Stainless Steel Electric Kettle for Tea Water Pot with 6 Temperature Control Variable Heat Settings Cordless 1.7 Liter

This is an excellent electric tea kettle. I got it to replace a Chef's Choice Model 688 which died on me after 6 years when it began to leak. I found I did not need total control over the temperature, which the Chef's Choice has, and a choice of these 6 temps is more than satisfactory. Additionally the Chef's Choice is more pricey, at $84 currently or almost twice the cost of this kettle ($46.97).When I received the kettle I had a hard time getting the Start switch to work. It took twelve to fifteen depressions to get the Start button to work. Once it was on, the kettle worked great and I really like the Keep Warm feature. Looking at another reviewer who eventually got his recalcitrant kettle to work by continuing to press the buttons. I kept trying for several days, but the Start button continued to work erratically and only after numerous tries. Rather than simply return the kettle, I contacted the seller, who immediately dispatched another kettle, even telling me not to bother returning the erratic one. The replacement arrived in a couple of days and worked perfectly right out of the box. Hurrah for Lika Supply LLC--GREAT customer service!In addition to the great customer service. I find:Pros:Capacity is enough to warm and fill my teapotGreat choice of temperatures allow me to brew a variety of teas or make a French Press pot of coffeeLove the Keep Warm featureNo stupid beeps as with so many machines. If I am making a cuppa, I am paying attention to the pot. Additionally, it is pretty quick, although I have not timed it from start to full rolling boil.Like the looks.Like the fact that the temperature buttons are never pressed with your finger but instead lit with each press of the Set button--so they should never wear off.Price at $46.97 was super considering what you get.Cons:If the top opened a bit wider to make it easier to clean. The Chef's Choice allowed me to get my hand inside to scrub. Looks like I will be constrained to CL&R diluted solution to descale periodically, but that is a small price to pay..In sum, I am very happy with this tea kettle and recommend it despite the possibility that you might have to try a second before getting one that works right out of the box. Again--GREAT customer service!!!

A completely useless product. I received it yesterday and it worked , except for the hard to use and awkward control buttons. I tried to use it this morning and nothing, no power to the unit. I was glad I still had my 7 year old kettle[a bit corroded but still going strong] to make coffee. I will be returning this hoping for a refund rather than a replacement as this a product nightmare.UPDATE.. I hate returning anything.I noticed most reviews were about the poor control buttons and the kettle not working at all. My problem was the buttons sticking leading to complete malfunction. I kept trying to free up the sticky buttons by manuvering thethem out. Finally the buttons stayed out and the kettle is working fine. I dont know if there is a residue left on the buttons during the manufacturing process or not but DeRozzi could pursue that this might be the cause of many returns because of malfunction.

We had this wonderful Breville one before that worked so much better, but was too expensive. Really missing the dinger bell. Also this is not one handed use like others. Breville one had button by handle to lift lid while holding it. This one the button to lift lid is on top and requires two steps. It's also awkward to lift and move, strange shape and weighted funny. Narrow opening makes it harder to fill. But it is stainkess steel and relatively inexpensive. Does the job of boiling water, just in a clutsy way.

It exceeds expectations for is 7 year lifespan. It boiled water faster than my microwave. I double checked the temperatures with a themometer and water did reach the selected temperatures.Very fashionable.The seller also did reach out to me to make sure that the product was delivered on time and that it was working fully.2.5 years after purchase UPDATE. The "filter" mesh broke down. I mean it actually started to disintegrate and prompted this update. The filter is removable though and I never really saw the point of it.It's plastic parts are now also breaking down. The lid and filter parts were initially black. They have turned pale black/whitish with obvious pitting.I think any kettle with plastic parts would likely have these issues, however, I was hoping for a lot longer lifespan than 2.5 years.Ideally, I would rather choose an electric kettle with variable temperature, but with much less plastic (I'm thinking ceramic if I can find one)7 year update: i should've replaced this kettle earlier, just hadn't noticed how bad the plastic broke down. Literally disintegrating to touch.I'm tossing the kettle now, but it lasted about 7 years.

This product was GREAT when I first got it! I did not use it daily. I bought it to make hot chocolate for my class at Christmas time. Purchased it in March of 2017. Tried to use it this year (December 2019) and it won't even light up! Of course, it's beyond the 2 year warranty! Very disappointed. For almost $60, I'd expect it last for more than 2 holiday seasons!