So, I was looking for a kettle that meets a few criteria:
- the lid should be removable
- the opening should be big enough so I can get my hand in for cleaning
Well, it turns out I must be the only one with these selection criteria. Or the market does not care for its customers.
I look on the web for hours on end, I even went as far as looking on Amazon, but I found only one (Chinese) brand that could be a match.
I did find a few kettles that met the two criteria mentioned above but hand many obstacles inside, such as an overly large temperature sensor. This would have made it more or less impossible to remove lime residue.
So let me add "unblocked inside" as a third criterion.
Then I came across KitchenAid, sporting an admittedly high price, but it looks great and meets all criteria:
Well, not quite: when you re-fill the kettle while it is still hot - as you would when you need another cuppa - you will inadvertently steam-cook your hand, as the handle is right above the opening, and not you cannot fill it through the outlet.
OK then, let me add "safe" to my list as well.
So I found (at almost double the already high price) another product from KitchenAid:
This one has the handle on its side, so you do not burn your hand. But hey, what is the button next to the lid? Oh no, the lid does not come off, it just flips open and stay on the kettle, so if you try to clean the inside, chances are you cut yourself.
I cannot believe that there is not a single sensible design out there, but I seem to be unable to find it. Do I really have to give up and use a saucepan for boiling water?
P.S.: hey KitchenAid (or any other manufacturer), can I become a tester for your products?
