Krups FLF2-J1 Electric Kettle, White and Stainless Steel

4/17/2012


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Rating: 3.2

List Price : $90.00 Price : $44.95
Krups FLF2-J1 Electric Kettle, White and Stainless Steel

Product Description

The Krups Electric Kettle holds up to 54 ounces of water. The stainless steel concealed heating elements and powerful 1750 watts boils water quickly and safely. The trigger activated covered spout protects against accidental spilling It has a integral lime scale filter for the purest results. It is a cordless kettle with 360 degree rotational base which allows the kettle to be placed back on its base from any angle. The twin water level indicators ensures water level can be seen at all times and has an auto shut off for added safety. Cool touch handle and body, illuminated on switch, it comes with a 1 year warranty.


  • Powerful 1750 watt concealed stainless steel element for fast, efficient heating.
  • Stainless steel locking safety lid with covered spout to protect against accidental spilling.
  • Cordless 360 degree swivel base, cool touch handle on body
  • Visible water level on both sides for left and right handed use
  • Illuminated on switch for added convenience


Krups FLF2-J1 Electric Kettle, White and Stainless Steel Reviews


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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Lousy kettle, lousy company, July 2, 2007
This review is from: Krups FLF2-J1 Electric Kettle, White and Stainless Steel (Kitchen)
This kettle never worked correctly from the start. I had to repeatedly press the "on" button to get it to bring water to a boil, as it would shut off prematurely. When I finally got tired of dealing with that, I sent it into Krups authorized repair. When I got it back, it was no better than when I sent it in. They did nothing to repair it.

After complaining to Krups itself, I received an email promising to replace the kettle. I sent the broken kettle in to Krups, as per their instructions. After waiting many weeks, it never arrived. I again complained to Krups, and this time actually got a phone call from a representative who said the kettle would be mailed out "soon". That was months ago, and it never arrived. I've written off this kettle and Krups, for that matter. My only regret is that Amazon's rating system doesn't allow "zero" stars. This doesn't even rate a "1".

I for one will never buy another Krups product. They apparently don't stand behind their... Read more
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64 of 68 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Just like a typical British kettle - excellent!, June 25, 2006
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Ruth Gill (Baltimore, MD, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Krups FLF2-J1 Electric Kettle, White and Stainless Steel (Kitchen)
As a Brit living in America I spent years boiling the water for my tea on the stove top, as none of the (very few) electric kettles available in the shops looked any good - certainly not up to the standard of a typical British kettle that could be purchased for a fraction of the price back home. Finally I decided to look online and see if I could find a decent kettle there and, after doing extensive research, I settled on this Krups kettle as being the best model available in the US for a decent price. The best thing about it is that it has 1750 watts of power (more than any other kettle I found available in the US), which means that it compensates somewhat for the lower voltage in the US and actually boils almost as quickly as a British kettle. The minimum amount of water you're supposed to boil at one time is 2 cups, and this boils in just under two minutes. However, since I am usually just making just one cup of tea at a time, I often boil just one cup of water and this takes 1 min... Read more
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars initial not staying on issue fixed, March 29, 2006
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Dr.J.A.P. (Chicagoland, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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I had the same issue as the person who bought it for their grandmother. I called Krups, and they gave me the number of a local repair place. I called them and the repair guy told me to turn the on off button on and off like 6 times and try again.

This time it worked perfectly.

He said there is a thermestat in there that sometimes gets stuck in shipping, and I should contact them again if any other issues pop up.

edit: the problum popped up again, we tried to unstick it but found we kept having to do it over and over. Contacted the Krups repair and they sent us a replacement item for FREE. The replacement one works perfectly and has now for over a year.
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Rival 4071-WN 32-Ounce Hot Pot Express, White


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Rating: 3.5

List Price : $14.99 Price : $11.00
Rival 4071-WN 32-Ounce Hot Pot Express, White

Product Description

Great for cooking soups, noodles, vegetables, and much more. The Hot Pot boils water up to 60% faster than a microwave and it's easy to clean non-stick cooking surface.

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A real time-saver, this 32-ounce Hot Pot boils water 60 percent faster than a microwave. The plain white exterior makes it equally at home in an office or dorm room, and the nonstick interior can be wiped out easily with a soapy sponge (the pot should never be immersed in water). Seven settings, from low to high, allow milk to gently warm or noodle soups to come to a full boil. A one-year warranty covers the pot against defects. --Ann Bieri


  • 1-year warranty
  • Nonstick interior surface wipes clean with soap and water
  • 7 settings from low to high
  • Quick heating
  • Cooks soups, noodles, mac & cheese and much more


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91 of 92 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A trusted travel companion, December 10, 2007
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This review is from: Rival 4071-WN 32-Ounce Hot Pot Express, White (Kitchen)
I bought one of these close to ten years ago and it's still going strong, though I've taken it on three cross-country trips, countless weekend getaways and even to Guatemala.

Why? First, I don't like using hotel/motel coffee units -- who knows how clean their innards are? This holds more liquid, is easy to clean, and I know where it's been!

Second, it's useful for more than just heating water. I once took my daughter to a nice Disneyland hotel for four days, and did all our cooking in this little pot because food was so pricey. I heated soup, ramen, veggies, all kinds of things... and we actually ate well (though simply) the whole time.

