DeLonghi Kmix 54-Ounce Kettle, Black

Nice kettle, no features
I got this kettle about a month ago and I love the look of it! It works fast (maybe about 2 minutes to boil a half filled kettle) and is simple, yet it doesn't have really any features. It simply has an on/off switch, and it will automatically turn itself off once it reaches boiling. Other kettles in this price range have options to set the temperature you would like or to keep the water warm once it has reached boiling. Another thing to note is that this kettle is VERY noisy. I thought I could bring it to work and set it on my desk, but I decided against that after hearing it. Since this is my first kettle, I'm not sure how it compares to others, just be forewarned that it isn't quiet. Overall, since I was mostly choosing this one for the look of it anyway and to get hot water, it serves its purpose. The Magenta color is great and it looks cool on my counter (although I will also note that the stainless does get pretty hot to the touch once boiling - not so hot that you can't touch...

Leaks.
Update: November 2012

Like a few other reviewers - this kettle is now leaking from the on/off switch. Six months old - so within warranty - but it leaks. I'll attach photos - but this is now going from a 5 star review to 2 stars.

May 2012:

Our old kettle had a broken switch - so it's off to Amazon to look for something new.

We chose this kettle primarily because it was red - but also because it was good looking and nice and simple. There is one switch - ON/OFF - and one additional catch to open the lid.

We were impressed with how quiet it was during boiling - and it took around six minutes to boil a full kettle of cold tap water to a rolling boil.

Pros:

- looks good
- simple
- great design
- quiet

Cons:

- pricy

Love love love this kettle!
I just got this kettle in orange after seeing it in a magazine. I've been using a Russell Hobbs electric kettle for the last 15 years and needed to retire it. This kettle is sleek, beautiful, and efficient. I especially like the fact that it takes up less space than my old kettle because of it's height. I just think that this is the perfect kettle and, I gotta admit, I can be a little bit of a perfectionist when it comes to things I use daily. It's visually pleasing and built to last.

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