Chef’sChoice 681 Cordless Electric Kettle Handsomely Crafted in Brushed Stainless Steel Includes Concealed Heating Element Boil Dry Protection and Auto Shut Off, 1.7-Liter, Silver, (6810001)

Sep. 18th 2018 update: I still use this product regularly, and it still works. I've started seeing a bit of rusting inside, however using a product like Barkeep's Friend clears that right up. The mesh filter that goes near the spout has torn completely and is now useless, it would be nice if they either upgraded that to something a bit sturdier or offered a separate filter for an additional charge that is of higher quality. I use filtered water in my kettle, so this is of little concern to me. Nearly 4 years later this thing is still going strong.Jan. 13 2016 update: I still love this kettle, and I would still buy it again without a second thought. I've used it nearly every day (3-5 times per day) since I posted my original review on November 20th, 2014 and I've got it boiling water for a cup of tea for me as I type.I love this kettle and I would buy it again without a second thought.Pros:- Cordless kettle (wired base)- Quick boil time (3-5 minutes depending on amount)- Sturdy stainless-steel construction- Simple operationCons:- PriceInitially when I was considering purchasing a new kettle I was skeptical of spending $50. I thought, "If I'm going to shell out the big bucks it better have a bunch of different modes for brewing different kinds of tea, boil water extremely fast, have an LCD display.." and so forth. I decided to go with this non-lcd, non-mode-having model and I'm glad I did because this sucker just plain WORKS. The other units I saw either had rust problems, had wear-and-tear problems, or routinely kicked the bucket after a few months.There were a few key things I kept an eye out for when considering my purchase: reports of rust (saw these on many kettles), longevity (how long will this keep kicking?), ease of use, and boil time. I can happily report that after a month or so of 5+ cups per day I've got no rust, it still works flawlessly, it's literally 1 big button, and the boil time is about 3-5 minutes (depending on the amount of water you want to boil).Construction of the kettle feels sturdy, but not heavy. It feels like it's built well even though it's plastic and some stainless-steel. It's got a convenient wrap-around cord on the bottom (wraps into the base of the unit) which is probably about 1.5-2ft long. There's a mesh strainer on the mouth of the kettle that is removable. One button on top of the handle flips the lid so you can pour water, and another button near the base turns it on. It's cordless (it detaches from the wired base).

I just bought this for the second time. The first one I had lasted for 3.5 years until I set it on a hot burner earlier this week and ruined it. I decided to buy a cheaper one, which was a huge mistake. It was cheap for a reason; it smelled like burning plastic and made the heated water taste that way, too.So it's back to the original model I had! The Chef's Choice 681 Cordless Electric Kettle is perfect for me. It heats quickly, looks great, is sturdy, doesn't take up much space on the counter, and turns off automatically, and is actually a great price for something that will last for a long time. Most importantly, it works perfectly without a gross-tasting and possibly toxic result. I've seen a few other reviews of this kettle that recommended scrubbing and rinsing the interior a few times before use. I don't recall doing that (or needing to) with the first one I had, but it's probably not a bad idea. I can't wait for my new Chef's Choice kettle to arrive on Sunday, thank goodness for Amazon Prime.

I've tried just using the microwave to boil water - noisy and a waste of energy. I've tried a nice, high quality hot water carafe - quiet but a waste of energy. This kettle is excellent - it heats the water very quickly and it doesn't waste any energy in the process.We have super-heavy solids in the water here, enough to clog up anything in short order. What little sticks to the bottom 1/2" of this kettle comes completely clean (I mean spotless) just by pouring a bit of vinegar in it and leaving it sit overnight.Big down side - it's loud. If you are just heating a mug or two of water in it, it's not too bad, but if you fill it to capacity with cool or cold water and start it up - it's really, really loud.Small down side - if your hand is moderately large like mine, there is no way you're getting it inside the pot to clean it. The opening is way too small. Fortunately as I pointed out above, it cleans perfectly just leaving a little vinegar sit in it.It's great, highly recommended.2013-12-22 update: Moved to a new house in March, have granite counters now. The noise problem is much reduced now that it's on a more solid surface. The old house was the typical particle board with laminate on it. The pot still works flawlessly, still very happy with it. The water here has much less solids in it so cleaning is now a matter of throwing about 1/4 cup of vinegar in and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes and rinse it out. Completely cleans up what little solids actually accumulate on the bottom.Oh yeah and it's great for instant oatmeal too. Holds enough water for two bowls worth plus two good sized mugs of tea.2015-01-27 update: The fine mesh filter screen that slides into the spout tore loose on one side. It stops a *lot* of mineral deposits from going into your cup. I looked at super gluing it back together, but the screen had grown pretty brittle/crusty from mineral deposits. I was a bit annoyed that they don't have online customer support, but I called the 800 number to buy a replacement screen. The woman took my address and phone info and then said "We'll ship one out tomorrow" - no charge! That is top-notch customer care.

I love this kettle! It heats up quickly and gets very hot, just the way I like it!! It’s attractive looking as well. Perfect size! I think it is well worth the money! It’s a quality product!