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Zojirushi CK-BAC10 1300-Watt Electric 34-Ounce Kettle | 
| Brand: Zojirushi
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $125.00
Buy New: $89.66
as of 7/29/2010 21:06 MDT details
You Save: $35.34 (28%)
New (6) from $89.66
Seller: M.V. Trading Co.
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 42680
Color: White
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 9.5 x 9.5
MPN: CK-BAC10
Model: CK-BAC10
UPC: 023596212244
EAN: 0023596212244
ASIN: B001KVZZG2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1300-watt electric kettle boils up to 34 ounces of water in minutes | | • | Durable stainless-steel interior with concealed heating element | | • | Automatic shut-off after reaching a full boil; cool-touch body | | • | Locking lid and spout; lifts off corded power base for easy pouring | | • | Measures 6-3/4 by 9-1/2 by 9-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
This 1,300 watt electric kettle is a new species of electric kettle with extra safety features. Its unique lid design and safety lock protects against accidental spilling. It quickly boils up to 34 oz. of water and automatically shuts off, protecting against boil-dry. The body is insulated for a cool-touch operation. It also features a durable all stainless steel interior with concealed heating element and a cordless operation so the kettle can be taken to the table without dragging the power cord. Additional features include a wide opening for easy filling and cleaning, and convenient cord storage on base. Zojirushi Electric Kettle Videos
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 7
 no competition, but that doesn't mean it's perfect July 30, 2010
fatmav
Designed by Toshiyuki Kita, this Zojirushi electric water kettle is as perfect as we could find on the marketplace as of early 2010. The competitions don't come close in design and in features and so it was an easy but very time-consuming choice for us. I did benefit a lot from reading the reviews on Amazon and so even though eventually we found a better deal elsewhere I decided to post this review here.
----Pros----
The water boiling compartment is essentially all stainless steel. It was the number one criteria for us. We live in a hard water place and our apartment building does not have a water softener, so we need to boil vinegar in it to remove any deposit. Stainless steel means the taste easily rinses off. This cannot be said for our previous plastic kettle in which the vinegar taste stays on a lot longer.
The heating element is concealed and the bottom surface is flat except at the rim. This makes cleaning a snap. Contrast this to exposed heating element in the form of a coil where we couldn't even reach the bottom easily in the past. We also find that the deposit tends to sit at the bottom to form larger pieces of "flakes". There is still some powder in the water to be sure, but flakes are easier to deal with (for one they don't get poured out so easily).
The opening is wide---four and a half inch in diameter to be precise. Cleaning is easy since the whole hand can go in. Filling is also easier.
The lid "locks" securely when filling. After you lift the lid pass a certain degree, you feel it passes a snap and the lid stays open even if you tilt the kettle. Contrast this to some designs that use a simple free-falling hinge.
The flat bottom actually means the "minimum water level" is very low. Contrast this with a certain "doom at the bottom of a glass kettle" design.
Cordless is great. I don't know how wide the patent is but every single cordless kettle I have seen uses the Strix patented connector.
Circle-shaped... this design combines naturally with a cordless design, but it is not universal. We almost bought a rectangular (square) kettle with a square base.
The on/off switch will turn off automatically when you lift the kettle from its base. So the next time when you put it down the kettle won't continue to boil. (We want to prematurely stops boiling primarily when brewing green tea. It's not a big deal but it's a pros for us.)
Starting from room temperature and after boiling one pot of water, the plastic on the outside is only warm to touch. This is because the plastic outside is only a housing and no water touches it directly. In our previous plastic boiler, the outside can get hot enough to feel a burning sensation.
----Cons----
It's still has plastic in the water "channel" in the lid part of the kettle. The sprout is also plastic, and the seal between the lid and the bottom compartment is silicon. So if you really need to avoid plastic at all cost, this is not it.
Stainless steel is not transparent and you cannot see how much water is left from the outside. Frankly this is the only thing we miss but we decide metal is more important than transparency.
