Russell Hobbs Illuminating 1.7L Electric Cordless Glass Kettle with black/brushed stainless steel accents (Fast Boil 3KW, Washable anti-scale filter, Button to open lid, Perfect pour spout) 21600-10

Great kettle,looks nice,boils quick

This kettle looks great on the countertop with the blue LED light while it’s boiling. It heats up quickly and isn’t overly loud, which is a nice surprise for a 1.7L size. The cordless design is convenient, and the base feels stable. The handle is comfortable to grip and pour from, and the lid opens smoothly with one hand. No leaks, no drips, and the water level window is easy to read. Overall, it’s a well-made kettle that does exactly what you need it to and adds a modern touch to the kitchen.

Nice kettle, but the LED lights are nothing like shown in the picture. they are very faint and barely noticeable. Looks stylish though. and boils fast. 4 out 5.

This kettle is brilliant, really quick boil so better for energy cost, not at all noisy so I'm very pleased I chose this kettle. Would highly recommend.

Good looking kettle that does a great job & it was well priced

Working well 6 months after purchase. My last kettle suddenly started smelling like it's electrical insides were burning so it's nice to have a more reliable kettle. It boils relatively quickly when full and the minimum amount is small enough for a solo cupper and that's really quick to boil.

I bought the first of these to replace my 20 year old kettle so it had a lot to live up to. I was disappointed when it broke after 6 months. It's a solid and classy looking kettle. The limescale filter pops out and is supposedly replaceable (which is why the old kettle had to go). It boils quickly and looks quite cool at the end of the boil when the light is most noticeable. We're in a medium hard water area and the bottom few cms of the glass scale up within a few days, which looks grotty. The outside of the kettle also picks up water marks quickly and even a mild glass cleaner started to rub the fill marks off the glass. I wouldn't want to own this kettle in a harder water area. Unfortunately the on-off switch is made of very cheap plastic and broke. Amazon were very efficient and offered a refund immediately. I decided to give this a second chance and have bought a replacement.

**Review After 18 Months of Use** I bought this kettle after my previous one (a different brand) eventually ran out of steam. My choice for this replacement was based on good reviews, fast boiling, a well-known brand name, and the attractive, illuminated glass design. When I first tried it out in my kitchen, I was slightly disappointed by the short length of the power cable; about 16”/40 cm. I soon realised that the rest of the cable was actually wound underneath the base unit. This is a helpful feature if you want the kettle to be close to the power socket, keeping the cable tidy. In my case, I wanted it further away, so I unwound it to its full length; about 28”/71 cm. The blue lights illuminate while the kettle is switched on, so they are both practical and aesthetically pleasing, especially in the evening when the kitchen is less brightly lit. While it boils, it’s quite nice to watch. -Note: The blue lights do not flicker at all in real life as they may appear to do in the video above. This effect is just caused by the camera’s frame rate. To test its fast boiling claim, I filled the cold kettle with tap water just up to the green symbol marking the “one cup” level, which is definitely adequate for a single brew, and switched it on (see video above). I timed it at about 37–38 seconds from switching on to boiling/clicking itself off. This is just enough time to grab a mug and prepare your tea or coffee. All good so far. -Pros: • Well-known, trusted brand. • Good build quality. • Blue lighting to clearly indicate when it’s switched on, while creating an attractive effect. • Mesh filter at the spout. • Auto boil-dry safety cut-out (EDIT: This has happened once since I first wrote this review, and it worked) • Clearly visible water level • Easy to place, remove, and rotate on the base unit. • Lid opens conveniently with the press of a button at thumb position. • Large water capacity • 3 kW fast boiling • No leakage -Cons: • Relatively expensive compared to other makes and models. • Slightly noisy. • Does not incorporate a Brita filter. • May be on the heavy side for some people. Overall, this is a very good kettle, and I have not had any problems with it over the past 18 months of daily use. I personally consider the noise level to be acceptable, and although it is not cheap, I believe price-wise you get what you pay for, so I am happy to give it a full five stars. I hope this review was helpful.