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Flawed design
I have been hunting for a decent non-toxic electric kettle and unfortunately this isn't it.
I don't understand 2 critical design elements, and after only 3 days of use this is why I will be returning:
1) inside there is a ~.5-1cm hole that leads to the gap between inner and outer layers (close to the top where the lid is hinged). At first glance it doesn't seem to matter since it is above the "fill line", however, in trying to wash the kettle, water easily gets into that hole, not to mention the condensation that would accumulate in there, so I imagine after a number of uses you will end up with gross moldy water sloshing in between the inside and outside, and then at the right angles End up pouring back into the kettle water...GROSS.
2) Whenever you pop the lid open (like to refill--so at least daily) all of the condensation ends up running down the back of the kettle all over the power button and onto the base and counter. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. No wonder there are reviews of peoples button not working after awhile...Water and electricity do not mix. Not to mention the puddles all over the base and countertop, and again besides the electricity concerns, is annoying to clean up and a ridiculous design flaw I have not experienced on my other kettle.
I gave it 2 stars because it does at least boil the water decently quickly.
Still on the hunt...
May 2018 · Home and Kitchen · verified purchase