KitchenAid® Electric Kettle, 1.25 Liter

I just purchased the KEK1222 electric kettle. I haven't even tried it yet. Love the style and that it is mostly stainless steel. I'm still searching on line to find the answer many have asked re: whether the plastic filter frame and housing inside the pot is BPA free or not? Why can't someone from KitchenAid just be up front and directly answer the question? This a concern that numerous people have brought up in their reviews. If it's not BPA free is KitchenAid addressing this? Otherwise, it's a great little kettle.

Learned about this product while visiting
in Germany,used it there and love using it here all the time.

Kettle makers, wake up! People don't want daily ingestion of water boiled in contact with plastics! Plastic filter is removable but huge plastic bracket is not.

I have had this kettle for about 6 months now. I use it every day, multiple times per day, as I make iced tea, hot tea, and warm up the cup when I make coffee, so it gets a lot of use. It boils water very fast, and shuts off when it's boiled, which I really like. It's sleek looking (mine is Stainless steel ) and has an appealing 'retro' look about it. I couldn't be happier and recommend it highly. I liked it so much I bought another as a gift for a fellow tea lover. You won't go wrong if you decide to purchase this kettle.

I would love to have this kettle in a buttercup yellow or cobalt blue. Please bring it in these colors!!!

This is a great little kettle. It heats up a cup of water for my tea in less time than the microwave can do it and a lot faster than a traditional stove top kettle. It's very pretty too. Another thing I like is that it clicks itself off. I've burned a few traditional kettles dry and ruined them through the years from running outside to check on child because I couldn't hear the whistle. Won't happen with this kettle. Some people have made a big deal about the "plastic" inside. First all, at least two cups of water are below the plastic, and even if not, Kitchen Aid said that it is BPA free. I think we have far more to worry with the toxicity in our environment everyday, everywhere, than the chance of a tiny amount from a little plastic while heating up a cup of water once or twice a day! Seriously! The kettle arrived sooner than expected, was packaged very well, and the kettle was in perfect shape. I am very pleased with every part of my order.

I don't know why I didn't buy this years ago. Great quality. Nice looking for the counter. We use it everyday now. Great for a quick morning cup of tea, french press coffee or hot chocolate. Heats very quickly. Stays warm and shuts off automatically so I don't worry about leaving it on. Love it!

I usually drink 3 or more cups tea a day, so i bought this tea kettle thinking it would be great. After less than 6 months its already rusted inside and the bottom has stopper that have fallen off bottom where goes on to warming base and water no longer gets hot but lukewarm. Now i spent all this money and have look for new one already. Not impressed, very dissatisfied with product.

Could not ask for a better kettle. Superior quality, craftsmanship, etc. Works like a charm.

I use this kettle at least twice a day and love it. It is fast and the water stays hot for quite a while. It looks great in the counter top, too. I am delighted that it has a short cord!

Heats up pretty fast. Great kettle for 2 or 3 mugs of tea.

Bought this last year upon our relocation to the US. It still doing her amazing job boiling water for my cup of tea or coffee. I used it for countless times during the year and it did got some water marks on the inside part but easily came off by boiling chopped off lemon. I love it so much. But hey.. why won't I? It surely looks good on my kitchen.

It was love at first sight! Love the color and love the performance. It works great and looks great. Would buy it all over again.

I've had this tea kettle for about 3 weeks. It heats up quickly and is a great size for my counter top. The only concern I have is an odor that I can't seem to get rid of. I am concerned about this and may return it if I can't get rid of the odor. I see at least 1-2 other people have the same complaint.

I have been very happy with my purchase. The quick boil and cordless function suits my needs. Having a built in screen to ensure that I never get anything in my water that I don't want is one of the best features and cleaning the screen is easy and readily accessible. I was so happy with my new kettle that I gave my old one away.

It is perfect for making tea in my studio.it arrived fast and the service after sale efficient.

