Price: $57.22
Manufacturer: Capresso
The beautifully designed Capresso H2O Plus cordless water kettle with Polished Chrome finish lid and slip-free textured handle is versatile, economical and safe to use. It is faster, safer and more efficient than any stove top kettle. The H2O Plus features a maintenance free, stainless steel covered dome heater and safety auto shut-off upon boiling or when kettle is lifted from base. Cordless design with 360 degree swivel base for right and left hand use.
Information
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1172 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Color: Polished Chrome
- Brand: Capresso
- Model: 259.03
- Dimensions: 10.00" h x 8.25" w x 6.50" l, 1.55 pounds
- Cordless glass water kettle lifts easily from 360-degree swivel base
- 1-1/2-quart capacity; German Schott glass with min/max markings
- Concealed heating element; auto shut-off upon boiling for added safety
- Generous handle with slip-free, textured underside ensures a secure grip
- Measures 6-1/4 by 8 by 9 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Product Reviews
Amazon.com
Boil water quickly and quietly with this 1-1/2-quart glass water kettle, which lifts easily from its power base for graceful serving. The unit features German-made heat-resistant Schott glass with minimum and maximum markings for convenient filling, as well as a drip-free design. A gleaming stainless-steel dome, which is easy to clean, covers the concealed heating element. For added safety, the unit’s "on/off" power switch with a blue indicator light automatically turns to "off" when the kettle is lifted from its power base or upon boiling. The kettle sits securely on its 360-degree swivel base, which nicely accommodates right- or left-handed users, plus offers cord storage for tidy countertops. Accenting the see-through glass is a polished-chrome finish on the hinged lid and generous handle, which also provides a slip-free, textured underside to ensure a secure grip. The 1500-watt water kettle measures 6-1/4 by 8 by 9 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
Looks can be deceiving
I ordered this kettle specifically to avoid heating up water in plastic. However, this kettle emitted a foul chemical odor that also transferred to the water. I boiled it a few times plus tried the water/vinegar suggestion in the brochure but nothing seemed to help. I decided that I didn't want to take the risk of drinking these unknown chemicals so I'm returning it - it's not worth the risk. I can't figure out if it's coming from the "stainless steel" bulb (that feels like plastic to me if you tap on it) that covers the heating element or the plastic seal between the glass & the bulb. Plus the lid has a stong odor too & that is plastic covered in "stainless steel".
totally pleased
My biggest rave is the Amazon.com customer service. I fell in love with the look of this kettle and found the best price on Amazon.com (with free shipping!) When it arrived, it only worked if the kettle was oriented one way on the base -- when it boiled, the water dribbled on the cord. Called Capresso Cust Svc -- 1st person said, it's supposed to do that. After another week, it got worse. Capresso would replace it if I paid it's shipping back to them. Called Amazon.com, got another in the mail days later, post-paid shipping back the first one to them. Wow! This kettle works just fine. Very rapid boiling of water, no complaints about anything. To keep the glass and that silver dome shiny, you do need to do the vinegar thing every now and again. Couldn't be happier.
Rubber/silicone washer around the heating element boils with water and emits foul smell: Dangerous Product!!!
This is, indeed, an awesomely designed kettle, unrivaled by any. A glass kettle is just a brilliant design.
But it has a serious design flaw. The heating element is like half a metal ball that protrudes from the bottom of the kettle. In order to place the glass kettle around it and seal it, they use a silicone/rubber washer.
This is what causes the foul smell. I cannot believe how people can simply fail to understand that even if the smell goes away, the chemicals emitted in the water do not! And I cannot understand why people are giving manufacturers such an easy time and not look after their own health.
Saddest thing, this is the easiest flaw to fix. Instead of a glass bottom, they should have had a stainless steel bottom that could fuse seamlessly with the heating element. The bottom could form a short rim up the sides of the kettle, and the glass could be fitted into this metal base. This would still require some material to seal the glass into the metal, but at least it would not be so exposed to the boiling water.
Anyway, they need to rethink this. Back to the store it goes--though it matched oh so well with my awesome Bodum Kona all glass coffee drip maker. What a pity....
The Hamilton Beach 10 cup is my next choice (available through the manufacturer, though not Amazon.
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