Chef's Choice 685 International Deluxe Cordless Electric Teakettle
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Chef's ChoiceBrand: Chef's Choice
Model: 685
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Electric kettle boils up to 1-1/3 quarts water faster than microwave
- Cordless: swivels and lifts off power base for convenient pouring
- Made of 18/10 stainless steel polished to mirror-finish
- Automatic shutoff when water boils or kettle runs dry
- Rubber feet on base resist slipping; stay-cool handle; cord-wrap
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Chef's Choice 685 International Deluxe Cordless Electric Teakettle
Customer Review: So far...the perfect electric kettle!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this teakettle! At first, I was hesitant to spend so much money on an electric teakettle. I have a perfectly good kettle for the stove but I got tired of waiting for it to boil and it gave no indication when it was done, so you had to keep an eye on it. I took the plunge and am very glad I did.
Whoever designed this kettle put some thought into it. First of all, I love that the base and the kettle are separate to allow filling and pouring without a cord in the way. Also, the fact that if shuts off when the water has come to a boil is very convenient. There is a light to indicate it is on (even if it is dark you can tell if it is off or on, that comes in handy) and when the switch moves to the off position it makes a clicking sound that also lets you know the water is ready. Last, but certainly not least, this kettle pours beautifully. The side mounted handle distributes the weight nicely and the spout is truly free of drips! There is a metal piece fitted over the inside of the spout that controls the pouring water and I think that is what keeps it from dripping (but the kettle can pour either really fast or really slow...the metal piece doesn't interfere with that).
At first, I thought I was going to have a problem with the lid because it takes a pretty good tug to get off. But this is no longer an issue after I tipped the hot kettle over to far one day and none of the water leaked from the top. It's a safety precaution and it does work! You can tip the whole thing over and water is only going to come out of the spout. I'll take the tight fitting lid over burns any day.
One last thing, for any other tea snobs out there (like me!), only stainless steel will come in contact with the water. There is no plastic in it that can taint the taste of the water. Because the heating unit is concealed, there isn't any mineral build up to affect the taste either.
A very well made electric kettle. No tea drinker should be without!
UPDATE:
I reviewed this kettle in September of 2003 and am still using it (Feb. 2005) and am still thrilled with it. It's worth every penny!
I was just visiting the page to see if Amazon still offered it because one of my friends is in the market for an electric kettle and I told her about this one. I just felt I had to add this because of J. Falconer "jfalcon1" calims that reviews from "A Kitchen & Housewares Enthusiast" sounded fake. I assure you I am a REAL tea snob and I love this kettle! Mr. Falconer might try reviewing products in the future and not reviewing reviewers!
Description of Chef's Choice 685 International Deluxe Cordless Electric Teakettle
This cordless Electric Teakettle is both handy and attractive. To use, simply fill with water and place on the heating base. Plug base into outlet and turn on the switch; in just minutes, you'll have boiling water for your tea. To make pouring easier, the pot lifts completely off the base and can be carried to your dining room or living room as a convenient and attractive serving piece. The teakettle's heating element is located in the base and never comes in direct contact with the water, preventing mineral deposit build up. The dimensions of the teakettle are 9.5"W x 7.75"D x 8"H.For tea, instant coffee, or hot chocolate, this cordless, 1,500-watt electric kettle brings 1-1/3 quarts of water to a boil faster than a microwave. The kettle is made of stainless steel polished to a mirror finish. To provide 360-degree access, the kettle fits onto the power base in any position and swivels for easy liftoff. The heating element in the base never touches water, so there will be no mineral buildup on it. The roomy handle stays cool, the cord wraps on the base's underside, and rubber feet on the base resist slipping. For safety, the kettle shuts off automatically when water boils or if the kettle runs dry. The kettle stands 8 inches high on its power base and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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