Presto 02703 Electric Tea Kettle
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: PrestoBrand: Presto
Model: 02703
Product features:
- Built-in whistle signals when water is boiling
- Boils a quart of water even faster than a microwave
- Large no-drip spout makes filling and pouring easy
- Flip-up stainless steel lid directs steam away from hands while pouring
- Shuts off for safety if boils dry; 7 by 6-1/2 inches
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Presto 02703 Electric Tea Kettle
Customer Review: Simple, inexpensive, works great
Summary: 4 Stars
We've had our Presto Model 0270303 electric tea pot for years. No problems. It really does heat a quart of water faster than a micorwave. In fact, it heats faster than on the stove. The short cord is a satety feature, and not a complaint for me. The lack of a shut off switch is a positive to me as switches are usually the first part to fail on an electrical appliance (note, as the cord IS the shut off switch, it will spark at the recepaicle when unplugged). It does have a metal bottom, but we set our kettle on a trivet, and have had no rust problems. My only complaint is that the whistle could be louder, but that is minor in comparison to my first of this type of tea kettle which had no whistle at all (or auto shut off that I knew of).
I did leave it plugged in after pouring out the water, and thus it boiled dry once. When it did that, it made popping noises, and that alerted me to my error. I unplugged it immediately, let it cool down, and heated another pot of water as a test. It worked as before. I can't be sure the auto shut off worked, and I wonder what would have happened if I had left it plugged in and walked away. Don't know.
I wouldn't trade our kettle for one with a switch, but I would be tempted if I could get one with a temperature control.
Description of Presto 02703 Electric Tea Kettle
Built-in whistle signals when water is boiling. Boils water even faster than a microwave. Large no-drip spout makes filling and pouring extra easy. Flip-up stainless steel lid directs steam away while pouring. Anodized interior base resists mineral build-up - helps keep inside clean! Thermostatic shut-off ensures safety if unit boils dry.Americans are just beginning to catch on to what Europeans have known for ages: Electric kettles boil water faster than stove-top kettles. This compact tea kettle holds a quart of water and boils it even faster than a microwave, with the added advantage of a built-in whistle to let you know when the water is ready. The more water in the kettle, the louder the whistle. A stainless-steel lid on the no-drip spout flips up for easy filling and pouring, and keeps steam away from hands. Two additional safety features: a maximum fill line on the spout prevents boil-overs, and a thermostat automatically turns off the heating element in case the kettle boils dry or gets plugged in while empty. The exterior of the kettle is stay-cool plastic, and the interior base is anodized to resist mineral build-up. Compact and lightweight with a 2-foot cord, the kettle measures 7 by 6-1/2 inches and comes with a one-year warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri
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