Blue Electric Kettle

current blue kettle documentation: Hamilton Beach/model 40865

previous blue kettle (2007)

How To

To remove discoloration or scale/lime deposit from heating element:

Place either 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar or 1 Tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice into the kettle. Then fill the kettle 1/2 full with water. Plug in, turn ON (|) and bring to boil. Turn OFF (0), let cool, and rinse several times with clean tap water.

Replacing (2022-11-16)

We originally got the Hamilton Beach model from Target (at least 2-3 times). It was not shown in their teakettle display, but it showed up as "recommended" and "on sale" at the bottom of another kettle's page. The following list was mostly assembled before I found it, however, and may be useful in the future (possibly they are discontinuing the HB?).

• Hamilton Beach:
  • Hamilton Beach 1.7L Illuminated Glass Kettle - 40869 $30 online sale
• MegaChef:
  • MegaChef 1.8L Electric Cordless Tea Kettle with Tea Infuser (SOLD OUT)
• Brentwood:
  • Brentwood 1.7L Tempered Glass Tea Kettle (red) $50 online sale
  • Brentwood Tempered Glass Tea Kettles, 1.7-Liter, Purple $50 online sale
  • Brentwood 1.7L Tempered Glass Tea Kettle in Black, $50 online sale
  • Brentwood 1.7L Tempered Glass Tea Kettle in White, $55 online sale
• Better Chef:
  • Better Chef 1.7L Cordless Electric Glass Tea Kettle $45 (online only)
  • Better Chef 1.7 L Cordless Electric Glass and Stainless Steel Tea Kettle $45 (online only)
• Chefman:
  • Chefman 1.7L Glass Electric Kettle - Clear $20 online (but available for pick-up elsewhere in Durham)