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Comparison Braun Breakfast1 WK 1110 3000 W 1.7 L vs HILTON WK 9221 3000 W 1.7 L white

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TypeElectric KettleElectric Kettle
Volume1.7 L1.7 L
Technical specs
Power consumption3000 W3000 W
Heating elementhiddenhidden
Coating of the heating elementstainless steelaluminium
Water level indicator++
Thermostat
Opening the lid with a button
General
Materialplasticplastic
Weight1.1 kg
Color
Added to E-Catalogseptember 2021november 2012

Coating of the heating element

The outer covering of the heater is a significant factor in determining the characteristics of the kettle because it is in direct contact with the heated water. Therefore, the material used for this coating is an essential consideration in the kettle's properties.

— Stainless steel. "Stainless steel" is the most commonly used coating for kettles as it is affordable and provides good resistance to scale buildup. However, compared to more advanced materials, it may not offer the highest level of scale resistance.

— Aluminium. Another common material, slightly more expensive and resistant to scale than stainless steel, but in general not having significant differences.

— Ceramic. Ceramic coating is known for its exceptional resistance to both scale and corrosion. Although it cannot provide a complete guarantee against scale buildup, it does tend to form plaque at a much slower rate than on surfaces made of steel or aluminium. Additionally, many of these heaters can be cleaned with more aggressive descaling products that would not be suitable for metal coatings. However, due to their high cost, ceramic coatings are typically only used in premium kettles.

— Silver. Silver is another premium material that has good resistance to both scale and corrosion. In addition, it also possesses some antibacterial properties, making it a suitable choice for those who use the kettle to store cooled boiled water. However, the cost of silver pla...ting is quite high.

Thermostat

A device that allows you to set the temperature to which the water will be heated — the thermostat monitors the temperature and automatically turns off the heating when the desired value is reached. In fact, water heated in a kettle does not always need to be boiled: for example, for brewing some types of tea, the optimum temperature is about 80 °C, and for preparing baby food — 60 °C. Thermopot are most often equipped with a thermostat, but there are also classic electric kettles with such a function.

Opening the lid with a button

Kettles (see "Type") in which the lid opens at the touch of a button. This opening is faster and more convenient, and often safer than the traditional way (grab the lid and pull it up): the lid can get quite hot when the kettle is in operation, and long contact with it is fraught with burns. And although the button can also be placed on the lid, a short press is enough to activate it, and even in such cases the risk of getting burned is minimal. On the other hand, opening the lid with a button complicates the design of the kettle and reduces its reliability.