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KitchenAid Pro Line 5KEK1522ACA0 review

KitchenAid Pro Line 5KEK1522ACA0

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Cord storage.
  • Audible boil reminder.
  • Very good controls.
  • Very easy to fill it up with water.
  • Preset temperatures relatively accurate – recorded temperatures varied from the preset temperatures of 80°C, 90°C and 95°C by just 1°C, 2°C and 1°C, respectively.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Heavy and not well balanced, the kettle has to be tilted a long way towards the end which can be uncomfortable on the wrist.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
75%
Ease of use score
78%
Noise score
70%
Boil performance score
76%
Energy efficiency score
80%
Noise (dB)
58
Boiling time
3 min 13 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
N/A
Brand satisfaction score
N/A
Warranty (years)
Not stated
Country of origin
USA
Shop Ethical rating
D

Cost

Price
$349.00

Specifications

Material
Painted metal
Lid type
Hinged
Water level indicator
Transparent window at the handle.
Operation light
Illuminated on/off switch, temperature indicator and water level indicator.
Weight (kg)
1.28
Cord length (cm)
85
Fill in diameter (cm)
9
Footprint (cm)
21
Capacity (L)
1.5
Minimum water level (L)
Not stated
Wattage (W)
2400
Website
kitchenaid.com.au

Features

Removable filter
Cord storage
360° power base
Audio boil reminder
Auto stop when finish boiling
Switches off when lifted
Other features/uses
6 temperatures from 50°C to 95°C in increments of 5°C and 10°C. Temperature gauge.

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