Convenience is built into the kettle, with an Open button to lift the lid for filling, while the base features a 360 connector for easy cordless power. Boasting 1500 watts of power, the Tea Kettle brings up to 1.7 liters of water to the boil fast at the push of a button. Whether heating water for perfect afternoon tea, making hot cocoa before bed, or filling a French Press for your morning coffee, the Electric Cordless Tea Kettle is always ready. Get more in Cuisinart JK-17 cordless electric kettle review.
Cuisinart JK-17 cordless electric kettle specifications
- LWH: 8.80″ x 6.10″ x 9.75″
- UC Weight: 4.05lb
- UC Cubic Feet: 0.47
- UC LWH: 9.76″ x 8.07″ x 11.81″
- MC Quantity: 2
- MC Weight: 8.10lb
- MC Cubic Feet: 1.15
- MC LWH: 16.53″ x 10.15″ x 12.60″
- Stay-cool nonslip handle
- Concealed heating element to prevent mineral buildup
- Easy open lid
- Sleek stainless steel finish
- 1.7-liter capacity
- 1500 watts for fast heat-up
- Blue backlit water window
- 360° swivel cordless connector
- Removable/cleanable scale filter
- Auto shutoff and boil dry protection
- Limited 3-year warranty
What is good in Cuisinart JK-17 kettle?
- Water Window with Water Level Markings
- Stay-Cool Handle designed for comfort
- Power On/Off Switch with Indicator Light
- Dripless Pour Spout with Splash Guard keeps counters dry Removable Scale Filter for clean water
- Easy-Open lid for quick and easy filling
- Lid release button
- Power Base with 360˚ swivel for cordless convenience
- Concealed Heating Element (not shown)
- Safe Boil-Dry Protection (not shown)
- Cord Wrap (not shown)
- BPA Free (not shown) All materials that come in contact with food are BPA free.
How to use Cuisinart JK-17?
- Open kettle by pressing the Lid Release (OPEN) Button.
- Add fresh, cold water, watching level in water window. Do not fill past 1.7 L mark – overfilling could cause boil-over.
- Close the lid by pressing down until it locks shut.
- Make sure the unit is plugged in, then place the kettle on the power base.
- Power the kettle on by pressing the On/Off switch down until a click is heard. When the water has boiled the kettle will automatically switch off.
NOTE: The kettle can be switched off at any time by pushing the Power switch up. - Serve and enjoy. If you wish to bring water to a boil again, depress the power switch once more.
Decalcification
Decalcification refers to removing mineral deposits, which may form in the interior of the
kettle and may result in discoloration. To get the best performance from your kettle, decalcify it from time to time. Frequency will depend on the hardness of your water and how often you use the unit.
We suggest using a kettle descaler in order to dissolve these deposits or scale. Follow the directions on the descaler package. Alternatively, fill the kettle with enough white vinegar to cover the bottom by about ½ inch.
Heat the vinegar to a boil. Repeat this with cooled vinegar until all deposits are removed. When complete, empty the kettle and rinse with clean water.
Cuisinart JK-17 cordless electric kettle review
Does what it’s supposed to but with some flaws
Got this to replace an old Braun electric kettle that was starting to leak from the water level window.
Positives: The lid stays attached so it’s easy to pop open and fill. Our old one had a quarter-turn removable lid that could be finicky. 1.7L water capacity is nice. Looks good. Cuisinart is (hopefully) a reliable brand; I chose those on the basis of a shining recommendation of a higher-end model of the same kettle.
Issues: It’s hard to see the water fill level while you’re holding/filling it, because it’s on the body under the handle. The body gets HOT when the water is hot (our old one’s plastic exterior seemed a little less conductive of the kettle’s heat) so you have to be careful handling it. The handle’s shape is also awkward when the kettle’s full.
Finally, it seems like it takes a longer time to heat than our old one did, but that may be a function of the greater water volume.
By Jeb Hoge, Amazon Reviewer
BEST GIFT EVER!
Just got mine in as a gift yesterday! Love this thing to death! No more thermometers in my cup. I filled it to the max and it only took 4-5 minutes for the water to finish heating up! Makes me so happy! I can make tea at my desk! Empty it is light weight and i can just take it back and forth to work. There is enough room to make a few cups of tea. The buttons are easy to press and light up and there is a filter in the spout which is awesome. The keep warm feature is fantastic if you are going to chain drink tea.
The only thing i would worry about is cleaning it. If you want to get in there the opening is too small to comfortably fit your hand through and you definitely will not get in there holding a sponge.
By Kayla, Amazon Reviewer