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Russell Hobbs Buxton 17869
by xxfoxyredxx
First off I feel that I must point out that I did request a link for the kettle I am about to review and Dooyoo have told me to post my review here. As you can see from the review photograph at the top of this page this is a black Russel Hobbs kettle, referred to as the Black Buxton however mine is the same feature and appearance wise as ... this kettle shown though mine is white, to go with the rest of the white appliances I have my kitchen!
For me like many people reading this review a kettle is of the upmost importance to me. I love my hot drinks and the likes but since I have had my own flat I have always simply gone out to a supermarket and bought which ever kettle was the cheapest to be honest then when its broken down I simply have always nipped back out and replaced it without feeling too downhearted for the sake of about a fiver. They have always served me well. However after totting up that about 6 kettles have broken down on me over 3 years I decided that not only did I want something hopefully more reliable but nicer looking and more sleek too and from a brand as it was time to upgrade some of my appliances from the cheap ones I have always purchased.
This one came from my trusty Freemans catalogue and usually has a retail price of £30.00 though at the time I bought it and still now as I type this review out it is on offer for £25.00, I did feel this was quite pricey to be honest but simply liked the sleek look of it and I do own a few good Russell Hobbs appliances already.
So just to be clear this is model number 17869 and is white and thats the only colour you can order this in though as I mentioned earlier it is the same kettle as the black buxton... just white lol.
It came in a box with the round base wrapped in see through plastic as did the kettle and it had a plug already on a short power lead thank goodness and I was good to go. On the outer box we were told all about the specifics of the kettle and inside there was a white leaflet giving us yet more information and contact details for the manufacturer were given too.
So the base and the kettle are good quality, sturdy and smooth, glossy white plastic...easy to wipe clean. The kettle has a capacity to boil 1.6 litres of water and you can see that when you fill it as it has strips of see through frosted plastic to each side of the main of the kettle and it has 3kw of power so its actually a pretty fast boiler and rather powerful.
It also has an auto boil cut out feature if you don't fill int he minimum water fill requirement and a detachable filter to the inside of the nozzle which is easy to remove, wash and clean.
It glows blue to the windows of it when switched on, the kettle has a 360 turning on the base and the integrated handle is large and the on and off switch is situated to the top of it and that switch clicks off by itself of course when the kettle is fully boiled. My only little niggle with this is the short power cable it has however I just use my kettle right up by it!
Its easy to fill due to the lid being hinged though I am lazy and fill it through the nozzle 9 times out of ten and like I stated earlier it is a quick boiler this.
Not only is it a great to use kettle as well as fast this just looks really nice too. I tend to like white appliances as they look clean and this is plain but nice looking quality too with the only branding on it being in silver writing to the base of it that tells us it is Russell Hobbs kettle.
All in all I am really glad I bought this one. Yes 25 quid seemed more than I would usually pay out at the time for a kettle but for a good looking, easy to use and lightweightish kettle that is fast to boil and looks so nice especially when in use due to the blue light it emits and I am mighty glad that I bought it!
Do Google this if interested in it and like I say it is available to purchase from Freemans at the moment with a fiver off the usual retail price for a limited time only (www.freemans.com)
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Russell Hobbs 18440 Heritage
by sparkle1004
I moved into my new rented house recently and as the walls of the kitchen were already painted Lilac I set about to find purple and pink accessories to match my new home. I can't go far without having had a cup of tea so one of the first items on the agenda was of course, a kettle. I chose the Heritage Purple Passion Kettle by Russell ... Hobbs.
Appearance
The kettle has an eye catching design that looks like the old fashioned kettles that you would put on the hob but that works will a normal switch. The purple colour is a royal shade and it has a shiny metallic finish that looks expensive. It has a silver spout and Russell Hobbs is written in small letters at the bottom. It has a big black handle that you can lift it by , a black lid that you remove to pour in the water and a black switch to activate the kettle. The switch lights up when the kettle is boiling. A water gauge at the back lets you see how water you actually have in the kettle.
