Reviews of the best electric water kettles for tea, coffee, or other uses.

Sunday, July 09, 2006

Proctor Silex K2070 1-Quart Automatic Electric Kettle Review

This little electric tea kettle is an economical solution to brewing tea or cooking instant noodles at your work desk or dorm room. This Proctor Silex K2070 1-Quart Automatic Electric Kettle has a 1.0 liter capacity and has base measurements of 9 1/6" by 5".

The power cord is also detachable, making this a perfect travel companion. There is a water level indicator and auto shut off/boil-dry protection feature. The Proctor Silex automatic electric tea pot comes protected with a 180 day warranty. If you are looking for a bargain and don't need fancy water temperature and timer settings then this is the right hot water kettle for you.

The electric kettle brings water to a full boil so you can brew strong cups of coffee and black tea, cook noodles, or make oatmeal. For green and white tea, just pour out a cup of boiling water and transfer the water back and forth between several cups to bring the water to the right temperature. In any case, even without auto temperature settings, this still beats boiling water in a pot. 

Pros

  • The Proctor Silex K2070 is affordable.
  • Very small footprint, perfect for crowded desks or small dorm rooms.
  • Boils water quickly.
  • Visible water level monitor.
  • Top locks in so there's no risk of spilling hot water.
  • Detachable power cord for easy pouring.

Cons

  • Only brings water to a full boil, no auto temperature levels.
  • Small capacity of 1.0 liter. May need to be refilled often depending on level of use.
  • No water dispenser button. Have to lift up kettle to pour water.

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