Breville The Crystal Clear Electric Kettle 1.7L

Great replacement for my Zojriushi water boiler and warmer. I originally used a water boiler because I didn't have to heat up a kettle and wait. I simply left the water in the boiler and pressed a button and I had warm or hot water anytime I needed. However, after long term use, the Zojirushi became more cumbersome to clean. Since I had hard water, this made it even more difficult because of the constant mineral build up. I was concerned about the flaky mineral build up that came with the dispensed water. This is when I came across Breville's clear electric kettle. The glass is the most impressive part of this kettle. It made it easy to clean. The only part that is difficult to clean is the bottle of the kettle near the edges and a long pipe near the handle. The opening is large enough that I can reach my entire hand inside and scrub off any residual mineral deposit. And the side of the glass is really easy to clean. I would simply take a soft scrub and rub off the mineral deposits on the stainless steel at the bottle of the kettle. This Breville product is very impressive, along with the design and ease of use. I was also concerned with a possible metallic after taste with metal water kettles, so this was a great option. So far, the unit works perfectly. I can heat up only the water that I need, whether it's 2 cups or an entire liter. Here is a rundown of the good and the bad: Good: - Easy to clean - Mostly glass and stainless steel. The only parts that are plastic is the lid, if people are concerned with BPA from plastics. - Easy to use, one push of the button to boil water. - No unnecessary sounds, the water will simply stop boiling when done. - Water remains hot for a long period of time after boiling. - Easy to take in and out of the main unit. Bad: - Costs more than comparable glass water kettles but well worth the price. - The cord is a bit short, so you can have it too far from a plug. Overall, I would recommend this product. Good job Breville!