WE just bought this kettle a week ago. We are enchented with the result. It boil water very fast and very handy to handle. thanak you Kitchenaid

I wanted an electric kettle that would look good on my counter and also be sturdy and substantial. This does both! I am very impressed with the quality

Amazing kettle that works great and looks fabulous in the kitchen! Heats up fast and the smaller design is wonderful for a smaller kitchen. Very happy with my new kettle! :)

I am totally satisfied with this kettle. It not only works great but looks great!

My whole family uses this electric tea kettle and love it! The water heats up so fast. I receive many compliments on the color and how cute it looks sitting on the counter.

Almost perfect only because the handle is fixed.
If it were flexible it would be easier and cleaner to remove and replace the lid.
Otherwise it is a great addition to our kitchen which we use numerous times daily. An excellent product.
We have purchased another one as a gift for a very close friend.

I have had mine for about a month and it works really well. Not only that....but it is fun to look at it because the design and color is so unique!

I love the kettle! My favorite color ( I voted for this new color). It makes it so much easier to boil water for my tea.

Just as described. It is the perfect size and the color matches our other counter top appliances. Boils water very quickly and is lightweight.

Perfect size for a small kitchen with limited counter space.

I love it,

I bought this for my mom as a gift for Mother's Day. So far it's working great. It boils water very fast and looks cute on the kitchen counter (I got the red one). It's easy to operate with a simple push of the button. My mom likes it a lot. My only complaint is the electrical cord is too short. A few inches longer would be perfect. If you look for a simple electric kettle without all the unnecessary extra features, that's the one to go to.

Quick little kettle that looks awesome in my kitchen!

Love my Kitchen aid kettle. Had a small problem with its base that needed extra pressure for the pot to sit on it. But kitchen aid very quickly replaced it . Amazing services.

Easy to use, plug and go. I like it mainly because of the design and the color choices. It does heat water quickly, and takes up limited counter space.

Love the fast boil and auto shutoff! Great for my pour over coffee pot!

Good kettle. Easy to use. Heat fast.

Tired of trying electric kettles that lasted a year and performed lousy. This one had looks I liked and has done wonderful.

Attractive kettle, good quality, easy use.

I absolutely love this electric kettle. It heats up rapidly and shuts off automatically. Easy to clean with filter that's able to be cleaned under running water.

I bought this over a month ago and am so happy! No more scrubbing the bottom and side of a stovetop teapot I put to boil on a burner that was too big for the pot. No more using the end of my sleeve to pick up a hot handle to pour a cup of tea. And hello to a teapot that boils water fast and looks as good as the day I took it out of the box.

I bought this kettle because I didn't want one on my stove. I love this kettle because it gets the water temperature to the perfect temperature.

I have just bought this electric kettle (in brushed stainless steel) and I confess I chose it for the design. I love it. Works well too, so far. Since it's so cute... I was wondering whether I could use it for actually steeping loose tea, after the water boils, and serve too. Is this a no-no? Is this going to affect the kettle or make the cleaning difficult? I would appreciate any advice in this regard, thanks!

I almost returned it after 2 days, but now I love it. I did not like having to lift off the metal lid to refill — particularly when it's still hot. (other teapots have hinged soft-lift lids) But after a few days, I figured out a technique to lift it off without burning myself. What I like about it: boils while making less noise than other kettles, so I can maintain a phone conversation over the (reduced) noise compared to previous kettles. The power switch is in a risky location, like many other kettle designs, but it feels more solid, so hopefully it won't snap off. The design is fully stainless with no plastic water gauge windows, so fewer opportunities for leaking. It pours nicely without drips. The 1.25L size is enough for most uses without taking too much space.

Buying this for the first time

I purchased this kettle because of the beautiful red color, and the electric base. The kettle comes to a boil very quickly, and I especially like the marker inside the kettle which indicates a maximum water level.

It looks beautiful on my kitchen counter and works beautifully.