Kalorik JK 31514 AZ Aztec Jug Kettle

Traded in my old pure plastic kettle for this Kalorik model after liking the look of it on a few of those one-day-sale sites. Not shockingly, Amazon had it for $20 cheaper than the "sale" price on those sites. Have had it about a month now and use it daily. Water is piping hot in no time (and stays hot for a while), and it is quite a bit quieter than the plastic kettle I had previously. It has the normal kettle functions - automatic shutoff, minimum water level requirements, etc. So far, no real buildup inside the kettle, which is great, but I'll use the standard vinegar method to clean it when it inevitably appears.

I'm not militant about the all-stainless-steel thing, and there is a small amount of plastic exposed to the water during the heating process on the water meter, but I generally feel much better about the level of BPA in this water versus my old kettle which was like a little BPA-filled plastic party. I did find a few sites that indicated that the plastic on the...Read more

The auto shutoff is good
The cordless feature is great

The water level indicator is a tradeoff. While it is a nice convenience to be able to see the water level, especially when filling, it also causes the water to be exposed to plastic and that makes me uneasy. Since there is a water level indicator window on both sides, I especially don't like double the plastic exposure.

Since the name is Kalorik, I expected it to be manufactured in Europe where they are more aware of BPA-polypropylene, however it was manufactured in China.

My biggest disappointment is that there is a wire screen inside the spout. It is removable but that is only for cleaning and the instructions say that auto shut off feature will not operate correctly if the screen is removed. I definitely planned on removing the screen because it will eventually rust which implies to me that this is a throw away unit. When the screen goes the unit goes. I see no option to purchase a new...Read more

I purchased this kettle, the toaster and the coffee maker. Color is great and true to the picture. It was exactly what I wanted. There is no plastic after taste like from my previously owned kettle (this one is metal). Well worth the price and the pot is removable from the heating element so that makes it cordless. Luv it!