Sunbeam 6131 Hot Shot Hot Water Dispenser, Black
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Sunbeam 6131 Hot Shot Hot Water Dispenser, Black
Customer Review: not as good as the 3211
Summary: 3 Stars
I've owned hot shots for over 20 years, replacing them when it begins to take a bit longer for the water to heat. This new design is disappointing: the plastic is flimsier, which makes it feel like it could tip over more easily. It has a larger footprint, so takes up more counterspace, though capacity is the same. It took longer to heat water that my ten-year old 3120 model. The ON button is now at the rear of the unit, which initially seemed like a good plan so one doesn't get heating and dispensing confused (a messy mistake)--but that also means it's hard to reach, especially where I keep my hot shot, under cupboards. Sunbeam, you messed up a great little appliance.Customer Review: Not Impressed
Summary: 3 Stars
This item is nothing like the original Hot Shot appliance.
First, it's cheaply made in China by Jarden (which owns the Sunbeam name). It feels like it won't last long. For instance, the dispense lever is made with flimsy plastic and feels like it will break at any moment.
Second, the unit came out of the box with a gray, greasy film all over the exterior. No amount of washing & wiping with dish detergent and elbow grease have succeeded in removing the grime.
Third, the reservoir contains no marks for water level. The original had marks for 8 and 16 ounces.
It does heat water. For now.
Customer Review: careful when you first set up
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't drink coffee or tea, but I do drink hot chocolate and wanted something other than the microwave to heat my water. This is perfect. The water heats up in seconds and is the right temperature. It's not recommended to heat anything other than water so if you're like me and use the hot chocolate mix that should be made with hot milk, add some powdered milk to your cup - tastes great.
As I don't use this daily I make sure it's empty when I'm done.
Warning - if the ON button was pushed while unpacking it will start to heat as soon as you plug it in. So be careful as there is no OFF button.
Customer Review: does the job
Summary: 4 Stars
PROS -
heats water within 30 seconds to 1 min SUPER FAST, SUPER HOT
easy to use/clean, really basic - one button
has dispenser for water so you can choose how much you want, it doesnt just give you how much you put in
CONS -
MUST BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER HEAT - you have to put water in prior to plugging it in or else you risk damaging the heat core
like others posted - it only fits a regular size coffee cup under, not even a medium size one
only fits 2 coffee cups worth of water, barely..
all in all, worth $10-15 not a dime more..
Customer Review: DISAPPOINTED
Summary: 2 Stars
I have purchased a sunbeam hot water dispenser from Walmart before and I couldn't stop raving about it. I bought 2 of these from here because I couldn't find them at Walmart anymore and I lost mine in a move. No matter how much water I place in the machine, it boils out the top and makes a huge mess on the counter and I have to re-heat more water because it spills my measured amount! Then the opening for the water to come out doesn't open all the way so it takes twice as long to dispense it. Luckily I have no patience or time to send stuff back or I would have sent both of these back the very next day!!