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KitchenAid Electric Kettle 1.5 Litres 5KEK1565AOB review

Priced at $179.

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We generally recommend currently-available kettles with CHOICE Expert Ratings of at least 75%, and 80% for ease of use. Poor reliability can also be a factor in not recommending a model; that's based on member feedback.

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The CHOICE Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of ease of use (40% weighting), noise (40% weighting), boil performance (10% weighting) and energy efficiency (10% weighting). We recommend kettles with a rating of at least 75%, as long as the ease of use score is 80% or over. Member feedback may also be taken into consideration.

Ease of use score View more details.

We score the following equally weighted factors: controls, filling, pouring, removing/replacing on the base, water level indicator, balance and handle comfort.

Noise score View more details.

We measure the noise at the halfway point when boiling one litre of water.

Boil performance score View more details.

Based on the time taken to boil one litre of water.

Energy efficiency score View more details.

Based on the energy required to boil one litre of water, from a temperature of about 22°C.

Noise (dB) View more details.

Noise is measured 50cm away from the kettle as it reaches boiling point. For comparison, a typical conversation is carried out at about 60dB, while city traffic is measured at around 80dB.

Boiling time
Shop Ethical rating View more details.

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.

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Brand reliability score View more details.

Kettle brand reliability is based on responses from 3721 members in 2016. We ask whether they have run into a problem with their appliance in the last 12 months. Not all brands have scores as we require a minimum of 50 responses per brand. Note: Kmart Anko was surveyed as Kmart/Homemaker (name has now changed).

Brand satisfaction score View more details.

Kettle brand satisfaction score is based on how satisfied 3721 surveyed members are with their purchases, from a scale of excellent to terrible. Not all brands have scores as we require a minimum of 50 responses per brand. Note: Kmart Anko was surveyed as Kmart/Homemaker (name has now changed).

Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin View more details.

The claimed country of manufacture for this model.

China
Price View more details.

This is the manufacturer's recommended retail price. You can often get a better price by shopping around.

$179
Material View more details.

The main material of the kettle. Some stainless steel models are coated and may come in different colours or finishes.

Stainless steel
Lid type View more details.

Removable or hinged.

Hinged
Water level indicator
None (only max indicator on the inside).
Operation light
Illuminated on/off switch.
Weight (kg) View more details.

Weight of kettle when empty.

1.33
Cord length (cm)
80
Fill in diameter (cm) View more details.

The diameter of the kettle's opening.

10.6
Footprint (cm) View more details.

How wide the kettle's base is.

15.5
Capacity (L) View more details.

How much water the kettle can hold.

1.5
Minimum water level (L) View more details.

The minimum level of water required for operation.

0.25
Wattage (W) View more details.

Manufacturer's stated wattage.

2000 - 2400
Website
kitchenaid.com.au
Filter View more details.

Whether the filter, which is the mesh that filters out the limescale from the water, can be removed for cleaning.

No (has a coarse grid)
Cord storage
Yes
360° power base View more details.

Means the kettle can swivel on the base, rather than be locked into position. This makes it easier to remove from and return to the base, and easier to use for left-handed people.

Yes
Audio boil reminder
No
Auto stop when finish boiling
Yes
Switches off when lifted
Yes
Other features/uses
BPA-free materials.
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