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Cuisinart - Digital Gooseneck Kettle - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(66 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 66 reviews
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Star
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95%of customers recommend this product.
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42 out of
44)
Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - Digital Gooseneck Kettle - Black
Posted by: Luke J
from Spokane, Wa
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
This gooseneck kettle is fast boiling, well made, and good looking.
I use it every day and it boils water noticeably faster than my previous kettle. This comes with a single downside: the water makes many loud sounds that are like small explosions. While this is not a problem it is something to be aware of if you are intending to use this in a noise sensitive place. The high wattage and fast boiling means that some of the larger pockets of steam collapse to create these very loud popping sounds (not like a rolling boil, discrete and explosive).
The construction and packaging are high quality. The base is sturdy and doesn’t slide around with normal use. The handle is comfortable and there is a small vent in the lid to direct the steam away from your hands when you align the arrows on the lid (a very nice little feature). The construction feels sturdy while being fairly lightweight. The buttons are responsive and I haven’t accidentally pressed one yet. You do have to hold the power button down to turn it on while just a tap will turn it off, again, a nice little detail.
The aesthetics of the kettle are nice. It is understated, in a nice matte black finish. The base is functional while not being ugly. It blends into a modern set of kitchen tools without causing visitors to wonder what it is (unlike some coffee grinders). In general, it leans masculine, modern, industrial, and minimal in the visual design but it isn’t an eye sore.
I really enjoy this kettle and I won’t have any issues using it until either I break it or it gives out. There are two things I would offer as a way to take this from a 4 to a 5 for the next generation of the GK1 (maybe GK2?). The first is a more apparent max fill line. I am regularly using my kettle in the dark mornings and it can be hard to see the max fill line on the inside of the kettle. It there was a small bit of material that I could use as a gauge it would help in low light uses. The second is the ability to convert the temperature reading to Celsius. I know this is not a feature that most Americans would ask for but I was very surprised to find out I could only use Fahrenheit (maybe this has to do with the 5 degree granularity but I am unsure).
I would recommend this kettle to most people for pour over coffee and other electric kettle needs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Franklin D.
from California
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good kettle, but emits a deafening beep when starting and finishing. It scares my dog every time. There is no mute option. You can search for more drastic measures to remove the beep online.
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Posted by: teatree
from chicago, IL
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
i have one complaint about the digital gooseneck kettle. within a few weeks of purchasing it, the digital "-" button (to reduce the water temperature) sometimes does not work. this is quite frustrating. i brew only high-quality japanese green tea. water temperature is a key component to brewing the perfect cup.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Leslie & Gary
Verified Purchase:Yes
It is hard to see the lid’s black-on-black small arrows to line them up We had to add our own w White Out. It took longer to bring to 200 than our last kettle (not a Cuisinart). There is no 202 option which is what we prefer for coffee - only 2005 or 200. If the kettle is at the full mark, it leaks out the front when pouring.
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Posted by: Lucy0123
Verified Purchase:Yes
This kettle is a great addition to my kitchen. I have a gas stove and was looking for a way to boil water without turning on the stove twice a day. This is perfect! It also looks great on my counter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Jessicaaaa72828
from Massachusetts
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good kettle. It does heat up fast but it does leak if you try to pour too hard (like at too much of an angle). I also wish you could turn the beeping to a different sound because it is SO loud and obnoxious. Other than that- great kettle!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Alex the great
Verified Purchase:Yes
Makes great tea and coffee. Being able to adjust the temp for different teas improves my experience.
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Posted by: Modono
from NJ
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great kettle! Sleek. Only thing is the auto reheater keeps going and we forget to turn it off sometimes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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