West Bend 53783 1-3/4-Quart Cordless Water Kettle, Black




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Very high quality plastic ( just like in the $50 kettle)
Nice look (picture reflects its appearance very well)
High power 1500W makes water boils very quickly.

The only inconviance is the small of plastic during a few first days of usage. I wash the kettle several times with detergent, but the smell didn't vanished. Only after the week of usage the smell starts to deteriorate. Now, it's fine and I'm very happy with this bargen.

Certainly Braun and Philips have great products, but this one is n't worse and is 60% cheaper. Buy IT


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If your an expat or just an anglophile and you are left wondering, "Why doesn't America embrace the electric kettle?!" then this is the item for you. Sleek and aptly priced.

I don't know why you'd pay around $50 for something that just heats water... brand loyalty? I wouldn't pay the extra $15-$30 just for the flat metal plate that the Braun or Philips has. (The West Bend kettle has a metal coil to heat up the water: Yes, you have to clean the coiled versions, but it's exactly the same as cleaning out a coffee maker... white vinegar once in a blue moon. Hey, the Brits and the Irish don't mind the coil, why should I?)

The stouter version of this I think is too small, unless you live alone and don't drink that much tea/coffee/cocoa. Between us, my brother and I drink six to eight cups of tea a day, plus hot cereal on top of that and this kettle is more than sufficient (1.7 liters).

Some more good things:
It turns of automatically after it comes to a roaring boil.
See-through panel lets you see the water level.
So quiet, you wouldn't know it's on...
That's why it has a little red light that goes on.
Has a locking top so as to avoid spills.
The black fits in with my kitchen's decor.

It also comes in handy for when I'm cooking, using up all the burners and need just a bit of hot water, quickly. Or even if I am cooking rice or pasta, it's easier to heat up the water in the electric kettle and then pour it into the pot on the stove.

Two complaints: The cord is thick and not very flexible (the cord itself is about two feet). I have this plugged into the same outlet as my microwave and cannot use the two at the same time or else I'll have a circuit short... but then again, whoever remodeled the kitchen did a bad job on the electicity.

Makes a great present for any hot beverage lover or college student.


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It's great for boiling several cups of water at once, but for smaller amounts, it's pretty much useless. Also, it does not shut off as advertised when it reaches a rolling boil. It stays on until the water boils completely away -- then it shuts off. Good if you need a quick couple of cups but don't leave it on for too long.


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This unit is OK if you want to heat more than two cups of water. It has a minimum water level to cover the coils. If you want to just heat 1/2 cup for oat meal or one cup for a tea, you waste a lot of electricity and water by heating two cups. If you use bottled water like I do, you really don't want to waste half or more of the water you are heating up. Don't leave the water in the kettle either. It will leak. It also does not shut itself off as advertized after the water is heated to boiling. It will keep on boiling until you shut if off or if it goes dry. It is also very cheaply made, but I guess what to you want for $20.


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I bought this model because of another review and was completely disappointed. It overheated and broke in 4 months.


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This was a great bargain for its value. The criticisms of others about the need to boil two cups or more of water at a time is valid, but as I'm frequently making tea for myself and my significant other, that doesn't bother me much. Also, not sure, but I think the electricity wasted in boiling an extra cup is probably not much worse than the energy lost in boiling on the stove. But then again, I don't use fancy-pants bottled water either. :-)

My kettle does not leak, and does shut off as advertised a few seconds after boiling.

I did a lot of research about electric kettles before buying this one, and I think it's really a great value. (I saw models that cost $30 more where people complained that the handle would spontaneously break off, scalding the owner!) I think it's very well made for the $20 price tag.


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I received this tea kettle in February and it worked great. However, after 3 months of use, the heating element inside the kettle separated from the housing, allowing water to pour out onto the electrical connections. Luckily, this happened when the unit was not plugged in, otherwise the results may have been worse than a useless tea kettle.

It may have been a defective unit, but I would not recommend this unit. West Bend offered to repair it if I sent it back at my expense. Considering the cost to ship it back and the time it takes, I decided against it and will buy a different brand.


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It looks better in the picture than in person. The removable antiscale screen is a joke; I can not even get it to stay in the appliance. The thing heats water though. I have only had it for a couple of days. I would try something else next time.


