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Chef's Choice 678 Cordless Electric Kettle |  | Brand: Chef's Choice
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $59.45
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Seller: Picnic World Plus
Rating:  51 reviews
Sales Rank: 105878
Country: CHINA
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Size: 1.9 L
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.6
Dimensions (in): 9 x 8 x 11
Warranty: 1 year limited
MPN: 6780001
Model: 678
UPC: 087877678013
EAN: 0087877678013
ASIN: B000FKV9DM
Release Date: September 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Features:
| • | Large capacity 2 quart kettle has a concealed heating element so there's no water build up of mineral deposits. | | • | Cordless kettle has 1500 watts of power which boils water faster than a stove or microwave. | | • | Automatic shut off; boil dry safe shut-off protection. | | • | Convenient water level gauge, push button lid opening and illuminated on/ off switch. | | • | High quality brushed stainless steel and cool touch bottom. |
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Product Description
Advanced design: concealed heating element I never in contact with the water, so there's no build - up of objectionable mineral deposits on it. Handsomely crafted: kettle body all brushed stainless steel construction. Cordless kettle lifts from corded base for easy filling, pouring and serving. 1500 watts of power: boils water faster than stove or microwave oven. Large capacity: over 2 quarts (1.9 liters) capacity. Automatically shuts off when water boils. Boil-dry shutoff protection. Convenient push button lid opening. Illuminated on-off switch. Cord stores neatly in base: adjusts to desired length. Cool touch bottom.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 51
 Nice Product, Wish it Lasted Longer July 22, 2010
K. Donath (LaFayette, NY USA)
Really liked the design of this kettle: holds a lot of water, auto shut off has worked well, get the water boiling quickly, and the detachable base are very nice features. Unfortunately after a year and seven months, it's leaking. I use the kettle about 3-5 times per week. I had a cheap corded kettle before that and it lasted well over five years.
 not fit for purpose July 14, 2010
D. Snow
The kettle leaked the first time we used it.There was , however, no problem in obtaining a full refund
 Chef's Choice 678 Cordless Electric Kettle February 8, 2010
C. Chang
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I don't typically order on-line but I ordered this as a gift for my son. He used it once and noticed a puddle of water under the kettle and saw a crack where the handle connected to it. My main concern was, "Oh, no. I have to return this, its going to be a long, arduous process and I'm never going to order on-line agian." And since he had already thrown out the box and packing material it came in I would probably not be able to return it. I didn't expect how easy Amazon made the return process! I was able to send the defective kettle back without its original box and got a new kettle to replace it. My son is very happy with the kettle because he can keep it on a work table in his studio. He has the convenience of a hot drink in the winter without having to go to the kitchen all the time. He also says its very easy to clean and it turns itself off so there's no fire hazard. And I'm very happy with the customer service at Amazon.
Bummer Experience November 2, 2009
V. Gibbs (Olympia, WA)
Within one month the hinge on the lid broke so the lid fell off every time I used it. Then a few months later it started to leak. When I would fill it up at night to be ready for the AM there was a large puddle on the counter. Won't be buying this brand again. Wouldn't recommend it. Now have a Bon Jour - more $$ but lasts forever.
too many unacceptable issues September 18, 2009
L. A. Cummings (Cutten, CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been using electric kettles for over 20 years. I use it all day long, probably heating it 20+ times in a day, adding hot water to my perpetual Tervis tumbler of tea. Have used three brands, and 5 models - Rival, Cusinart, mostly Braun. They typically last about three years under these conditions.
With the recent health issues of plastic, and the failure of our 3 year old Braun, we bought this Chef's Choice 678 because it has very little to no plastic, and claimed technology that eliminates build-up of mineral deposits.
Well, this is the worst pot I've ever used. I've ordered another brand (Breville) and will be returning this one.
First MAJOR problem is that it is VERY VERY VERY LOUD!! I can't stand to be in the same room with it! You can hear it heating from outside our house. There is no way to hear people speaking, the TV/Radio/Zune or the telephone ringing while it is heating. It's louder than the blender, food processor or coffee grinder, all of which you can't even hear when this pot is heating.
Second issue is that it weighs about 8 pounds when filled to the maximum line. Twice as much as the other electric kettles we've used and it makes it difficult to lift it off the very high base connector fitting.
Third issue, after only 10 days, the pot is full of scale. I use a MultiPure water filter. In addition to large amounts of free floating scale, the inside is already corroded with scale build up on the walls. The opening is so small I will need to buy a special tool/brush to clean it adequately. Scale was only a minor problem with the other (plastic) brands and was quickly and easily remedied by heating a pot of vinegar solution. Not sure if I can do that in this pot, as it has a tube inside it.
Fourth problem is condensation or leaks(??). Every morning there are pools of water on the counter, and under the bottom of the pot on the base. Even if I leave the pot off the base, water is under the pot in the morning. There are already rust spots forming underneath.
Fifth concern is that the water level indicator window gets steamed and stays that way for hours and is completely impossible to see when you are holding it under a faucet to fill it as it is under/behind the handle.
It does get very hot and really could burn you badly, but I figured that it would since it IS metal.
We did not notice any metallic taste or smell.
It heats rather slowly compared to other brands and since it sounds like a freight train, even an extra minute is WAY too long.
I'll be sure to review it's replacement, and I hope this review warns users of these major concerns I have experienced.
UPDATE
22 Sept 2009
We started noticing pools of water under the pot, on the base and on the counter every morning and sometimes during the day we would notice small pools under the pot.
Well, this morning we found the pot empty. The water leaked out all over the counter and under the cabinets. It still works, heats fine and shuts off. The leak - which seems to come out of all the holes in the bottom of the pot and from around the overlap at the bottom edge - is slow but as soon as our new pot arrives (today - I hope!!)this one goes back!!
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