Chef's Choice 677 Cordless Electric 1-3/4-Quart Teakettle
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Chef's Choice 677 Cordless Electric 1-3/4-Quart Teakettle
Customer Review: Chef's Choice 677 Electric Teakettle
Summary: 5 Stars
I am very satisfied with this product and would highly recommend it. I work in an office setting and wanted something that I could put on and not worry if I got distracted. I used to have a regular "hotpot" kettle, but if you forgot about it, the water would boil away (and I nearly did that several times). The auto shut off feature and the speed (I timed it to heat a cup and a half of water in about 1.5 minutes) are great. I can put the water on, put my tea bag in the cup, take a phone call and before I know it, the water is hot and ready to go. I've offered its use to anyone in the office that needs a quick cup of hot water that comes to a good rolling boil (vs. the microwaved version). Again, very pleased.Customer Review: Good while it lasted...
Summary: 1 Stars
The kettle was good while it lasted in that it boiled water quickly and reliably. I didn't notice any silicon taste to the water that others have reported, but then again, I'm not very sensitive about those issues.
The problem is that one and a half years after purchasing this device, small bits of the black plastic that the trim is made of started breaking off of the interior and falling into the water. I have no idea how many pieces of this plastic I had ingested before I noticed a particularly large one: 1/8" square.
It is out of warranty so I have to buy a new one and it certainly wont be Chef's Choice (the brand) or anything else made by EdgeCraft (the actual manufacturer).
Customer Review: Needs a 'dinger'; fixed rusty latch spring
Summary: 4 Stars
When we got this kettle (second hand), the lid wouldn't stay down and latched. I finally opened up the mechanism, and the spring behind the latch was rusted just about gone. Found something to replace it, now it's working, though we fill it through the spout under the faucet (but it needs a near-empty sink to get there!)
Don't tip it backward! You'll get water (cold OR boiling) over your hand on the handle!
One thing the next design should have (anybody at CCI listening?) would be a little 'dinger' bell that chimes when the switch turns off. If you're not right near it, it's almost silent; a little 'click' is all.
Minor quibbles; it does the job nicely.
Customer Review: Faulty after one year
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought an all steel/grey model about a year ago. Almost immediately I noticed that the steam heat from the boiling kettle caused the plastic grey handle to permanently blister near the lid. Now, the auto-off has finally stopped working. As a result, my kettle nearly boiled dry before I remembered I was going to make a drink. Kettle is also rather heavy. I would prefer a smaller capacity kettle. Most of the time, I just need it for one or two cups. My cheaper plastic kettle held up better. I had chosen this one because I thought steel was safer for drinking water (Plastic leaches chemicals). I also liked the look of it. But I would not recommend it.Customer Review: too big, too heavy
Summary: 2 Stars
One of my biggest gripes about appliances is that they
seem to be designed by young male engineers (with normal
upper body strength and big hammy hands) with no clue
about the age and strength of the actual intended user.
I'm a late-middle-age woman, rather short, with small
hands, who likes a cup of tea in the afternoon. And
I can lift this kettle, but barely. It actually hurts
my shoulder and it's heavy enough to make my arm
tremble. NOT SAFE!
An inappropriate gift (or purchase) for an elderly woman.
Please, someone, design a smaller stainless cordless
kettle.