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Easy used,looks great and so quiet a boil I forget its even on, great auto turn off too.


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I loved this kettle but must have overused it because it just
quit on me after 6 months.


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I was recently traveling in New Zealand and every where you went (hotels, RV's, etc) had an electric water kettle. This was great and I really appreciated the automatic shut off, because my boyfriend keeps burning up our tea kettles. So I saw this one, read the reviews and decided to get it. I am so disspointed. The kettle heats water great, BUT the automatic shut off doesn't work at all. This is something that a few other reviews mentioned, so I am sending it back. I do not recommend getting this model.


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I had to return this item. It only shut itself off one time, and the remaining times boiled itself dry. Also, takes quite a while to heat the water. I'll buy another brand this time.


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product description says made in america; the reason that i bought it.

it arrived and guess what...made in china!

they lied and it's going straight back to amazon..

WTF!


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I like the size and speed of this inexpensive kettle for heating hot water. I can heat a lot or a little. I particularly like the cordless feature--I can pour the hot water anywhere I need it without worrying about the cord. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I don't know how long it will last. I had the last one for 10 years, contact me in 2015 for the 5th star!


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This pot was wonderful for three days. boiled the water and shut off. Excellent. I used it a lot. The fourth day; i turned it on and went to brush my teeth while i waited for it.

it didn't shut off.

in that small amount of time it had boiled nearly all 1.75 quarts of water into steam which condensed under, on, inside of and on top of my kitchen cabinet and counter. The steam condensation ruined my cabinet in that short span of time. that $20 pot that i now can't use will end up costing me at least $350 plus labor...

Made a wonderful steam room - so if that's what you're looking for buy it.

If not and you still decide to purchase it - DO NOT TRUST THE AUTO SHUT OFF AND WALK AWAY FROM IT ...

I'll be going back to the microwave which i can trust to shut off) for one cup heating or my whistling pot for two cups plus. (which i know will scream until i shut it off)




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It was great while it lasted but it only lasted three months. I was thrilled with how fast and convenient it was until the heating element stopped working. I did use it almost daily so if you are looking for something for minimal use it may last you longer. I'm now caught in the exchange fun of Amazon says return to manufacturer and West Bend says return to original place of purchase. I don't expect either will be worth the effort for a $20 piece of equiptment.


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Well, I've owned this tea pot for about 6 months now. It seemed to work fine until 2 nights ago. I used it, set the pot back in its holder and walked away for the night. The next day, I noticed moisture all over the front of my new custom cabinets and in fact one of the door's laminate finish had curled up. The tea pot NEVER shut itself off which is supposed to be one of its safety features. Not only is it supposed to shut itself off after it reaches a certain temperature, it most certainly should have after its use. I am grateful that our home did not burn down with us in it but would not want this to happen to others'. Ours was promptly thrown away!! There's a reason the price is too good to be true. Also, it was very bulky and the heating elements are on the inside.


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This is an amazing kettle for the price. I assume the other reviewers got faulty ones. The one I got shuts off after the water boils. As mentioned before, it's not good for one or two cups of water. But if you want one for that, you should'nt have bought this one. For small quanities buy Bodum's Ibis Mini. Either way, this one is the better deal.
It boils the water in about 2-4 minutes. I think this product is great, I recommend it highly. The only thing I don't like is that it isn't very attractive. Which doesn't really matter too much, b/c it sits in the corner of my counter.
Fully functional!!


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This water kettle does what it is supposed to do in a very efficient manner.


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This kettle was fantastic until today. We've had it for about 4 months (used it every day) and today it began to smell like something was burning. We emptied it out and the inside smells like an electrical fire. This could have been a tragedy. They ought to recall these things. I hope the manufacturer will give me a refund, but I am not too hopeful.


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I too, after the second day had problems with the Auto-shutoff feature not working (as mentioned in other reviews). I found out that if the lid is not completly closed, the auto-shutoff feature will not work. When the lid is closed properly (you should hear a click when closing the lid. Also, when the water begins to boil, very minimal steam should be seen) The auto shut-off feature will work everytime. The manual does not reference this, but I noticed other cordless water kettle manufacturers will note this in their manuals.

