you experienced the same thing we did. the directions are vague when powering it up. and it will spill on the counter if you don't tilt when lifting it upward
I just got this kettle. It's pretty nice for the price. Is there any way to make it remember (or store) a preferred temp setting? I typically set it to 170, but when I lift it off the base (to pour water), the next time I use it, it defaults back to 212F. Kinda a pain to have to change the temp setting every time.
Little voice might break the boredom. Pouring a bit sloppy. Also doesn't demonstrate pour cccuracy when making fourover cofffee, for example. When lifting it off the base (to pour water)it does default back to 212F. This is a drawback. Flimsy cover.