Why kettles are light coloured

LED Indicator Light. Overheat Protection. Push-Button Lid. Removable Brew Basket. Removable Lid. Removable Loose Tea Filter.

Single-Hand Operation. Stay-Cool Handle. View Window. Water Level Viewer. Hamilton Beach. Proctor Silex. West Bend. All Deals. Air Dry. Clean With Water. Dishwasher-Safe Parts.

Hand Wash. Spot Clean. Borosilicate Glass. Stainless Steel. Best of Baby - Online Exclusives. Instruction Manual. Some kettles have additional smart features, such as allowing you to set the kettle to boil or check the water temperature from an app on your phone. Other smart features include pre-programmed temperature buttons for different hot drinks and a "keep warm" setting to retain the water temperature for a certain amount of time. For every millilitre of water you add to your kettle, an extra gram is added to its overall weight, meaning they can get quite heavy.

If lifting may be an issue, look for a model that weighs no more than a kilogram when empty. It's also worth checking the position and shape of the handle, which may affect the balance when pouring and filling. Some handles have a soft, rubberised area for extra grip, too.

Most kettles have removable, washable anti-scale water filters that sit at the base of the spout. These collect pieces of limescale from the water to prevent them from being poured into your drink, and they stop scum forming on the surface, making them a must for hard water areas.

With this feature, the kettle automatically switches off if there isn't enough water inside. This reduces the risk of it burning dry and causing damage. All of the kettles in our top 12 have this feature. Some bases also have an additional cable storage feature underneath, for tucking away any excess cord. The external casing of some kettles can get extremely hot. Often, those with a brushed stainless steel exterior reach hotter temperatures than other materials — not ideal if you have young children in the kitchen.

Kettles with an auto shut-off feature will automatically stop when water begins to boil or if the kettle is lifted from its base. Keep an eye out for "quick boil", "one cup" or eco-friendly kettles. Kettles with auto shut-off features also help to prevent too much electricity being wasted and the kettle boiling dry.

Kettle testing at the Good Housekeeping Institute is thirsty work, but our tests involve more than just sipping hot drinks all day.

We check the accuracy of filling each kettle from a tap and the pouring precision into a hot water bottle, checking for splashing and spillages. Next, we monitor how long it takes to boil each kettle at different capacities. We also check the temperature of the external casing of the handle when water is freshly boiled — some kettles get extremely hot and extra care needs to be taken when picking up to pour.

We look at how easy the kettle is to use based on how clear the water level gauge is to see, if the filter is easy to remove for cleaning and refit, and how comfortable the kettle is to hold. The overall design is also taken into account, as well as how clear and concise the instructions are. This Kenwood model took just over 40 seconds to boil its minimum capacity of ml in our tests — the fastest kettle on our list.

It took just over three minutes to boil its maximum capacity of 1. The outside stayed cool, reaching just 35C with the kettle freshly boiled, but be wary that the stainless steel elements get hotter.

Key specifications Maximum capacity: 1. The minimum quantity is ml, enough for a large cup of tea, and it takes a speedy 45 seconds to boil. The maximum 1.

This brightly coloured, wide-based kettle weighs only g when empty and we found it exceptional value for money based on its performance. Boiling the full capacity takes just over three minutes, while it takes two minutes for one litre and a speedy 45 seconds to boil enough for one cup. The casing temperature after boiling reached 63C - hotter than we'd like — but the handle remained cool and safe to touch.

When boiling a full kettle, the external casing of the handle remained cool to touch. Instruction Manual. Include out of stock. Sort by Featured. Hamilton Beach 1. Check nearby stores. Add for shipping. Clear glass kettle and gentle blue light allow you to watch your water boil Boils water quickly for tea, coffee or cocoa Automatically shuts off after water is boiling Release kettle from the base for easy pouring.

Overall rating 4. Chefman 1. Made of attractive, durable stainless steel and natural, sustainable cork. Supremely comfortable, non-slip handle and knob protect your fingers from heat. Ergonomic, elegant design enables you to easily control the speed and consistency of the water flow for optimum pour over brewing.

Overall rating 3. Cuisinart Perfectemp 1. Free standard shipping Not at your store. Stay-cool nonslip handle minute Keep Warm option watts for fast heat-up 6 preset temperatures Auto shutoff and boil dry protection Limited 3-year warranty.

Shipping not available Not at your store. Check stores. Powerful: watt boiling system provides fast heat up time Large capacity: quickly boils a full 1. Overall rating 4 out of 5 stars with ratings.

The Chefman Precision Kettle boils water faster than the microwave or the stovetop methods and lights up with bright LEDs while the water is boiling so you know exactly when your water is ready.

No more guesswork! Great for hot or iced tea, coffee, instant oatmeal, baby bottles and more. Bonus tea infuser is included with purchase for brewing loose-leaf or bagged teas directly in the stain-resistant borosilicate glass kettle. The kettle easily lifts from its base for easy filling at the sink and graceful serving without the hassle of a power cord; it can also be returned to its power source from any direction, great for right and left-handed users.