I would give it 5 stars, but I was hoping it would boil water a little faster, but for the price I paid, it's more then acceptable


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Well, you get what you pay for, and it works perfectly for me. The base *is* light, but never came up with the pitcher yet.


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I've had this for less than a week and I'm returning it. Too soon to comment on whether the unit will hold up, but it's very flimsy. The base is too light, so when you pick up the kettle the base often comes with it.

Also, the cord uses a 3rd grounding pin-which makes the cord very thick, inflexible, and hard to stick into the channel in the base, to allow the base to lie flat on the counter. My previous kettle, a Krups model that started to leak after 7 years, used a simpler 2-prong plug, which made the cord more flexible.

I picked up a new Braun kettle today to replace this one. You can get it on Amazon for what I paid for it--$43; the extra $20 or so appears to be worth it in terms of sturdiness and quality.


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As an englishman living here in the states, I must have my tea.
I, as well as several others it appears are having the same problem with the auto shut off. It worked fine until two weeks ago (kettle is about 4 months old) and it continued to boil long after it should have shut off. Today while I was watching tv it just turned itself on and began boiling. DO NOT BUY!!!


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when i wanted to buy an electric codeless kettel the one available 9which I nearly bought) was a G model at Bed, Bath & Beyond was nearly $50. then I remembered amazon. although i have never bought anything else other than books, DVDs I searched and this came. I really like it especially the price and it does have all the necessary features. I use it around 4-5 times a day as we boil all our drinking water and also prepare tea mant times. it is very very good. The design is cool also.



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As a Brit in the US having a kettle is a way of life. I use it for boiling water for hot drinks and as a quicker way to heat water for cooking veggies/pasta/rice. I bought this one 3 months ago - my ideal criteria were:

- large capacity
- plastic - we have a 3yr old son, stainless ones get hotter
- black - my husband is a blacksmith and however hard he scrubs his hands they are still grimy at times
- circular mounting base - my husband is left-handed
- reasonably priced

We were replacing a Bodum Curl. It took a lot of looking to decide on this one. The overall availability of cordless electric kettles when I was looking before Christmas 2005 was hopeless, nothing was in stock so I figure if this one doesn't last a huge amount of time its been a cheap fill-in. It was less expensive than I was prepared to pay so I was concerned about the quality. It does have a bit of a cheapie feel to it but actually for the money its ok.

Things I don't like are: it does not have the circular base allowing you to replace it in any direction and its a bit clunky looking. However, its efficient and has plenty of capacity.

Unlike other reviewers the auto shut-off does work on mine, I found the 40" cord length ok and as for wasting water because of the 2 cup minimum - mine doesn't leak so if you leave that extra amount in the kettle then you only have to waste it once, less a bit of steam.
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Update March 25 2007: so we are still using this kettle BUT there is a wire that gets hot in the plastic base underneath where the kettle sits. It has melted the plastic around it and made a funny smell, I keep expecting the kettle to die or short out but it has not. The smell has gone away now. But I'm on the look out for a different one now would now give it 2 stars cos this is an definited design issue


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We got this electric water pot as a gift off of our wedding registry. It's a great pot because it boils quickly and is not too loud. However, the only downfall is that the strainer at the spout that catches the little particles is not secure. It sits on a ledge, able to be removed for washing or what I'm not sure because all that is used in the pot is water. I'm not sure when it happened, but that little piece dropped down into the pot unnoticed. It melted onto the coils of the pot making the pot unuseable. So, if you are considering buying this pot, consider getting one that has a secure strainer or if purchased, always check to see if the strainer is where it is supposed to be before using.


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The kettle is constantly on in our house for tea, so an electric kettle is a must! We have been through a number of electric kettles over the years (most stop working properly after the warranty period, but we use ours many, many times during the day, so we get good wear out of them.)

We loved the sleek look of this kettle, but ended up disappointed.

We had the kettle for 10 days, and after 5 days, it stopped turning off automatically. It also had a very strong plastic smell, which flavored the water. We tried many things to get rid of the smell, but it still has a slight after-taste and smell. Sadly, it has not performed as expected and we will be returning it and ordering another brand.



