverted, the kettle shuts off automatically once the water reaches full boil. For convenience, it lifts off its corded power base for cordless pouring, can be set on the power base in any direction, and turns on (or off) with a simple push of a button on the handle. Inside the spout there's a removable and washable antiscale filter that extends the kettle's life. With an exterior of hard, gleaming plastic, the kettle wipes clean easily. It's pleasingly plump, has water-level windows on both sides and a cord wrap underneath, and carries a one-year warranty against defects.

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Customer Reviews

  
"Ultra so-so" 2010-10-01
By J. Carroll (baltimore)
We keep buying these kettles for some reason - 3 US models so far - and they keep breaking down after 3 years or so. In every case, the electric connection to the base has deteriorated. You can fiddle with it with a pair of needlenose pliers and keep it limping along for a while, but only a while. Even with with the heavy but non-abusive daily use we subject them to, there's no reason these things shouldn't be able to last longer. The one we have now looks practically new except for that screwed up connection. It's just bad engineering.

Why have we continued to buy them? My wife has been using these exact kettles since her youth, although without the useless temp control and in a 220V version. Overall, we like their form and function better than other kettles. I suppose having to invest an average of $14 a year in an electric kettle (which functions in our household like the cast-iron cookstove once did in homes of yore) isn't the end of the world. But I am seriously thinking of forcing myself to habituate myself to something else just to punish this company for its lax quality.

"So far, so good..." 2010-09-27
By Spin Disorients (Shrewsbury, MA)
The kettle appears to be nicely made. It certainly heats up water very fast and the auto-off feature is great! It means you don't have to wait close by while it heats. I only have a few reservations:

1. You need to have a minimum of 0.7 liters of water in the kettle. Since I use this mostly for myself, I might have looked harder online to see if there is a smaller electric kettle on the market.

2. When brand new, the plastic gave out a lot of "new plastic" smell and taste. This went away quickly over a week or two and is now not a problem. But is it healthy to have Made-in-China plasticizers leaching into hot water that you drink? Would a kettle with stainless steel innards be healthier?

3. Like everything these days, it is Made in China. Which usually means something will break on it in a year or two and it will need to be replaced. Initial quality looks excellent (better than I expected), but I wonder about the life of these things?

  
"Nasty Plastic Taste" 2010-09-22
By S. W. DAVIS (Oakland, CA)
The product works great, but the water is undrinkable. The smell and taste of the water is of strong plastic. I'm scared to think what chemicals leached into the water to give off an odor and taste like this. I'm returning this product. I washed the kettle, I used it for over a week, but the smell remains.


"Terrific kettle!" 2010-09-21
By Nina (Northern New England)
I've been using this kettle for 6 months and I really like it! It's great for setting up the night before. Push the button and in less than 3 minutes I have water for 2 large cups of hot beverage. The best part is the temperature control dial. I cannot conceive how anyone can drink coffee at the temp it is served at in restaurants. Ouch! I use this on the lowest setting and it's still hot enough to put in liquid creamer and be perfect drinking temp. If you're taking it to go, you just turn it up. I read a complaint about the hinge. I guess I wouldn't have noticed as I have simply filled it through the spout this whole time. It stays cool on the outside and I got an additional one for my 87 yr old mother in law as it's so easy to handle and requires no stove usage. (other caregivers will understand)

The only, and I mean only, reason it didn't get 5 stars is because I wish the water didn't heat in plastic. (to be fair I did call TFal and there aren't any of the "bad" plastics in it, but...) I'd rather it was lined in stainless steel rather than just on the bottom. I imagine it is not because it would make it hard to control the heated temperature, with metal holding heat so much more. More metal, more heat, less control. As a second choice, I'd be happy if it were lined in tempered glass, like pyrex or the like. But, other than that, really it's a terrific little kettle!

  
"Strong Plastic Aftertaste and Smell" 2010-09-21
By Steven Elfant (Boston, MA)
We used this kettle for making everyday green/black tea, and occasional coffee.

Unfortunately, after 3 months of use, the water coming out of this kettle stinks of melted plastic and has a bit of a chemical aftertaste. I emailed T-FAL numerous times, with no response. Do not make the same mistake we did, if you intend to actually drink this water and taste/smell matters to you at all.

