Thank you for all your R/R/C. Will always try to return.
Thank you for all your R/R/C. Will always try to return.
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The Breville spectra is the new generation of kettles mixing the functionality of a kettle with the soothing effect of soft "ever changing" lighting. I have bought my breville about 5 months ago mainly due to the fact that my last kettle was on its last legs due to having a baby and the constant need for boiling water (I think it just had enough). The Breville kettle was not my first choice as I wanted something completely stainless steel to match some of my appliances (if you have to replace something it might as well match-what I told my husband).
I saw the Kettle in one of my catalogues and was quite intrigued by it. It was stainless steel but the pictures showed three different coloured lighting in three different pictures. I subsequently went to see it in my local electrical store to see what it was all about. I asked the salesperson to plug it in for me (local stores are always helpful) and I was hooked. The lights were not just tri-coloured but changed as the temperature increased (from blue:cold to red: hot). I was hooked. It was like my own lava lamp or fibre optic plant in my kitchen (had to store mine due to new arrival).
Not only it was part stainless steel but the soft lighting will brighten up any kitchen at night (especially for night feeds). Not only the kettle looks good in the kitchen it also has:
Rapid boil
Anti scale filter
It is cordless with 360 base
Water window (always useful)
Automatic switch off
Washable filter
Non slip feet
Dry boil protection
And last but not least the most useful feature of all: KEEP WARM SYSTEM
This becomes indispensable when you are juggling night feeds and nappy changes as I previously had to sometimes boil my kettle 2/3 times before I even got to making/ warming the bottle. This is a lifesaver (or electric saver) and the kettle still changes colours during the Keepwarm process. My son would spend some time looking at it whilst I had to change him and seemed to calm him or at least occupy him.
Overall this is not the kind of kettle I would have gone for especially from the pictures shown in catalogues as it looks like a pricey novelty item but I have come to enjoy boiling my kettle and this is something I never thought I would ever say. Try to do like me and buy it when you get a discount from a catalogue or during the sales as I know it is quite expensive but your saving will make you enjoy it even more. This kettle can be used by anyone who has a chatty neighbour or friend popping around as you can can press the Keep warm button and it will do so until they are ready for their tea/coffe (unless re-boiling the kettle is your escape).
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My sister has this, I love the soft light from it.
just.bcoz 10.12.2007 00:15
Great review, I think i need to invest in one of those kettles because of the keep warm feature. we drink coffee quite alot and the kettles never off. :o) Lisa x
This smartly moulded 3000W Breville Spectra Stainless Steel Illuminated Jug Kettle has a ... more
colour changing light, great for a modern kitchen as a funky conversation piece, yet it still retains some elegant style.It gives you the option of a fast boil if ...
Postage & Packaging: £3.95 Availability: In stock. 3 working days
Jul 13th, 2007
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