De'Longhi Active Kettle Review

The De'Longhi Active Line Kettle is a sleek and stylish practical kettle available in black, white (pictured) and red. It has a slight pyramid shape (steep curve), a beautiful open handle which is fixed to the side of the kettle and at a slight slant, a grey lid with grooves and a silver band around the bottom.

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The Active Line kettle is not just a pretty face, however. It's packed with features which enhance your tea making experience. These include a fast boil, a water level indicator for energy efficiency, an angled handle for easy pouring, a push button flip lid for easy filling, a lid locking mechanism for safety, a 360 degree base with non-slip feet and a whole host of safety features.

About De'Longhi

De'Longhi is an Italian brand which has been around since 1902. They supply small kitchen and cleaning appliances globally. Some of their products include kettles, toasters, bean to cup coffee machines, oil filled radiators, dehumidifiers and de-scaling products. They're definitely a renowned and well respected brand.

Specification

We now take a look at the features in more detail:

• Capacity - 1.7 Litres, which gives 6-8 cups per boil. This is standard for most modern kettles and is suitable for families, busy offices, etc.
• Dimensions - 29.0cm x 23.5cm x 23.5cm.
• Fast Boil - The kettle is able to rapidly boil water and is much faster than a standard kettle.
• Water Level Indicator - There's a water level indicator which tells you exactly how much water is inside of the kettle. It allows you to fill the kettle with the bare minimum required, therefore saving energy and reducing boiling time.
• Filter - There's a fine mesh filter between the spout and the water chamber. It filters small particles from the water, resulting in less discoloured and better tasting drinks.
• Angled Handle - The open bottom angled handle is slanted in such a way that it makes the kettle easier to pour than it would be if the handle was completely vertical.
• Push Button Flip Lid - The lid is controlled through the use of a push button on the top of the handle. It allows for easy filling.
• Lid Lock - The lid latches down, providing an additional safety feature.
• 360 Degree Base - The base is a 360 degree base, meaning the kettle can rotate on it and it can also be placed at any angle. Perfect for both right and left handed people.
• Non-Slip Feet - The base has non-slip feet in order to reduce unwanted movement.
• Automatic Shut Off - Once the water is up to temperature, the kettle will switch itself off. You can leave the room without having to worry about over-boiling.

Matching Toaster

De'Longhi also sell a toaster which matches the Active Line Kettle and includes each of its colours - white, black and red. It's called the Active Line Toaster. The pair look great together and are both available on amazon.co.uk.

Recommendation

Overall, the De'Longhi Active Line Kettle is a smart and stylish kettle with features going above and beyond that of a standard kettle. Its glossy finish and slanted open bottom handle are definitely the most notable aspects of this kettle, but the lid grooves and the stainless steel band around the bottom also play their part.

The features are numerous, among them are the fast boil, the fine mesh limescale filter, the flip lid, the lid lock and the base's non-slip feet.

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