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By: Bodum - Model: 5500-01USA
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Features:
- Holds 8-1/2 to 57-1/2 fluid ounces
- Made of polypropelene plastic with stainless-steel heating element
- Boils 35 fluid ounces in 4-1/2 minutes
- Power automatically shuts off when water boils
- Contains water level indicator; hinged safety lid
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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 72
Average rating: 4.0 of 5
great as always 5 out of 5 stars.
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great as always, i had two of them and they work good for 4/5 years. a "must buy"
Great choice 5 out of 5 stars.
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The Bodum hot pot is a college favorite but now I've decided to get one for the family at home also. Heats water so quickly - we can do more than that single mug in the microwave for our tea! Won't boil dry either.
Very happy with the electric compact water "kettle".
Great Compact Model 5 out of 5 stars.
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I have nothing but praise for this mighty little electric kettle. Boil water super fast, and has a very small footprint. Have had no trouble with it in 6 months+.
(Note): I use this about 2-3 times a week.
Wonderful little kettle - 5.5 years in use! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I have to add this review, just to address the concerns of longevity which I read about in some of the other reviews. I purchased this kettle in August 2003, and I have used it *at least* once a day since then for my daily fix of tea. I must say, for a $30 little plastic kettle, I could never have expected this kind of performance. But almost 6 years later, it's chugging along every day, and it's now being used 3-4 times a day, by my roommates as well. One other reviewer is right, there are some rust spots on the heating element, but I think that is to be expected on any metal heating element. Moreover, nothing that could not be removed with some sort of descaler, I would expect. As the name of the product indicates, it *is* a mini-kettle - I find that the 'Max' level marker corresponds to about 3 mugs of tea or coffee. So probably not the kettle of choice for a large family or household. But for an office, college dorm room, or any other such scenario, this is a fantastic fit. The functionality works perfectly - shuts off every time, boils very quickly, and endlessly reliable. Fantastic buy! A no-brainer.
Editorial Review:
This lightweight and easy to use kettle will get 35 fluid ounces of water boiling in roughly 4 1/2 minutes. That's fast, much faster than the average range. If you don't like waiting around for the kettle to whistle, or you don't have access to a range yet want or need boiling water, Bodum has the appliance to help.