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Anko Clear Variable Temperature Kettle LD-K1045 review

Anko Clear Variable Temperature Kettle LD-K1045

CHOICE Expert Rating

74%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very easy to control with bright indicator lights around the control buttons and within the kettle's tank.
  • Excellent to fill up using soft opening lid.
  • Cord storage.
  • Very good handle comfort.
  • The kettle doesn't have to be tilted much towards the end which is easy on the wrist.
  • Very easy to remove and replace filter.
  • 5 pre-set temperature settings and they're reasonably accurate.
  • Keep warm function maintains temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Water level markings on both sides of the kettle.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Noisy.
  • Spout is quite wide and can lead to spilling if not careful.
  • Need to wait a good amount of time between adjacent temperature settings or the kettle won't turn on.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
74%
Ease of use score
85%
Noise score
60%
Boil performance score
71%
Energy efficiency score
87%
Noise (dB)
62
Boiling time
3 min 21 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
93%
Brand satisfaction score
80%
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
C

Cost

Price
$69.00

Specifications

Material
Glass
Lid type
Hinged
Water level indicator
Entire unit is transparent.
Operation light
Illuminated on/off button and light inside tank.
Weight (kg)
1.62
Cord length (cm)
72
Fill in diameter (cm)
10
Footprint (cm)
25.5
Capacity (L)
1.5
Minimum water level (L)
0.5
Wattage (W)
1850 – 2200
Website
kmart.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
Keep warm function. 4 temperature settings (80°C, 90°C, 95°C, 100°C).

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