Cloer 5054019 Electric 57-Ounce Water Kettle Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the Cloer kettle for use in my office hoping that the water would taste good enough for making tea. It doesn't. The blue light is cool, but what I really want is clean hot water. After boiling the kettle out a couple of times, I made a cup of tea. The after taste was terrible. In the process of boiling, the water absorbed some something from the kettle. I attribute it to the silicone gasket and plastic construction. I sent the unit back to Amazon.
I have also tried the Proctor Silex K2070-1. The after taste on that one was at least twice as bad as the Cloer. It went back to Amazon as well. In my search for a kettle that makes clean hot water I will next try the Hamilton Beach 40898. That one appears to have no plastic in contact with the water.
Water coming out of a kettle should be identical to water boiled on a stove or in a microwave - steaming hot with no taste. Since most manufacturers are good at including "free flavor" with their kettles, why not make the flavor earl grey. Then they would have something.

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Equipped with a 1500-watt heating element, this 57-ounce electric water kettle can quickly boil up to 7 cups of water for anything from tea, instant coffee, and hot cocoa to noodles, oatmeal, and more. The unit features a convenient cordless design, which lifts off its electric base for easy filling at the sink or serving at the table--no more unsightly cord trailing behind. To use, simply fill with water using the helpful measuring marks up the side, secure the kettle on its base, and flip the switch to "on". The kettle also provides inside lighted housing when switched on, a blue LED water-level indicator light, a generous stay-cool handle, and a nondrip pouring spout. For safety, the water kettle comes with a locked lid that opens with a touch of the button, overheat protection, and a run-dry safeguard to prevent operating on an empty tank. One hard-water filter comes included. The electric water kettle measures 9 by 6 by 9-1/2 inches and carries a two-year limited warranty.

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T-Fal Vitesses 1.7L (7-Cup) Electric Kettle Review

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(More customer reviews)I spent hours researching every electric kettle available (and looking at them in person, in stores) before settling on this one. I've owned it for about 6 months now, and it's been great. The concealed heating element and the simple one-piece plastic jug design make it very easy to clean (not that I've needed to) and leak resistant (I assume, from a design perspective, since mine has no leaks yet). The only way it could leak is if the grommet sealing the metal bottom piece to the plastic jug developed a leak, whereas most of the stainless steel kettles being sold have several parts, many seams, and thus many places a leak could develop. There is some mild browning of the plastic inside the jug, I suppose a reaction to the high heat. This same thing happened with my roommate's older plastic electric kettle, so it's to be expected. People complain about plastic vs. stainless steel, I settled on plastic for one primary reason: it is a better insulator, so not only will it keep the water hotter for longer, it will be safer to handle in general (ie. it won't burn you or a child if it is accidentally picked up by its sides while it contains hot water). People complain about plastic "leeching chemicals" into the water, I haven't noticed any difference in taste, personally, and I doubt stainless steel would be much "safer" than plastic in this respect. The switch works great, and mine has never spilled water or over-boiled it (as long as it contains the minimum recommended amount of water). The spout and handle shapes make it easy to pour, and the locking top makes it pretty tough to spill. Definitely recommended, I'm buying another one for my parents right now.
PS - While researching electric kettles, I frequently saw complaints of how kettles designed for use in the USA don't heat water as fast as those in the UK. This is for a very simple reason: UK uses 240 volt power, USA uses 120 volts. Most electrical receptacles are rated for 15 amps (though the kitchen are often has at least two 20-amp circuits, per NEC recommendations). Watts = volts * amps, which means that UK kettles can get up to 240 volts * 15 amps = 3600 watts, while USA kettles can get up to 120 volts * 15 amps = 1800 watts. Manufacturers might sometimes avoid approaching this limit, perhaps due to safety or liability issues? Just note that this 1750 watt Tfal kettle is very close to the typical USA receptacle wattage rating. It's just about as high as you'll be able to get in the USA...most other USA electric kettles only go up to 1500 watts.

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With 1750 watts of electric power, this high-speed kettle brings 1 cup of cold water to a rolling boil in one minute. Fill the kettle to its 7-cup capacity, and achieve a full boil in five minutes. The kettle comes in handy for making instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate, instant soups, and more. To ensure the water doesn't boil away, the unit shuts off automatically once the water reaches a full boil. For added convenience, the kettle lifts off its corded power base for cordless pouring, can be set on the power base in any direction, and turns on or off with a simple push of a button on the handle. In addition, the unit comes with two exterior water-level indicators that offer perfect visibility for left- and right-handed users, and its removable and washable anti-scale filter extends the life of the kettle and ensures scale-free beverages. Other highlights include a stainless-steel concealed heating element, multi-level temperature controls--from boiling to immediate sipping, a locking lid with a large pour spout, cord wrap underneath, and an exterior of hard, gleaming plastic that wipes clean easily. The kettle measures approximately 8 by 11 by 8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Maxi-Matic EHP-001 Elite Cuisine 32-Ounce Electric Hot Pot with Egg Cooker and Steam Rack, White Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this pot about a year ago and after a few days I noticed a small rust spot on the heating element inside. Presentlly the whole element is a nice rust color. I am afraid to use it any longer. I also see that the pot is made in China. I suspect that is the problem. They have continued to make junk after junk and the U. S. companies keep wanting China to make more junk for Americans. I will make sure that I do not purchase another Elite Hot Pot again. All I know right now is that I am out $12.00. Thanks for the eye opener.

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Enjoy warm beverages, soups, oatmeal and other hot foods with elite by Maxi-Matic's 32-ounce hot pot with variable heat control. Boils water, steams vegetables and foods as well as boils eggs with the steam rack and egg boiler included. Clean up is a breeze with the removable lid and nonstick heating surface.

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