Available Shades
You can buy the product in Purple Passion like mine. The kettle is also available is Sky Blue, Metallic Red, Country Cream, Traditional Black or the really pretty Floral Kettle which is white with black flowers. Each coloured kettle is included in a matching collection so you could also buy the matching toaster and coffee maker.
Special Features
The product has a removable and washable filter. This is great as limescale used to build in my old kettle and it was really hard to clean it but this one is simple and easy to clean so the water is always nice and pure. It has a water gauge on the back on the kettle which isn't unusual to have on a kettle but this one measures in cups so you can use as much water as cups of teas that you are making so you're not wasting electricity boiling water you don't need. The kettle has a 3kW rapid boil feature which promises to boil the water quickly and cord storage so the kettle won't look untidy. It can hold 1.8 litres of water which is more than enough water for a household of three.
Price
I've seen the product selling at a range of prices. I got mine for £49.99 from Russell Hobbs but I have seen it since cheaper in other places. You can buy the kettle from a variety of electrical stores and also from a variety of online websites.
Performance
The kettle does boil really quickly so you can get your cup of tea in the morning nice and quickly. Despite boiling the water really quickly, it still does so quietly which is brilliant as I hate noisy appliances. The handle makes the kettle easy to pour and control, even if it is completely full and the handle doesn't get slippery, even if your hands are a bit wet. The kettle can get a bit heavy because of its heavy starting weight of 1.1kg but it's still OK for me. The water tastes nice so it doesn't leave a metallic taste in it as other kettles have that I've used.
Conclusion
All in all, this is a really eye catching and expensive looking kettle. Both the colour, design and finish makes it look like a really classy item in my new kitchen. The kettle boils quickly and quietly, and it can hold plenty of water. It is easy to hold, pour and fill. It is slightly expensive but if I had bothered to shop around then I would have been able to get it for a cheaper price.
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Russell Hobbs Buxton 17869
by kathboo
This kettle was bought in conjunction with a Russell Hobbs toaster (see separate review). A matching kettle of a good price was the requirement and this was fulfilled, though for a kettle on its own I perhaps wouldn't choose this one.
To me, a kettle and a toaster are basic kitchen necessities, though I don't tend to use ... either a huge amount. For this reason it's more important that they look nice rather than have a huge range of features. This one matched the said toaster and the rest of the kitchen well - it was black, simple and clean looking. I must say however that it looked slightly on the tacky side to me. I don't necessarily believe in the saying 'you get what you pay for', but in this case I would value it at exactly what it cost, about £15 from a supermarket.
Its main function is to boil water, and this it did speedily and reasonably quietly so the kettle has to be praised for that. Its elements are located within the body of the kettle so it is a rapid boil. The kettle seems to almost go past boiling - it doesn't stop as soon as the water starts to bubble, it continues for up to 10 seconds after this, boiling so violently that the kettle almost shakes. I quite like this though as it means its job is well and truly done!
There is a switch on the back of the appliance which is flicked down in order to switch it on. This is the simplest of switches and lights up orange to be sure its on. The only other button is at the front of the lid, which is de-pressed in order to open the lid and fill with water. My slight bugbear with this is that the lid doesn't fully open and therefore requires a hand to hold it open. This is a bit awkward for me as I have a bad left arm/hand so not being able to fill a kettle one-handed is a a bit of a pain.
On the other hand the kettle sits on a base which is connected to the socket. The kettle itself is completely cordless so can be removed for filling and pouring, and can be spun 180 degrees during boiling to point the steam elsewhere (I turn mine round so steam doesn't rise under the cupboard above).
As with most kettles this one has a clear water fill indicator atr the front, so you can see exactly how much water is in the kettle without touching it. A nice touch to this is that this is measured in 'cups' rather than litres. This feels a bit more human, and actually means more!
In summary, it does its job well, but I wouldn't pay more than £15 for it.
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