Does the kettle remove from the heating base for filling or are the two integrated?
1974826
Kettle lifts right off the plate. Just fill it from faucet, put lid on and place it back on the plate. It's a wonderful teakettle. Do remember not to try and lift the lid after it's heated as the steam will burn. If I have to refill immediately I use a oven mitt to take the lid off. I bought this as a gift for my daughter and have decided I want one for myself, that's how much I like it.
1603033
When filling from the water dispenser on my refrigerator, yes, the handle gets in the way - but I solved that problem by filling the kettle through the spout, instead of the lid. In fact, I never detach the lid except to clean with vinegar water every several months to keep it scale free.
2219260
The kettle part of the unit lifts off the corded base and the kettle itself does not have a cord on it. Old or cheaper kettles have a cord coming out that back of the kettle (e.g. old coffee percolators); a cord dangling down the back limits the ability to pour away from an electrical outlet.
2004263
The inside of the kettle is flat. The heating element is in the bottom of the kettle and it rests upon the separate base which has the electric plug. After water is heated, you take the kettle off the base and then pour the hot water.
1387514
I want to know the same thing because the last 2 kettles I bought (Cuisinart & Hamilton Beach) had a small, round rubber part inside the kettle that comes in contact with heated/boiled water.
1088057
The base unit will have a cord but the kettle itself does not. When you lift the kettle off the base it is then cordless for ease of pouring, etc.
281731
No, you must remove the tank from base and fill from the bottom ( not that difficult )
1902946
You can lift the kettle off the base ( heating element) the base keeps the cord attached to it,but the Kettle can lift off and be moved correct. In other words the base has an electrical cord plugged into the wall outlet that is all one unit. the kettle sits on the base and can be lifted on and off.
1780710
no. you plug in a cord to the base. the kettle sits on top of the base while heating.
966834
We have used this type kettle for years. Debris build up in the coils have never been a problem.
620579
I'd like to see the picture. My kettle is now about twelve years old (working very well, thank you), and the fill marker is quite hard and an integral part of the design. I can't imagine anyone even trying to cut it off. If one fills the kettle beyond that mark, the boiling water is apt to spill out over the lid. I'd leave it alone.
1591436
Me again. Just to be clear. The base has a center that inserts into the bottom of the kettle which then heats the pot. So the very bottom of the pot is the heat connection to the plugged in base. I cannot immerse the kettle in water to clean so not to damage the bottom portion. I just rinse and scrub the inside when residue builds up. I also add vinegar and water and heat the pot and let sit as another cleaning option.
2004266
The kettle has a center coil that fits over an electronic element which is on a separate plate that plugs into the outlet. When the kettle is on the plate it has to be over the electronic element that is in the middle of the plate. The kettle heats from this process, be sure never to immerse the kettle in water, be sure to keep the center coil dry and the electronic element on the plate. The kettle automatically shuts off when the water in the kettle boils.
491114
2pieces; the cord attaches to the back of the base. The kettle is cord free.
599299
No, the heating element is not exposed. When the water comes to a boil, it shuts off automatically. I have always poured the water immediately and have not noticed if the kettle maintains heat for an extended period of time.
944594
Through the base that has a wire... The kettle sits on the base and and gets power through the contacts.
620580
The interior plastic piece of my particular kettle came off very easily; no cutting was necessary. I would say that it's not necessary, so long as you make a mental note of the max fill line. Since I don't usually use it to boil large volumes of water, over-filling is not really an issue. But I still recall how much is too much for the pot on the rare occasion I need more volume.