1 minor disappointment

 have had this electric kettle (Proctor Silex K2070Y 1 Liter Electric Kettle) for over a year and it really does the job reliably and with very few complaints. It boils pretty quickly and always shuts off as it starts boils and if there is not enough water to boil. I like the detachable cord so filling the kettle is easy without a cord dangling. Bottom line, my experience has been that the kettle is safe, simple and reliable. I take one star off because I am pretty sure it is not BPA free. So, I have patiently been waiting for this one to break down so I can get an electric kettle with a healthier material but this one just keeps working : )

This electric kettle does exactly what it is supposed to, it heats water. It does so pretty quickly. I use this for making a cup of tea or a warm bottle for me baby. I wish it held more water but for it being so cheap, its not a hassle to refill it more often. If you plan to use it a ton, get one that holds more water at a time. I have no issues with this kettle, it works perfect and is fast!

You get what you pay for, and I should have known better. Do not make the same mistake I did by buying this piece of junk that is unworthy even of a dorm room. I bought it so we wouldn't be using our microwave all the time, come to find that: if you start with cold water, it takes about 10 minutes to heat up, all the while making enough noise to raise the dead. An old fashioned tea-kettle on the stove is far better, and doesn't have the same awful taste. Buyer please beware!

I purchased this product a little over a month ago and it's already stopped operating correctly. It will heat for a few seconds, then shut off. It continues this cycle until I just give up and turn it off. The other thing I noticed right away was the plastic smell of the heated water. This did lessen over the month, but was still there. Not a product I'd buy again.
My previous electric kettle was Ovente stainless/cordless which I accidentally broke. It will be a strong contender when I purchase a new one.

is is a pretty good electric kettle for the price. It is on a smaller size which is perfect for when you need to make a cup of tea or to boil an egg.
There is only one thing I don't care for in this kettle design; it has a thick and heavy duty electric cord that is attached to the kettle itself instead of having a 'base' so this cord tags along every time you pick the kettle up.   

I was hesitant to purchase this because of some negative reviews but I'm glad I decided to go ahead and try it! It's just the right size for traveling, the water heats up very quickly and shuts off just after it boils. There was a plasticky smell at first, but it disappeared after I ran it 2-3 times. The only negative is that the cord could be longer and the water is EXTREMELY hot, be careful when you take that first sip!! Good product and I'm happy with it so far!
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