Monday 5 May 2008

Checked it out Morphy Richards Stainless Steel Jug Kettle model 43311

I had been looking for a while for a new kettle, and have been happy to say the Morphy Richards kettle was the one I chose and I have now checked it out.



I was looking for two key features, quick boil and quiet. The third factor was price, which I will get onto in a minute.

The 43311 stainless steel kettle has:

Quiet boil technology

Whistle on boil (can be activatged or turned off)

Blue illumination in water gauge

Large spout for easy filling and pouring

Top button lid release

3KW Element for rapid boil

8 Cup / 1.7 litre capacity

360 Degree cordless base for right and left handed use

Removable limescale filter and concealed element

I have found the kettle stacks up to the description. Quiet it certainly is, I was convinced the whistle would never be used, but apart from the slight click as the power cuts out when the kettle boils, there is no other sound, in a nearby room to distinguish between it boiling and having boild. On more than one occassion, I have gone to reboil the kettle, only to find it had quietly gone about its business.

The jug shape and stainless steel casing, doesn't look out of place in most kitchens, the illuminaiton, which is a feature on more and more kettles, I personally find a gimmick. But it is common on so many kettles now, I guess it is all about keeping up with the Jonese's and it certainly isn't a hinderance to its efficiency.

The final considertation was price. Many kettles of a similar quality form competitors are selling at over £50.00, so I was delighted to find this was generally available at below £35.00. I was able to find it at below £30.00 form an online retailer and it to this retailer I will direct you.

Checked it out ratings.

Looks: 3 stars: well it is difficult to rate any kettle above this

Efficiency: 4 stars. It boils very quickly

Noise: 5 stars: Undoubtedly the best feature of the kettle from my point of view

Price: 4 star: Beats the vast majority of the competition hands down.

Overall: 4 stars: does exactly what it says it will, at a great price.

Available at 24 Studio for less than £30.00


Having checked it out, I would definately suggest you do the same.