Morphy Richards Jug Dimensions 108262 Cream Electric Kettle, Plastic, 3100 W, 1.5 liters

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Unfortunately, the water gauge only goes down to 500ml, despite the minimum quantity being half that, and the outer casing can get quite hot, so you’ll need to pay attention when using it. These can produce a cup's worth of boiling water in less than a minute and use up to 50% less energy. It’s equally important to check the water gauge to make sure your kettle hasn’t been overfilled, which could boil over and become a safety hazard. Some kettles have additional smart features, such as allowing you to set the kettle to boil or check the water temperature from an app on your phone.

Two thing to note are that it emits a lot of steam and wobbles on its base towards the end of the boiling cycle. Most kettles have this clearly visible on the exterior but some are more awkwardly placed, such as behind the handle. Jug kettles are taller, tend to have handles located on the side and will generally hold a larger volume of water. You’ll find the majority of kettles on the market have a pirouette connector centre, which simply means you can place the kettle on the base to face in the direction most convenient for you.We also look for untoasted tops and stripes and make sure that both faces of the bread are toasted to the same degree. Models tested before December 2010 do not have a result for this test, but will have a browning coverage rating instead. A power element of 3kW is generally considered best for fast boiling and all of our top-scoring kettles have this wattage. We assess a range of taks, including inserting bread into the slots and pushing the lever down, removing items without burning your fingers, using the controls and the crumb tray, and whether the instructions are clear and easy to understand.

Innovative items like robot vacuum cleaners and wine coolers are among her favourite tests to date, and her most notable accomplishment is toasting 360 slices of bread in a determined bid to find the best toaster. It’s a handy feature if you like to drink more delicate herbal and green teas, which should be brewed below boiling, at around 80C. Electric dome kettles often have lift-off lids, which can be a bit more fiddly than flip-top models to use, and these kettles usually have a smaller water capacity. We also check the temperature of the external casing of the handle when water is freshly boiled – some kettles get extremely hot and extra care needs to be taken when picking up to pour.

Built with a “Sure Pour” system, this kettle lets you pour from a low angle so even when the kettle is full, it’s comfortable for your wrist. Passionate about finding the best home products and appliances for our readers, she has tested everything from blenders to pizza ovens. The detachable lid made it easy to fill up and empty and the non-slip hand was comfortable to hold, too. We loved the sculptured resin finish and it’s available in distinctive colours, including bronze and metallic blue.

Kettles with large viewing windows are best if you want to know exactly how much water is in the kettle at any time. There was little steam emitted and the kettle remained sturdy and still on its base throughout boiling.

A kettle is an essential appliance in any kitchen and with our stylish choices, there is something to complement any kitchen decor. It has markers for one, two and three cups on the inside, which are helpful if you want to boil specific amounts. It’s also lightweight and if speed is of the essence, it takes less than three-minutes to boil at its full one-and-a-half litre capacity, which makes it one of the quickest kettles we’ve tested. This brightly coloured, wide-based kettle weighs only 850g when empty and we found it exceptional value for money based on its performance. The black Morphy Richards Dimensions toaster has an embossed pattern around the base, so it could have caught your eye among the other toasters on the shelf.