KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle (KEK1701) review

The KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle suits kitchens that already have KitchenAid appliances and want a matching kettle. KitchenAid sells the KEK1701 in several finishes, including brushed stainless steel, Pistachio, Black Matte and Empire Red. It offers variable temperature control, automatic heating technology that shuts the kettle off once boiling is complete, a removable and washable limescale filter and a detachable swivel base, with a 1.7 liter capacity for several servings of tea, coffee or oatmeal. KitchenAid lists free shipping on orders of $49.99 or more and 60 days free return. The page we checked did not say how many temperature settings the kettle has or whether it keeps water warm, so compare the owner's manual if those matter. The price did not show in USD from our location, so we scored value conservatively, which places it below the Ninja and Hamilton Beach kettles. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run boiling tests.

Who it is for

kitchens matching other KitchenAid appliances

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Variable temperature control
• Automatic heating technology that shuts off after boiling
• Removable and washable limescale filter
• Detachable swivel base
• 1.7 liter capacity

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Sold in several colors, including Pistachio, Black Matte and Empire Red
• Strength: Free shipping on orders of $49.99 or more and 60 days free return, per KitchenAid
• Strength: Owner's manual and product guide are posted on the product page
• Weakness: Price did not show in USD from our location
• Weakness: KitchenAid does not list the number of temperature settings on the page we checked
• Weakness: No keep warm time published on the page

Key facts

• Price: Pending USD check
• Capacity: 1.7 liters
• Temperature: Variable temperature control
• Base: Detachable swivel base
• Returns: 60 days free return

Where it ranks

KitchenAid 1.7 Liter Electric Kettle (KEK1701) is No. 7 in our Best Electric Kettles verdict.