Bodum 5500-103USA Ibis Cordless Electric Water Kettle, Translucent White
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BodumBrand: Bodum
Model: 5500-103USA
Color: Translucent White
Product features:
- Holds 8-1/2 to 57-1/2 fluid ounces
- Made of polypropelene plastic with stainless-steel heating element
- Boils 35 fluid ounces in 4-1/2 minutes
- Power automatically shuts off when water boils
- Contains water level indicator; hinged safety lid
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bodum 5500-103USA Ibis Cordless Electric Water Kettle, Translucent White
Customer Review: America is finally catching up
Summary: 5 Stars
After six months, this electric tea kettle has been the best thirty dollars I've ever spent.For those not familiar with electric tea kettles, the reason this kettle is so great is that the heating element sticks out directly into the water. Traditional stove-toppers are inefficient because you have to first heat the metal kettle with the element, and then let the metal heat the water. This kettle uses the element to heat the water directly, making for extremely fast boils.
I first saw these styles of kettles in Israel, Europe, and India, and have been looking for them in America ever since. When I saw the Bodum, I had to get it. I certainly haven't been dissappointed.
After six months of solid use (10-12 boils per day), I haven't had any problems. Other reviewers have commented on the switch burning out, so I've been careful not to do many consecutive boils without a cooldown period of a few minutes (which the manual recommends anyway).
Bottom line, buy this! You'll love it.
Description of Bodum 5500-103USA Ibis Cordless Electric Water Kettle, Translucent White
With its modern Scandinavian design, this large-capacity water kettle is attractive enough to pour water for tea in a conference room full of executives. And, with its affordable price, this kettle works equally well boiling water to dish up bulk ramen noodles for a group of college students.Made of heavyweight polypropelene plastic, the Ibis holds a maximum of 57-1/2 fluid ounces of water (about 13 cups). It must be filled to a minimum of 8-1/2 fluid ounces--just enough to cover the heating element--to operate. A floating red water-level indicator on the outside of the Ibis rises as water is added and shows how many cups of liquid it is holding. The detachable kettle locks onto the base unit for heating and can then be removed for pouring or refilling. Also made of polypropelene, the base encases the stainless-steel heating element. The short 22-inch power cord stores beneath the base so the unit can be easily transported.
Flipping up the switch below the kettle's handle turns on the power and illuminates the indicator light on the kettle's top. The heating process is rapid and quiet: it takes only 4-1/2 minutes to boil 35 ounces of water and the sound is almost imperceptible. For safety purposes, the Ibis automatically shuts off after boiling and has a hinged safety lid to prevent boiling water from spilling and a frosted handle for a secure grip. --Cristina Vaamonde
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