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Hamilton Beach 10 Cup Electric Kettle Stainless Steel |  | Brand: Hamilton Beach
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $25.95
as of 7/29/2010 21:05 MDT details
You Save: $14.04 (35%)
New (24) Used (1) from $19.99
Seller: DollarRite
Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 2738
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.8
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 9.6 x 9.9
MPN: 40870
Model: 40870C
UPC: 040094408702
EAN: 0040094408702
ASIN: B002QXOF7I
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Hamilton beach 10 cup stainless steel electric kettle, Faster than a microwave, safer than a stovetop kettle
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 26
 Pros outweigh the Cons on this Product July 7, 2010
Willow (FL)
After lots of research, I opted for this one. I drink hot tea every day and wanted an easy and safe way to make hot water, without using the microwave or turning on the stove. This electric kettle did the trick!
PROS:
- Kettle can be removed from heating base and carried around.
- Wide, sturdy handle for easy carrying and pouring.
- Very minimal if any dripping while pouring, really great pouring design.
- Heats water very fast.
- Automatic shut-off once water reaches a boil, very nice feature.
- Very simple switch for on/off and red indicator light tells you it is in the process of heating.
- Minimal plastic, mostly stainless steel parts that touch the water.
- Metal mesh filter inside pouring spout to catch mineral deposits. I don't really have a need for it, but some might. Can be removed.
- Kettle can be placed at any spot on heating base, no need to line anything up.
- Heating portions are internal to reduce corrosion and damage.
- Boil-dry prevention; it won't allow the unit to turn on the heating element if it detects kettle is empty.
CONS:
- Measuring indicator is behind handle, so not the easiest to read while holding.
- Product guide states minimum water to boil should be no less than one liter. This is excessive for some of my uses, but not a big deal.
- Uses a lot of power fast to quickly heat up that amount of water, actually tripped the breaker!
- Lid is spring-loaded so when you push the button, it flings open and if the water is hot, it will fly back on your hand or arm. Though there is no real reason to open the kettle up when it has boiling hot water in it, it could be dangerous especially for kids.
- Small opening makes it more difficult to clean, though you aren't to put anything other than water in it so only minimal cleaning is required.
OTHER
Noise: You can hear the kettle heating the water, and it sounds much like a kettle on a stove. There isn't a whistle, but you can hear the water boiling. When it shuts off, there is a 'click' as the switch flips off. I like that, lets me know it is done.
Heavy: Remember, the more water is in it, the heavier it will be. You can't touch anywhere but the handle because it is too hot (and stays hot for awhile). The handle is sturdy and thick enough to pick up the kettle, but if you have weak hand/wrists and it is full, BE CAREFUL. Use a potholder if you need to touch the other side for balance.
Overall: I'm happy with my purchase. You can easily spend a lot of money on an electric tea kettle, but I don't see the need to, this one from Hamilton Beach does a fine job.
My first electric kettle! June 18, 2010
Judith Rockwell (Palmer, Alaska USA)
We got turned on to electric kettles on our two trips to England a few years ago and have been on a quest for one in the US (Alaska, actually) since then. They are not at all common here--no one knows what you're talking about if you ask about them. I got one a few years ago at a local grocery store, but it was awful so I returned it.
I found this one at Costco a few weeks ago. I love it! It's stainless steel--so no issues of plastic or aluminum to worry about. Pros: It is lightweight but substantial; well-balanced; easy to turn on; has an indicator light to let you know it's on; you do not need to open the lid to pour, as the spout is open; the lid flips open so easily to fill, and the fill opening is a good size (as opposed to the stove top tea kettle we just bought a few months ago--I spill all over the place trying to fill it). It has auto shut-off as soon as it comes to the boil, which is essential, and it will not allow you to turn it on dry (with no water in it).
Cons: The instructions say you must heat a minimum of 1 liter (more than a quart). I hate to waste the water--I either pour the rest into my dishwater when I'm doing the breakfast dishes, or (not recommended) I let it cool in the pot and then water my plants with the rest. Also, I have no way of knowing what is good or bad, but it takes over 5 minutes to boil that liter of water. But who cares--it's electric! It's not going to whistle at you (creating more tension in your morning), or melt down when you forget about it and take a shower (yep, did that).
So, as only the second electric kettle I've found in the US in 6 years, I give it a big thumbs up.
 tea kettle May 6, 2010
Louis E. Netterville (Moncks Corner, SC)
This is the best tea kettle that I have ever owned. I recommend it to all my friends and famly. all that have gotten one, love it.
 worked great for a few months, then started leaking and the screen disintegrated May 5, 2010
J. Karalius
Picked this up at Costco, worked great for our coffee press and the little one could make her instant oatmeal in the morning, but soon started leaking water out of the handle (probably around the inlet port for the fluid level gauge). I took a closer look and also noticed the filter screen at the spout had corroded and begun to disintegrate. Our water is good water from a local reservoir, no reason to believe it was anything other than poor design.
Fast Tea! April 21, 2010
Jill Snider (Denver, CO)
This electric kettle is fantastic. It looks sharp sitting on your counter and in less than 5 minutes you have hot water. I will never again have to worry about leaving the stove on when I heat water as the kettle automatically turns off. I highly recomend this product for anyone who loves a cup of tea.
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