Bodum 34oz Bistro Electric Water Kettle For Coffee & Tea, BPA-Free Plastic, Rapid-Boil, Auto Shut-Off, Black

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 9,206 ratings

Price: 20.99

Last update: 08-17-2024


About this item

Water kettle: Bistro water kettles are an effective and efficient way to boil the Exact amount of water needed in minutes; perfect for Coffee, tea and instant soups
Heating element: unexposed heating element is tucked away at the bottom and allows you to safely place your water kettle on any surface
Electric kettle: features a manual on/off switch and power indicator light, plus a steam sensor for automatic shut off and added safety; BPA free plastic
Water scale: ensure you are boiling the perfect amount of water with the see through water level indicator, featuring cup serving size
Servings: water kettle holds 34 ounces, enough to heat up to 8 cups of water
Voltage: 120V ~ 60 Hz
Power: 1100 W

Product information


Top reviews from the United States

William
5.0 out of 5 stars Heats fast, easy to use.This is my first electric kettle,
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023
This is my first electric kettle, and it's now my favorite appliance. I drink instant coffee, and this is so simple to use in the morning. It's those little things that make the morning that much nicer - like a good bath towel.

Yes, it's plastic, but it's very light and I assume doesn't leach chemicals into the water. Anyway, it seems solid, but I've only used it a few dozen times.

The reason I even came to this review page is to see if others were having occasional trouble with the on/off switch. And I see others have mentioned the on-off swirch can be finicky, especially if you have wet hands (or a wet thunb to be precise). Maybe the swith needs more of a ridge or grooves to have a better grip.

Also as others mention, the lid doesn't easily come off, but it's also nice that the lid doesn't get separated. it doesn't need to be reattached, and it opens with a press of a button.

It's a great kettle in my view, though I have little experience with other models.
Lora
5.0 out of 5 stars Heats fast, works perfect for tea or my French press
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
Love how fast it heats the water. Measurements on side are great. Easy to clean by putting some white distilled vinegar inside for a bit to descale the bottom every so often
Coogan
5.0 out of 5 stars Cool kettle for trips, sturdy, lightweight, reliable
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023
Awesome little portable kettle ideal for short trips. It’s lightweight but sturdy, heats up fast enough. Easy to pour water in if you’re not clumsy, gets up to a boil for an average cup of tea/etc in 2 to 2:30 mins, doesn’t whistle but you know it’s boiled but the auto shut off sound, is easy to pour and cools down fast. No retractable cord but is long enough to plug in anywhere and style is very attractive to leave out. Would recommend the darker colors just for the fact white shows stains and the red is very cool, seems to go with everything and lends a friendly welcoming pop of color in most environments.

Am surprised how much I liked this kettle being a hardcore fan of fire and old Le Creuset type metal kettles and really hate plastic. For this one design I’ll make an exception.

Tiny issue for long term is it may be tricky to clean due to the top flap design that is hinged and tilts to the side but unlikely you’ll need to unless using this daily for years and have severe hard water. Just use a thin scrubbing brush if so.
Jornthree
4.0 out of 5 stars (17oz Variant) Wonderful kettle if you’re a single-person household.
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2022
I got this kettle specifically due to its small size. Since I exclusively use it for nightly tea, which is only 12oz. So a half liter kettle would be way overboard. And considering it’s price, this little thing is brilliant!

The design is gorgeously simple, (especially the white, very bauhaus). In terms of how it functions, it’s very simple, but it works well. You simply pour the water into the kettle, pop it on the plate that connects it to power, and flip the switch. It’ll turn off once it starts boiling. It’s also built very well. While it’s made of plastic, it’s very nice and sturdy plastic. It’s also heavy, much heavier than it looks. Which makes sense since there’s a metal heating plate that boils the water.

I have also noticed some people in the reviews complaining about the metal boiling plate in the kettle becoming tarnished after being used a couple times. While this also happened to me, its purely cosmetic, and has no effect on the function of the kettle. It’s just the minerals in the water being burned into the surface. It’s more common if you have hard water. If you just really hate the idea of the boiler plate in your kettle looking tattered, you can use bottles or filtered water. But frankly I just don’t see why you would even care.

My only real gripe is that you are not able to clean the inside of the kettle. Bodum recommends you simply fill it up to the maximum fill line and let it boil out to clean it. While I understand that the kettle has electronics inside that could be damaged with contact with water, it’s a bit naf they don’t even let you remove the top lid to wipe out the inside with a damp cloth or something. Small grip but it annoys me, so here it is :p

Overall I would recommend this for any single person household. It’s great and I love it, wonderful job bodum ????
Linda
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect size
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
Got this to replace a very large kettle that took up too much room. This one is perfect. Turns itself off when water boils, takes up very little space, and perfect for a couple of cups of tea!!! I use it every day!
Lisa P
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid and works fast
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
I love the design of this kettle. I was worried it might be a little flimsy but it’s solid and boils water incredibly fast. The auto shutoff feature is fantastic - no more stopping everything to watch the kettle. I bought this to use when my gas was disconnected for a kitchen renovation but I think it may permanently replace my stove kettle.
Mark Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Personal Office Kettle
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
I have this wee kettle in my classroom where I eat lunch (teacher). It delivers boiling water for my instant oatmeal and hot beverages several times a day. It looks great and is simple to run.
Nancy O.
1.0 out of 5 stars DON'T ORDER THIS ELECTRIC KETTLE - safety issue and terrible customer support from Bodum
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
I didn't expect a defective product and terrible service when I ordered this top-of-the-line electric kettle. The main issue is that it turns on spontaneously, even when there is no water in it, and it does not shut off by itself. I have gotten up in the night and found it on and very hot - too hot to touch! I tried to contact customer service (email address provided by Amazon) and they are slow to respond and not at all helpful. They insist that in order to help me I must send a video of the problem, which of course is impossible to do as I cannot capture it as it turns on spontaneously unless I set up 24 hour/7 day a week surveillance:) I have tried to ask for elevation to a manager and they simply stopped responding. There are additional issues regarding the quality which I have tried to capture in this photo. The lid does not close completely, and the black lines have smeared. The whole thing is a hot mess! Save yourself the money and order a cheaper brand that works and perhaps offers better post-purchase product service. Shame on you, Bodum!
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Nancy O.
1.0 out of 5 stars DON'T ORDER THIS ELECTRIC KETTLE - safety issue and terrible customer support from Bodum
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
I didn't expect a defective product and terrible service when I ordered this top-of-the-line electric kettle. The main issue is that it turns on spontaneously, even when there is no water in it, and it does not shut off by itself. I have gotten up in the night and found it on and very hot - too hot to touch! I tried to contact customer service (email address provided by Amazon) and they are slow to respond and not at all helpful. They insist that in order to help me I must send a video of the problem, which of course is impossible to do as I cannot capture it as it turns on spontaneously unless I set up 24 hour/7 day a week surveillance:) I have tried to ask for elevation to a manager and they simply stopped responding. There are additional issues regarding the quality which I have tried to capture in this photo. The lid does not close completely, and the black lines have smeared. The whole thing is a hot mess! Save yourself the money and order a cheaper brand that works and perhaps offers better post-purchase product service. Shame on you, Bodum!
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