Breville VKT111 Review

The Breville VKT111 HotCup Hot Water Dispenser combines convenience, style and practicality. Featuring a beautiful stainless steel design, this dispenser adds style to the kitchen. Dispensing in 9 cup sizes, the VKT111 will fill one single cup at a time, with only a 1 minute boil time. It will fill your cup with the mere press of a button.

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As well as the above, the VKT111 HotCup also has a number of features standard to most kettles. Some of these include a hinged lid, a water window, illumination on boiling and a limescale filter. Here's a demonstration of the VKT111 in action:

Breville

Breville are a small home appliance brand. Originating in Australia, they've expanded and now trade in over 70 countries. They sell all sorts of appliances. Some of these include kettles, toasters, blenders and waffle makers. They also sell another water dispenser, namely the Breville VKJ142.

Specification

We now take a more in depth look at the VKT111's features:

• Capacity - 2.0 Litres, or approximately 6-10 cups. The big water tank is easy to open for filling and cleaning.
• Dimensions - 25.1cm x 19.1cm x 29.2cm.
• One Cup Dispense - At the touch of a button the machine will dispense one cup.
• Stop Control - Whilst dispensing, it's possible to manually stop the filling process.
• Variable Dispense - The VKT111 can dispense 9 different cup quantities.
• Rapid Boil - The 3kW element allows for rapid boiling. Water is boiled in 1 minute.
• Water Window - There's a water window near the dispense nozzle which indicates how much water is inside the tank.
• White Illumination - When boiling is in process, the machine will light up a brilliant white.
• Limescale Filter - The permanent limescale filter prevents limescale and other large particles from entering your cup.
• Drip Tray - There's a drip tray to catch any excess water. The tray is removable for cleaning. It's also height adjustable, which is useful if you fill cups of different sizes.

Hinged Lid

The lid is hinged which allows for easy filling and cleaning. It opens at a more than 90 degree angle, as seen below:

Matching Toaster

There's a matching toaster available on amazon.co.uk. It's designed with the same style as the VKT111 Water Dispenser, and completes the look. Perfect for if you're redesigning your kitchen.

Video

There's a short video on amazon.co.uk which demonstrates the dispenser and its features.

Our View

Overall, the Breville VKT111 HotCup Hot Water Dispenser is a handy and convenient piece of equipment. It's definitely a viable alternative to the traditional kettle. The VKT111 is packed with features making it comparable to a modern kettle. The design is strong, and the stainless steel completes the look. We rate the dispenser 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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