Kitchenaid Variable Temperature Electric Kettle KEK1722

Happy Weekend Everyone! I am new to tea, new to Steepster, new, new new.

Is anyone familiar with the Kitchenaid KEK1722? Runs about $99 US. Looks similar to the Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp 1.7-Liter.

There are 4 reviews over at amazon, but I have not seen anything from the Tea community anywhere. Also depends which color you look at, as to # of comments, if any.

http://www.amazon.com/1-7-Liter-Electric-Kettle-display/dp/B00DBQ0WX0/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1396715012&sr=1-1&keywords=kek1722

Thoughts? Comments? Users using it?

THANKS

8 Replies
darby select said

Sorry I can’t help you. I have a Zojirushi and couldn’t live without it!

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sansnipple said

I don’t have that one myself, but it looks like it only has 5 preset temperature settings, and no finer control than that. Personally I’ve got the much cheaper Hamilton-Beach variable temp kettle and pretty much couldn’t be happier with it.

I second this! The Hamilton-Beach Programmable Kettle is great, you can wake up to hot water and you can set the temp at 5° intervals. It also has the heating capability, keeping it the desired temperature for up to an hour.

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Gene said

The preset temperatures seem to cover the range of temps most desired for the different types of teas commonly brewed, however I like the freedom of being able to adjust the temperature manually.

That the kettle will keep the water at the desired temperature is a great feature, too.

I have no experience with this kettle, but it’s one that i might select, if i were in the market for a new kettle.

Not much help, i’m afraid….
Gene

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lkbigfish said

I also have the $35(if I remember rightly) Hamilton Beach one. It holds 1.7L as well, and I have been pretty happy with it. I use it every day and have for at least 4 months.

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looseTman said

Have you seen the Steepster variable-temperature Electric kettle reviews? http://steepster.com/teaware?Kettle=on

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I’ve got the Cuisinart one, which I love.

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Janefan said

I’ve had the ~$40 Hamilton Beach since Fall 2013, use it multiple times daily, love it!

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