Traditional but modern (Breville KT5 Chrome Kettle)

Member Name: eiley123

Product:	Breville KT5 Chrome Kettle
Date:	09/05/09 (94 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good value, quiet, boils quickly, good maker

Disadvantages: May cause splashes when filling with water.

Breville Stainless Steel Kettle

With all the changes around my home last year we decided a new kettle was proably in order. The old one still worked but having done overtime for us, and workmen, during our life in the dreaded caravan the old kettle was looking a little the worse for wear.

For at least 20 years we have only ever used electric Jug kettle of one make or another but thought a traditional shaped kettle might make a pleasant change and fit nicely in our new kitchen.

There was not a lot of money left in the kitty and anyway I am never one for spending over the odds on an item such as a kettle, just so that it is all singing and dancing. I had some Argos vouchers, from my survey work, and so I browsed Argos online, picked my new kettle and reserved it to be picked up in a day or two.

I decided on a Breville kettle as it is a make that I know well and has been around for years. I should not really do that though as companies change and often if they are taken over only the name is the same. Still hey ho deed done it was too late to change my mind.

I bought a Breville traditional stainless steel electric kettle which looks the same as the one shown in this review, although I suppose it could be a little different. I guess the main difference is mone is stainless steel and this one is chrome.

The shape is the same although the spout of mine seems a little shorter. It retailed at around £25 which to my mind was ample for something to simply boil water. It is no good me paying more for one that will last forever as, with ever changing styles, it would probably still need updating in time.

I have been using this kettle for quite a while now and so here are my pros and cons.

Pros.

This kettle boils quickly and fairly quietly.

There is a filter just inside the spout and this is easy to pull out and clean.

At the back of the kettle is a water level which will be useful for some. I always seem to know just how much I need in the kettle. I guess that is because it is only usually enough water for one or two persons.

It is a nice shiny stainless steel and the outer does clean very easily.

Cons

The Kettle lead is not long enough. I know this is a safety issue but I would prefer a longer lead.

The kettle is filled via the opening in the top and not the spout. Although I find it easier than hubby, it is still all too easy to miss and make a mess. As we have terrible water we only use filtered water from a jug so perhaps filling from the tap would be easier.

Here is the specification:-
3kW.
Concealed element.
Rapid boil.
1.7 litre capacity.
Dry boil protection.
Safety cut out.
Removable, washable limescale filter.
Rear water gauge.
Automatic switch off.
360 degree base.
Non slip feet.
Cord storage.
Easy pour and easy fill spout. Now, despite stating that, the packaging which held my kettle recommended that you did not fill via the spout. Overall

If you fancy a traditional looking electric kettle that has all the modern features then look no further. On the whole I am very pleased with this product and would definitely recommend it. Remember though a kettle shaped like this will take up a little more room on your work surface than a jug kettle.

Thanks for reading
(C) Eiley 2009

Summary: A traditional kettle with all the modern features.