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Given the price this Kettle works ok, but:
- it fails to shut off quite frequently, when boiling point is reached (which is why I ditched my old el. kettle)
- it doesn't shut off, when you take it off the base (so you put it back empty and it's trying to boil the little water left inside)
- you have to fit it onto the base (better models can be put on 360 degrees).

If you wanna use this a lot, get a better one.

Update: Yesterday I started boiling a quart of water and went to do something else in the mean time. Of course I forgot about my water. When I returned to the kitchen, the kettle had shut off - but only after a full quart of water had evaporated :(


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The good thing: it looks really good, and it brings water to boil.
The bad things: it takes a while until the water boils (my old needed nearly half of the time)
and the heating element doesn't turn off all the time (it works 8 of 10 times)
I think this is an serious issue...


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On the plus side, the kettle boils water quickly, it's inexpensive, and the overall design is clever. Unfortunately, a couple of problems with this item may force me to abandon it.
I've been using the kettle for about a month and the water still has some kind of plastic chemical taste to it. I can taste it through the tea. I've tried detergent, bleach, and have boiled around a gallon of water a day with it. I've tried to ignore the taste, and convince myself that the chemicals are harmless but harmful or not it makes the tea taste bad.
The filter keeps falling off and it was detached when it arrived. My instruction book doesn't say much about the filter, but without the filter it won't automatically shut off.
It was only around 20 bucks but I've wasted quite a bit of time with this item, cleaning it and fussing with the filter, and I feel bad about ingesting the chemicals.
I want an energy efficent, quick way to make tea, so I will continue trying to clean the darn thing, and if I find something that intervenes with this chemical leaching process I'll update this review. Until then I must return to the primitive task of boiling the water in a microwave oven.


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I only gave this 2 stars because the filter keeps falling off and without it securely in place and the lid shut just right it doesn't turn off!!


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I was a little skeptical about a plastic kettle but this is one is very high quality and seems very efficient, it has a quart of water boiling in minutes


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This is exactly what i needed and it works great!!
I bought this for myself and then bought one for a friend too because she loved it so much.


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This kettle is advertised as having a concealed heating element.
When I opened the box and took it out, the element was right
there staring me in the face. Now I am having problems returning it. I will never buy from West Bend or Amazon again.



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I purchase this item on september, I boil with by it at least 15 times to remove the odor inside, I rinse it after every I boil it, odor still exists but better than first time boiling. I think the odor coming from the plastic body and cap,so I highly suggest to clean the cap every time you boil it, even the odor from the body is almost removed, the odor from cap still show up. Right now I have used it for three months and hard to smell the odor. BTW, the filter is just a thin plastic film only under the mouth and you would not expect it can clean the water so much.


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We used the thing to death...literally. Used it daily. Loved it when it worked, but 6 months later the water tasted funny and the heating element started putting off this wretched smell that wouldn't leave the air. So we tossed it, and now we're on the search for another one. But finding one this size and as pretty isn't easy.


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Mine worked reasonably well for about 7 months; then stopped switching itself off and eventually overheated the plastic bulkhead which holds the coil, giving off a strong (presumably toxic) odour of melted plastic, also affecting the taste of the water. Amazon does not sell this item in Britain, where it would never get through the safety tests required by consumer legislation, but apparently they are quite happy to put American lives in danger!


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This kettle works wonderfully. I had a similar one when I was living in Europe, but didn't bring it back to the States with me. When I finally got this, I wondered why I hadn't bought it earlier! It works very quickly and it looks very nice in our largely black-and-chrome appliance kitchen. The price was better than almost everything else I looked at. The only possible negative, as noted by some other reviewers, is that you do have to put a lot of water in there to get above the 'min' line. But I get around that by just dumping the extra boiled water in a jug, or leave it in there. I drink a lot of tea and instant coffee so it hasn't been much of an issue.

All in all, a great purchase - highly recommended!!


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This item was really bad, stopped to work after 1 week of use


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The safety switch does not switch this kettle off. Mine boils dry almost everytime.


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After a trip to Europe this fall, where every B&B we stayed in had one of these in the room, I had to have one for my home. I love being able to boil water for tea or cocoa or soup quickly and easily. I also appreciate the safety feature that it shuts itself off once the water comes to a boil. I've recommended this product to several people.


