Electric Teakettle
French Cookware
One very popular piece of French cookware is an electric teakettle called a bouilloire. This is
definitely the preferred way in France to boil water for tea, coffee, or whatever you may need it for.
Some of you might miss having a teakettle sitting on the stove burner, but I love the convenience of my
bouilloire. A flick of a button and my hot water is ready within 2 minutes.
Electric Teakettle Tips
- Use your electric teakettle to heat water in and nothing else. Don't try to use it to heat soup or make tea or coffee inside it - it's not made for that.
- Look for a teakettle that has the heating unit encased in a separate base. This means that it will
be easy to clean - no trying to get mineral scale off of the heating unit and once you have heated the water
you can easily take the kettle wherever you wish (no cord to get in the way).
- Make sure you buy an electric teakettle that turns itself off once the water has boiled, so if you forget about it - no problem. (Everyone who's boiled their stove top teakettle dry - raise their hand.)
- If your water is hard, the electric teakettle will build up a white film of hard water deposits. This is especially true if you leave water sitting in it all of the time. However this comes right off by boiling a 1/4 cup of vinegar with a kettle full of water and letting it sit a bit. Just be sure you rinse well after doing this.
You can
find electric teakettles made in metal or in plasitc. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes
and you can even find a few colorful ones these days that you could match with your kitchen decor. Do pick
one you find attractive, because it is an appliance you'll want to leave sitting on the counter top ready to use.
And don't forget to check out a French press coffee pot
- it will go hand and hand with your electric kettle!
 
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- 1,500-watt electric kettle brings 1-1/3 quarts of water to a boil faster than a microwave.
- The kettle is made of polished stainless steel.
- Swivel action: the kettle fits onto the power base in any position.
- Heating element in the base.
- Note that when they say cordless that means the cord stays with the base.
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This one is a real beauty and very popular with people looking for a sleek stainless steel finish.
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- Cordless glass water kettle lifts easily from 360-degree swivel base.
- 1-1/2-quart capacity; German Schott glass with min/max markings.
- Concealed heating element; auto shut-off upon boiling for added safety.
- Generous handle with slip-free, textured underside ensures a secure grip.
- Measures 6-1/4 by 8 by 9 inches; 1-year limited warranty.
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Do read the Amazon reviews for this one as some people complained about a chemical smell and taste, although
just as many were thrilled with their purchase.
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- 1500-watt electric kettle rapidly boils up to 1-4/5 quarts of water.
- Housed in premium brushed stainless steel; cushion-controlled lid.
- Easy "on/off" switch; "ready" bell; auto shut-off; boil-dry protection.
- Multi-directional base with cord storage; soft-grip handle for comfort.
- Measures 7-1/2 by 9-8/9 by 11-1/9 inches; 1-year limited warranty.
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This teakettle has an impressively heavy feel to it making it an exceptionally solid piece of kitchen equipment.
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- Electric Tea Kettle designed by Michael Graves.
- Follows in the traditional look and durable construction as other Alessi items.
- Boils water quickly and safely.
- The sleek design of the tea pot will be a sophisticated addition to any kitchen.
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I included this one just because I liked the fun and unusual look.
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- 1750-watt high-speed kettle boils 7 cups of water in just 5 minutes.
- On/off button located on handle; boil-dry protection with automatic shut-off.
- Variable temperature control; lifts off corded power base for cordless pouring.
- Exterior water-level indicators; concealed heating element; anti-scale filter.
- Measures approximately 8 by 11 by 8 inches; 1-year limited warranty.
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Some people prefer plastic because it is a better insulator. The sides of the kettle won't warm up as much, perhaps making it safer.
This one gets great reviews.
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- 1000-watt electric kettle rapidly boils up to 1 quart of water.
- Detachable cord and a nonspill spout for easy serving.
- Immersed heating element provides a rapid and quiet heating process.
- Kettle automatically shuts off when the water boils and a boil-dry protection keeps the unit from boiling when it's empty.
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This is the bare bones electric teakettle: perfect to equip your dorm room and for an excellent price.
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