Krups BW4000 Professional 2-Quart Die-Cast Electric Kettle

When my beloved Braun electric kettle developed a small leak, I ordered this Krups model. Unfortunately, I had to return it. This kettle was far too heavy, even half filled with water, for my old hands and wrists. It is certainly built to last, and may be suitable for young strong users. However, a second drawback is that it did not heat water as fast as my Braun, while drawing slightly more power. Heating this cold heavy kettle seems to me to waste energy. Lest you think I am a shill for Braun, let me emphasize that Braun no longer makes my model, nor any comparable kettle. There are a few used, and one new one available but at a huge price - apparently, others value it as highly as I. Last note: the Krups base, not being round makes kettle placement on base less convenient. High quality but not for me.

This is a quality device. I like it and am almost glad that my old proctor-silex died astonishingly quickly.

The Krupps kettle heats faster, is easier to clean, and is more solidly constructed. Whoever designed this thing was pretty experienced in using electric kettles because, so far, it is just about perfect. It's no one thing, but lots of little details. Like the heating element being flush mounted so you can actually reach in there with a sponge.

Spoil yourself. Get this one and don't suffer the lesser equipment.

Have used the kettle now for a while and am so glad I came across this Krups kettle. For one, I love the greater capacity volume water it holds. It's been very reliable, quick and I love the clean, die-cast, very solid design. I would highly recommend this kettle, because I searched for a very long time to find the right one. The search was worth it. Often you do get what you pay for; so in this case.
Can't say anything but good about this KRUPS water kettle.