Other reviewers have noted that it doesn't have auto shut-off. That's a good point, and it's a bit of a pain, particularly when you're as forgetful as I am. But the water always boils loudly enough that I hear it. Could be a problem in everyday use if you are wandering from room to room; fine for a motel.

The... Read more
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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little device to have at work, April 12, 2006
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Stephen M. Vakil (Madison, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rival 4071-WN 32-Ounce Hot Pot Express, White (Kitchen)
At my workplace we have no hot water dispenser. Before this, I was resorting to microwaving a mug of hot water. I was recommended this device as a tool for shaving, but I found that it got the water a little too hot for my shaving needs. I took it into work and have been loving the thing ever since. In the time it takes me to clean a spoon in the sink and get yogurt out of the fridge, the water is hot enough for tea. The exterior stays quite cool and can be picked up and touched immediately even when the water inside is scalding hot. I've even boiled milk, water, and black tea together in this unit without problems. Cleans quite easily.

What a well-spent $12 this has turned out to be.
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59 of 61 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A real convenience to have!!, February 5, 2003
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"sugarplumber" (Forest Hills, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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I love this little pot! It boils water and cooks everything very fast!! I have one at home and one for my travels. This little hot pot is terrific when one is away from home and has no kitchen. The non-stick bottom makes this pot a breeze to clean up! I have dietary restrictions and can not go out and "grab a bite" like most other people, when I am not near my house. I especially recommend this pot to anyone who may suffer the same problem as me. I would be lost without this pot, when I need to be away from home. :-)
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Chef's Choice 677 Cordless Electric 1-3/4-Quart Teakettle

4/15/2012


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Rating: 3.9

List Price : $65.00 Price : $42.65
Chef's Choice 677 Cordless Electric 1-3/4-Quart Teakettle

Product Description

Chef's Choice 677 Cordless Electric Kettle saves time and is effortless. Advanced design, the heating element is concealed so water will never come in contact, eliminating any build up. Made of brushed stainless steel, the kettle holds 1.7liters/ 1-3/4 qts of water and boils water faster than the microwave or stovetop. There's an automatic shut off and a boil dry safety protection along with a convenient water level gauge built into the handle. The cord wraps neatly into the base for easy storage. I year warranty , 1500 watts of power.


  • 1500-watt cordless teakettle quickly boils up to 1-3/4 quarts of water
  • Concealed heating element eliminates build-up of mineral deposits
  • Automatic shut-off, boil-dry safety protection, and secure locking lid
  • Brushed stainless steel housing; water-level gauge; cord storage
  • Measures 9 by 7-1/2 by 10 inches; 1-year limited warranty


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217 of 224 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Massively convenient, a real time (and maybe life-) saver., March 5, 2005
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J. Penrose "Elvanion" (Kelfour's Landing) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chef's Choice 677 Cordless Electric 1-3/4-Quart Teakettle (Kitchen)
My wife loves a good cup of tea and in the past, we just left the kettle on very low heat on the stove. The other night I came home to the smell of gas. The breeze had blown out the flame and my wife, who had a really bad cold, was upstairs and could not smell the gas.

Time to get something a bit safer while we still had a house! After some research, we ordered this electric kettle (to the joy of my wife's British friends who think we are barbarians for not having one.)

I was astounded at how fast this thing heats water, maybe 5 minutes for a mostly full pot from tap-cold to full rolling boil.

The automatic shut-off works perfectly (and has a small light so you need not guess if it is off or on) and we no longer need to worry about errant gas fumes and whistling kettles.

The kettle is well-made, attractive and seems to be sturdy and definitely works a treat. Get one and you won't be disappointed. Needs a three-prong outlet, so make sure... Read more
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290 of 325 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars No chef would choose this, June 13, 2006
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W. Lynn (Falls Church, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chef's Choice 677 Cordless Electric 1-3/4-Quart Teakettle (Kitchen)
I'm from Australia (and have also lived in the UK) and consider an electric teakettle a basic staple in the kitchen.

Two major gripes:

1. If you look inside there are actually silicone(?) fasteners used that touch the water - consequently any water you boil in this one smells and tastes like metal and plastic/rubber, even after you've brewed it into tea. Completely unacceptable. Baking soda doesn't help much.

2. The stainless steel finish is HOT to the touch. Scalding/burning hot. I can't believe this thing is actually a consumer approved product. There is NO insulation whatsoever, yet this is a counter top product. You might as well just use a pot on the stove. Imagine if your stainless steel toaster burned hot on the outside.

Three minor gripes:

1. The lid is not solid and seems like it would break in a fairly short lifespan of use.

2. You pretty much have to fill it by lifting up the lid. You can't use the spout for... Read more
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77 of 83 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice design & great function, January 31, 2005
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D. Zoz (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chef's Choice 677 Cordless Electric 1-3/4-Quart Teakettle (Kitchen)
In replacing our stovetop kettle with an electric one, I was looking for one to match the stainless steel & black appliances in our kitchen, and this one is great. This heats water much faster than the stovetop or microwave, and is pretty quiet in the process; the sides get a little hot during the heating, but the bottom stays cool enough to move straight to the table (sans trivet!) I don't know if the "scale screen" included will help any, but otherwise I think this a great purchase!
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