Krups 854-75 AquaStyle Cordless Electric 10-Cup Teakettle
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: KrupsBrand: Krups
Model: 854-75
Product features:
- Powerful, concealed stainless steel heating element boils water quickly
- Automatically shuts off immediately after boiling or when water level is too low
- Removable, washable filter prevents limescale particles from pouring into the cup
- Convenient rotaing base for easy handling from any angle, for left or right hand use; wrap-cord storage
- Illuminated on/off switch and removable safety lid
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Krups 854-75 AquaStyle Cordless Electric 10-Cup Teakettle
Customer Review: From the kitchen to the dining room table
Summary: 5 Stars
Elegant styling and cool-to-the-touch bottom means I can heat water, pluck the kettle off the base unit, and put the it right onto the dining room table without a hot pad. This is fantastic for hot after-dinner drinks at a party. The base unit and kettle have a 360-degree attachment which allows the kettle to be connected to the base at any rotation making it easier to find a home for it in your kitchen. The base also has 'feet' so that the cord can come out of any side making it easy to located and keep the cord hidden. It's a small detail, but it shows the thought that went into the design.In addition, this teapot as all the advantages that a dedicated electric kettle has over a stovetop model: auto-shutoff (start it, jump in the shower, hot water is waiting when you get out), generally faster to boil water, and it doesn't occupy a burner nor get covered in grease splatters. The downside is that it's yet another appliance taking up counter space.
So there are a few complaints: the Krups teakettle has a wide base so it does take up more of your counter than other models. We originally bought it for heating water upstairs, but found it far to big for our small bathroom. Other problems I have are that the handle is directly over the main opening making it somewhat awkward to open the lid and fill the pot. As another reviewer pointed out, the water level indicator is only good for full/empty measurements. I generally lift the kettle to see if I need to add water. I would like some audible sound when it finishes boiling. I've gotten so used to the start-it-and-leave-it that I often come back 20 minutes later having totally forgotten I was making tea.
Anyhow, the problems I have with this teapot are mostly trivial and are so far outweighed by the advantages that I give it 5 stars and recommend it highly. It's a great gift for the tea-lover in your family.
Description of Krups 854-75 AquaStyle Cordless Electric 10-Cup Teakettle
You think it's boring, boiling water? This elegant stainless steel kettle combining traditional design with the most modern technology will soon convince you of the contrary. The Aquastyle has an extra-large capacity of 1.7 litres, and with its 360° central socket is equally suitable whether you are right or left-handed. The flat bottom of the kettle is easy to clean, and the Aquastyle is fitted with a filter in its spout so no more fragments of scale will get into your cup. A kettle to gratify the sensesTeakettles & Hot Pots
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