Philips HD4601(F) > Reviews (5)

This kettle is a well made example as expected from a maker such as Philips. I bought it many years ago for around the £40 mark if i remember correctly.
It is attractive being stainless steel but does require careful cleaning to maintain the bright apperance. I maintain mine using viakal. If you live in a soft water area it will take less maintainence as there is less limescale present in the water.
It boils quick as the element covers almost the entire base of the kettle.You can boil from as little as a cup of water to a full 1.7 litres if you want. The less you boil the better for the environment but also making it ideal for a one person household. It is a disc which isnt visible like the traditional kettles so is less likely to fur up. Any limescale furring which is produced is caught by the filter in the kettles spout. This filter is washable and easy to remove for cleaning. Soaking in a limescale remover i find the best to keep it clean.
You know when it requires cleaning as the water is more reluctant to pour out. The kettle is easy to use as the weight is nicely balanced in the hand using the gracefully curved black plasic handle. The illustration with the review shows this off nicely.
The base is circular with the electric connector in the centre this allows the kettle to be positioned for either a left or right handed user. It is easy to place on or remove from the base.
The only problem i have had with it has been the filter wearing out but this has been due to a limescale build up.
The kettle has a red light on both the left and right side of t indicating when it is turned on so therefore catering for the left handed and right handed user.
I thoroughly recommend this kettle but it may no longer be available to buy new now.