Hamilton Beach K2070 1 Liter White Electric KettleHamilton Beach K2070 1 Liter White Electric Kettle Features:; Detachable cord; Immersed heating element; Auto shutoff; Non-spill spout design; Boil dry protection; Safety locking lid; Dual water windows; On and Off light; 1 liter capacity; White
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Great product:
I have been using this product for several weeks now. It is very fast and has an automatic shut off once the water is boiling. It is a great item for a quick fix.
Cleaning Issues:
I had to get a new electric water boiler after just a few days with this one, though it was my own choosing. It seemed to boil fine and all, but its crazy difficult to clean properly. The heating system is made of heating coils at the bottom of the container and you're pretty screwed if tea dregs accidentally get stuck down there or if someone uses it to boil something other than water, like milk, that will get insanely stuck to it! I saw screws on the back of the container and maybe if I had had those tiny... more info
Exactly what I needed!:
I needed a small, cheap electric tea kettle for my classroom so I can conveniently enjoy a mug of tea or my nutrisystem lunches without having to go downstairs to the teacher's lounge to use the microwave. So that being said, I am only one or two cups at any given time. I couldn't believe how quickly the water boiled!!! It felt like seconds, before I knew it, my water was done! There is no whistle, which I like. I certainly It does shut off automatically when it has reached boiling. The lid comes up so that... more info
It's o.k.......:
Well, it does heat up water. I bought this product so I could heat up water at work to make coffee in a Press Pot. It does what it's supposed to do....heat up water....just fine. However, I will have to say it's quite a bit slower than the one I have at home (another manufacturer). All in all, though, for the price it's a nice purchase.