Bodum 10552-16US Ottoni Cordless 51-Ounce Electric Water Kettle
by Bodum
(Click here)
Product Summary
Manufacturer: BodumBrand: Bodum
Model: 10552-16US
Product features:
- Fully automatic electric water kettle in beautiful stainless steel
- Concealed heating element; automatic shut-off for safety
- Durable plastic loop handle; lift-off lid; removable scale filter
- Base for cordless operation; simple on/off switch; wipe clean
- Measures 10-1/2 by 10-1/2 by 7-4/5 inches; 2-year warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bodum 10552-16US Ottoni Cordless 51-Ounce Electric Water Kettle
Customer Review: Expensive and does not live to expectations
Summary: 2 Stars
On the positive side, this is beautifully designed kettle and well constructed of stainless steel, which is what I was expecting after paying a whooping $179 for a kettle.
However if like me, you were willing to pay such a price for a mere kettle in the hope of having an all metal kettle with no plastic parts, you would be disappointed: the water level is metal; the filter is cheap plastic but it is removable; however the inside of the lid is a black plastic on which water condenses and this for me was unacceptable for this price range. I fail to understand manufacturers who can be so greedy on their profits so much so that they have to cut costs by substituting with cheap plastic even when asking for a premium price. Also kettle is made in China, so must not have cost Bodum half the asking price....For $50 I could find an all metal kettle with a few plastic points, so I had to return this kettle back. Not good enough, so until someone comes up with a kettle that takes into account the concerns of customers, I will have to wait and settle for a stovetop kettle...
Description of Bodum 10552-16US Ottoni Cordless 51-Ounce Electric Water Kettle
The Bodum Ottoni Electric Water Kettle is an offshoot of the original Ottoni Stovetop Kettle initially produced by Bodum in 1986. The Electric Ottoni is fully automatic, providing all the comfort and advantages of an electric water kettle. In designing the Electric Ottoni, Bodum kept the playful post-modernistic look of the original stovetop version and utilized most of the material previously used, such as stainless, while adding a new handle made of plastic. To minimize energy consumption, the Ottoni's stainless steel heating element is concealed underneath a stainless steel plate to maximize the surface contact between the hot metal and the water. The auto shut-off feature insures that the Ottoni is switched off when the water boils or if the heating element overheats. This protects the kettle from damage and indicates a high safety standard. Bodum has integrated a removable scale filter in the spout that retains calcium deposits and prevents water from being tainted. In addition, the Electric Ottoni is cordless, reducing the risk of the unit becoming entangled in the cord. An indicator on top shows the maximum capacity of 1.5l/51oz.Teakettles & Hot Pots
Kitchen and Housewares
Most talked about in Bodum
Bodum Cin Cin Shot Glasses, Set of 2Bodum; Bodum; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Bodum Corona 11-Ounce Glass MugBodum; Bodum; Release date: 2005-09-23; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Bodum Osiris Stovetop TeakettleBodum; Bodum; Release date: 2003-09-01; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Bodum Kenya 32-Ounce Coffee Press, BlackBodum; Bodum; Release date: 2003-09-01; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Bodum Helianthus Teapot WarmerBodum; Bodum; Release date: 2003-09-01; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Bodum Nouveau Bistro Coffeemaker, 8 CupBodum; Bodum; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Bodum New Kenya 17-Ounce Coffee Press, BlackBodum; Kitchen
Bodum 5410-03USA Mini Ibis Electric Water Kettle, WhiteBodum; Bodum; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Bodum 5679-582USA C-Mill Blade Grinder, TealBodum; Bodum; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Bodum TeabowlBodum; Bodum; Kitchen
Price in other shops: