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Baccarat The Boiling Point Tempcontrol Kettle 1040781 review

Baccarat The Boiling Point Tempcontrol Kettle 1040781

CHOICE Expert Rating

69%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Easy to use controls with fairly bright indicator.
  • The kettle doesn't have to be tilted much towards the end which is easy on the wrist.
  • Cord storage.
  • 7 pre-set temperature settings and they're reasonably accurate.
  • Digital temperature display keeps track of the temperature while the kettle boils.
  • Audio boil finish reminder.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Noisy.
  • No water level markings on outside of kettle. Need to open kettle to see the max line.
  • Soft open lid doesn't open all the way and may get in the way when filling.

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
69%
Ease of use score
72%
Noise score
60%
Boil performance score
73%
Energy efficiency score
90%
Noise (dB)
61.8
Boiling time
3 min 19 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
N/A
Brand satisfaction score
N/A
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating

Cost

Price
$160.00

Specifications

Material
Stainless steel
Lid type
Hinged
Water level indicator
Inside of kettle, only can be seen when lid is opened, 0.3, 0.6, 1.2, 1.5, 1.7L markings
Operation light
Temperature panel lights up
Weight (kg)
1.28
Cord length (cm)
78.5
Fill in diameter (cm)
12.5
Footprint (cm)
16
Capacity (L)
1.7
Minimum water level (L)
0.3
Wattage (W)
1850 – 2200
Website
baccarat.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
Temperature settings at 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 95 and 100 degrees. Default at 100. Water temperature display on kettle (when on base).

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