Best kettle: 6 recommended models for the kitchen
With a kettle you bring water to a boil quickly. The kitchen appliances are not only practical, they can also visually enhance your kitchen. We present six recommended models and tell you what you should look out for when buying.
KitchenAid 5KEK1522 Artisan: retro kettle with temperature setting
The KitchenAid device becomes an eye-catcher in the kitchen.
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An anti-limescale filter ensures that you always have optimal water quality. The highlight: The temperature of the kettle can be easily adjusted using the slider on the base. You can choose between seven different temperature levels. Also practical: the temperature display above the kettle. The level indicator shows the amount of water. The device also has overheating and boil-dry protection. In addition to the price, the high weight of approx. 2 kilograms is a disadvantage.
Bosch TWK7S05: With overheating and boil-dry protection
Space for lots of water: 1.7 liters of water fit in the Bosch kettle.
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In addition to a level indicator and an anti-limescale filter, the TWK7S06 has overheating protection. The kettle is comfortable to hold, but weighs 1.7 kilograms. The temperature cannot be set individually, and there is also no temperature display.
WMF 04.1301.0012: kettle for the small purse
The WMF kettle is particularly cheap.
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In addition to an anti-limescale filter and overheating protection, the kettle has a Boil-dry protection. This ensures that the heating element is automatically switched off as soon as there is no more water in the kettle. It also shuts down if water runs out of the appliance during cooking. The highlight: the level indicator lights up blue during cooking. Another advantage: the low weight of just under a kilo.
Aigostar 500863: With blue LED lighting
The Aigostar kettle is a sight to behold.
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Anyone who likes something extra will get their money’s worth with the Aigostar kettle. A blue LED light illuminates during the cooking process. When the water is at the desired temperature, you take the kettle off the base and the LED lighting disappears. The weight of the device is just over a kilo.
Russell Hobbs 24360-70: Noble kettle with quick-boil function
In the kitchen, the Russell Hobbs device becomes an eye-catcher.
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Russell Hobbs kitchen appliances often come in a chic retro design. Of the However, the 24360-70 kettle is anything but retro. The housing consists of structured high-gloss plastic with chrome applications. This makes the kettle an eye-catcher in your kitchen. Thanks to the 2,400 watts of power, it only takes 55 seconds for a cup of water to boil, according to the manufacturer. The capacity is sufficient 1.7 liters.
In addition to the obligatory lime filter, the device offers a Overheating and boil-dry protection. A big plus is the integrated quick-cooking function. According to the manufacturer, water can be boiled in a short time in a particularly energy-saving manner. The weight of the device is just over a kilo.
Nedis KAWK510EGY: Practical kettle at a fair price
The Nedis kettle is visually something completely different.
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The integrated anti-limescale filter always ensures optimal water quality. There is no overheating protection, but the device does have boil-dry protection on board. You can use the level indicator to read the amount of water. The KAWK510EGY weighs approximately 1.2 kilograms.
Buying a kettle: You should pay attention to this
Before you buy a kettle, there are a few things you should consider.
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Kettles are designed to bring water to a boil quickly. For this to work, the heating element on which the device stands should have a high wattage. An output of approx. 2,000 watts is sufficient for normal household use. A kettle should also be handy and not too heavy. It is also practical if the lid on the handle can be opened simply by pressing a button.
Kettles come with either a concealed or an exposed heating element. A concealed heating element is always a better choice as it is easier to clean. If the heating element is exposed, you will see the when the lid is open Heating coil on the bottom of the device.
Many kettles have a 360 degree base. The device can therefore be placed on the base in all directions and you don’t have to look for the correct alignment first. Good kettles also have an anti-limescale filter and overheating and boil-dry protection. With kettles in the higher price segment, you can even set the water temperature individually. If you want, you can also get the kitchen appliances with chic LED lighting.
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