Comments on: Best Electric Kettles

By: Larry

Larry — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:15:00 +0000

I'll try the Pino Digital Pro next, based on the recommendation here and on Amazon. I currently own a Chef's Choice Smart Kettle Model 688. The first one I had gave unknown error messages after 6 months so I exchanged it for a new one. But after 1 year, the new one is giving a low water warning and shutting down, even though I use the required 2 cup minimum. I now have to use 4 cups to keep it from shutting down. I'm guessing that either the parts and/or quality control are sub-standard.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:13:37 +0000

Philips HD4685/30 is the one we use, and it`s great :0) !

By: Abel

Abel — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:07:38 +0000

Hey
I also do not like the taste these Capresso machines make, but he one i have is great and its money worth, with no problems so far

By: master

master — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:48:54 +0000

It must be defect in some Capressos because I’m very sensitive to plasticky tastes, and I’ve been using mine for over year now without problems.

By: Crappisso

Crappisso — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:29:27 +0000

This is funny because I came across this post when I was actually searching Google as to why my new Capresso H2o+ smells like rubber and makes my boiled water taste like a McDonald’s happy meal toy. In fact, I have here a cup of french-pressed coffee made using the foul water. I can taste plastic through the coffee and can only imagine how horrible it’d be for tea. The sad part is I’ve been using this garbage for over a week now and it’s still stinking up the kitchen! Consider yourself fucking lucky if you don’t have this horrible plastic taste. I’m taking it back to store and hopefully they’ll refund me. If we have this plastic taste/smell from the kettle itself, just imagine how all those poor Chinese factory workers must feel who are actually putting these things together for 10 hours straight! Well played, Capresso, well played.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:36:21 +0000

“water can be overboiled and exhausted” … Let me guess, you think that dilution *increases* the potency of junk “medicine” too. Sorry, most people don’t have the time or desire to boil water by charcoal; they have real jobs

By: Fee

Fee — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:36:23 +0000

Just to mention that I found a very good electric glass kettle.
It is from BREVILLE, the “One touch tea maker“, that can be used as a hot water kettle as well.
No plastic part inside and no smell at all.
Expensive but great.

By: Emilio Graff

Emilio Graff — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:53:32 +0000

Nice research. The Zojirushi website says their boilers “take 30 to 40 minutes to boil water…they are meant to keep water hot all day long; that’s why they have a timer.”

By: Pamela 'Dax' Dean

Pamela 'Dax' Dean — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:26:45 +0000

Pino Digital Pro WIDE-diameter heating plate is in direct contact with water, so heats fast. All stainless, cordless, acquires and maintains specified temp, which is variable to one degree. Maintains to within 5 degrees up or down from set temp. OR will boil, then allow temp to drop down to set temp. My initial worries about internal water level indicator have been assuaged. Just don’t tip it upside-down and shake it, because the level indicator strip may come loose; however, easy to replace. Light enough for my arthritic wrists. I drink tea alone all day, and find it absolute heaven. NOTE: I have so far avoided putting any mineral-rich water in it, but I think it would clean easily. I hope you find your dream kettle and enjoy many good cups!

By: Pamela 'Dax' Dean

Pamela 'Dax' Dean — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:43:26 +0000

Check out the Pino Digital Pro. WIDE-diameter heating plate is in direct contact with water, so heats fast. All stainless, cordless, acquires and maintains specified temp, which is variable to one degree. Maintains to within 5 degrees up or down from set temp. OR will boil, then allow temp to drop down to set temp. My initial worries about internal water level indicator have been assuaged. Just don’t tip it upside-down and shake it, because the level indicator strip may come loose; however, easy to replace. Light enough for my arthritic wrists. I drink tea alone all day, and find it absolute heaven. NOTE: I have so far avoided putting any mineral-rich water in it, but I think it would clean easily. I hope you find your dream kettle and enjoy many good cups!