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T-Fal BF6520004 Vitesse 1.7L Electric Kettle | 
 enlarge | Brand: T-Fal
Department: Cooking & Dining
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $39.99
You Save: $30.00 (43%)
New (12) Used (2) from $35.99
Rating:  125 reviews
Color: White
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 8 x 11 x 8
Warranty: 1
Model: BF6520004
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 1750-watt high-speed kettle boils 7 cups of water in just 5 minutes | | • | On/off button located on handle; boil-dry protection with automatic shut-off | | • | Variable temperature control; lifts off corded power base for cordless pouring | | • | Exterior water-level indicators; concealed heating element; anti-scale filter | | • | Measures approximately 8 by 11 by 8 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
BF6520004A T-fal's new high-speed kettle quickly brings 1 cup of cold water to a rolling boil in one minute. With the kettle filled , a full boil is achieved in five minutes. That makes the kettle ideal for instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or instant soups. To ensure that the water doesn't boil away if attention is diverted, the kettle shuts off automatically once the water reaches full boil. For convenience, it lifts off its corded power base for cordless pouring, can be set on the power base in any direction, and turns on or off with a simple push of a button on the handle. Features: -Multi level temperature Controls from boiling to immediate sipping. -360 Rotational base -Concealed heating element -Exterior water level indicator -Removable anti-scale filter -One-year warranty against defects
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 125
 Great electric kettle design! February 11, 2007
Ryan Patridge (San Diego, CA USA)
120 out of 125 found this review helpful
I spent hours researching every electric kettle available (and looking at them in person, in stores) before settling on this one. I've owned it for about 6 months now, and it's been great. The concealed heating element and the simple one-piece plastic jug design make it very easy to clean (not that I've needed to) and leak resistant (I assume, from a design perspective, since mine has no leaks yet). The only way it could leak is if the grommet sealing the metal bottom piece to the plastic jug developed a leak, whereas most of the stainless steel kettles being sold have several parts, many seams, and thus many places a leak could develop. There is some mild browning of the plastic inside the jug, I suppose a reaction to the high heat. This same thing happened with my roommate's older plastic electric kettle, so it's to be expected. People complain about plastic vs. stainless steel, I settled on plastic for one primary reason: it is a better insulator, so not only will it keep the water hotter for longer, it will be safer to handle in general (ie. it won't burn you or a child if it is accidentally picked up by its sides while it contains hot water). People complain about plastic "leeching chemicals" into the water, I haven't noticed any difference in taste, personally, and I doubt stainless steel would be much "safer" than plastic in this respect. The switch works great, and mine has never spilled water or over-boiled it (as long as it contains the minimum recommended amount of water). The spout and handle shapes make it easy to pour, and the locking top makes it pretty tough to spill. Definitely recommended, I'm buying another one for my parents right now.
PS - While researching electric kettles, I frequently saw complaints of how kettles designed for use in the USA don't heat water as fast as those in the UK. This is for a very simple reason: UK uses 240 volt power, USA uses 120 volts. Most electrical receptacles are rated for 15 amps (though the kitchen are often has at least two 20-amp circuits, per NEC recommendations). Watts = volts * amps, which means that UK kettles can get up to 240 volts * 15 amps = 3600 watts, while USA kettles can get up to 120 volts * 15 amps = 1800 watts. Manufacturers might sometimes avoid approaching this limit, perhaps due to safety or liability issues? Just note that this 1750 watt Tfal kettle is very close to the typical USA receptacle wattage rating. It's just about as high as you'll be able to get in the USA...most other USA electric kettles only go up to 1500 watts.
Very good. April 1, 2007
Maulg (Raleigh, NC, USA)
42 out of 43 found this review helpful
I got more than I expected. Which is good, because it seemed over priced when I bought it. But it was the only one I could find with a truly variable temp control. Now, I think the price was fair.
Pro's
- Variable temprature: This is why I picked this product. I wanted full control of the temp of the water.
- Filtered spout: I don't use it. Could be useful for keeping tea or any other particles in the pot while pouring.
- Dock station: The pot is easily removed from doc, so there is no cord in the way when pouring.
- Hidden Cord: Cord winds up inside the dock. Makes it easy to hide extra cord, if you have that luxury. See Cons :(.
- Insulated: Keeps water hot for a long time.
- Auto off: Turns of when it gets to temperature.
Cons
- 4ft cord: I could use 1 more foot :(.
Wish list:
- Stay On Option: Keeping water at temperature would be a nice option. Rather than letting it slowly cool down.
- Thermometer: Doesn't tell you the actual temperature of the water. Not even an estimate on the temperature knob.
FANTASTIC product!!! March 11, 2007
Golden Rule (Orange County, CA)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
I can't imagine anyone not loving this electric kettle. My first one was a gift, received about 5 years ago. It's used numerous times every day and still brings water to a boil as fast as it did for that first cup of tea. The microwave and stove lose the race to the T-Fal. Once the water is at the boiling point for about 15 seconds the kettle turns off automatically. That safety feature rates high on my list of kudos for this product. The handle is extremely comfortable, the pot is easy to fill and pour. We always take our T-Fal Electric Kettle with us when we travel(we have a 4 cup version as well as a 7 cup...I'm sorry they no longer make the small one). I've only been able to find them on line but believe me I never want to be without one.
Reliable and Versatile January 3, 2007
Traci R. Marshall (Swoope, VA United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
We bought this product so we could take the older model that we already had to our office.
This newer model has the different temperature settings that I really didn't see the need for before purchasing and using it. I do appreciate this feature now because the lowest setting makes it possible to heat water for coffee that is hot enough but is also ready to drink without waiting for it to cool. I used to try to catch the older model to stop it before it came to a full boil--now I don't have to keep a watch on it, and I can get instant chuggable coffee when I need it.
Instant coffee drinkers should love this product.
vitesse is vabulous January 10, 2007
J. L. Wilson
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Getting a cup of tea without having to wait for an eternity for the kettle to boil - I thought I was doomed by the weak American electricity. But no! This is the only plug-in kettle I have found which boils the water for a cup of tea in less than 3 minutes. My daughter went to college and stole my old one, so I had to get a new one. The dial is completely superfluous - find the place where the water boils, and just leave it there.
Just like my sister's in England, well worth the money.
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