In order to balance the argument about the Tefal Quickcup, I've just come across a positive report from someone who bought one for an elderly relative. I guess it depends on personal taste and what you're using it for.
Anyway, if you're interested the report can be found on [broken link removed]
I'm glad someone liked it and all Tefal's efforts have not been in vain
Sorry, but I thought it was complete crap.
Lots of people agree with me, for example on
reviewcentre.com it got an overall rating of 3.5 out of 10, with only 25% of people recommending it.
Some choice comments:
"I've read back many of the comments here and have to tell you all that you can't have followed the instructions and cleaned the system out with white vinegar every month as instructed"
"You must turn it off at the wall straight after you have finished with it. Change the filter when recommended. Descale using vinegar when recommended."
" also fill it with a jug rather than keep fighting to pull the water container out."
"Tea also tasted funny as it wasn't made with boiling water. Very noisy also! I am taking mine back at the weekend"
"I will be returning it and will exchange it for a new kettle."
"We are going to take it back to the shop because it obviously doesn't do what it says and I thought we would get an exchange for another but having read reviews on more than one site, have decided to get a refund and wait until Tefal sort out the problems."
"Maybe turning it off when not in use makes a difference, but keep your kettle handy just in case!"
"Must be the worst item I have purchased in over 60 years."
For a machine that is supposed to be quick and simple, the amount of maintenance is a bit much - turn it off, change the filter, descale it - and then you should keep the kettle handy just in case!!!
Pointless kitchen appliance of the century, in my opinion!