Chef's Choice 688 SmartKettle Cordless 1-3/4-Quart Electric Kettle

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.2 x 10.5 inches ; 9 pounds


• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)


• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.


• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.


• ASIN: B001I1BH98


• Item model number: 6880001
  

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Price : $99.95
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Product Description

Amazon.com Item Description
Swiftly heat up to 1-three/4 quarts of water with this advanced electric kettle. The unit can be put to use to either boil water or heat it to the ideal and precise temperature desired with an accuracy of 2 degrees F--great for preparing temperature-sensitive teas like white, green, oolong, and herbal. In addition to tea, the kettle comes in handy when creating instant coffee, hot chocolate, hot cereal, instant soup, and way more. With 1500 watts of power, it heats water more quickly than a microwave or stovetop and uses 50-percent much less power than with an electric stovetop. Advanced electronics and a intelligent microcomputer detect the boiling point and shut the kettle off automatically once water reaches a boil, so there is no require to worry about water boiling away. Even additional, its "maintain warm" mode maintains the desired temperature till it really is time to pour. The kettle lifts off its 360-degree swivel power base for cordless serving and can be set back down on the power base in any direction. For added convenience, it gives a concealed heating element, an LED temperature indicator, a beeper alert, a cool-touch bottom, and a comfortable stay-cool handle, as nicely as triple-action boil-dry protection and automatic shut-off for security. Attractively housed in sturdy stainless steel, the electric water kettle measures approximately 9-1/2 by 7-1/5 by 10-1/2 inches and carries a 1-year limited warranty.
Chef's Choice SmartKettle is the world's most advanced electric kettle. It promptly heats water to either boiling or a chosen temperature known to be ideal for preparing any of your sensitive teas such as green and white teas. The SmartKettle heats water more quickly than a microwave or stove best and makes use of less than half the energy compared to an electric stove best. Advanced electronics and a microcomputer heats to your chosen temperature within 1 degree Fahrenheit, where it is held in the Maintain Warm mode till you are ready to pour. Capabilities stainless steel construction, concealed heating element and a 360 degree swivel cordless design.

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Chef's Choice 688 SmartKettle Cordless 1-3/4-Quart Electric Kettle

 

Item Functions

• 1-three/4-quart electric kettle speedily boils water or heats it to a distinct temperature


• 1500 watts of power concealed heating element LED temperature indicator


• Keep-warm mode 360-degree swivel power base stainless-steel housing


• Cool-touch bottom triple-action boil-dry protection and automatic shut-off for security


• Measures roughly 9-1/two by 7-1/five by ten-1/2 inches 1-year limited warranty

Customer Reviews

So far, I am very pleased with my SmartKettle. It heats fast, it is pretty accurate, and it doesn't leave a funny taste in the water. With the fully adjustable temperature it works great for any kind of tea. It pours easily without spillage, and the top opens wide for easy cleaning.
There are a few things that keep me from giving it a perfect score though:
- There is no physical power off switch. There is a button to start/stop heating, but no physical switch to turn off the unit. You have to unplug it if you don't want to keep the BRIGHT display on 24/7. Not a big deal, but a power switch on the unit wouldn't have cost much and would have made it a bit more convenient.
- There is no way to adjust the volume of the alarm beeps. It can be a bit loud when brewing a cup at 5am.
- The minimum water level for safe brewing is supposed to be 16oz, I've found that you need to fill it closer to 32oz or the unit gives a low water level error and won't turn on. Again, not a big deal, just something to note.
Even with these minor quirks, it is still the best adjustable-temperature electric kettle that I have used.
UPDATE
After owning this kettle for 4 months, it began acting strangely. The thermometer would never reach 212 degrees, even though the water inside was clearly boiling. The temp reading would stop at 208, but the kettle was set for 212, so the water would just keep boiling. Eventually it would shut off with an error. I used it sparingly after this as it seemed like a potential hazard. After 3 more months it randomly caught on fire one day. It wasn't even in use at the time. Had I not been in the kitchen to hear the sparking and smell the smoke, I might not have a house right now. I will not be buying another.
UPDATE 2
I was contacted by a representative of Chef's Choice who assured me that this was a unique occurrence and not an accurate representation of the quality of their product. In fact, they asked that I send my unit back so they could investigate. They replaced my SmartKettle and the new unit is working perfectly so far. I feel a lot better about using the product now that I know the company stands behind the quality of their products, and will go out of their way to make things right for those who have had problems.

Have used this a fair amount at this time. A great kettle! It works just fine and I really like the ability to set the temperature. Contrary to the instructions, the English (don't know about the Japanese or Chinese), insist you NEVER boil water for tea, of any kind. It ruins the flavor, by de-oxygenating the water. I have visited with several Englishmen in recent years, about their tea drinking. You bring the water just short of boiling. This kettle is perfect for that!
The only con is relatively minor. It is quite touchy how much water is initially put in. I recommend a good 4 cups. If you don't put enough in, when it goes into the heating cycle, it will tell you there is not enough water. You add more and it goes into warming mode, and takes FOREVER to reach temperature. I just turn it off and start over, usually, if I do this. Two or three cups of water is not enough, even if you only want one cup of tea.

 

Chef's Choice 688 SmartKettle Cordless 1-3/4-Quart Electric Kettle