Proctor Silex K2070H 1-Quart Automatic Electric Kettle, White
by Proctor Silex
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Proctor Silex K2070H 1-Quart Automatic Electric Kettle, White
Customer Review: We Own Two - They're Great!
Summary: 5 Stars
First - we too had an issue with a plastic odor.. We solved the problem easily. After following the inadequate instructions supplied with the kettle, let it cool and wash with mild dish soap. Rinse well; heat another pot of water; pour it out; unplug it; dry it; leave the lid up and let it sit overnight. This solved the odor in both kettles we have. These are obviously put into a plastic bag as soon as manufactured and the plastic odor has never had a chance to dissipate.
Second - there is little else to say. It heats water to a boil very quickly. It shuts off automatically as soon as it has done that. It's meant to do only that and it does it as well as we expected it to. The price is nice, too.
Customer Review: submerged heating coil means FAST boiling
Summary: 4 Stars
This electric kettle boils water really quickly because the heating element is a submerged coil, not just a plate on the bottom.
The kettle automatically turns off when the water boils. It doesn't make a sound though to let you know when this has happened - only a slight clicking noise as the on-off switch physically flicks to off - so if you want boiling water, it's best not to walk away. Just watch it until it boils. Luckily it only takes a minute or two since the kettle is so fast.
It's only intended for boiling *water* - no making soup or tea in this kettle, because of the heating coil.
Customer Review: For $15 can't be beat
Summary: 4 Stars
For a $15 expenditure cannot be beat. Made of plastic (not great but does the job-especially for $15), does not take long to warm up, relatively easy to clean, easy to see water level. The only critique is that it comes with an electric cord that is about 3 ft long. It would have been nice if it included a longer cord.
PS- after using this thing more than a week noticed that the plastic taste that seems to rub off into the water does not seem to disappear, unlike some other plastic kettels. If you do not mind having your water taste like plastic would give this a three star rating, otherwise a 2.
Customer Review: Ideal
Summary: 3 Stars
Works great for boiling water for Tea. Like many others said earlier, the lid does not open and shut smoothly. I had to boil and discard the water a few times before I started using the kettle as it has quite a strong smell of plastic initially. I like the detachable cord feature and the compact design of the kettle. Customer Review: Proctor Silex K2070H 1-Quart Automatic Electric Kettle, White
Summary: 1 Stars
This piece of merchandise is the first that I did not care for.
After heating up several quarts of water, the water still had a chemical, unappetizing taste to it.
Amazon.com should not sell merchandize that rates minus five stars.
I was totally disappointed and I will never ever purchase a Proctor Silex product again.