Braun WK600 Impressions 7-Cup Electric Kettle, Brushed Stainless Steel | 
| Brand: Braun
This item is no longer available
Rating:  131 reviews
Sales Rank: 20314
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.4
Dimensions (in): 29.3 x 16 x 13.9
Warranty: 1
MPN: WK600
Model: WK600
UPC: 069055831274
EAN: 0069055831274
ASIN: B00020R0W4
Release Date: May 17, 2004
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| Features:
| • | 7-cup electric kettle made of brushed stainless steel | | • | Easy filling through large spout with lime scale filter | | • | Covered stainless-steel hotplate for quick and even boiling | | • | Drip-free pouring; open handle; easy to clean and operate | | • | Measures 9-2/3 by 7-5/6 by 12-7/8 inches |
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Product Description
1500 watts / 7 cups/1.7L / Easy-read water level indicator / On/off pilot light / Easy water filling through spout / Easy Clean / Cordless
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| Customer Reviews: Read 126 more reviews...
 Braun makes an Impression January 2, 2005
Tom Swift (New York, New York United States)
126 out of 138 found this review helpful
It really does. And it is a member of the new Impression line of appliances from Braun.
I have been using a Braun WK200 water kettle for years and I am quite pleased with it. It is made of quality plastic and made in Germany. I have no reason to think it won't last forever and I use it every day to boil water for green tea.
However, I spotted the WK600 in one of the stores and, after an internet search, found the same kettle for sale that put Amazon's price to shame, at little more than half of Amazon's price. (Sorry, Amazon.) Needless to say, I took advantage of the lower price.
The WK600 is a quality appliance and exceedingly well made, although it is made in China. It will be just at home in your kitchen as it would be on your dining room table.
Some features you will want to know about the WK600:
2200 watts
Capacity: 1.7L
Easy-read water level indicator (both sides)
On/off pilot light (both sides)
Easy water filling through spout
Concealed heating element
Four-way safety switch off incl. auto-off
Cord storage
Washable limestone scale filter
Easy to clean
Colours: stainless steel/black
Great product, highly recommended June 10, 2005
hershy (Madison, WI)
58 out of 59 found this review helpful
I was a little surprised at the price but found that it is worth it. It is built very sturdy and does what it was made to. The stainless steel looks great and is very sleek. One thing though... GETS VERY HOT, but as long as you use the handle you will be fine. I really like that it came with a filter in it and has the automatic turn off when it reaches the appropriate temperature. If you're willing to pay $69+ for a water heater you will not be disappointed.
 Good kettle that is metal, not plastic January 3, 2006
T. Tom (SF Bay Area, CA United States)
51 out of 53 found this review helpful
My main concern with the purchase of an electric kettle was that I did not want a plastic one, yet I wanted the convenience and speed of an electric kettle. The idea of boiling water in a plastic kettle scares me a bit-I don't want the chemicals leeching out into the water for me to drink. Granted, this kettle does have some plastic inside such as on the lid and in the water level indicator, but for the most part, it's all metal, which I feel safer with.
This kettle is not just handy for tea and instant coffee, but also for boiling water for pasta or any other cooking which requires hot water. It gets me there faster and more energy efficiently than boiling water on the stovetop.
It works as advertised, looks good and seems like it will last a long time. Note-you are not supposed to store water in the kettle indefinitely as this may cause it to leak. You are only supposed to use it and then after you have used it and are done for the day/night, empty it and store it dry. If you store it with water in it for a long period of time, it may leak. It's perfectly fine to store it with water, just know that it could leak a bit after a while. But even if it does leak, it's no big deal as it does not break or damage the unit.
It is true that the outside metal gets hot to the touch whereas a plastic model does not, but this is a minor inconvenience since the handle never actually gets hot.
In all I would recommend this kettle even though it's a bit more expensive than other electric kettles. I like that it is made out of metal rather than plastic.
Wonderful electric kettle. Wouldn't want to do without! February 24, 2005
Julia (Louisville, KY)
24 out of 25 found this review helpful
I grew up in Europe and have been missing the convenience of electric kettles in the US. I finally bought this one. While it is certainly more expensive than a plastic kettle, it's worth its money. I use it every day to boil tea water. Also comes in handy when you don't want to wait forever to heat up your pasta water. Another reviewer listed that this kettle was 2200 watts. THIS IS INCORRECT. It is only 1500 watts. It does take a bit longer than the European kettles to heat up water, but it is still more convenient than heating it up in a regular pot on the stove.
Best of breed January 18, 2006
H. Wu (San Francisco, CA)
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
Purchased this kettle after looking at a large variety in the usual culprit stores. All are made in China now, but the fit and finish of the materials on this is far superior to all the others, including the Chef'sChoice and Cuisinart.
Attention to details abound - polished lips on the stainless steel pouring spout (not so the others), heavy electrical three prong with an elegant storage system for slack in the base. Handle is a very comfortable shape, easily balanced even when the kettle is full of liquid. Best feature is the location of the ON switch and the lid opening switch. Most all the others have a switch on the top of the handle that the unsuspecting might think is a way to open the pouring spout - dead wrong. They all open the fill cap, which is an invitation to a disaster for the unwary pourer. On this design, the easy to reach switch is the ON switch. To open the lid, there is a separate, longer switch that is much less likely to fall under the thumb due to its location further up the handle.
Boils 7 cups of water in less than 7 minutes at sea level.
Appears most places around $70 - $80, but after a couple of pageviews, Amazon dropped price from $76 to $36 (delivered!).
Highly recommended.
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