Comments on: Best Electric Kettles

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!

By: T Smith

T Smith — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:34:00 +0000

I’ve used the earlier version of the glass Capresso kettle for several years. After the lid finally broke off due to five years of heavy use with steam finally damaging the connection points.

The old version was recalled due to some of the units having the base fall off so I can not outright replace mine and looked to the new version. However, the lid does not open completely (making filling cumbersome) and the slightly redesigned base does have a silicone seal that is very close to the heating element. While this does not impact the flavor much – and I am particular on taste effect to the point that I avoid even alternating between glass and stainless steel containers in tasting lineups – at least the fist 25 used reaching adequate boiling time to automatically shut off produced a burning plastic smell within the kettle. I still prefer glass, but for portable kettles I’ve switched to all stainless steel.

By: Tom D

Tom D — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:28:53 +0000

This is just not plausible: of the reviewers who gave the kettle 1 star at Amazon, more than 10 had the ‘real name’ badge, which means they identified themselves as unique customers using a credit card. Several also have the ‘Verified Amazon Purchase’ badge, which means Amazon vouches that the reviewer actually bought the product from them. And even the non-authenticated reviewers all look legit, with review histories over several years. There are also many 5-star reviews that say they had no problem with smell, but to me it doesn’t look like this is the work of a crank, but rather a real issue for some purchasers.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:52:48 +0000

The dozens of reviews referred to on Amazon are the work of a single “crank” poster. There may indeed have been a pot flaw in this customer’s item, but no other reviewers have indicated it, and the product was top or near-top rated in several independent magazines. I think this is unlikely.

By: Edward Kurleto

Edward Kurleto — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:35:26 +0000

I looking for the best stainless steel elektric cordles keetle ( no plastic parts inside, no teflon, Full stainless steel If you find this one please send me information Regards Edward

By: Slimshades26

Slimshades26 — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:13:32 +0000

I have the Capresso H2O, for about 3 weeks now. I use daily and have clear water with no weird smell or taste as others have noted. I use the filtered water from the fridge door, don’t know if that matters or not. I love the way it works and have even dumped my “tea ball” in there for a whole pot (don’t know if you’re supposed to do that or not!). It’s easy to clean and I love the way it looks, even when I’m done and it’s just sitting on the counter. To each their own but I love mine.

By: No Capresso

No Capresso — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:42:58 +0000

Add another firm Thumbs Down to the Capresso. I’ll be taking mine back tomorrow. Nasty smell, plus adds floating filmy bits to the water. To test, I cleaned the pot and boiled same tap water in the Capresso and in a stainless steel pot on my stovetop. After boil, stovetop water was crystal clear. Capresso water had nasty film on top and smelled like oily plastic. Pretty terrible for the $79.99 I paid for it.

By: FEE

FEE — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:14:11 +0000

Thank you to PERSON who is absolutely right. The Capresso I bought because I wanted a glass electric kettle, was sent back the next day. It had an horrible plastic smell, my all kitchen was smelling it. I phoned Capresso they told me to boil lemon juice and the smell shall go away, I boiled four times, and it was the same. This is pure rubbish! I wish I could find an electric glass kettle without plastic. So I keep on using my old Russell and Hobbs.
If anyone knows of an electric glass kettle please let me know.
Thank you so much.

By: JavaJoe

JavaJoe — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:35:02 +0000

Induction capable cookware needs to be magnetic. Cast iron works great but is not required. If in doubt, go shopping with a decent magnet. I’ve noticed some online vendors have misinformation on their site regarding particular cookware’s ability to be used with induction cook tops. I recommend checking with the manufacturer to avoid hassles and disappointment!

http://theinductionsite.com/how-induction-works.shtml is a nice primer. Decent info there regarding all things induction. (I’m not affiliated – just a shopper.)