283068 Thu Feb 09 14:00:39 -0800 2006 2 31 Home Cooking 0 1510180 A few days ago there was a tea kettle thread - I posted that we love our Capresso glass kettle. Said kettle is now breaking (after 2 years of HARD use - I alone must drink upwards of 6-8 cups of tea per day and refill for each use). So - we're in the market for a new, electric kettle. This time I would like stainless or glass but my main requirement is that I'd like the least amt. of plastic possible touching my water. No whistles. I'd also much prefer for the heating element to be concealed so that I don't have to deal w/mineral deposits and cleaning. The Chef's Choice #685 seems to fit many of my criteria, but there are some negative reviews on Amazon. Thoughts? Other suggestions? TIA! Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000667GV/qid=1139511485/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-1697945-8555243?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=284507 Thu Feb 09 14:00:39 -0800 2006 0 gansu girl 1 1510240 I love my electric kettle! It's an old Cuisinart model - stainless, plastic handle & spout, and exposed heating element. I haven't had any problems with mineral build-up; every so often, I let it soak in cider vinegar overnight, then rinse it well (very, very well). My only gripe is that if I want less than 8 oz of water it doesn't touch the heating element. So I have to heat more than I need. And if I were to buy one again, I would avoid stainless. It never looks clean, because it shows every fingerprint and water spot. That reminds me - it's time for a cup of tea! Anne Thu Feb 09 16:17:15 -0800 2006 1510180 0 AnneInMpls 1 1510668 A month or so ago, after a long conversation with a knowledgable staff person in the Zabar's housewares department (and serious nudging from a British boyfriend), I decided to buy the Bodun electric kettle. The base is oval in shape, so it fits neatly on my limited countertop space in my small kitchen. Yes, it has an exposed heating element. But that makes the water heat up more quickly than those without. And, I was told, you need to clean it only about twice a year. I thought that a small price to pay for speedier heating and great design. So far, I'm thrilled with it. I can't believe I waited this long to go electric. Sat Feb 11 15:16:31 -0800 2006 1510180 0 JoanN