Russell Hobbs 20611 Canterbury Kettle Review

The Russell Hobbs 20611 Canterbury Kettle is a modern, stylish and compact kettle, perfect for contemporary kitchens. With a 6 cup (1.7 Litre) capacity, there's plenty to go around. The kettle is on the light end of the spectrum, weighing in at just under 1kg.

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The Canterbury Kettle is by Russell Hobbs, the famous home appliance company. They're renowned for their quality products and the fact that they've been around since the 1950s demonstrates their calibre.

Style

The kettle is available in four colours - polished stainless steel, silver, red and black. You can therefore match the kettle to your kitchen.

To enhance the visuals, the kettle has a stainless steel spout and plastic on/off switch. The on/off switch illuminates red when the kettle is boiling, which is also a nice touch:

Specification

The Canterbury kettle has the usual features which we've all come to expect from modern day kettles. Here's a brief list:

• Capacity - 1.7 Litres which is approximately 6-7 cups worth. Great for boiling water for cooking.
• Integrated Cord Storage - The cord can be stored inside the base to keep your kitchen neat and tidy.
• Illuminated On/Off Switch - As mentioned above, the on/off switch lights up red when the kettle is on.
• Concealed Heating Element - Makes the kettle easy to clean. The interior can be easily wiped and de-scaled.
• Hinged Lid - The lid is hinged and is opened by a button on the top of the handle. It's conveniently placed so that you can hold the kettle and open the lid with one hand.

Water Gauge

The water gauge is built into the side of the kettle. It marks out the number of cups, allowing you to quickly boil a minimal amount of water, saving energy in the process:

Water Filter

The kettle has a water filter which can be removed, washed and reused as required. The filter removes impurities in the water, in particular, limescale. The filter also helps to increase the kettle's life:

360 Degree Base

The kettle can be placed at any place around the base. Good for household or offices with left handed and right handed people.

Matching Toaster

Russell Hobbs also produce a matching toaster for some of the colours. At the time of writing, these are also available on amazon.co.uk.

Summary

Overall, we recommend the Russell Hobbs Canterbury Kettle. It's a reliable kettle with the usual modern features.

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