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Krups Electric Cordless FLF2

*Est. $60

Reviewed May 2009
Krups FLF2

pros
  • Fast
  • Automatic shut-off
  • Water gauge
  • Stays cool to the touch
cons
  • Power switch durability
  • Some report a plastic taste or smell
 
 
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Average Customer Review

(29 customer reviews)

for $54.00

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Water smells like plastic, November 16, 2009
Bought this a week ago from Bed, Bath and Beyond. Any water boiled in it smells and tastes like plastic even after days of usage, not just 2 boiling cycles like in the manual. Will definitely return it. My previous Krups kettle was manufactured in France, served me for 8 years with no issues until it broke. This one is made in China, I wonder if the plastics they used are safe.
Keeping IN Hot Water!, January 18, 2009
There are a number of electric kettles out there, but I found this was the best for the money and it has the Krups' reputation for quality.
Great--Couldn't Be Better, August 24, 2008
It looks great.
Has a quality fit-and-finish.
Functions with ease.
Does exactly what it should.
Perfect!
Don't buy this Krups kettle, April 9, 2008
I had the same problem with the on/off switch except when mine broke (after only 3 months) it never went back on. Don't buy on-line. Buy where you can replace it and SAVE your receipt. Otherwise I loved it, if it only would work.
Good Value, Insulated, March 17, 2008
This kettle is insulated so when it is hot, you do not burn yourself. It is easy to use and efficient.
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1. Cook's Illustrated Magazine

The Krups FLF2 is compared with seven electric tea kettles. Boiling speed, ease of use and design are the main criteria. A ranking chart with comments is included.

Review: Electric Kettles, Editors of Cook's Illustrated, March 2008

2. Amazon.com

Users complain about the kettle's power switch, resulting in the Krups FLF2 receiving nearly as many one-star ratings as five-star ratings in a couple dozen reviews.

Review: Krups Electric Kettles, Contributors to Amazon.com

3. CNN.com

This article from Real Simple, reprinted on the CNN website, praises the Krups electric kettle for providing "a tasty brew," shutting off automatically after boiling and having a window that shows the water level.

Review: Have a Special Cup of Tea, Editors of CNN.com, March 14, 2008

4. About.com

There's no evidence that writer Sean Paajanen tested the tea kettles covered in this review. Instead, he describes their features in short summaries. The Krups electric is a good basic kettle, he concludes. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Review: Top 8 Tea Kettles, Sean Paajanen

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