Russell Hobbs Stainless Steel & Black Electric 1.7L Cordless Kettle with black handle (Fast Boil 3KW, Removable washable anti-scale filter, Pull off lid, Perfect pour spout) 23911
Russell Hobbs Stainless Steel & Black Electric 1.7L Cordless Kettle with black handle (Fast Boil 3KW, Removable washable anti-scale filter, Pull off lid,...
8 reviews for Russell Hobbs Stainless Steel & Black Electric 1.7L Cordless Kettle with black handle (Fast Boil 3KW, Removable washable anti-scale filter, Pull off lid, Perfect pour spout) 23911
Rated 4 out of 5
Alan –
This is the fourth one I’ve bought because it’s a basic and reliable kettle and good value. However it has one fault – after few years of use the electrical contact pin in the centre of the base of the kettle breaks and it stops working. I would advise care when placing the filled kettle on it’s base. I have had no other issues with this kettle.
Rated 5 out of 5
Rob Cooper –
Works well
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazon Customer –
works well & fast
Rated 5 out of 5
Christopher LB –
Some reviews complain about a wobble, I realised, you need to choose the length of wire extension first then clip it in, no more wobble. I miss the pop-up lid of my last one, but I’ll get accustomed to just lifting the lid too. This is going to need a little more cleaning maintenance due to the chrome finish, but it does look good. One last thing, it is a little loud, but I don’t mind that, I can hear it complete its mission from the next room.
Rated 5 out of 5
Martina –
As stated. Great kettle..
Rated 3 out of 5
Shirley –
This kettle works fine – yes its a bit noisy – but it gets the job done. The reason why I am REPLACING it is because the lid is so annoying – it twists completely off ONLY when in the proper position. So once you place the lid on and twist it slightly (and the grooves then lock the lid in) you have to fumble with the lid and twist it to put more water in. If it is a cold morning and you are in your 50s (like me) this can be more hassle then it is worth. Why? because once you find the locking and unlocking point and pull up (which can also be very hard to do) you can easily lose the lid in the air from all the ‘trying to get it right’ momentum. Then when the lid and unit is HOT – it becomes a different sensory experience to try and get that lid off (you need a towel to safely remove the lid and refill at this point). So if all this lid stuff sounds fun to you – then this is your kettle. Otherwise skip it and find one that has the lid attached that can easily pop it up and you and move on with your life! As I am doing…
Rated 4 out of 5
Amazon Customer –
Bought because it was the only metal kettle I could find without a plastic window on the side. Also, glass kettles seem to be unreliable, at least those in my price range. I feel like if I drop this metal kettle on the floor, it will still work even with a scuff mark or dent.
The lid is easily removable and I can fit my whole hand in for cleaning no problem. Boils at a good speed and not so noisy. Appearance is nice. Really reflective surface and simple, elegant shape.
Downsides: the total capacity is not so large, but 99% of the time that is not an issue anyway.
The manufacturers had the bad idea to put some plastic inside the kettle which is supposed to show the height of water required for 1, 2 or 3 cups. Personally, I’d rather have less microplastics released into the water each time it boils. Managed to remove this plastic thing with difficulty.
Rated 5 out of 5
Rhema –
An excellent kettle. This is my second kettle of the same make. The first one lasted for years.
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Alan –
This is the fourth one I’ve bought because it’s a basic and reliable kettle and good value. However it has one fault – after few years of use the electrical contact pin in the centre of the base of the kettle breaks and it stops working. I would advise care when placing the filled kettle on it’s base. I have had no other issues with this kettle.
Rob Cooper –
Works well
Amazon Customer –
works well & fast
Christopher LB –
Some reviews complain about a wobble, I realised, you need to choose the length of wire extension first then clip it in, no more wobble. I miss the pop-up lid of my last one, but I’ll get accustomed to just lifting the lid too. This is going to need a little more cleaning maintenance due to the chrome finish, but it does look good.
One last thing, it is a little loud, but I don’t mind that, I can hear it complete its mission from the next room.
Martina –
As stated. Great kettle..
Shirley –
This kettle works fine – yes its a bit noisy – but it gets the job done. The reason why I am REPLACING it is because the lid is so annoying – it twists completely off ONLY when in the proper position. So once you place the lid on and twist it slightly (and the grooves then lock the lid in) you have to fumble with the lid and twist it to put more water in. If it is a cold morning and you are in your 50s (like me) this can be more hassle then it is worth. Why? because once you find the locking and unlocking point and pull up (which can also be very hard to do) you can easily lose the lid in the air from all the ‘trying to get it right’ momentum. Then when the lid and unit is HOT – it becomes a different sensory experience to try and get that lid off (you need a towel to safely remove the lid and refill at this point). So if all this lid stuff sounds fun to you – then this is your kettle. Otherwise skip it and find one that has the lid attached that can easily pop it up and you and move on with your life! As I am doing…
Amazon Customer –
Bought because it was the only metal kettle I could find without a plastic window on the side. Also, glass kettles seem to be unreliable, at least those in my price range. I feel like if I drop this metal kettle on the floor, it will still work even with a scuff mark or dent.
The lid is easily removable and I can fit my whole hand in for cleaning no problem. Boils at a good speed and not so noisy. Appearance is nice. Really reflective surface and simple, elegant shape.
Downsides: the total capacity is not so large, but 99% of the time that is not an issue anyway.
The manufacturers had the bad idea to put some plastic inside the kettle which is supposed to show the height of water required for 1, 2 or 3 cups. Personally, I’d rather have less microplastics released into the water each time it boils. Managed to remove this plastic thing with difficulty.
Rhema –
An excellent kettle. This is my second kettle of the same make. The first one lasted for years.