Breville SK500XL ikon Electric Tea Kettle 1.7 Liter SKU: #7592458

Lauren S

from Florida

I've had this kettle for about 2 years and I've never had the filmy water problem the other reviewer mentioned. I always use Brita-filtered water and make sure the pour any extra water out and leave the lid open for whatever moisture is left to evaporate. I think this kettle works great. It is very fast (boiling water in about 4 minutes) and has a smart design on the plug end to protect the wires. I highly recommend this for anyone who uses a french press or makes hot tea on a regular basis.

Peg R

from Twin Cities, MN

I love this tea kettle. The only thing I would change -- because I am single -- is to make a smaller version. It's useful for cooking when hot water is required and I used it daily to make drip coffee using a Melita cone & filter. It's quick to boil and easy to use. If you like tea, even a better purchase. (I have high humidity in my home, so this eliminates the steam from a traditional tea kettle.)

Anonymous

from Cleveland, Ohio

I’ve had this kettle for over two years. I can’t complain about the speed that it boils water. It’s very fast, however, it’s not cool to the touch and I’ve burned my hand on it several times by accidentally brushing against the stainless steel as opposed to the plastic tea kettles I’ve owned in the past. The light indicator stopped working after about a year. It looks good on my kitchen counter, but I expected better quality for the price I paid for it.

Sandy

from Chicago, Il

Great kettle. Nice design, durable, water heats up very quickly with a pleasant single bell chime. The only thing I would have liked is if it was available in a smaller size.

Anonymous

from Olympic Peninsula, WA

Like five out of the six reviewers of this kettle, I think it is a great product. The very best part is that it does not leak which is what has happened with every plastic kettle that we have tried.

Martha M

from San Diego

Lasted a few months. Contacted Breville a few times but, all they told me was how to remove residue with water and vinegar every time (even after I told them scaling was not my may concern. My main problem was rusty looking yuck black stuff accumulating around the rim.I did like the simple design. Threw it away and bought a Cuisinart.

Brands I'd also recommend: Cuisinart

Anonymous

from Irvine, CA

Firstly, in response to Peg R's comment about a smaller model, the benefit of a jug kettle is that you can boil as much or as little water as required. Secondly, I am on my second Breville Ikon kettle. The first one died after about 15 months, just after the blue back light went out. I contacted Breville dozens of times but never got a response. Shame on you, Breville. I work in customer service - it is not rocket science! Pick up the phone! Reply to that e-mail! So I stupidly bought another one. This time it only took five months for the blue back light to quit. At least it still makes cold water boiling hot, which is what it is supposed to do! I doubt that I would buy another Breville kettle if or when this one finally gives up the ghost.

Peter W

from Davis, CA

Very nice looking kettle and although as we live in a hard water area some spots are appearing on the outside of the kettle which seem quite hard to remove. Speed of heating is perhaps not as fast as some earlier kettles we have owned - but still very good. The illuminated level gauge is very pretty but, of course, only works when the kettle is plugged in. So it does not help when filling the kettle to see the water level. The gauge is a little awkward to see because it is behind the handle. However, this is a small issue. Would happily recommend.

Anonymous

from Warren, CT

If you are looking for a well built tea kettle this is the one. It is very sturdy, heats up water like a dream and is easy to clean. The only issues I have is that while I like the stainless look, it does get hotter than plastic. I have very hard water where I am so calcium build up is annoying, but a little vinegar seems to take care of that.

Robert J

from Brentwood, TN

We appreciate the space this kettle saves, as the base is compact, and when at rest, the kettle and base appear as one. Style points are in the eye of the beholder, thus 4 stars from us. if the handle had been a bit less obtrusive, it would have rated a 5. More importantly, the Breville heats a full kettle of water in around 7.5 minutes, fast enough for us. The blue led assures us it's working, and the water is at a true bubbling boil at auto shutoff. The fill markings are clear, but as is usual, the condensation in the fill window can make things a bit difficult to see at certain angles. Lean in a bit, and all is fine. The spout does not drip, another plus. So far, so good. Recommended.

Anonymous

from Hudson Valley, New York

I waited too long to buy this gorgeous, efficient tea kettle. Water is heated faster than on the stove, and in a larger quantity enabling me to brew an extra thermos of tea for the afternoon at the same time as my morning pot. The sleek design is a major plus for me.

Brands I'd also recommend: Stay with Breville!

Oliver A

from Washington DC

So far so good. This has been a great addition to the kitchen, I use it several time a day. It gets quite hot and you will quickly learn not to touch the stainless steel surface. So warn visitors. I think it's a decent trade-off considering that your water will not touch any plastic while being heated.

Anonymous

from Albany, NY

Previously owned Chef's Choice kettles (3 dead, 1 within warranty). They worked till they died. Wanted to replace with either something cheap (no faith in long life) or really cool (my favorite seemed to have a 50/50 chance of being wrong or spectacular death). Gave up after reading reviews and bought this. Have learned to love it - easier to fill, easy viewing of water level, quick boil, easy clean. This one feels like it was built to use and last.