Unlike many of its adversaries, CPK-17 comes with lots of complex features that make this kettle one of the most functional and relatively easy to use models in the marketplace.
The response was that it was fast and we did not need to wait for more than a couple of minutes to boil the whole load. When the water is boiled, it shuts off automatically with a beep.
Moreover, there are 7 presets that make life more easy if you need the water at the proper temperature for whatever beverages you are preparing.
The presets contain Black, Delicate, Green Tea, White Tea, Oolong, Herbal and French Press and work as intended. We believe this advanced feature will be appealing for anyone who's interested in preparing beverages at the optimal temperature, although it adds to the cost.
The keep warm choice is a fine add-on; you are able to keep the water warm by just pressing the keep warm button on top of the handle, and the kettle will keep the water at the desired temperature for about half an hour. When you use the keep warm kettle, you are able to boil the water again by pressing the start button twice.
This attribute may be an actual energy-saver for people who like to drink a cup of tea or coffee every half hour approximately.
The boil dry protection and the auto-shutoff functions are also important pluses that produce the kettle quite safe to use.
The swivel base is also designed and keeps the cord out of the way. The dripless spout is a nice feature to have as consistently as it keeps the counters from accidental splashes. The scale filter is, in addition, simple to remove and replace. You had better make sure you check it from time to time and replace it if needed to prevent clogging.
We've seen a couple of users complaining about scale build-ups, but we cannot testify for that since we didn't run into such a scenario.
The Verdict of Our Cuisinart CPK-17 Review
First of all, this unit is somewhat pricey, so in case you'd favor a more affordable one, you might want to look at Bonavita. But in case you want a kettle that has all the bells and whistles to justify the price and if the price is really not an issue, you may contemplate Cuisinart CPK-17 as an excellent alternative.
Pros:
Good looking, quickly, lots of innovative characteristics
Keep-warm mode, boil-dry protection
Cons:
The cost may not be low for some
There are a lot of criticisms about scale accumulation (which may or may not be the fault of the kettle)
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