Background: I was given this kettle by my mother two years ago when I first moved in with my girlfriend. We went to Comet to kit out my new flat, and raided the clearance section, where there was fortunately a good selection of kettles, toasters and irons! I got the kettle for £20 as it didn't come with the original box, however it retails for between £30 and £35. Appearance: The kettle has a brushed steel finish, which looks nice but does show ssmudges and oil easily. Mine has tarnished slightly over two years, but a quick rub with some oil brought it back to factory finish. The black plastic of the base looks smart enough and is quite tough. ...  Read the complete review

I'm not kettle professional, nor do I know the reason why I bought this kettle. I suppose my kitchen is just all silver and this looked like a very nice kettle that would fit in with my kitchen. I don't like all of the white plastic kettles, they look very cheap and it ruins the look of your kitchen. I do use my kettle very often, I use it for cooking and making a lot of tea, and washing up (when I can be bothered to do it). I think kettles are important for appearance, as in the end they all do the same thing: boil water to 100 degrees! What is the kettle like? It is a very modern and contemporary design. It is long and rounded, with the spout sticking ...  Read the complete review

Product Information ---------------------- 360 degree base 1.7 L capacity with water level indicator Removable, washable filter 3 KW concealed element Illuminated on/off switch Purchase ----------- One thing you have to remember is that with the Russell Hobbs brand you are always got to be paying above average for it! But for me you pay for what you get and with this kettle I tend to agree. I recently purchased mine after we got our kitchen done and decided to get new appliances for it. We paid just under £30 for it. Features & Opinions -------------------------- It ...  Read the complete review