Tefal 8100-15

Advantages: Fast, easy and electricity saving.
Disadvantages: A little more expensive than a "standard" kettle.

...Why didn't I invent this? Bought one of these last month from Currys, and am quite impressed. Yes, there are a few minor niggles, but it's the first REAL improvement on the kettle, and I'm sure Tefal will "tweak" the product for another version. The good points; environmentally, it's a "no-brainer". No wasted electricity, (Tefal claim an energy saving of "up to 65%"), no wasted water, integrated water filter, ability to dispense both hot & cold water, either how much you want, or a set 220ml. The downside; yes, it only holds 1.5 litres,(although most "standard" kettles do too), it sounds a bit alarming, a bit like an espresso machine, and the hot water isn't QUITE boiling. (92 degrees C.Possibly for legal reasons!?!) A more than decent "first attempt". Now more widely available, (it was exclusive to Currys until August 1st... Read review

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Advantages: Fits neatly into base, fast boiling, pours without splashing, comfortable to hold, little residue build-up.
Disadvantages: Decalcifier comes loose on occasions.

...This hastle-free kettle with its elegant swan-shaped look and generously-sized spout does everything a kettle should do but with high performance and reliability. Holding up to 1.5 litres, this kettle boils by the simple flick of a switch, within four minutes and creates minimum noise on the way. The level-indicators are clearly marked and the transparent side-panels bring bubble-lover satisfaction as the water boils! The Delfina Gold slots with ease onto its base and with it's generous length of cord and choice of cord-guides it can be set up for left or right-handed use. The lid flips open with ease and the gold filament retains it's colour and freshness. This kettle is designed to brng comfort and satisfaction to the most sophisticated warm drink lover!... Read review

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Advantages: Healthy Meals and very in-expensive
Disadvantages: Washing it is a bit of a pain

...I bought my steamer about 2 years ago and used it fairly often...until I bought my George Foreman Fat Reducing Grilling Machine... Ok I have to admit that steaming is probably the healthiest way to cook, but using the grilling machine is so much faster and less hassle. I was using my steamer to cook vegetables on one level and salmon on the other...what a pain it is to clean after you have cooked fish in it. You really have to scrub it hard to get all the bits out of the steaming rack that sits inside. Even soaking it doesn't get the bits out. At least with the George Foreman, you give it one wipe over and it is spotless. Cooking on the grill takes about 5 minutes whereas the steamer can take around 25-45 minutes (Tefals recommendation) for vegetables and 15-25 minutes for chicken. I do like the cooking time instructions on the front... Read review

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