Russell Hobbs 11521 Stainless Steel Kettle

For many years I owned two classic RH kettles - the little feet fell off and the elements lasted about 5 years, but I knew how to replace the elements which were pretty cheap.

Then came the jug kettle, standing on its own base plate and with a powerful induction heater, came along and the RH version, though expensive, seemed a well designed idiot proof interpretation of the concept.

Presumably needing two hands to fill through the lid is deliberate to prevent the lid being left open?

However the durability is unacceptable. The clever switching system that turns off manually, when heated by the latent heat of the steam and when lifted from the stand GOES WRONG:

1. Within weeks - replaced under warranty.

2. Within months - somehow mother in law snapped the switch - Replaced

3. Within two years - I don't know why - perhaps the electrical contact in the base has worn away? Once upon a time toasters were unreliable now its Russell Hobbs jug kettles !

After about two years of owning this Russell Hobbs 11521 the spout started to leak and eventually came off completely. It seems that the solder holding the spout to the kettle body has completely degraded. Almost impossible to repair. It is a shame, because it is fast boiling and easy to fill through spout.

The Russell Hobbs 11521 is a very smart looking & stylish kettle. A little "pricey" but I believe it to be well worth the money I spent. Easy to clean and quite efficient. I'm pleased with the overall quality of this product.

We bought a cordless kettle Russell Hobbs model 11521 at Comet. Within about 8 months the switch failed. Comet changed it without quibble. Within another six months the replacement has the same fault and we have thrown it away.