Capresso 256 H2O Glass Cordless Safety Water Kettle
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CapressoBrand: Capresso
Model: 256.01
Product features:
- Electric water kettle boils water faster and more efficiently than a stovetop
- Powerful 1500-watt heating element is safely concealed in stainless steel
- Made of heat-resistant German SCHOTT safety glass with a stay-cool handle
- Triple shut-off mechanism provides extra safety
- Blue on/off switch light lets user know when kettle is operating
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Capresso 256 H2O Glass Cordless Safety Water Kettle
Customer Review: Nice looking but no quality
Summary: 2 Stars
I have two Capresso cordless kettles:Capresso 255.01 H2O Cordless Water Kettle (stainless steel in black) - I have this for home and I absolutely love it.
Capresso 256.01 H2O Glass Cordless Water Kettle - I got this in the mail today for workplace at my cubicle.
This review is on the 256.01 model - like anyone with a new toy, I immediately tried my new water kettle at work. The results were extremely disappointing after having boiled only two pots. The first pot was waste water to clean the pot. The second pot was for my tea...
The 256.01 (glass) is way sub-par compared to the 255.01 (stainless steel). Everything negative about the 256.01 is a positive on the 255.01. I am returning the 256.01 (glass unit) I got today. Chief complaint, not a nit, is that it pours messy -- even if you don't have the two units to compare like I do, you would be highly disappointed with the 256.01 model as when you pour water, it spills and drips water all over your stuff...
Here are my observations...
CONs:
* Pours messy: doesn't pour in a clean stream. Because of the design of the glass unit, you would have to really tip the unit to pour and when you do that the water starts to leak out from the sides. The rubber stopper under the lid does not prevent spills as you pour -- very messy, this is my biggest complaint.
* Condensed water under the lids, leaks onto the exterior of the unit: Within less than a minute after the unit shuts off, the water condenses rapidly and streaks of water droplets run down the exterior of the glass unit onto the base - could potentially damage the unit.
* "On" indicator light is not bright enough. After pushing the button up to turn on the unit I had to look hard again to make sure that it is working or is on. I had to literally pull my face close to the kettle and look at the light from directly above it to see or notice that it's a nice muted blue when lit.
* Handle not ergonomic: not only does the handle not feel nice, it is not ergonomic when heavy, filled with water. Especially given that the design of the handle thins downward. This unit is base heavy so the thin handle doesn't allow a good grip or balance.
* Cord gets very warm: the instructions indicated that the unit should be unplugged if not in use so I reached for the cord after having made my tea -- to my surprise it was really warm, so I was a bit taken aback...
* Manual lift for lid: There is no push button to open the lid, I had to manually lift the lid -- my concern is the hot steam rising.
* Does not shut off immediately after lifting from base: I hear the button unclick (shut-off) 15 to 20 seconds after having lifted it off the base, it just doesn't go off immediately.
* Not quiet enough for workplace: pretty loud as it is picks up near boiling point and the sound tones down once it boils, then you hear the bubbling of water.
PROs:
* Clear glass unit allows one to watch the bubbles as the water is brought to a boil - this is the only feature I like about this model. I enjoy making tea and I can't let the water boil to blubbering boils, it needs to be fish-eye water to make good tea so clear glass would allow me to watch the bubbles and shut off the unit before it boils like crazy...
* Quieter than the Capresso 255.01. Although the 256.01 is not quiet enough for my use at work, I must admit it is quieter than most models. However, for home use I do need the loud boiling sound since it doesn't have an alarm - that way I know my water has boiled.
I'd highly recommend the Capresso 255.01 over the 256.01.
With that being said, I hope you found this review informative...
Description of Capresso 256 H2O Glass Cordless Safety Water Kettle
The Capresso H2O Glass, Cordless Safety Water Kettle boils water faster, using less energy than any stove-top kettle. Its triple-auto-shut-off ensures maximum safetyFrom the maker of many of the world?s best espresso systems comes this cordless, 1.5-quart water kettle. Elegant in design, the Capresso glass kettle reaches a boil more efficiently, quickly, and quietly than a stovetop kettle. The kettle sits snugly on the power base with the handle facing any position, a boon for left-handed users. A mirror-finish stainless-steel dome inside the bottom of the glass kettle contains the powerful 1500-watt heating element, which shuts off automatically in three cases: when boiling point is reached; when water dips below a certain level, and when the kettle is removed from the base. The top is affixed to the kettle and flips open vertically for filling, while the ribbed stay-cool handle provides a sure grip. Because the cord stays with the base, the kettle can be conveniently carried to the table for pouring or to the sink for filling. To operate, simply fill the kettle with fresh cold water to the desired cup or ounce marking, close the top and place on the base, slide switch to ?on? position (blue button lights up), and in an absurdly short amount of time the water reaches full boil. The kettle should be used to heat only water, never soups or other foods, and care should be taken not to touch the hot glass. While the kettle is made of heat-resistant German Schott safety glass, it should not be refilled with cold water when hot. The kettle stands 9-1/2 inches high when sitting in the 6-1/2-inch-diameter base. A one-year warranty covers the water kettle against defects but not glass breakage. --Ann Bieri
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