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KitchenAid Electric Kettle 1.5 Litres 5KEK1565AOB review

KitchenAid Electric Kettle 1.5 Litres 5KEK1565AOB

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Easy to use control with fairly bright indicator light.
  • Excellent to fill up.
  • The kettle doesn't have to be tilted much towards the end which is easy on the wrist.
  • Very good handle comfort.
  • Cord storage.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Noisy.
  • No water level markings on the outside. You have to open the kettle to see the markings.

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Ease of use score
80%
Noise score
60%
Boil performance score
77%
Energy efficiency score
84%
Noise (dB)
60.5
Boiling time
3 min 11 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
$179.00

Specifications

Material
Stainless steel
Lid type
Hinged
Water level indicator
None (only max indicator on the inside).
Operation light
Illuminated on/off switch.
Weight (kg)
1.33
Cord length (cm)
80
Fill in diameter (cm)
10.6
Footprint (cm)
15.5
Capacity (L)
1.5
Minimum water level (L)
0.25
Wattage (W)
2000 – 2400
Website
kitchenaid.com.au

Features

Removable filter
No (has a coarse grid)
Cord storage
360° power base
Audio boil reminder
Auto stop when finish boiling
Switches off when lifted
Other features/uses
BPA-free materials.

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