Krups Aqua Control Cordless Tea Kettle 859

Pros: boils quickly, auto-shutoff, kettle doesn't get very hot, easy to use and clean
Cons: none

My best friend bought me this electric water boiler/tea kettle for my bridal shower. The outside of the kettle says “Krups AquaControl filter” so, at first, I assumed that was the name of the product and it was just meant to filter water, which seemed ...

Pros: Fast at boiling water, safer than stovetop qv. Stylish looking.
Cons: I honestly can't think of any.

The very first thing I bought on moving to the US, even before finding a home, was this electric kettle. I was using it in the hotel to boil water quickly and with no mess. I've had it for over two years now and this Krups model is still going strong ...

Pros: Faster than a kettle on electric stovetop; energy efficient; attractive
Cons: Takes counterspace (as opposed to stovetop space with my old Reverware kettle); no whistle

We received our Krups electric kettle as a wedding registry gift item in May, 2001. As your average American--albeit a tea-drinking one--I had never considered an electric kettle. College students used hot pots for minimal cooking in dorm rooms, and that...

Pros: Heats rapidly, easy to handle
Cons: None

My Krups Aqua Control tea kettle has been in service daily for over 3 years and it has functioned flawlessly. It heats quickly even with cold water. It is easy to handle. I will be buying a second one just in case they no longer become available in the future.