Product Description

Heat water twice as fast as on the stove and 3 times faster than in the microwave with this Bodum electric water kettle. Its many safety features include a stay-cool bottom for serving at table, automatic shutoff when water comes to a boil and automatic shutoff when there's little or no water in the kettle. Flip-top lid with built-in filter screen, in-use light and external-view fill gauge. Holds 1.4 liters. 2-yr. manufacturer's warranty. Imported. 8-1/2Hx6-1/2" dia.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #31921 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Black
• Brand: Bodum
• Model: 5600-01USA
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.00" h x 8.70" w x 9.30" l, 3.30 pounds

Features

• Holds 15 to 47 fluid ounces
• Made of polypropelene plastic with thick-film heating element
• Boils 47 fluid ounces in 4 minutes
• Power automatically cuts out when water boils
• Contains water level indicator; hinged safety lid

Amazon.com Review
Shaped like a carafe, the Curl water kettle is sized to boil water for about 5 or 6 servings of instant coffee, tea, or soup. Made of heavyweight polypropelene plastic, the kettle holds a maximum of 47 ounces (1.4 liters) and must be filled to a minimum of 15 fluid ounces (.45 liters)--just enough to cover the heating element--to operate. The cordless kettle locks into a small plastic electric base containing a thick-film heating element. The base takes up little counter space and allows the kettle to swivel in any direction for convenience. A floating red water level indicator on the outside of the Curl rises as water is added and shows how many cups of liquid it is holding. However, the indicator is often difficult to see within the Curl's four tiny bubble windows. A switch below the kettle's handle flips up and illuminates to show that the power is on. The heating process is rapid and quiet: it takes about 4 minutes to boil the full 47 ounces of water and the sound is almost imperceptible. For safety purposes, the Curl automatically shuts off after boiling. For safety, the kettle has a hinged spill-proof lid that opens only by a push button and a frosted handle for a secure grip. A snap-in filter within the lid is easily removable for cleaning. --Cristina Vaamonde

Customer Reviews

looks nice, but has flaws
I got the red version of this (found it cheap) because i loved the design.

Basically you should only buy this for looks. Apart from two good features, it is mostly a flawed design (apart from looks-wise).

The good features are: a bit smaller than most electric kettles, which i personally like, and the fact that you can put it on the circular base at any angle, unlike some el. kettles which have to connect in a specific way.

It also has the auto-off feature, but all removable-from-base kettles have that anyway.

Other than that, it has the following problems (in order of annoyingness):
-you cannot see the level of the water inside--the bubbles are just a joke. this is more than just for safety--if there's only a little water inside it makes a sound like it's boiled the water, but it's really not hot at all!
-handle is uncomfortable to pick up (a basic design feature--i expected more from Bodum!)
-lid doesn't open enough, so it would be impossible to clean (luckily i've never bothered to de-scale my previous electric kettles), and it requires some precision to fill it up.
-button to open lid is kind of unecessary, and adds a step in filling it up.

I'll keep it, 'cos it was cheap and it looks cute, but you should probably pick another brand of electric kettle!

love this kettle
FAST FAST FAST. OK, sometimes the water level indicator is a bit tricky to read, but otherwise this is a GREAT kettle. Another reviewer mentioned leaks--there is a safety feature that dumps water out the back if the kettle is overfilled, and I suppose it's possible that valve could malfunction. I've been caught out a couple of times myself, so I wouldn't place this on your fanciest sideboard. I for one like the fact that the on-switch won't switch on when the kettle is empty. I also like the fact that the switch lights up when the kettle is on and that it cuts off automatically upon "boilage" with an audible click. Finally, I like the overall shape of the kettle and the handle. I'm short with small hands, so tall, bulky, or heavy kettles are hard for me to handle. This one is just right!

Too bulky
I received the white one of these as a wedding gift. It's ok, but here's what I don't like about it:

1. It is so bulky. The shape, while it may look cute on the website, is the biggest pain when you have limited counter space. I am constantly moving it around to get it to fit better, but it is so wide and round that it takes up the maximum amount of space possible.

2. I don't like the lid. It doesn't open all the way, and therefore pours slowly. I always think I have poured out all the water, but then I realize after it starts leaking onto the counter (yes, mine has a crack and leaks despite being heavily duct taped) that there is more in there. This is partly because of the pour spout and partly because of the design of the inside, where there is a weird lip that the water gets trapped under until you almost hold the thing completely upside-down and shake it!

3. The cord is really short. If the cord was longer, it would help my counter space issues (see above).

4. I have heard bad things about heating water in plastic containers. Health issues.

5. It's impossible to clean.

I am now shopping for a stainless steel kettle with a completely different design. I think I may get the Hamilton Beach Cool Touch.