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Fast efficient 2.4kW element. Boils up to 1.7 litres. Automatic cutoff. Water level indicator. Polished stainless steel.
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Fast efficient 2.4kW element. Boils up to 1.7 litres. Automatic cutoff. Water level indicator. Polished stainless steel.
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59 of 62 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
The K2S Kettle was superb, well-built and solid with years of service life and when it finally failed it seemed a good idea to find another, but times had changed and the new kettles all seem to come from China and have the same cordless base and the same basic design.
So look for another Russell Hobbs corded kettle and find it is not the same. In the old days Russell Hobbs belonged to Tube Investments, then ended up with Polly Peck and later under Salton with the acquisition of Pifco together with Haden and Carmen.
So it is just another brand name and another derivative product.....the kettle is not as solid as in the past and the inane concept of a water gauge is just another point for water to leak. So far the mains powe cord has had to be replaced, the little plastic plug being far weaker than on the K2S; and now the handle has started to separate from the vessel and water leaks from the front.
All in all not what it was. Seems you should buy cheap kettles nowadays and have the Chinese build a new one every two years for replacement. They wanted to make kettles a fashion item, looks like planned obsolescence is physical and not just aesthetic.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Megaroons
We had an older version of this kettle which lasted for 18 years with daily use so I thought we would buy the same again. I have been disappointed with our replacement as the power lead and plug are not as chunky and the plug doesn't fit into the kettle so well. The lid is no longer stainless steel but plastic and the water gauge does not work and leaks water. Things ain't what they used to be! I would not recommend this kettle.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By PeterG
We live in Germany, but purchased the kettle via Amazon Uk with no trouble. The plug on both ends of the cord are sealed and so because the lead itself is ridiculously short, we were forced to buy two new plugs to a). fit the electric sockets in Germany and b). after we bought an extra length of cable to obtain another plug which goes into the kettle itself. Luckily the German plug to the kettle end fitted, since the socket must be universal, we assume.
The pouring spout is really too small and there is no warning light on the rear, which our old Swann kettle had.
A pity that the attention to detail has been neglected - made in China?
The original cable was extremely stiff and the kinks in it never came out and so looked unsightly.
All in all the kettle serves its purpose but does not come up to the Russell Hobbs general standards.
The pouring spout is really too small and there is no warning light on the rear, which our old Swann kettle had.
A pity that the attention to detail has been neglected - made in China?
The original cable was extremely stiff and the kinks in it never came out and so looked unsightly.
All in all the kettle serves its purpose but does not come up to the Russell Hobbs general standards.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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My previous Russell Hobbs Classic Kettle lasted for about 15 years and was in constant use. The newer model bought about two years ago now has a plastic lid. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ms. B. C. Potter
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5 Star plus
This is a great, product a propper kettle it even pours water in the cups and not all over the work tops!
Published 5 months ago by Richard Charles Gamblin
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recent purchase
Having tried a number of kettles, my wife and I agreed that the R.Hobbs traditional kettle was by far the best over the past twenty or so years. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2011 by DRT
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Form follows function
Jug kettles are all fundamentally flawed in that they place sideways strain on your wrist when full, and often feel unstable/awkward to pour as a result. Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2010 by wessenden
5.0 out of 5 stars
classic kettle
i have trawled shops just to buy a classic kettle, that will scald me when i pour out boiling water from spout, this kettle reminds me of the one my parents had when i was a child. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2010 by bet
4.0 out of 5 stars
Russell Hobbs Classic kettle
The 2 kettles were replacements for older kettles and were exactly what we wanted. We had been told that these kettles were no longer available by a high street trader. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2010 by Bernard P. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
russell hobbs 4101 corded kettle
have been looking for this style for ages for a present for a relative who had found this to be her favourite kettle and tried to buy an replacement but couldn't anywhere so i was... Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2010 by tina
4.0 out of 5 stars
Old K3 vs New 4101
We had a K3 for over 20 years and simply wanted to replace it with a similar kettle.
So what's the difference? The K3 weighed ca. 1000g the 4101 is about 870g. Read more
So what's the difference? The K3 weighed ca. 1000g the 4101 is about 870g. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2010 by shasta-wallace
5.0 out of 5 stars
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There is only one thing wrong with the Russell Hobbs 4101 stainless steel corded kettle- the power cord is too short and that can easily be fixed by getting a longer cord- they are... Read more
Published on 22 July 2010 by cpes31
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very difficult to use
Sturdy, well built and good looking product. very quiet which is a plus. However it feels very awkward to have to hold the kettle from above, which means i have to bend my elbow... Read more
Published on 20 July 2010 by Maria Gaston
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