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Bodum 5410-03USA Mini Ibis Electric Water Kettle, White | 
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| Brand: Bodum
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $29.99
Buy Used: $22.99
You Save: $7.00 (23%)
New (11) Used (1) from $22.99
Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 4969
Color: White
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 6.1 x 5.9
MPN: 5410-03 W
Model: 5410-03USAA
UPC: 727015645940
EAN: 0727015123592
ASIN: B00006F2M1
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | Holds 7 to 27 fluid ounces | | | Polypropelene plastic with copper-sheathed, nickel-plated heating element | | | Boils 27 fluid ounces in 4 minutes | | | Power automatically cuts out when water boils | | | Locking lid, frosted handle for safety |
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Product Description
This handy electric kettle from Bodum is designed to have a permanent place at the kitchen counter using a minimum of space. Made of a heat-reinforced polypropylene plastic and a stainless steel heating element, it is an indispensable and practical everyday tool for cooking - and certainly when a fast boil is needed. The Bodum water kettle will automatically cut off power after the water boils a short while. No more dry boils!
Amazon.com Review
The miniature Ibis is sized to boil water for one. Its modern Scandinavian design makes it an attractive office companion for boiling water to make tea or coffee. And, with its reasonable price, this kettle travels well to college to make instant noodles in a dorm room. Made of heavyweight polypropelene plastic with a copper-sheathed, nickel-plated heating element, the Mini Ibis holds a maximum of 27 fluid ounces of water (about 3-1/2-cups). It must be filled to a minimum of 7 fluid ounces--just enough to cover the heating element--to operate. Plugging the unit in and flipping up the switch below the kettle's handle turns on the power. The heating process is rapid and quiet: it takes only 4 minutes to boil 27 ounces of water and the sound is almost imperceptible. For safety purposes, the Ibis automatically shuts off after boiling and has a locking lid to prevent spilling and a frosted handle for a secure grip. --Cristina Vaamonde
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| Customer Reviews: Read 34 more reviews...
 Great kettle. great price May 1, 2005
SouthGenie (Charlotte NC, USA)
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
I've had this kettle for about 1 & 1/2 years without having any electrical or scale build-up problems. I use it 1 to 4 times per day, it boils water faster than the microwave and takes very little counter space, stores easily in cupboard. I use filtered water from my refrigerator dispenser, not tap water. My mom, who can't stand counter clutter either (she constantly tries to give away her microwave and other small appliances to family/friends when they visit) liked it so much that I got her one and hers is going strong after one year of constant use.
I do agree that the lid leaks steam near the handle (usually only a problem when you fill to max line) and you need to watch where you grip, occasionally I've also had issues with a little bit of water leakage from the base. I always make sure the lid is locked in place before turning it on, and it always shuts off at boil, no problems with the lid lock either. My mom's has worked the same. I probably wouldn't let anyone younger than a teenager use it on their own, but you could say that for most appliances.
I guess with any electrical appliance there are lemons out there, but you also have to factor in personal usage habits and possibly bad or inadequate home wiring. For example I've had problems with electrical appliance/equipment burnouts in older poorly wired apartments that cleared up when I moved to a newer, correctly wired home.
I recommend this product if you want a well-priced, compact electric water kettle that wears well and is also easy to take along if you travel.
White Mini Electric Kettle July 3, 2006
M. Hollander (Chicago, IL United States)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I'd used these kinds of kettles when traveling abroad. Usually hotel rooms in the U.K. and Asia have these instead of coffee pots. The water boils very quickly and the entire unit is cool to the touch. This one is the perfect size for a couple or where space is limited. It also comes in a larger model. Water boils very quickly. No need to fire-up the stove or microwave.
A Great Little Pot May 23, 2004
Pandora W. Dickinson (Peekskill, New York United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This will be the second Mini Ibis I have purchased. The first is still going strong and I would like one in the office. Although a few of the other reviewers seem to have had some problems with this item my experience has been only good. The Mini Ibis heats quickly, shuts off reliably and has a somewhat longer cord than many of the other electric kettles on the market (much easier to reach existing outlets without an extension cord). As an added bonus its relatively small "foot-print" makes it easy to fit into limited spaces such as are found in many offices and apartments. Had my experience with my first Mini Ibis not been good I certainly wouldn't be buying a second one. Given the proper care needed by any electrical appliance used with water this unit has proven reliable and convenient. I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone looking for a very reasonably priced and functional little electric kettle.
Great product August 12, 2005
Katya Lombrozo
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I have had mine for 12 years. Used daily - never had any problems.
Still going strong! January 29, 2005
D. Seibel (Colorado)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
My roommate has one of these which is used several times daily, and has been used for the past two years without problems. Doing the math, that's several hundred times without problems! The advantages of this are that it boils FAST, has automatic shutoff, and holds a good amount of water (27 oz). Things I don't like are the lid, which can sometimes leak steam, and that the element is exposed, which could form deposits easily with hard water. I still definately recommend this, as I've had other electric kettles that simply don't compare to this, especially at this price.
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