- Fast boil 3 kW polished stainless steel Brita filter jug kettle and base
- Concealed element for maximum efficiency and easy clean
- 1 l capacity and extra-large water window for accurate filling
- Fitted with blue internal illumination on boil, non-slip, 360° rotational base for left and right-handed usage and cord storage
- Brita filter technology filters limescale and chlorine--works while boiling and includes Brita Maxtra cartridge
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The Breville VKJ096 polished stainless steel Brita filter jug kettle combines modern design with high performance. It is high wattage--3 kilowatt (kW)--keeping the boiling time short to save you time and has a concealed element. This makes it easier to clean and more energy efficient than an immersed element, requiring a lower minimum water level in order to function safely. It has a capacity of 1 litre (l) and features Brita filter technology which works as the kettle is boiling. This Brita filter uses a mixture of carbon and ion exchange resin to remove hardness, chlorine, heavy metals such as lead and copper, and other organic impurities from your water to improve its taste, smell and appearance. The kettle includes a recyclable Brita Maxtra cartridge which features a Memo display that automatically reminds you when your filter cartridge needs to be changed. The VKJ096 is designed with an extra-large water window indicating water level to help you fill the kettle to the desired amount. And this window illuminates blue when boiling, making it easier to judge the correct amount and giving your kettle a sophisticated style. This is complemented by the stainless steel body adding to the smart effect. The kettle is fitted with a non-slip, 360° rotational base for left and right-handed usage and cord storage to keep your kitchen worktop fuss-free.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Having purchased this item from Amazon, I was wondering if it would be the right item for the job and it is the right item for the job, it does the job perfectly, have had many cups of Tea and Coffee out of it and have found that the filter works great in it giving all drinks a refreshing taste, also it doesn't take too long to boil either and you can put water in the filter receptacle whilst boiling the kettle too so that the water is boiling while filtering.
Great Kettle. Would buy another one without hesitation.
Great Kettle. Would buy another one without hesitation.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
A very attractive product and certainly, with its Brita filter, provides nice clean boiling water without the floating residues so common in hard-water areas.
The downside is the kettle's water capacity (and this doesn't just apply to the Breville, other manufacturers have opted for 1 litre capacity kettles). It holds no more than a litre at a time so don't be fooled by its appearance. It looks big (and is quite heavy) but the filter compartment descends into the boiling compartment so reducing the capacity to 1 litre.
If you have friends (and some of us do) make sure they don't want to pop round for a cuppa in groups of more than one. Or if you live in a household larger than two people, expect to fight over the kettle first thing in the morning. And if you like a pot of tea, you'll be pushed to heat the pot first 'cos there won't be enough water to make the brew!
I suppose this built-in frugality does reduce the wasteful boiling of water and will raise a cheer with those amongst us who warn of climate change if we continually waste electricity, but two cups from a kettle is pushing it for those other than the Billy No-Mates out there or those that live alone.
On a footnote. We had the non-Brita version at our office (3 times the water capacity) and it burnt out after 4 months having to deal with that extra water. Ah, now that's a thought!
The downside is the kettle's water capacity (and this doesn't just apply to the Breville, other manufacturers have opted for 1 litre capacity kettles). It holds no more than a litre at a time so don't be fooled by its appearance. It looks big (and is quite heavy) but the filter compartment descends into the boiling compartment so reducing the capacity to 1 litre.
If you have friends (and some of us do) make sure they don't want to pop round for a cuppa in groups of more than one. Or if you live in a household larger than two people, expect to fight over the kettle first thing in the morning. And if you like a pot of tea, you'll be pushed to heat the pot first 'cos there won't be enough water to make the brew!
I suppose this built-in frugality does reduce the wasteful boiling of water and will raise a cheer with those amongst us who warn of climate change if we continually waste electricity, but two cups from a kettle is pushing it for those other than the Billy No-Mates out there or those that live alone.
On a footnote. We had the non-Brita version at our office (3 times the water capacity) and it burnt out after 4 months having to deal with that extra water. Ah, now that's a thought!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Good points. Looks good and ease of use. It's a quick boil kettle with lovely colour displays when in use.
I have scored this kettle 3 stars because, despite its hefty price, it has fallen short of expectations on real issues. The cover is just hit and mix after few months of use. You really have to keep pressing it to shut the lead and sometimes you feel it will break. Another issue relates to the design and that of kettles with such design. Lime scale tend to form at the point where the plastic meets the stainless steel and very difficult to get rid of.
My biggest disappointment though, is the leaking base. Why? After 9 months, the base leaks like a basket when pouring water out. I can't fix this 'cause it's not repairable (now looking for a new kettle).
For me, it's not worth the price. All I need is a kettle that filters, boils and durable. Not disco light kettle.
Stainless steel with plastic can be a problem where cleaning is concerned.
Don't forget there are kettles with same function competimng for our custom, so I have given it 3 'cause of name and design. But it does have a way to go if it's compared to similar kettles and at the cost.
I have scored this kettle 3 stars because, despite its hefty price, it has fallen short of expectations on real issues. The cover is just hit and mix after few months of use. You really have to keep pressing it to shut the lead and sometimes you feel it will break. Another issue relates to the design and that of kettles with such design. Lime scale tend to form at the point where the plastic meets the stainless steel and very difficult to get rid of.
My biggest disappointment though, is the leaking base. Why? After 9 months, the base leaks like a basket when pouring water out. I can't fix this 'cause it's not repairable (now looking for a new kettle).
For me, it's not worth the price. All I need is a kettle that filters, boils and durable. Not disco light kettle.
Stainless steel with plastic can be a problem where cleaning is concerned.
Don't forget there are kettles with same function competimng for our custom, so I have given it 3 'cause of name and design. But it does have a way to go if it's compared to similar kettles and at the cost.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Design Fault!
This is the second one of these I have had. I returned the last one after a month with a broken button that raises the filling lid. This has happened to the second one as well. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. C. Kelly
More problems with the lid catch
I have bought 2 of these kettles over the past 3 years and despite reading negative reviews regarding the lid catch mechanism I purchased this kettle in February 2011,worked well... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. G. Slack
DON'T BUY IT
Only had this kettle 16 months and it has broken. Both Amazon and Breville are not willing to do anything about this. The switch, which opens the lid, has broken. Read more
Published 5 months ago by ChristinaS
Designed not to last
I liked this kettle very much, up until the mechanism to open the lid broke after 14 months use. It transpires that the silver button you have to press to open the lid is held in... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Gordon Schummway
OK, but not very sturdy
Really liked this kettle when first purchased. The superficial things are nice like the illumination. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Rainbow
Breville Brita Filter Jug Kettle
Bought this kettle as the lid on our old one (same make and style) had begun to stick and the inside of the kettle was breaking down. Read more
Published 12 months ago by DebbieW
Little Brita
Like: the look, the Brita filter (we have to have because of our hard water, and this is the best filter around), boils really fast, easy to clean. Dislike: capacity (a litre? Read more
Published 14 months ago by Carrie
looks great but pointless having a filter!
I've had this kettle for about a year now, I loved the look of it but became frustrated with it quite quickly. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Pikalee
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I already own this model of Breville Kettle and I am so pleased with it that I bought another one just in case I have any problems with the one that I already have. Read more
Published 15 months ago by KenLeigh
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I was really impressed by the difference that filtering the water had on my tea. The kettle also looks really good.
Published 18 months ago by Ms. R. S. Novavi
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