DualitLite Kettle - 1L 2kW Jug Kettle - Polished with Black Trim, High Gloss Finish - Fast Boiling Kettle by Dualit - 72200, Silver/Black

This is actually my second Dualit Lite Kettle – my first one lasted an impressive 7 years with daily use, and I didn’t hesitate to buy it again. It’s sleek, boils fast, and feels solid and well-made. The compact 1L size is perfect for what we need, and it doesn’t take up much space on the counter.I also love the dual water windows – really handy for making just the right amount. It looks smart in the kitchen with its polished finish, and the swivel base makes it super easy to handle.If you're after something stylish, reliable, and built to last – this is it. Here's to another 7 years!

Update 10 years later. Just bought my third one of these - and in between that had a Russell Hobbs mini glass kettle which lasted just over three years but isn’t made any more. So bought another one of these. It’s probably the best 1 litre kettle you can get and well made and nice ergonomic design. However I found they didn’t last any longer than any other kettle. Two to three years. I now have a painful shoulder and find it a bit on the heavy side compared to the Russell Hobbs mini glass one but don’t think there is anything rude this size that’s cordless and well made. So will manage!Pleased with this. I got fed up of replacing kettles so decided to go for one which hopefully will last much longer. We had a very nice Prestige plastic kettle which lasted about 2 and a half years then died. I don't think two and a half years is that long for something that costs over £30, but replaced it with the same one as we liked the style - and the second one overheated and died within 3 months (plus it was too easy for the safety switch to get held in if pressed up against something). So I thought - right - I want a stainless steel kettle that isn't too big and heavy and has a safety switch that flips up and down rather than in and out. I had seen these a number of times but thought them a bit pricey. But - this one cost just under £40 and my old one cost about £35 - and if this lasts much longer it will be worth it. I bought the 1 litre one because I didn't want anything too heavy, and at first it did look small and strange sitting on the worktop, but it really is a great size. We usually only boil water for cups of tea, and it is more than adequate for that. It is nice to use, ergonomic and well designed. The safety switch flips up and down so won't get accidentally pressed in. The lid is just right - firm enough to stay on but not too firm to pull off. It pours excellently. It comes with a warning saying not to pour for 10 seconds after boiling, to avoid steam burns, which sounded a bit alarming, but actually it is no different to any other kettle in this respect and I realised that we normally do wait a few seconds anyway - and the times we haven't waited we have had no problems with steam - it is a good kettle. I don't think I will ever buy a big one again now for a number of reasons:1) It is supposed to be one of the most expensive uses of electricity and we used to boil full kettles when we didn't need them - just filled it up to save filling it up, if you know what I mean2) It is such a nice size, weight and shape to use.3) You don't need more than a litre of water - unless you boil water for a pan to cook vegetables in, which we used to do, but have now decided that is a bad idea because it wears the kettle out too quickly and because the water boils almost as quickly on the hob and is probably cheaper to boil on the hob. On the odd occasion when I have been in a real hurry I have just boiled this one twice - no big deal.It is not the fastest kettle we have ever had, but it is fast enough and certainly not slow. It is a bit noisy but probably no more than most other kettles.I would recommend it highly.

I have had one of these for about 6 weeks and am very impressed with it. As the description clearly describes, this is the smaller of the Dualit jug kettle range but is no mini travel item as it has a full power 2kw element for fast boiling and holds 2 pints to the maximum fill mark. This makes it great in the kitchen where it is a handsome, sturdy and compact addition to the worktop. It would also make it unsuitable for places with a very limited power supply such as caravans, hotel rooms, in-car inverters or small camping generators. For that you should look to a model where the element is around 500w.I have arthritis and initially found the hinged lid to be a little too firm but solved this very easily using the 3 clearly visible tension pips on the inside of the lid. The result is a kettle which has a secure lid and is a joy and ease to fill in-situ. People with arthritis tend to make adaptations to every day tasks and my kettle-filling tip is to leave the appliance on the stand, open the lid then part fill a lightweight plastic jug with the required water:)In another section I heard someone complain that the directions of Dualit kettles advise that they should not be left with standing water. This is not in the essential safety instructions but is given as advice for people in hard water areas to avoid rapid scale build up. Taken in context the advice is a helpful suggestion, not a dire warning!Happy boiling:)Edited To Add Text- It is now 14 months later and I have had not even one minor problem even though the lovely compact kettle is used perhaps 8 or 9 times a day. It has also never shown any sign of scale, have other people found that or is it just our soft water?Edit - It has now been three years and this kettle remains one of my better acquisitions with not one problem thus far.Edit September 2014 - My time really flies, I hadn't realised that I'd had my 'new' kettle for five years but it's still working fine although the little neon lamp which used to glow when the switch was down has stopped glowing. I remain very pleased with it and have purchased a second so that I have a replacement when my original finally stops workingApril 2016 - Still working well, several times every day.

Lightweight and robust build this is a brilliant kettle makes four mugs of tea so capacity is adequate and i like the fast boil and lightweight design you can get condensation on the black base its not the kettle leaking so after boiling i check the base that the kettle sits on before placing kettle back but apart from this the kettle is a brilliant design for ease of use

This little kettle is very well made. The interior isn’t plastic, apart from a small measuring piece that you could unscrew if needed, though I found it negligible and perfectly manageable. It boils water quickly and isn’t overly loud while doing so.The only minor issue is that after boiling, the lid can get quite hot. You’ll need to be careful to only touch the plastic knob when opening it, as the rest of the lid could give you a small burn. Aside from that, the compact size makes it ideal for saving space on your kitchen worktop. For the price, I highly recommend it!