Russell Hobbs RHOK3123 Brushed Stainless-Steel Kettle
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Russell HobbsBrand: Russell Hobbs
Model: RHOK3123
Product features:
- 1800-watt cordless kettle quickly boils 1-4/5 quarts of water
- Modern design in brushed stainless steel with black accents
- 360-degree base; auto shut-off provides added safety
- Scale-resistant disc element; anti-scale water filter included
- Measures 8-4/9 by 8-4/9 by 11 inches; 1-year warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Russell Hobbs RHOK3123 Brushed Stainless-Steel Kettle
Customer Review: A 'proper British kettle'!
Summary: 4 Stars
As a Brit living in the US, the American idea of a kettle has always been a source of perplexity (not to mention some vexation). Nothing against our transatlantic cousins, but frankly we got the design of this essential piece of kitchen equipment nailed back in the sixties, if not before! The US versions nearly always have a tiny capacity, are achingly slow to boil and - the cardinal sin - they do not switch off automatically when the water boils! OK, some have whistles, but having a kettle whistling until all the water boils away is NOT as useful as having a little thermostatically-controlled switch in it that cuts the power. Ahem.Anyway, enough griping. Here - for all those who still boil water on the stove top, in the microwave or the coffee percolator - is the modern British solution. This kettle is well made, light and easy to handle. It stands on a plastic base that plugs into the wall - there's no cord attached to the kettle itself, so it can be picked up easily with either hand. It fills easily, pours cleanly and *thank goodness*, does not whistle. It's quick - taking around 6 minutes to boil a full kettle of cold water, and unlike older kettles, it does not have an exposed element inside. The new element resembles a flat disk in the bottom. It switches off automatically when the water has boiled. There is even a filter at the spout to prevent limescale flakes from getting in your tea (should you live in a hard water area), and a fill-level marker inside to remind you not to try and overdo things. There is no indicator for water level on the exterior of the kettle, which I don't mind at all.
The only slightly negative thing about this kettle is the on/off switch. It has a very light and positive action but it appears quite insubstantial, and I'm not sure it would survive if it received a good knock.
All in all, this is a very nice kettle and an excellent piece of equipment to have on the counter top in any kitchen. Now, to have a nice cup of tea...!
Description of Russell Hobbs RHOK3123 Brushed Stainless-Steel Kettle
If you've stayed in a British B & B, no doubt you've already enjoyed the Russell Hobbs experience. These useful kettles have been gaining popularity stateside among veteran tea drinkers. Faster than stovetop boiling and great for studies, offices, and other areas without access to a burner, this kettle will provide steaming hot water for tea, cocoa, and instant soups.Teakettles & Hot Pots