Oster 5965 Stainless-Steel 1-1/2-Liter Electric Water Kettle Review

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(More customer reviews)I read reviews for many electric kettles and in the end chose the great Oster 5965. It had no reviews at all, but had all the features that were important to us:
Concealed Element
Short cord/cord keeper
Auto-off, no whistle
Boil dry protection
Mesh/screen pouring filter
Water level indicator
This kettle boils water quickly and my favorite feature is the Keep Warm button. Especially helpful if you tend to get sidetracked like I do. Just don't forget to turn it off! It pours neatly, looks nice on the counter, and is great when you are cooking and need boiling water. The on/off switch is a rocker button and the Keep Warm is a push button. These two were a plus for me as they are sturdy to the touch. I felt the spring type switch on the Aroma (a contender) felt flimsy and that the time would come when it would not 'catch' in the on position.
The only con is the opening for adding water is rather small. I was concerned about cleaning it, however there are directions in the manual for cleaning it with a mix of white vinegar and water, allowing it to sit overnight to remove any scale buildup.
If you have read reviews of other products where people complain that the kettle gets hot, this one is no different. But what do you expect from a steel kettle that is full of boiling water?? It's no different than if it had been sitting on the stove except that you didn't have to heat up the element and have the residual heat from the stove heating up your kitchen.
I paid $40 at Target and I recommend this Oster Brushed Stainless Steel Kettle.

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Attractively housed in brushed stainless steel, this electric kettle not only looks great in any contemporary kitchen, but it also quickly brings up to 1-1/2 liters of water to a rolling boil. To use, simply fill the kettle at the sink using the water-level indicator to gauge how much, return the kettle to its power base, plug it in, and turn it on. In a matter of minutes, hot water will be ready to use for anything from tea, instant coffee, and hot cocoa to instant soup or oatmeal. The kettle shuts off automatically once water has reached a full boil, and its keep-warm function maintains a ready-to-use hot-water temperature (or fast re-boiling when making black tea). Simply lift the jug off its 360-degree power base for graceful serving without the hassle of a cord, and return it at any angle. Even more, the unit offers boil-dry protection with auto shut-off for safety and peace of mind--no need to worry about the kettle operating without water inside. Other highlights include a concealed heating element, an "on" indicator light, a non-drip spout with a removable fine-mesh filter, a large stay-cool loop handle, and cord storage under the base for keeping excess cord wrapped neatly out of sight. The water kettle measures approximately 8-2/3 by 6-8/9 by 10-3/5 inches.

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Aroma AWK-115S Hot H20 X-Press 1-1/2-Liter Cordless Water Kettle Review

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(More customer reviews)[Originally review January 2009 (3 stars), Updated July 2010]
We bought one of these for our home and liked it so much I got another for my office. It is a quick safe way to boil water. It works much better than our teapot on our conventional stove and you can leave the room without worry about all the water boiling out and a possible fire.
It is so efficient that we often use it to heat up water before putting it in a pan on the stove. It is much faster. When we are making pasta we will put a small amount of water in a large pan and fill the teapot. The water in the pot is boiling before the water on the stove. The pot is light, even when full, and has no aftertaste like I have read some of the plastic ones do.
HOWEVER, we had owned our home pot for less than six months when the 'on' switch broke off. The pot was still usable, but you have to reach in and activate it with a fingernail. It was under limited warranty, but that involved mailing it to San Diego at our own cost and sending them a check for $8 to have it returned. Including the time and materials to package it up and then drive to the post office and have it gone for 2-4 weeks wasn't worth the effort.
I have concluded we just got a lemon. Because this happened and the warranty policy was so cumbersome, I originally gave this 3 stars. But our other one is working fine and the broken piece has turned out to be a small inconvenience, so I have revised my rating to 4.6, rounding up to 5.

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Attractively housed in polished stainless steel, this electric hot-water kettle makes a striking presence on any kitchen counter or buffet. Use it to quickly bring up to 1-1/2 liters of water to a rolling boil for making anything from tea, instant coffee, and hot cocoa to oatmeal, instant soup, noodles, and more. The kettle lifts off its 360-degree swivel base for easy filling at the sink or for graceful serving without the hassle of a power cord; it can also be returned to its power source from any direction--great for right- and left-handed users. For safety, the kettle shuts itself off automatically once the water has reached a boil--no need to worry about it boiling dry. Other highlights include a water-level indicator, a comfortable stay-cool handle, a nondrip pouring spout, a flip-back lid for convenient filling or cleaning, and a removable spout filter to ensure the purest results. The cordless electric kettle measures approximately 8 by 8 by 9 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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GROSCHE INDIGO Heatproof Glass Stovetop Water & tea Kettle 1750 ml 59 fl. oz Review

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(More customer reviews)The tea kettle is just fine in the way that it works. However, the only thing cobalt in color is the knob on the lid. This misleading photograph advertising the "Indigo" tea kettle shows the kettle partially filled with a blue liquid that matches the tiny circle of blue on the lid. The blue on the lid is the ONLY thing indigo on this Indigo Tea Kettle. FYI: this is a CLEAR glass tea kettle with a blue knob on the lid. Works fine, though.

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Are you tired of metal kettles that have buildup all over the insides? Or of glass kettles and their metal parts that give you that metallic after taste to your boiled water? The GROSCHE INDIGO is the answer. An elegant and durable stovetop kettle that's not only elegant, but is also functional and versatile. This stovetop kettle is made from Heatproof Borosilicate glass, which is safe for stovetop use on gas, ceramic, or electric burners (not for glass induction stovetops). Your water will boil faster with the unique heat conductivity properties of this high quality and high clarity glass. It has a comfort-grip handle which makes this kettle easy to handle and comfortable to maneuver. One other unique characteristic of this item is that it can be converted into an infuser teapot with the GROSCHE Infuser Kit. Adding the infuser makes it into a flexible stovetop kettle and a stove top Infuser tea pot as well. Now that's unique!The large and flexible size means its great for boiling just the right amount of water, fast, with the cleanliness and clarity that only thermal glass can offer, with zero aftertaste. Dishwasher safe on top rack, wash with mild soap and soft brush.With reasonable care it can offer you many years of elegant use in your kitchen!

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