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Sunbeam Alinea Select Temperature Select Kettle KE2800K review

Sunbeam Alinea Select Temperature Select Kettle KE2800K

CHOICE Expert Rating

74%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very easy to use switch on side of base, temp control can be set by sliding the lever to designated temperature, with fairly bright indicator light.
  • Very good to fill up.
  • The kettle doesn't have to be tilted much towards the end which is easy on the wrist.
  • Cord storage.
  • 4 pre-set temperature settings and they're reasonably accurate.
  • Temperature indicators on panel keeps track of the temperature while the kettle boils.
  • Audio boil finish reminder.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Noisy.

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
74%
Ease of use score
83%
Noise score
60%
Boil performance score
77%
Energy efficiency score
88%
Noise (dB)
60.2
Boiling time
3 min 11 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
89%
Brand satisfaction score
83%
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
F

Cost

Price
$159.00

Specifications

Material
Stainless steel
Lid type
Removable
Water level indicator
Transparent window behind handle, 0.25L markings from 0.75 to 1.5L, and at 1.7L
Operation light
Illuminated indicators on base, inside of kettle (view from window)
Weight (kg)
1.45
Cord length (cm)
90.5
Fill in diameter (cm)
9.5
Footprint (cm)
22.5
Capacity (L)
1.7
Minimum water level (L)
0.25
Wattage (W)
2000 – 2400
Website
sunbeam.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 80, 85, 90, 95 and 100 degrees. Button also acts as indicator on current water temperature (button with corresponding temp will light up). Lower temperature reminder, will alert (tune and light off) when temperature is lowered to selected level (from a higher temperature). Mute function (for all alerts).

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