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DeLonghi DK100 Retro Kettle | 
 enlarge | Brand: DeLonghi
Temporarily Out of Stock...
But Amazon Should Have It
Rating:  4 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.4
Dimensions (in): 11 x 10 x 10
Model: DK100
ASIN: B000063CBX
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
For tea, instant coffee, soup, oatmeal, or hot chocolate, this cordless electric kettle brings 7 cups of water to the boil in minutes. Shaped like an upside-down acorn, the kettle is a real beauty. The silver, enamel-like exterior glitters and resists scratching, and the stainless-steel top and spout are polished to a mirror finish. The matte-finish handle with a shiny inset and a ball-shaped, matte-finish knob atop the lid, as well as the power base are all black plastic to complete the updated-retro look. To provide 360-degree access, the kettle fits onto the power base in any position. With indicator lights on both sides, it suits left-handers and right-handers equally well. For safety, the handle stays cool and the kettle shuts off automatically when water boils or the kettle runs dry. A removable, washable filter captures loose pieces of scale. Made in Italy, the kettle stands 10-1/2 inches high on the power base, which has a cord-wrap underneath, and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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| Customer Reviews:
 already submitted one 5-star rave review ... July 28, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
... but here's something else great we think we may have forgotten to mention about this DeLonghi DK100 retro kettle ::: the handy feature which allows the user to wrap any unneeded cord length *underneath and inside the base*.Not usually oughta-be-a-law types here, but we honestly think there OUGHTA be a law mandating this feature for all countertop electrical appliances. It's neither a complex nor a super-expensive idea, and on every other appliance we have we can see it COULD have been added rather easily by the manufacturers. When one has an entire kitchen countertop or kitchen island full of small appliances with all the cords hanging about unnecessarily & tangling up, the wrap-around-&-hide feature isn't merely a convenience, it's a true safety measure. Well at least we don't have to worry about the DeLonghi DK100's cord adding to the mess!
already submitted one 5-star rave review ... July 28, 2003
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
... but here's something else great we think we may have forgotten to mention about this DeLonghi DK100 retro kettle ::: the handy feature which allows the user to wrap any unneeded cord length *underneath and inside the base*.Not usually oughta-be-a-law types here, but we honestly think there OUGHTA be a law mandating this feature for all countertop electrical appliances. It's neither a complex nor a super-expensive idea, and on every other appliance we have we can see it COULD have been added rather easily by the manufacturers. When one has an entire kitchen countertop or kitchen island full of small appliances with all the cords hanging about unnecessarily & tangling up, the wrap-around-&-hide feature isn't merely a convenience, it's a true safety measure. Well at least we don't have to worry about the DeLonghi DK100's cord adding to the mess!
 Short life December 17, 2002
Mr D. Thijm (UK)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Having bought and used this product in the UK at the cost of 50 pounds I have been disappointed.
The element has blown after only 20 months of use.
I live in a very soft water area so not one bit of scale was in the kettle and it has never been boiled empty. There has been no misuse.
Although the kettle looks good on the kitchen surface it's not much use now!!
I have had better longevity from far cheaper plastic kettles and will not be buying any more DeLonghi products as a result
Design & Functionality July 17, 2002
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This kettle incorporates exactly what I wanted: something that is attractive enough to leave on the counter & energy efficient at the same time. It is a rapid-boil kettle, I put it to the test boiling the same amount of water in the microwave as in the kettle and the DeLonghi won the contest. It is very easy to use, has an auto-off switch, so no more guessing as to when the water really boils or not. Very sleek looking machine with good, comfortable handle. I'd buy it again!
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