Rival 4071-WN 32-Ounce Hot Pot Express, White
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Rival 4071-WN 32-Ounce Hot Pot Express, White
Customer Review: Got my 9 dollars worth
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought two of these for 8.99 on amazon and generally, they are OK. I drink a lot of green tea, and by reading the description, I thought it kept your water at a desired temp/setting. It seems it keeps hot by cycling on and off, which is ok, but your water may not be the same temperature, which is important if you are making green tea. Also, I left some water in it and the next day there was a large rust stain. It easily washed off, but I didnt particularly like the idea of drinking rusty water. The high setting really boils hard, and the low setting keeps the water warm. Generally, I got my 9 dollars worthCustomer Review: Bang for the Buck
Summary: 4 Stars
This kettle heats water in a matter of seconds and you absolutely can't beat the price. We have been using our 5-6 times a day for months without a single problem. My only two complaints are that you can see the plug spark when you unplug it. I have never had it do any more than that but it seems a little scary and there is no way to avoid it since there is not an on/off switch. The other thing is that the lip around the spout is oddly shaped and if you are not careful you wind up spilling a little water as you pour. The drawbacks are very minor in my opinion compared to the heating efficiency and the low price.Customer Review: Rust!
Summary: 1 Stars
I had owned a Rival Hot Pot Express for over 7 years and the only problem I had with it was mineral build-up on the heating plate and then over time the plastic on the inside got a little scratched up and was getting difficult to clean. So I decided to buy a new one. I saw the reviews referring to a rust issue but decided to ignore it since I had one of these units for over 7 years and never had a rust problem. Big mistake. I've had the unit now for only about 2 to 3 weeks and this morning noticed rust forming around the edges of the heating element just as the other reviewers noted. Do not waste your money.Customer Review: Used to be awesome, but...
Summary: 1 Stars
Having one through all the reviews, I'd discovered why I feel so many people have given this hot pot 5 star reviews. Most of then are years old, stemming from 2003, etc. The reviews that are more recent are from people saying that they've had their Rival pot for years.
It appears that many of the design problems are in more recent models (from the past few years) - the rust, the plastic taste, the leaking....
It is entirely possible that this Rival pot used to be of amazing quality and incredibly durable, but you know what they say... Some things ain't what they used to be.
Customer Review: convenient!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this pot for the general use in my office, mainly for boiling water for tea. It works very well, boils quickly and easy to use.
Only weakness if I should mention is that it does not have auto on-off system. You should pull off the cord when it is done. But, you know it is a small inexpensive gadget, you shouldn't expect a fancy one from this price. I am very satisfied with this product since it is exactly what I wanted to have. Also, I see many possibilities for this pot, although I haven't had a chance to try.. Certainly it will work as a good portable pot when I do some family trip.