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KitchenAid 5KEK1722ACU0 (tested 2015) review

KitchenAid 5KEK1722ACU0 (tested 2015)

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Cord storage.
  • Audible boil reminder.
  • 6 pre-set temperatures.
  • Excellent controls.
  • Easy to fill it up with water.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Recall notice: Models with serial numbers beginning with YA342XXXXX through to YA724XXXXX, sold from November 2013 to February 2018 have been recalled due to the risk of the handle becoming loose and detached. We have removed our recommendation due to this. KitchenAid tells us models outside this range are unaffected but we haven't tested the current version. Please see the u003ca href=u0022https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/kitchenaid-australia-pty-ltd-kitchenaid-electric-kettle-17lu0022u003erecall noticeu003c/au003e for information on how to obtain a replacement.
  • The pre-set temperatures are not particularly accurate, especially at the higher range.
  • Noisy.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
75%
Ease of use score
84%
Noise score
60%
Boil performance score
83%
Energy efficiency score
88%
Noise (dB)
62
Boiling time
3 min 2 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
N/A
Brand satisfaction score
N/A
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
D

Cost

Price
$199.00

Specifications

Material
Painted metal
Lid type
Hinged
Water level indicator
Transparent window at the handle.
Operation light
Illuminated window, on/off and temperature selection switches.
Weight (kg)
1.12
Cord length (cm)
95
Fill in diameter (cm)
9
Footprint (cm)
15
Capacity (L)
1.7
Minimum water level (L)
0.25
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
No-water alert tone sounds for 6 seconds and also shows in digital display. 6 preset temperatures. 30 minutes keep warm option for the selected temperature.

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