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An electric kettle usually works for a long time, but sooner or later even it needs to be replaced. In order not to get lost in the variety of modern devices for heating water, we will tell you which models you should pay attention to in 2022 and which characteristics are the most important in an electric kettle.
Editor’s Choice
Kitfort KT-640
Inexpensive teapot from the company Kitfort, with clearly Chinese “roots”. For little money in the KT-640, you can get several options that are much more expensive from more famous brands. For example, a case made of glass (however, the lid will still be made of plastic). There is a spectacular backlight and even a choice of water heating temperature in the range from 40 to 100 degrees. But it was not without a “fly in the ointment”. So, the plastic to the touch in the KT-640 is not of the highest quality, and after a short time the heating coil may suddenly turn red. The latter, of course, can be attributed to the quality of water, but the fact is the fact. Some other users of the Kitfort KT-640 complain that the end-of-boiling beep is too annoying.
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Top 8 rating according to KP
1. Tefal KO 299 Express Plastic
A simple but attractive model from another very famous brand of household appliances Tefal. The useful volume of the electric kettle is only one and a half liters, but some need such compactness. Here is an interesting scale of the filling indicator – along with liters there are volume marks in cups, which can be useful to many. This model has been on sale for a long time and everything is known about it, so an electric kettle will definitely serve you for 5-7 years. True, over time, an unpleasant effect can be observed when the plastic begins to literally pour in small pieces into the water. In this case, the kettle should not be used anymore.
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2. Smeg KLF03
Luxury from the world of electric kettles from the Italian manufacturer of expensive household appliances smeg. The all-metal body of the teapot is available in ten colors: from white to an exotic color scheme, which was created with Dolce & Gabbana (by the way, you will be asked for as much as 45 thousand rubles for such a solution). Externally, the 2400-W kettle is made in the style of the 50s, but the filling in it is modern, though without frills. The body of the kettle gets very hot when boiling, so you can get burned out of habit. The build quality is not the highest – for example, there are instances where, after a couple of months, the coating of the case begins to crack. Worse still, the electric kettle may leak around the water level window.
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3. De’Longhi KBOV 2001
Another model that can be attributed to the best electric kettles, and made in a retro design. Although KBOV 2001 is much cheaper than its counterpart from Italy, you still have to pay extra for the classic appearance. The stainless steel metal case can be selected in several colors. Moreover, the strong coating is matte, which means that there will be no greasy streaks or fingerprints. The maximum volume is 1,7 liters, but keep in mind that the metal case heats up quite a lot, and what is more unpleasant, the handle becomes scalding with it. Extra bells and whistles in this model can not be found. In passive it can be written down a lot of weight and a tight cover.
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4. Kettle Kitfort KT-635
This device can not even be called an electric kettle, but a whole tea drinking system. The electric kettle comes with a touch control stand and a teapot. For the latter, there is even a heated zone. The electric kettle itself is made of glass and plastic, which is disguised as metal. The functionality is also quite fashionable – there is heat maintenance, smooth thermoregulation, and a screen that displays the current water temperature. Problems can arise during operation – some users experience rust on the heating coil after a couple of months, others complain about careless assembly, and especially lucky ones are faced with the fact that the kettle stops turning off when boiling.
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5. Polaris PWK 1731CC
An electric kettle made of a material that is still exotic for such devices – ceramics. In theory, it has a lot of advantages, for example, it does not affect the taste of water, it washes well and has good thermal insulation. But, the fragility of ceramics can block all these advantages. Indeed, many users of the Polaris PWK 1731CC note that you need to be especially careful with the kettle. In addition, there was no place for a water level scale in the case, which does not add to the ease of use. Well, rather big weight for a 1,7-liter model.
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6. REDMOND SkyKettle G201S
Large teapot (volume 2 l) from the company REDMOND. Looking at this model, it is difficult to say whether it is an electric kettle or a multimedia processor. There is a remote control that can be done from a smartphone; built-in educational games; the possibility of integration into the “smart home” system; light music (!). The last function is related to the built-in backlight, in which you can adjust the color and brightness from your smartphone. The kettle itself is made of glass, which has both its pros and cons. SkyKettle G201S is able to maintain the temperature of the water and has several heating levels. But the quality of performance in a particular instance can also let us down. So, users complain about the stuck cover and the start button, as well as the not always working protection against turning on without water.
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7. Braun WK 3110
A powerful and rather large model of an electric kettle from a German manufacturer. WK 3110 with a volume of 1,7 liters is capable of delivering 3000 W of power, which means it will bring water to a boil faster than competitors. The plastic case is made in the hi-tech style, but the functionality has not been forgotten here either. The hypertrophied spout will allow you to pour water directly through it without opening the lid. Speaking of plastic, here it is of high quality and does not emit foreign odors. The only thing that can be blamed on the Braun WK 3110 is its increased noise.
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8. Philips HD4646
A small and relatively inexpensive electric kettle from the eminent manufacturer of household appliances Philips. The plastic case together with the volume of 1,5 liters gives a weight of 1,3 kg, which will appeal to many. Saved in this kettle on the light indicator of work, which has already become commonplace even in the cheapest models. The model has been on sale for over 10 years and has been studied by users up and down. In fact, only one problem can arise with the Philips HD4646 – over time, some specimens start to leak at the bottom.
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How to choose an electric kettle
It would seem, what could be easier in household appliances than an electric kettle? A simple device, the essence of which boils down to a container of water and a heating element. But it’s the little things that make up the overall perception of a device that you’ll have to deal with every day in the kitchen when choosing the best electric kettle. To suggest how to choose an electric kettle, we will Vitaliy Portnenko, consultant in a household appliances store with 15 years of experience.
Popular questions and answers
Along with polymers, metal electric kettles have been sold on the market for several years. Stainless steel good both externally and internally. But it is heavier and gets too hot, which is unpleasant when the handle is made of metal.
Glass came into use relatively recently and set new standards for the appearance of these devices. Transparent flasks made it possible to use beautiful led-backlights. Glass does not smell, which is good, but, firstly, it is still fragile, and secondly, it adds weight to the kettle.
Finally, electric kettles from ceramics. Often they look like a kitchen teapot from the distant past, but often, the pluses end there. These are very heavy and too fragile devices. maybe. It is because of this that large manufacturers are in no hurry to produce their teapots in this design.
But all sorts of newcomers of -Chinese or purely Chinese origin often save on materials and assembly, but generously add functionality that should attract an inexperienced buyer. There are also premium manufacturers, where the devices are made in a unique design and the brand itself is respected by connoisseurs. But in this case, you have to overpay and this is not always justified.