The strong points of this kettle is that it looks good, has water temperature control, and boils the water really fast. Excellent price too!

Anyone still want it? You pay shipping and its yours for free. ;)

Aroma AWK-115S Hot H20 X-Press 1-1/2-Liter Cordless Water Kettle

 

Aroma AWK-115S Hot H20 X-Press 1-1/2-Liter Cordless Water Kettle

Product By Aroma      (349 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $24.00 

 

 

Technical Details

• Electric hot-water kettle boils up to 1-1/2 liters at cup-a-minute speed
• 360-degree swivel base for cordless pouring; shuts off automatically after boiling
• Water-level indicator; comfortable stay-cool handle; nondrip spout
• Polished stainless-steel housing; removable, washable spout filter
• Measures approximately 8 by 8 by 9 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Description

The Hot H20 X-Press from Aroma provides boiling water in a matter of minutes. The 1-1/2-liter capacity is ideal for a variety of uses--hot tea, soups, instant coffees, oatmeal, hot chocolate, noodles, baby formula and more. Once water reaches a boil, the kettle will automatically shut off and lifts off its base for easy, cord-free pouring. The beautiful polished stainless steel finish looks great whether serving or simply sitting on the counter.

 

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Customer Reviews

 
"Not perfect, but very good" 2010-08-28
By M. Clayson
I love my kettle- very fast heating, easy to clean and to fill, compact and always available. It is comfortable to pour, and easy to put back on it's heating element My only complaint is that it does not shut off at once after coming to a boil- it sometimes takes up to a minute of boiling before it shuts off. Despite that, I would recommend this to my friends.

 
"its really LOUD!!" 2010-08-27
By ChasingMegan (San Francisco, CA)
I bought this because a friend of mine had one. Her's is amazing. Mine, not quite as amazing. I bought this one because it has a really modern look to it. Thought the other specs would be the same all around. Ya, mine takes a while to heat the water if there's a lot of water in it. To speed things along, we always just put enough water to fill 2 cups. Plus its so loud that if you are watching tv in the next room, you won't be able to hear what you're watching.

I do like it, does the trick, but next time I'm going to ask my friend what brand she has, because although her's is plastic, it heats a full thing of water almost instantly while being really quiet at the same time. Mine is so loud I feel its about to take off into outer space!

 
"Non-plasticky boiling water in a couple minutes." 2010-08-26
By TinyPliny
This kettle is one of the most frequently-used appliances in my kitchen. I used to microwave the water for my tea or boil water over stovetop. Microwaving wastes a lot of energy and stovetop is just too slow. The Aroma kettle boils a cup of water in under a minute. It is also perfect for brewing coffee in a french press or steeping coffee the grad-student-with-a-broken-coffeemaker way. Tea tastes so much better when the water has just come to a boil.

I really like the fact that there is no major contact of the boiling water with plastic. The only places where the water does come into contact with plastic are:

a) The plastic spout/filter assembly -> I fixed this by taking the assembly off. It's totally unnecessary.
b) The small entrance to the water meter is also plastic -> I am not sure if I can take this off. I might try in the future but it seems like a very minor contact to bother about.

When I first received the Kettle, I got a defective one that wouldn't shut off on its own. It also had a few scratches on the inside wall - spotted with minor rust. I returned that piece and got a very prompt and courteous replacement from Amazon.

Overall, I am really glad I got this Kettle. It has made tea-making at home 10x easier and tastier! I am considering getting one for my office.

"how did I live without this?" 2010-08-25
By momxfive
this is one of the best purchases I have made. I always used a tea kettle on the stovetop and recently visited my son who had one of those little white hotpots[scary little appliances with no off or on switch] but a great and fast way to boil water for tea or recipes. So i went searching for a better product. After going back and forth between several products I purchased this, it is fantastic! water comes to a boil quickly and it looks great on the counter. I highly recommend this product.

  
"Worth every penny" 2010-08-24
By B. Faktorovich
Best kettle I ever had. I never turn empty kettle on because of small window that shows how much water is left in. And with plastic spacious handle, my hands do not get burned anymore. I can not imagine using something else for heating water.