Bodum 5500-03USA Ibis Cordless Electric Water Kettle, White
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BodumBrand: Bodum
Model: 5500-03USA
Color: White
Product 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
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bodum 5500-03USA Ibis Cordless Electric Water Kettle, White
Customer Review: A little trooper
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought mine in the summer of 1997 and I just tossed it out last week. It cost me around 20 bucks new and saw daily service. It was still working when I tossed it, but the electrical connection was getting flaky and it wouldn't automatically shut off any more. It no longer could be left on the base when not in use, as it would remain on and boil dry; it became a fire hazard.
While it was in service I never had a bad thing to say about it - it boiled quickly, the plastic body got only warm to the touch - never too hot. And - I think this is important - it poured well. It was accurate, didn't spatter or overpour, didn't dribble. So, for 2 bucks/year I think it was a terrific value and I give it 5 stars.
I'm giving serious consideration to buying a replacement Bodum kettle, but since we're redoing the whole kitchen, I'll probably go with something stainless and more sculptural - and just hope that it performs as well as my trusty Bodum!
Description of Bodum 5500-03USA Ibis Cordless Electric Water Kettle, White
With its modern Scandinavian design, this large-capacity water kettle is attractive enough to pour water for tea in a conference room full of executives. And, with its affordable price, this kettle works equally well boiling water to dish up bulk ramen noodles for a group of college students.Made of heavyweight polypropelene plastic, the Ibis holds a maximum of 57-1/2 fluid ounces of water (about 13 cups). It must be filled to a minimum of 8-1/2 fluid ounces--just enough to cover the heating element--to operate. A floating red water-level indicator on the outside of the Ibis rises as water is added and shows how many cups of liquid it is holding. The detachable kettle locks onto the base unit for heating and can then be removed for pouring or refilling. Also made of polypropelene, the base encases the stainless-steel heating element. The short 22-inch power cord stores beneath the base so the unit can be easily transported.
Flipping up the switch below the kettle's handle turns on the power and illuminates the indicator light on the kettle's top. The heating process is rapid and quiet: it takes only 4-1/2 minutes to boil 35 ounces of water and the sound is almost imperceptible. For safety purposes, the Ibis automatically shuts off after boiling and has a hinged safety lid to prevent boiling water from spilling and a frosted handle for a secure grip. --Cristina Vaamonde
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