Cuisinart PerfecTemp Custom Controls Electric Kettle

Last updated: August 28, 2023


When it's time to get your water started, this electric kettle has controls available on the handle, making it easy to set your temperature and go. A wide neck makes it easy to clean once finished. Its 1.7-liter capacity gives you enough water for seven to eight cups. The model's 1500-watt heating element gets your water to the desired temperature as quickly as possible.

We looked at the top Electric Kettles and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Electric Kettle you should buy.

Product Details

Key Takeaway: With temperature controls on the handle and a wide neck that's easy to clean, this electric kettle is a sure-fire winner.

In our analysis of 60 expert reviews, the Cuisinart PerfecTemp Custom Controls Electric Kettle placed 10th when we looked at the top 19 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Equipped with 1500 watts of power for fast heating, this electric kettle brings up to 1-2/3 liters of water to a rolling boil in a matter of minutes. Better than that, it offers six different preset heat settings, which allows for steeping tea at just the right temperature depending on the variety. Using the simple one-touch controls on the kettle’s handle, select 160 degrees F for delicate teas, 175 degrees F for green tea, 185 degrees F for white tea, 190 degrees F for oolong tea, 200 degrees F for French press coffee, and “Boil” for black tea or to make instant cocoa, oatmeal, noodles, and more.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

his kettle has excellent ergonomics, and all the important functions are easy to reach. The lid has a wide opening, and the spout neither drips nor spits. Construction quality gets a thumbs up, too; many have owned their Cuisinart kettle for years, and few report any faults.
The wide handle is comfortable to hold, and the spout doesn’t cause water to dribble when pouring.
The kettle isn’t truly cordless in that it has a cord and uses electricity, but the cord is located in the base, which separates from the kettle body. When you serve, the kettle is cordless and easy to carry.
It has lots of special features which include an auto shut-off, a water level indicator, sleep mode, preset temperature settings and a stay warm feature.
It has automatic shut off and boil dry function to prevent any overheating or fire hazzard. Good looking stainless-steel kettle.
Powerful 1500W heating element heats water fast. Hold warm feature is both practical and convenient. This kettle is very easy to use.

What reviewers didn't like

we found it wasn’t as accurate at hitting lower temperatures, measuring 8 degrees over when we set it to 160 °F.
This is a really expensive kettle. If you only boil water occasionally for tea or coffee, it probably isn’t worth it
We felt that the kettle is bit expensive when compared to other similar electric kettles
Little bit expensive for which occasional users may not want to spend the money. Several users report the writing on the buttons wearing off over time.
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