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Russell Hobbs Legacy Quiet Boil 1.7L
Russell Hobbs
B07F8DZ387


  • 20,99 £ / Cheapest Price on Internet


Brand: Russell Hobbs
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(Russell Hobbs Legacy Quiet Boil 1.7L)
  • 26 Jul 2020, Sun
Kettle has a tendency to boil over
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

When filled to just under max line the kettle has a tendency to boil over if picked up immediately after auto switch off causing boiling water to surge from spout and lid over kettle and worktop which is potentially dangerous

David N
  • 16 Jul 2020, Thu
Waste of my money. Had to go out and buy and from Asda basic. Noise level was better in that
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Noisy kettle. Hard to clean out the scale... very flimsy kettle switch.Not as good as the original a few years ago.

JSDe'Marco

  • 25 May 2020, Mon
Doesn’t reach full boiling point!
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Loved the style and colour. Unfortunately the kettle wasn’t getting to full boiling point meaning instant coffee wasn't dissolving and leaving hot drinks tasting not quite right.It’s also very heavy when full - and there’s another issue. The external water gauge starts at 4 cups - anything less is a guess or the fiddley cup counter inside the kettle - meaning you have to take the lid off to fill the kettle.Very disappointed. Kettle returned. Won’t buy this brand again.

Di
  • 24 May 2020, Sun
Over-boils noisily.
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Over boils the water, sometimes doesn’t cut out at all so you return to a room full of steam. It replaced an Asda kettle that looked identical but did the same thing leading me to believe they came off the same factory line but with a premium for having Russell Hobbs brand on it.

Andy Russell
  • 24 May 2020, Sun
Very disappointed
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I bought this kettle as a present for my husband as he wanted a quiet kettle. At first it was quiet but this didn't last long, it very quickly became as noisy as our old kettle. And now it doesn't boil properly, we have to switch it on twice in order to have boiling water. This is not what we expected from Russel Hobbs. We have only had this kettle for 18 months.

margaret nash
  • 01 Apr 2020, Wed
3 months old and faulty
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Had previous RH kettle for 6 years and loved it, so bought another when sadly my old one died in January this year (2020). I live on my own, so kettle not overly used, yet 3 months on it doesn't switch off once boiled and if left unattended the kitchen is a sauna!! New design is also disappointingly heavier than previous model (due to quick boil plate inside) and doesn't boil any quicker. Once water has boiled, if you pour too quickly it splutters everywhere, which is very dangerous!! Please can you advise how I can organise a replacement or refund.

Miss L Edwards
  • 09 Mar 2020, Mon
Knackered after 4 months, second one we've had
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

This kettle is branded as Russell Hobbs, but we've also had this kettle before branded as Morphy Richards.Whoever it is that's actually making them and these two brands are buying them from, they need to stop. This is the second kettle of this design that we have had, and both have packed up after 4-5 months.The latest one (pictured) developed a ghostly whine (quiet boil my left foot!) before it finally gave up the....well, ghost. We looked after it properly and descaled it regularly.Cannot recommend.

Ruth Scammell
  • 28 Feb 2020, Fri
Poor quality, problems with original and replacement
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Had nothing but problems with ours. First one worked for a few months then stopped turning itself off so would turn the kitchen into a steam room. Russell Hobbs sent a replacement and this intermittently wouldn't turn itself off and now turn's off every time after 15 seconds so the water never boils. Russell Hobbs don't offer warranty on their replacement so it's completely useless. Between the 2 sent got less than 1 years use out of them. In my opinion very poor quality and a waste of money.

Mr C J Broadhurst
  • 08 Jan 2020, Wed
Good and bad
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

There's good and bad with this kettle.It is VERY quiet, no denying that.The design is also good on the eye.However, it has a tendency to kind of explode boiling water from the spout if you try to pour immediately after boiling.Leave it 10 seconds or so and it's fine.

Andy
  • 27 Oct 2019, Sun
Resolving odd taste!
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Replacement kettle after another brand stopped working. Liked the shape online as similar to last one. Upon receipt found quality of handle disappointing and plasticy looking. The water when boiled tasted odd. Read other reviews and have taken advice to remove red plastic level meter inside and the odd taste disappeared. Great to be able to resolve so easily eventually, but disconcerting and concerned about possible health repercussions. I expected more from Russell Hobbs. Having said all this, the kettle boils quickly and is quiet.

Amazon Customer
  • 19 Oct 2019, Sat
Tis fairly quiet
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

But- Added a weird chemical taste to my tea for the first few months. (still sort of does, just less noticeable). This is even with 4 people using it multiple times a day.- The handle is awful, you have to take care not to scorch your hand

Alan Keen
  • 23 Sep 2019, Mon
not quiet boil
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Starts off quiet boiling after 1day (8 boils) goes just as noisy as any kettle! Also dosent allways cut off n boils over which is dangerous,Very dissapointed with This For How Much It Cost! Returned For Better Swan Kettle

CLIVEY
  • 24 Aug 2019, Sat
Waste of money
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I really regret buying this. It looks great & handles well but the awful taste of the boiled water after months of hoping it would go away means I need to get rid of it. I’ve tried every different idea to get rid of the strange taste but nothing has worked. It also is not that quiet.

Amazon Customer

  • 11 Aug 2019, Sun
Total waste of money!
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I paid extra for this model which is suppose to be a quiet boil well after a month it became louder and louderin fact its now so noisy I have to walk out of the area.The reason I needed this type of kettle is I surfer from tinnitus and I can not hear over the kettle boiling so and my tinnitus becomes unbearable.i have now read other reviews from buyers online who are saying the same thing, so be warned.

