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Russell Hobbs Montana 3070 |
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24/03/08 (99 review reads) |
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Advantages: Easy to use
Disadvantages: None
With two babies to make bottles for, as well as a husband with a developed coffee dependancy, it was only a matter of time before my old kettle (that I'd had for about eight years) gave up the ghost. It was time to invest in a new one.
I wish I could say that I researched it well, looked at Dooyoo, got all the Which guides out etc, but the truth was that I had two babies screaming for milk and a husband bellowing for coffee, so I just ran to Tesco and picked up the first kettle by a fairly reputable make that I could see.
The Russell Hobbs Montana is a brushed steel, cordless kettle. The plug socket lead is fairly short (so that little hands can't reach up and grab it) and it leads to a plastic plate, in the middle of which is a raised connection. The kettle rests on this connection.
The kettle works with a flat, concealed element, which speeds up water boiling time. In fact, a full kettle of water (1.7 litres) boils in under two minutes, which I think is pretty good. Limescale can slow the element down, so it's important to treat the kettle with a limescale remover (or white vinegar).
To use the kettle, simply fill with water (paying attention to the water marker on the side), place on the plastic plate and switch on. It's really that simple! This kettle only boils water, it doesn't light up or play songs like some others seem to do.
The kettle is fairly plain in appearance - the handle is a black resin and the main body is brushed steel. It's quite modern in appearance and will look good in most kitchens.
We've only had this kettle for a couple of months, so I can't really comment on its longevity, but the kettle I had before this was a Russell Hobbs and that lasted for eight years, so I'd say the prognosis for this one is pretty good!
We paid £25 for this kettle at Tesco, but I've taken a look and you can also get it at Amazon and Currys.
Summary: Great kettle - recommended!
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