The clear choice in kettles
I hope I can be forgive for my terrible pun. Let me start off by saying I've decided to start consistently reviewing what I purchase from Amazon because I find so many reviews are 1 or 5 stars and really don't get into the fine details of the pros and cons of a product. Very few things are complete garbage, and conversely there isn't much out there that's totally perfect. So now that I have my little disclaimer out of the way...
This kettle looks wonderful. The design is elegant and it looks great staying out on the kitchen counter with other oft used items like a juicer, toaster or coffee maker. To facilitate this Breville has recessed the base of the unit to allow you to conveniently wind the cord to the ideal length for your needs so the unit looks aesthetically pleasing without miles of cord sticking out.
The kettle functions perfectly. There are clearly marked measurements on the side of the jug to avoid overfilling. These should be carefully adhered to...
ALMOST plastic/rubber free.
Pros:
Beautiful design.
Easy to use.
EXTREMELY FAST- hot water within a matter of seconds. Minutes to full boil (we are at sea level).
Awesome "ring" outlet for easy plug/unplug action.
Cons:
After searching through just about EVERY electric kettle currently on the market, we reluctantly settled on this model.
Sadly, there is absolutely no way to 100% avoid plastic or rubber in a device like this.
Apparently, most people don't even notice the rubber washer on this model, but it's there- on the section that receives the most heat!
The kettle's interior is all glass except the very bottom floor of the water reservoir, which is the metal heating element.
The lip where the metal meets the glass requires a translucent rubbery ring (washer) to create a proper seal.
But, that also means this ring is completely exposed to the liquid contents you are heating.
I'm sure it's "BPA free" and "safe" as all the...
Looks great but stinky plastic is used.
I got this because I wanted to avoid "boiling plastic" with my water. Unfortunately, due to what can either be categorized as either deceptive or moronic design, the lid is entirely made of plastic. This means once the water heats up the hot steam heats the lid up releasing the strong aroma of plastic (no it has not gone away even after extensive use). Also if not used immediately the hot steam will condense on the lid and off course drip straight back into the water. This is not a good choice for those concerned with avoiding plastics.
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