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
Equipped with a 1500-watt immersed heating element, this electric kettle quickly brings up to 1-2/3 liters of water to a rolling boil. To use, simply fill the kettle using the LED-illuminated water-level indicator to gauge how much, return it to its power base, and flip the switch to the "on" position. In about two minutes, hot water will be ready for anything from tea, instant coffee, and hot cocoa to instant soup or oatmeal. The kettle lifts off its power base for graceful serving without the hassle of a cord and can be returned at any angle. Other highlights include a cushion-controlled lid that opens with the press of a button, a viewing window in the lid, a "ready" bell indicator, a removable scale filter, a soft-grip open-style handle, and convenient cord storage. For safety, the kettle automatically shuts off when water reaches a full boil, and its boil-dry protection won't allow the unit to operate without water inside. Housed in premium-quality brushed stainless steel, the kettle measures 8-3/4 by 6 by 9 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
This review is from: Breville SK500XL Ikon Cordless 1.7-Liter Stainless-Steel Electric KettleWe've had ours for one month after the cheapo plastic one died. I investigated multiple other high-end electric kettles, including Cuisinart, Chef' Choice, Krups, Braun by reading reviews on-line and comparing them @ the local bricks & mortar stores. The Breville is clearly the best designed one for the money.Pros:- clean, beautiful design which is also easier to clean.- hefty, substantial base unit with place to wrap around the cord- boils quickly in 4 min. for full 1.5 L- more substantial kettle than more expensive models by Chef's Choice or Cuisinart. The Chef's Tools electric kettle @ the same price point looked flimsier. In fact, the floor model Chef's Choice kettle was no longer closing or opening its lid properly-- always a bad sign when a floor model falls apart.- modest yet easily audible "ping" sound when the water has come to a boil, and the kettle shuts off automatically.- the outlet is easy to pull due to the hollow center designCons:- heavy kettle.- occasionally, there's a metallic taste in reboiled water if the water was left inside the kettle for several hours. However, the water tastes fine if you boil a pot from freshly filled water.Overall, clearly the pros outweigh the cons. We're heavy users of the electric kettle, especially in the winter, boiling water for teas, soups at least 4-5x per day. We'll report back again in a yr after the warranty expires.UPDATE 1 yr after post (4/6/08): The Breville Ikon is still going strong. The water seems to be taking a slightly longer time to boil. We still use it 3-4 times per day, and it works well....
This review is from: Breville SK500XL Ikon Cordless 1.7-Liter Stainless-Steel Electric KettleWhile there is typically little difference between any two electric kettles, this one is at least at the top of the spectrum.1. Being an extremely convenient home appliance "discovered" by the Europeans decades ago, and later in the USA, the electric kettle always left one concern: compared to its mundane predecessor it was typically made of plastic inside and out. Which could potentially mean various unhealthy substances emanating into the water from the plastic sides, especially at high boiling temperatures. This one is made of stainless steel and doesn't cause any such concerns.2. The kettle can be rotated on its cordless base, which makes it easier to put it back on the base than some other models.3. It has a transparent wall segment to measure water level. While this "window" is not located optimally (somewhat shadowed by the handle) and hasn't got a bright floating level marker, this design is sturdier than some others, and is less prone to leaks. 4. Blue back-light that goes on and lights this "window" when the kettle is switched on, is a nice touch. It both attracts attention and simplifies reading the water level.5. It's easy to open the lid, and the opening is wide to add water with no problems or dripping. (In some models the handle partly covers the lid, making it hard to open and/or add water.)6. Like in most up-to-date models, the heating spiral is NOT located inside the boiling case, but rather underneath it, which makes the design more relaible, and it is also much easier to wash the kettle inside if need be.7. Time to boil is reasonable and not worse than average....
This review is from: Breville SK500XL Ikon Cordless 1.7-Liter Stainless-Steel Electric KettleTruly a top notch product. I...
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