The handle on this kettle places a lot of strain on the wrist. I really find it uncomfortable to lift. Not recommended.
JamesSwitch broke through normal use within a short period of time
TimNowt wrong with this kettle when it comes to making a cuppa. Quick and energy efficient. Looks good enough, lightweight and doesn't take up too much space on the worktop. Beyond that, it can feel slightly on the wrong side of cheap, especially the plastic lid. The cord initially looks deceptively short, until you realise there's more to it wrapped under the base.Commendable performance-wise, it's just the cheap feel of the lid that lets it down for me. It's here that I look at cheaper models and think I'd prefer those in my kitchen.
Stress FractureAs a kettle, this is perfectly adequate, but I can't see much to lift it above the budget offerings now around. It does seem more compact than she kettles, and yet it holds the same amount. The finish is nice, but I'm sure it will succumb to fingermarks etc as other metallic ones usually do. It handles nicely, you can get a good grip on the handle, and it pours well.
Other users have been put off by the lid which needs to come off, but that hasn't bothered me in the slightest. It is annoying that there's no external water indicator.. you have to peek inside to see a guide for 1,2 or 3 cups. I do admit though that I usually guess! I haven't tried boiling just one cup, but boiling the usual amount seems to take as much time as our existing kettle.
It's adequate, and has no real problems for me, but also nothing outstanding.
As a kettle, this is perfectly adequate, but I can't see much to lift it above the budget offerings now around. It does seem more compact than she kettles, and yet it holds the same amount. The finish is nice, but I'm sure it will succumb to fingermarks etc as other metallic ones usually do. It handles nicely, you can get a good grip on the handle, and it pours well.Other users have been put off by the lid which needs to come off, but that hasn't bothered me in the slightest. It is annoying that there's no external water indicator.. you have to peek inside to see a guide for 1,2 or 3 cups. I do admit though that I usually guess! I haven't tried boiling just one cup, but boiling the usual amount seems to take as much time as our existing kettle.It's adequate, and has no real problems for me, but also nothing outstanding.
Michelle MooreBoils fast which is the main thing going for this kettle. Its compact footprint and generally smaller size (vs some traditional kettles) is also a positive. The spout pours without any spillage which is also good.
However, there is no external level indicator when filling (there is an integrated red plastic marker on the inside of the kettle that give you an indication). The max level is engraved but hard to see, on the inner side of the kettle. All of this is somewhat annoying; style over substance.
I’m also not a fan of lids that come off as most taps don’t require this. So this means more hands needed to fill the kettle, less quick than with those one-click lid-up kettles which is how most are made these days I tend to think. But without taking the lid off, you won’t know how much water you need to add due to no external indicator.
Very much a 3* product.
Boils fast which is the main thing going for this kettle. Its compact footprint and generally smaller size (vs some traditional kettles) is also a positive. The spout pours without any spillage which is also good.However, there is no external level indicator when filling (there is an integrated red plastic marker on the inside of the kettle that give you an indication). The max level is engraved but hard to see, on the inner side of the kettle. All of this is somewhat annoying; style over substance.I’m also not a fan of lids that come off as most taps don’t require this. So this means more hands needed to fill the kettle, less quick than with those one-click lid-up kettles which is how most are made these days I tend to think. But without taking the lid off, you won’t know how much water you need to add due to no external indicator.Very much a 3* product.
Discerning ShopperI have an issue with this, and it's pretty major, and that is the incomprehensible choice of not including a water level indicator....It's a little surreal, I can't understand why they chose not to do so.The kettle, other than this is perfect, it boils quickly - as advertised - in-fact it boils quicker than a much more expensive quick boil kettle we have.The design is good it has a lid you have to take off completely but I'm fine with that, I just don't understand the lack of water level indicator.For that reason, 3 stars. the rest of it is a 5 star kettle but to me that's a major flaw.
ReviewserThis kettle is elegant and boils fast but even after 11 days regular use it still taints the water with a worrying odour which reduces my star rating from 5 to 1! Have stopped using it for time being as I am now experiencing some stomach discomfort and am hoping this is purely psychological!!!
rnic6357The Russell Hobbs Dorchester kettle features a rapid boil zone which means it can heat up the tap water from tepid to boiling in just 45 seconds – that’s really handy for those times when you could kill for a cuppa. It has a handy ideal pour spout design so the water can be poured evenly into mugs and cups without spilling all over your worktop. An internal water indicator tells you how full you’ve filled it so you don’t boil it dry or over fill its 1.7 Litre capacity. To keep your kettle clean and fresh and free from limescale, it has a removable, washable filter that you can simply flip out, rinse through and pop back in.
Brand | Russell Hobbs |
Model Number | RU-20095 |
Colour | Stainless Steel |
Item Weight | 989 g |
Product Dimensions | 16.2 x 23.4 x 24.5 cm |
Capacity | 1.7 litres |
Volume Capacity | 1.7 litres |
Power / Wattage | 3000 watts |
Material | stainless steel |
Auto Shutoff | No |