Sanyo U-K170S 1-3/4-Quart Stainless-Steel Electric Kettle
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: SanyoBrand: Sanyo
Model: U-K170S
Product features:
- 1500-watt stainless-steel kettle quickly boils up to 7 cups of water
- 360-degree swivel power base; side and top water-gauge windows
- Boil-dry protection and auto-stop boiling for safety; push-button lid
- Blue LED "on" interior light; cord storage; bilingual instructions included
- Measures 9-1/5 by 6-4/5 by 10-1/5 inches
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Sanyo U-K170S 1-3/4-Quart Stainless-Steel Electric Kettle
Customer Review: Attractive and boils relatively quickly, but one problem for us.
Summary: 3 Stars
We loved the look of this kettle and liked the easy-to-read water gauge. Its power is 1500 Watts, which is higher than many comparable kettles.This is a big advantage, as it means that it comes to the boil more quickly. (It's well worth checking the power of kettles before buying them. Some are painfully slow!)
For us, though, there was, unfortunately, one problem. We use our kettle for all sorts of purposes, but mainly for making traditional British tea and we found that after a day or so, the tea tasted odd. My adult son was the first to point it out. I didn't want to believe it, as I loved the kettle. But in the end I was unable to deny it any longer. The tea definitely didn't taste right, even to me.
I did some searching online and found other comments about a "metallic" taste and suggestions for eliminating it. e.g. Boil up lemon juice in the water, and so on. I did try that and it did diminish the scale that had already started to build up. But for us, it still didn't solve the taste problem. I don't know whether the scale was what caused it. If so, the kettle might work well for those who live in soft water areas, or who use water filters. It might also be fine for you if you aren't a tea drinker, or fussy about the taste of your tea.
I hate to write anything negative in a review, but feel I owe it to fellow tea-drinkers to point out this problem! We have kept the kettle, because it's still useful and fast at boiling water for other purposes. But we no longer use it for tea-making. Sorry.
Description of Sanyo U-K170S 1-3/4-Quart Stainless-Steel Electric Kettle
Sanyo's stylish, stainless steel electric kettle is loaded with features. A 1500 Watt hidden power element quickly heats water for use making tea, instant coffee, hot chocolate and even can be utilized for infant formula. This eye catching unit has a side and upper water gauge that illuminates a bright, blue LED glow that lets you know the unit is in use and allows you to check the water level. A 1-3/4 quart capacity (7 cups) is plenty for multiple servings. Easily pour with the push button lid and top viewing window. Safety features such as the Auto Stop and Boil Dry protection keep worries away. Easy on/off switch is located under the ergonomically designed handle. Convenience features such as the easy to clean stainless steel finish, 360 degree swivel base and cord storage make this kettle an asset to any kitchen, office or business. Multi-language instruction manual is included.Teakettles & Hot Pots
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