The "open/close" switch on the lid does not mean total seal. I hope we didn't get a lemon but when our kettle is held at 90 degrees or more, the water will drip out even in the closed position. Well, technically water _must_ be able to come out anyway since there is a steam vent, which is also is also how this boiler stops: it checks the amount of vapors passing through.
I feel that the steam vent is too close to the handle. In more than one occasion I have felt the steam when I tried to grab the handle. It also means that in practice you want to close the open/close switch to make sure all steam goes into the vent but not the sprout, or else your water will boil longer than designed. No big deal but some energy can be wasted otherwise.
Being stainless steel in the inside, it weights more than my girlfriend prefer. But it's already way lighter than the glass and the die-cast kettles we've tried at the shops.
The water volume is just a bit more than 4 cups (precisely it is 1 liter). I often wish it is larger but then it will get heavier. At the current size it's a decent tradeoff, but how about coming out with a 1.5L model?
Due to the lid design you have to tilt the kettle more than 45 degrees before water comes out, even when the kettle is at its maximum capacity. It's great for safety but it may not work well for those with arthritis. On this note I also mention that the handle is hard plastic so it may not be the easiest to grip for aging hands.
The sprout is surprisingly small and so water comes out rather slowly. My girlfriend remarks it has a "zen" feel to see water coming out slowly and steadily. I use it to train my patience in the morning. :P
Another speed related issue is the wattage. It's rated at 1300 watt "only" and we used a 1500 watt before this. It was a bit slower but we got used to it quickly. We do note that the power cable is a lot cooler in this one. In our previous kettle we almost thought the plastic would melt one day... (and the tip is, again, close the sprout switch to make sure all steam goes through the vent.)
The lid can be awkward to operate. It took us some time to get used to and some more to train ourselves to open it with just one hand. It's a small "tab" that you push on one side to lift the other side, and then you grip the lifted side to lift up the entire lid. I am sure it's a great safety feature... all our tea friends took more than a few seconds to figure out how to open it. :P
One year warranty is a bit short. But in the three months we have had it I cannot imagine anything that can go wrong.
Finally, yes, it's made in China. But I am just jotting it down for completeness. It's not a cons to us by itself.
The best one I even found July 19, 2010
Kwok Ng (San Jose, CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been looking for a electric kettle. Most of products in the market are not pure stainless steel. Some of them get plastic parts inside which I do not like. This CK-BAC10 is totally stainless steel inside. You will not get the plastic smell after the water is boiled.
Great little tea kettle January 26, 2010
Binnielula (Southeast MO USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've only had this electric kettle less than a week, but I love it. I live in a big old Craftsman schoolhouse, and the kitchen is in the basement, miles away from where I hang out. I drink lots of hot tea, and it's a hassle. This kettle has simplified things for me. 34 oz. is approximately the capacity of several of my teapots and I now have a little Tea Nook in my sitting area with just about everything I need to conveniently brew myself a cuppa (or more). It would be nice if the kettle would keep the water at a certain temperature after bringing it to a boil, but I understand that this would raise the price significantly. It's not really a problem; I have several tea cozies. My only real concern is that after using the kettle just a few times I am already noticing a film on the interior of the pot. I have followed all directions, wipe out the kettle after every use, so I'm not sure what the deal is. We do have very hard water, but this doesn't really look like mineral deposits. However, I am going to start using distilled water to see if that helps. But all things considered, I have no qualms about recommending this item to potential buyers.
Love it November 24, 2009
Angie (MN, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This kettle works great and is the perfect solution for me and my 11 yr old, as it is as safe as they come. Only limitation may be amount of water it holds, but it has never been a problem for us.
Great! Sturdy, fast, unobtrusive appearance June 25, 2009
A Reader (USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Zojirushi is always expensive, but worth it in terms of workmanship and appearance. This electric kettle is inconspicuous enough for my office, and heats up quite quickly.
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