Chefman Electric Kettle with Temperature Control
- Electric Kettle
- 1.9 quarts
- 1100 watts
- Kettle
- More reviewed than 87%
A capable temperature-controlled kettle for tea and pour-over routines, sized for a household rather than a single cup.
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How it ranks among the 94 electric kettles we track
4.4★ across 16,700 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
The Chefman RJ11-17-CTI-RL is a 1.8 liter glass electric kettle with 5 preset temperatures from 160-212F, a removable tea infuser, and tri-color LED indicators. It suits anyone brewing different teas or coffee that call for specific water temperatures rather than a flat boil.
The temperature presets are the actual reason to choose this over a basic kettle, letting green tea, pour-over coffee, and full boils each get their own setting instead of guessing with a stopwatch. At least one reviewer found the unit doesn't clearly signal when it hits the target temperature and instead keeps heating past the setting, so results may vary by unit. The infuser is a genuine feature for loose-leaf tea, though one long-time owner admits they never use it despite liking the kettle overall.
- 1.8 liter glass kettle capacity
- 5 to 7 temperature presets, 160-212F
- Tri-color LED status lighting
- Removable loose-leaf tea infuser
Who it's for
Suits tea and pour-over coffee drinkers who want repeatable temperatures without a separate thermometer, and anyone replacing single-cup pod machines with something that heats a full pot. Less suited to single-person households, since more than one reviewer found the full 1.8 liter size larger than needed for one person's tea.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently praise the boil speed, with several clocking it near a minute for a full heat-up, and like the LED color cues as a way to track status without watching the display. The main complaint is that one unit didn't signal or hold at the selected max temperature and just kept heating, though the reviewer wasn't sure if that was unit-specific. A couple of buyers also found the size larger than needed for a single tea drinker.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Reaches boiling in about a minute per reviews
- Seven presets from 160-212F for different drinks
- Cordless base frees the kettle for pouring
- Removable lid simplifies filling and cleaning
- May not reliably hold at the selected temperature
- Sized larger than needed for one person
- Narrow opening makes deep cleaning harder
Performance notes
Seven preset temperatures span 160-212F, with tri-color LEDs marking standby, active heating, and keep-warm/steep modes so you can tell the kettle's state from across the room. The cordless base uses a 360-degree swivel connection, letting the kettle lift free for pouring while the base stays plugged in. An automatic shutoff triggers at boiling or when the tank runs dry, though at least one reviewer's unit kept heating past the selected temperature instead of holding there.
Specifications
| Brand | Chefman |
|---|---|
| Model | RJ11-17-CTI-RL |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2.65 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10 × 5.5 × 4 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.9 quarts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1100 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Glass,Stainless Steel |
| Material | Borosilicate Glass |
| Material Features | Stain-resistant, thermal shock resistance, clarity |
| Color | 1.8L - Temperature Control |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | User Guide |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Kettle |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Automatic Shut-Off, Boil Dry Protection, Indicator Light, Rapid Boil, Temperature Control |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Part Number | RJ11-17-CTI |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Quickly heating water for tea, coffee, instant oatmeal, noodle soup, sterilizing water for baby bottles, and brewing loose-leaf or bagged teas |
| Item Type Name | 5 Presets, LED Indicator Lights, 360° Swivel Base, BPA Free, Stainless Steel, 1.8 Liters |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in electric kettles.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefman Electric Kettle with Temperature ControlThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 16,700 | 4.0 / 5 |
| COMFEE' 1.7L Stainless Steel Electric Tea KettleComfee' | 4.5 / 5 | 8,100 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EKT1001 Electric 1.0L BPA-Free 1100W Glass Kettle Cordless 360° BaseElite Gourmet | 4.5 / 5 | 17,200 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Proctor Silex Electric Tea KettleProctor Silex | 4.4 / 5 | 10,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Mueller Living Electric KettleMueller | 4.5 / 5 | 63,700 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Chefman RJ11-17-CTI-RL
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How fast does the Chefman RJ11-17-CTI-RL boil water?
Reviewers report full boils in around one to three minutes depending on fill level and target temperature.
Does the Chefman kettle include a tea infuser?
Yes, a removable infuser basket is built in for steeping loose-leaf tea directly in the kettle.
Is the RJ11-17-CTI-RL kettle cordless?
The kettle body detaches from its power base, so you can carry and pour it while the base stays plugged in.