DualitCVJK13 Classic Kettle | Polished Stainless Steel with Copper Trim | Quiet boiling kettle | 90 Second Boil Time | 1.7 Litre Capacity, 3 KW | 72820

The Dualit Classic Kettle | Polished Stainless Steel with Black Trim arrived in a branded cardboard box. The kettle is beautifully designed and crafted. It boils very quickly and is super quiet (our old one sounded like a tractor!). I love the fact that the lid is a 'pull up' lid not button operated.There are clear cup/litre measurements on each side.The pouring spout is excellent as it does not leave any drip marks.The kettle has a high price point but the quality is worth it...we have a dualit toaster which we are still using after 20+ years.

Bought to replace our older Dualit that we have had for ten years because whilst still working well it is looking tired and of course styles change.This one taps into the latest style of using copper for a bit of added retro look, which I rather like. There is a sort of 'industrial,' look about it that is a bit steam punk in its execution.In use it boils very fast and most noticeably - or rather not - very quietly. So much so that you have to be standing right by it to hear it. The lid is a bit stiff to open which I'm sure will ease over time but when it is open the top is clear for filling with an easily read level gauge down the side.If I do have a niggle then it is the manufacturing of this. It's not cheap for a kettle and yet whilst Dualit proudly brandishes the 'Designed and Engineered in Britian,' tag lines everywhere, the reality is that this is not made in the UK. It is made like most things overseas in some low labour cost country. And if this only cost twenty quid then fair enough but when you are forking out close on £120 then I fail to see how there isn't enough slack in that price to enable UK manufacturing to still allow a decent profit to be made. This is a real bugbear with me when 'traditional,' British companies play on their Britishness and charge accordingly yet are actually selling you stuff made in the Far East.Anyway, rant over, the actual product is well made, stylish and works very well. But pricey.

1. A side handle prevents scalding from a handle above the filler cap, but this kettle remains easy to lift because of the clever balance and the fact that the lid is water-tight so that the kettle can be accidentally tipped without spilling.2. It is without doubt the quietest kettle and the fastest to boil.3. Very well made and excellent quality, with many exceptional design details.Without doubt, this is the only kettle worth buying despite the high cost - just buy it.

Hard to find the perfect kettle these days. All seem to be built cheaply. This kettle is not cheap, it has a heft and look that suggests quality. I bought it to replace our 6 year old Dualit Architect kettle, which was operating perfectly until suddenly the button stopped engaging.Pros:Stainless steel finish looks goodLimited plastic in the boil chamber (only cup display, hinge and filter are plastic)Extremely quiet! Our Dualit Architect was noisy that you couldn't watch TV or have a phone call in our open plan living space when it was on - this kettle is so much better - it really is a whisper boil, totally unintrusive.Having both ml and cups measure has been unexpectedly usefulApparently replaceable heating element (but I'll believe it if/when we see it)Really quick boil especially for two/three cupsCons:Not a fan of the manual pull lid, suspect it'll become loose in future, but haven't been burnt by it yetThe handle has a plastic back bit which can flex sightly and feels cheap, let's the whole kettle down in terms of qualityStill not entirely plastic-free in the boil chamber, which feels like a missed opportunityActivation switch does not feel robust at all, this was the failure point of the Architect so I'll not be surprised if this is first to failDualit promote themselves as a premium quality brand - but they clearly aren't committed to repairability or longevity, only a 1 year guarantee for a kettle of this expense is pathetic. Also the product brochure included with the kettle includes £400 coffee machines which include the description "depending on the failure, we *might* be able to repair this". Really disappointing to see the brand haven't woken up to the need and demand for repairability and reduced environmental waste - I would definitely pay a little more for something I know could be repaired in 10 years from now.Summary: I researched ages to try to find a powerful, reliable, kettle. Something that should last at least as long as our previous 6yr old Dualit. This kettle isn't perfect and let's itself down in a number of silly areas, but we're happy enough with the product so far. The quiet boiling is it's nicest feature from my perspective.Time will tell - I will update this review if it begins to play up.

great kettle fast boil large capacity and looks great you only get what you pay for

Might be more expensive than some on the market but this is a very classy looking kettle. It's relatively quiet compared to my old delonghi and boils a litre of water quite quickly - maybe slightly slower than the marketing would suggest, but it's marginal. All-in-all I'm very pleased with it.

It's a long time since I owned an electric kettle. I get so fed up with them lasting until about a week past the end of their warranty period, so I have been using a Le Creuset hob top for years. But this one, being a Dualit, can be repaired if it gives up the ghost, so I'm giving it a go. It's as beautiful as you could reasonably ask a kettle to be. Very nice and shiny. No ghastly blue lights, or any other colour for that matter. Very quiet and very, very fast. I had forgotten how fast electric kettles are. And it matches my toaster. So, here's hoping my Le Creuset will be happy sitting in the cupboard.