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Do Not Buy This Kettle if you like to drink hot tea and water. You will NEVER get the taste of the plastic out. I have boiled mine out a couple of times with vinegar, which helps, but that blasted taste of plastic keeps comming back (and its' nasty). It makes the tea taste like something drained from an industrial waste site.
Besides some problems with the electrical connection with the base, this kettle does boil water like crazy. This would be OK for some industrial reason; like you want some hot water to clean engine parts. If you want hot water for consumtion; DO NOT BUY A PLASIC KETTLE. Also, I would be VERY concerened about the health effects of these nasty chemicals.
Spend the money, and get yourself a kettle made of stainless steel (about 40 bucks)



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1) Died in less than a year

2) The "filter element" which fits inside the spout is very hard to keep in place. Not only are there no directions on how to put it in place, it's not even mentioned in the instructions. If it's not put in precisely right, the auto-shut-off feature will not work, and you can easily start a kitchen (dorm room, office) fire. And I do mean easily.


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This product was exactly what I needed and works perfectly. I keep it on my desk at work and just hit the on switch whenever I need hot water for tea. The water heats very quickly so there's not a long wait. Also, it's attractive and holds quite a bit of water. So far it appears to be a dependable product.



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I really like this for many reasons.
1. I use lots of hot water for hot drinks. This heats up fairly quickly and shuts itself off. It's much nicer than heating up the stove every time.
2. It has a good "footprint". You can push it back to the wall and it doesn't stick out very far. It looks neat on the counter.
3. It has a separate base with an ample length cord so you can pull it out on the counter when you are using it.
The only negative is that it's rather heavy when it's filled with water.

It's an excellent value for the price. I have seen similar models priced at $45-$60.


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In overall, the kettle looks very cheap made, can't see water level and device arrived deffective - the kettle doesn't shut off itself, almost burnt itself... sent it back... bottomline: doesn't worth the money paid


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I wasn't expecting or looking for a lot when I ordered this "water kettle" I just wanted something to heat water in for tea that didn't require heating up my house in the summertime through the use of my range top (I live in a very hot area & every degree counts). I thought "cordless" sounded great, so I went ahead and ordered it.
Why it is fantastic:
1) Cordless is awesome. There is no dangling cord to damage, drag over to your tea/coffee cup, or get caught on something!
2) The appearance is even better than it looks in the picture!
3) It heats really, REALLY FAST!!! So much so that I now use it any and every time I need boiling water. It is faster than a microwave!!
4) It turns itself off if left untouched for awhile. No more worrying about whether or not you forgot to turn the electrical appliance off!
5) It is a great value. Many kettles have fewer or none of the pluses of this one and cost more than it does!
Negatives:
1) It really isn't a problem with the kettle but rather with me. You need to have the switch on the kettle turned to the off position before you put it on the base. Inevitably, I forget! The water will not boil or even heat up this way! HOWEVER, after using it a few times and learning how fast it heats up, you realize you should be "hearing" something from it and so you flip the switch. Presto, your water is ready!
I would heartily recommend this product to anyone who wants boiling water in a hurry, likes convenience and efficiency and enjoys value for their money!!!


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The kettle which was puchased from you did not come up to the expectation that is normally found with West Bend Products.When the water in the kettle was boiled,it tasted of the plastic which the kettle was made of.One can only assume that the plastic issue needs to be addressed.That is my comment on this product


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Without regard to the Amazon process (highly efficient as it were) this product is exactly what I was looking for in an electric kettle. Easy fill, easy on, easy off, easy pour, and it looks ok on my counter. There is only one button which makes this kettle super easy. A retractable cord would be nice, but oh well.


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I'm glad I bought this item. It boils water quite fast. No more mess in the microwave with over flow form boiled water in a cup. Makes just under 2 quarts. Plenty of water for several cups tea or a Cup-o-Noodles or Jello even. It is simple in design not European. Very American. It was my first time buying a electric kettle and, I didn't want to spend 40-100+ dollars. I and everyone in our house and friends think it's pretty cool.
Function,
Quality,
Price, All that you need to feel you have have been wise.
Scotty Hamilton