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 enlarge | Brand: Cuisinart
List Price: $120.00
Buy New: $79.95
You Save: $40.05 (33%)
Rating:  17 reviews
Color: Stainless Steel
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: RK-17
Model: RK-17
UPC: 068459239372
EAN: 0086279011817
ASIN: B000BKBYFY
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Showing reviews 6-10 of 10
 Special teapot January 7, 2008
Truthseeker (America)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is what I wanted and received from Santa. Heats super fast, looks elegant on the counter and it is so nice to have it hot and ready in a jiffy. Worth every penny. Plan to give one to my sister too when her birthday rolls around.
Gorgeous kettle, maybe a little slow to heat up January 4, 2008
Andrea M. Gerber (Dalton, OH USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
We have wanted to replace our stovetop kettle with an electric kettle for some time, thinking it would be more energy efficient, and hopefully faster. I looked at different electric kettles and knew right away that I did not want one that was plastic, so that narrowed the field some (side note: there are 2 tiny, plastic parts inside this kettle, a fill-gauge and a strainer but they do not touch the bottom of the kettle, they are all the way at the top. I have not yet tried to remove them, but I may). This one is stainless steel.
It is also very attractive. I really did not dig the moon-unit look for my 1880 Victorian home, and this fits the bill beautifully. The cord wraps nicely out of sight when you are not using it, though the end does stick out a tiny bit.
It pours beautifully...no drips here!
Speed: I have done a little experimenting with different water levels out of curiosity, and this is the only area I am a tiny bit disappointed in with this kettle. I would have hoped to have a full kettle hot in 5 minutes or less, but so far, with a full kettle of fresh, cold water, it has taken over 7 minutes each time...one time nearly 8 minutes. This is the only reason I don't give it 5 stars. Perhaps my expectations are unreasonable...I've only had experience with these items from friends who have owned electric kettles, and I thought it seemed theirs were quicker. However, for me, I am willing to trade beauty for speed in this case.
Durability: I'll have to update later because I only got it recently, but it does have a 3 year warranty, so that is good.
Price: I got this substantially less than Amazon's price ($49.19, which included the shipping). I don't think I would have been willing to pay the nearly $80 it goes for here, much as I like it. Even at nearly $50 I squirmed a bit.
UPDATE: After several weeks of using this kettle, and using it probably at least 3 times a day, I can say that we are really happy with it. As it turns out, very rarely do I actually fill it all the way up. Usually I am warming up enough water for one or two mugs of tea or cocoa, and it does heat up much faster for less water...around 3 minutes, give or take a little depending on how much water you have in there.
Also, I have come to appreciate the little strainer piece inside. It helps to catch any particulate matter, mineral deposits and such, and prevent them from pouring into your cup. One more thing I appreciate is that I can easily get my hand inside this kettle to clean it. Believe it or not, my last one had a fill opening so small, there was no way to wipe out the inside.
So, we continue to be really happy with this unit, more as time goes on!
Nice Kettle April 8, 2007
Cherub (Maryland, USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This kettle has worked great since we got it. We especially like to use it when we have company over. Only thing I would like is a "keep warm" setting.
Lovely kettle March 19, 2007
Leslie Griswold
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I wanted a traditional looking electric kettle and this one is beautiful. I also wanted one that wasn't full of plastic parts inside. There is a large plastic frame with a screen and "splash guard" inside, but it pops out easily and the only plastic is a small fill guide that I may be able to pop out if I want to try. This pot heats quickly and is very pretty on my countertop.
 Leaky Kettle March 9, 2007
Witold Pawlowicz (Armonk, NY USA)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
This kettle works great for boiling water, BUT when its done it slowly leaks water until its all out on your countertop. I have tried contacting Cuisinart support for help determining whether I have a defective kettle, or whether its just a poor design, but that have not replied to my repeated emails, and I don't have the time to spend on hold.
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