Does it make beeping sounds when you press the buttons, and when finished boiling etc.? That is a deal-breaker for me. If so, can they be turned off?
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There is no sound when the kettle reaches your desired temperature. If you press the hold button on it, it will keep that temperature for one hour provided you do not take the kettle off the base. If you take it off the base just press hold when you put it back on.
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My does not make a sound. I am not sure if you can turn one on. This is by far one of my favorite kitchen appliances. I use it with a Bodum french press and grinder for coffee. My wife uses it for teas. The temperature setting is accurate. I use my several times a day and is very reliable. It also has a hold feature that keeps the desired water temperature. Good luck.
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It makes no beeping sounds. When you press the controls (like on-off, or to turn temp up or down) the button responds with a soft click. It is not annoying--just lets you know that you have pressed.hard enough to be sensed. I turn it on in the morning to make coffee and hear nothing--I have to notice temp and/or when light goes out to know it's ready.
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I have learned how to tell when it's finished heating because there is a distinct difference in the sound it makes when it shuts off. From a louder boiling sound inside the kettle to a subtle click followed by a more subdued sound. Its hard to describe but I can hear it from the next room. I've had this kettle for 2 months and I absolutely love that it holds the water at any temp you desire for an hour.
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Never heard a beep. It just shuts off, even the heating plate does not stay on. I have returned the one I bought. Really frustrated with the thermal carafe. Although it does keep the coffee hot for a long while, I would suggest you put a towel down before serving out of this thing. Thanks for letting me vent . .
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Yes, it beeps and goes into Keep Warm after cooking. It also has an Off button.The other cycles are really useful, too. I really like this cooker. Just don't bother with the frittata recipe; it will keep turning itself off, which is frustrating. Use the recipe in an electric skillet or on the stovetop.
466686
No. It doesn't beep when done. The toast just pops up in usual toaster fashion.
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IMPORTANT: For those out there that do not like a loud beep. You can turn it off. It's in the manual. At the same time push and hold the "Toast" & "Bagel" buttons for 5 seconds. This will deactivate the beeping. Unfortunately, it now does not beep at the end of a cooking cycle either. It does beep a lot, but not a huge deal for us. However, if you do have a need for silence, it is easy to turn the beeping off. It's just as easy to turn it back on - hold the toast and bagel buttons again for 5 seconds and it's beeping again. Hope this helps someone out there!
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Hi Paul. No it doesn't beep. Toast just pops up. So far I like it a lot. Some people have complained about there not being a cancel button. You have to turn the knob if you want to pop up your toast before its done but that doesn't really bother me. It seems pretty sturdy.
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No, the button makes a click sound and automatically turns itself off once the water is boiling. If you forget about it and come back too much later, the water will be cold again.
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Yes it beeps once it starts warming up. As a side note you need to hold the button down for about 10 seconds to turn it on and mine beeps quietly when it turns on then again when it starts heating up .
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It does not make any beeping sounds, only soft clicking sound like a shutter or mirror movement. It appears to be mechanical and a part of the process so I do not think it can be turned off. It is less noisy than average SLR camera shutter/mirror.
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There is a beep whenever it is done with the cooking cycle you have it set on. As for the outlet situation, even when plugged in it can be turned on or off via the power button.
842406
No, I don't know how to turn it off. It's the only annoying thing about the machine. I LOVE it! But the loud beeping is annoying. I have owned the machine over a month, I ignore it now.
2280485
It beeps when the coffee is finished brewing. It is not very loud and it is quick, in my opinion. I find it very helpful knowing that the coffee is ready.
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Sounds defective. Mine beeps but you can also tell a waffle is done when the steam stops or slows way down. Also, when the iron is up to temp the lights around the temp knob go to where you have set the browning level.
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It does not beep when done. Brews very quickly and you can hear it brewing and will know when it is done as it will go silent. Will stay heating for two hours and then shut off. Love this machine!
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The beeps are loud enough to be heard in a quiet house. They are certainly loud enough to give your position away if that is your main concern. I have not found a way of turning the beeps off or even quieting them.
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Yes, it beeps when you set each setting.For example, once you press a preset button like 'Toast', 'Bake' etc..., then on heat setting and then on time setting.You can rotate the knob as much as you want back and forth but when you press it to set, it beeps once.Also, it beeps few times when pre-heat is done, few minutes or a minute before cooking is done and then when it's done.And, no you cannot change noise volume.Also, it's not noise. Why anyone would consider a beep from oven or microwave NOISE is over my head.It's NOT noise but a needed feature.But, it's not an issue so don't make it a big deal like bunch of others do here.I actually like it since it tells me my settings are being set. Yes, it beeps when you set each setting.For example, once you press a preset button like 'Toast', 'Bake' etc..., then on heat setting and then on time setting.You can rotate the knob as much as you want back and forth but when you press it to set, it beeps once.Also, it beeps few times when pre-heat is done, few minutes or a minute before cooking is done and then when it's done.And, no you cannot change noise volume.Also, it's not noise. Why anyone would consider a beep from oven or microwave NOISE is over my head.It's NOT noise but a needed... » Read More Yes, it beeps when you set each setting.For example, once you press a preset button like 'Toast', 'Bake' etc..., then on heat setting and then on time setting.You can rotate the knob as much as you want back and forth but when you press it to set, it beeps once.Also, it beeps few times when pre-heat is done, few minutes or a minute before cooking is done and then when it's done.And, no you cannot change noise volume.Also, it's not noise. Why anyone would consider a beep from oven or microwave NOISE is over my head.It's NOT noise but a needed feature.But, it's not an issue so don't make it a big deal like bunch of others do here.I actually like it since it tells me my settings are being set. « Show Less
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Hi, its really no louder than a normal kettle. There is a beep when it hits the set temp. Here is a vid on it. Also I have been using it for over a year now. I like it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGJI5T0AKMw