AWR
  • 30 Jul 2019, Tue
Does not turn off very quickly when boiling point reached.
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Lovely looking kettle, quiet and easy to pour. I overcame the taste problem by removing the filter and cleaning it well before replacing it. However, it does not turn off very quickly when it reaches boiling point.

deborah hoskin
  • 29 Jul 2019, Mon
Paint peels, good functioning but scrappy looking
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I’ve looking, quiet kettle.I removed the internal plastic measure as reviewers advised and the water tastes fine.Paint peels around the lid so it soon looks tatty so 2 stars off.

WatfordDave
  • 06 Jul 2019, Sat
Taste from kettle.
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Had this kettle for a few weeks now. Taste on tea, so as one customer suggested I took out the red inside thing. Still taste on tea. So now I do not use the kettle, I use a saucepan of water to have a cuppa. Never known a kettle to do this before.

Wiggy
  • 27 Jun 2019, Thu
Make a longer cable on the base
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

The cable is too short so if your work top is deep and you are short it is difficult to use and dangerous especially when water is boi

Ms D Wain
  • 05 May 2019, Sun
Has metallic taste
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Bought this kettle two weeks ago and has a metallic taste tryed boiling it over and over again. Read some reviews and some people says try bicarbonate of soda so i did and the taste is still there . Can't return it as i don't have the box and can't use the kettle have to buy another one .

Ama h
  • 14 Apr 2019, Sun
Unusable - taste and smell of boiled water impossible to rectify
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Struggled with this kettle for a week trying various methods suggested on-line to rectify the situation including removing the plastic cup measure inside, leaving overnight filled with water/bicarbonate of soda, etc. etc. Would not have purchased this product had we realised there is an on-going issue with the taste and smell of water boiled in it. It is disgusting. Tea is undrinkable. However, continuing to research for an alternative as this isn't apparently an issue exclusive to the Russell Hobbs brands. Purchased this kettle to replace a Dualit we'd had for many years, but it seems their products aren't immune to this either. Currently reverting to kettle on the hob.

Mrs M.
Colour Name:Black  |  Style Name:Kettle

Product Description

Combining traditional styling with contemporary functionality the Russell Hobbs legacy kettle is modelled on the iconic original K1 kettle, yet its range of features fixes it firmly in the 21st century. Be it with friends or family, a morning wake me up or a mid-day pick me up everybody loves a good brew and the legacy kettle lets you do it in elegant way. Thanks to the rapid boil feature you are able to enjoy your cups of tea much quicker than many standard kettles making it the ideal kettle for when you need a brew and quickly. The 1.7 Litre capacity lets you make more hot drinks at once without the need to refill, ideal for when you are entertaining.

Box Contains

1 x Russell Hobbs 1.7 Litre Legacy Quiet Boil Kettle, Black
1 x Instruction manual



From the manufacturer

Russell Hobbs Legacy Quiet Boil Black Kettle and Four Slice Toaster

Russell Hobbs Legacy Quiet Boil Black Kettle, 21886

Russell Hobbs logo About the brand

Modern life is so busy that we rarely stop to appreciate things. Nobody has any time anymore.

We’re in a social era, but we don’t meet up. Life just goes on at too quick a speed.

As a brand, we’re just trying to remind people to slow down, and appreciate the moment more. Whether it’s a moment to celebrate or not, something big or small, everyday or once a year, it’s about going round and getting the kettle on, getting together for a brunch, or even just taking a second to reflect.

Russell Hobbs Legacy Quiet Boil Black Kettle

The Legacy Cream Kettle embraces latest technology and statement design into one. With a quiet boil feature you will barely notice that the kettle is on, allowing the conversation to continue until the round is ready to be poured.

The Legacy Cream Kettle acknowledges our history and is designed with compliments to the UK’s first automatic kettle while making the most of modern technologies in functionality.

Quiet boil technology Rapid boil zone Matching four slice toaster

Features

Quiet Boil Kettle

A noisy boiling kettle interrupts a heartfelt chat, a favourite song or even just your train of thought.

The Legacy Collection Kettle has quiet boil technology so you don’t miss out on any of the conversation.

70 percent quieter than previous model

Up to 70% quieter than your average kettle, when tested against other Russell Hobbs kettles without Quiet Boil technology.

Boils one cup (235ml) in 45 seconds

Whether you’re making a cuppa for one or a pot for a few, ensure you boil just the right amount. Nobody appreciates half a cup of tea, so make use of the of the rapid boil zones using the internal widget that this kettle has to offer.

Boil one cup (235 ml) in just 45 seconds and start your day the right way.

Perfect Pour

Bring efficiency to your lifestyle as the Legacy Black Kettle also features a perfect pour spout, meaning that there is always a streamlined flow from the kettle to your cup.

Black kettle Cream kettle Red kettle Silver kettle Legacy Quiet Boil Black Kettle Legacy Quiet Boil Cream Kettle Legacy Quiet Boil Red Kettle Legacy Quiet Boil Polished Stainless Steel Kettle Quiet Boil ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Matching Toaster Four Slice Four Slice Four Slice Matching Filter Coffee Maker ✓ ✓
Boxed black kettle

Product Specification

Quiet boil technology - up to 70% quieter when tested against other Russell Hobbs kettles without Quiet Boil technologyRapid boil zones with one, two or three cup optionsBoils one cup in 45 seconds (one cup is equal to 235 ml of water)Saves up to 66% energy when boiling 1 cup as opposed to 1 litre of waterPerfect pour spout360° base with cord storageConcealed heating elementRemovable, washable anti-scale filterBoil dry protectionWater level gauge
Brand Russell Hobbs
Model Number21886
ColourBlack
Item Weight1.76 Kg
Product Dimensions27 x 10.2 x 29.8 cm
Capacity1.7 litres
Volume Capacity1.7 litres
Power / Wattage3000 watts