Wednesday, January 18, 2012

De'Longhi Icona KBO3001.R Jug Kettle, 3kW, Scarlet Red

De'Longhi Icona KBO3001.R Jug Kettle, 3kW, Scarlet Red

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description

Inspired by the glamour of 1950s Italy, the Icona range from De'Longhi brings style to any kitchen. Featuring a unique, three-layer, high-gloss paint finish, chrome detailing and a solid, quality build, Icona is an icon within your home.

The De'Longhi Icona KBO3001.R Scarlet Red Jug Kettle is a visually stunning kettle with a 360ยบ swivel base for both left- and right-handed use, cord storage and a maximum water capacity of 1.7 litres. The 3 kW concealed rapid-boil element ensures fast boiling and easy cleaning and the removable, washable limescale filter will keep your hot drinks tasting delicious.

The Icona features a three-level safety protection system: auto shut-off when the water boils, thermal cut-off and auto shut-off when the kettle body is lifted from its base. With non-slip feet, cord storage and twin neon power-on lights, the KBO3001.R will be as attractive in your kitchen workspace as it is safe and easy to use.

Box Contents

  • 1 x De'Longhi Icona KBO3001.R Scarlet Red Jug Kettle

  • 1 x Base

  • 1 x Lid

  • 1 x Fitted UK plug

  • 1 x Full product instructions

  • By : Delonghi
    List Price : £74.99
    Price : £55.99
    You Save : £19.00 (25%)
    De'Longhi Icona KBO3001.R Jug Kettle, 3kW, Scarlet Red

    Product Details

    • Product Dimensions: 20 x 25 x 30 cm ; 1 Kg
    • Boxed-product Weight: 1.8 Kg
    • Delivery Destinations: Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered.
    • Item model number: KBO3001.R
    • ASIN: B0014FWDTG
    • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 15 Mar 2008

     

    De'Longhi Icona KBO3001.R Jug Kettle, 3kW, Scarlet Red

     

    Technical Details

    • Stylish scarlet red cordless rapid-boil jug kettle with chrome detailing and gloss paint finish
    • 360 degree swivel base and stainless steel concealed element
    • 3 kW power and 1.7 Litre water capacity
    • 3-level safety protection: auto shut-off when boiled or lifted and thermal cut-off
    • Removable, washable scale filter and non-slip feet

    Costumer Evaluations

    The manage is attached at only one point, and right after 3 months ours developed a leak at this point, with steam condensing inside the handle and dripping onto the operate surface. Whilst this is covered beneath the warranty, I have to take or send this to an approved DeLonghi agent (nearest 20 miles away) and arrange a repair or replacement. I am then expected to return to the agent to choose up the repaired or replaced item. DeLonghi claim they don't reimburse any out of pocket expenditures arising as a result of a repair luckily, I know my rights and how to enforce them, but it's aggravation I can do without having.

    The product has an inherent design flaw, and unless you know how to enforce your consumer rights, you will have to pay to get this turkey repaired or replaced. My suggestions: order one more manufacturer's kettle.

    Noise is a relative idea. Is this kettle noisy? Well, noisy compared to what? It is quieter than my final kettle. If you have been employing a especially quiet kettle then perhaps this model will disappoint you, but I discover it challenging to classify it as objectively loud. It is also rapid to boil, so even if its low growl annoys you the irritation does not last for extended.

    As for the reports of a funny taste, well, that is really a drawback for a kettle. Anybody with a kettle that leaves a metallic or otherwise foul taste in the boiled water has a kettle unfit for use. It must be replaced with a single fit for the objective it was sold. I have detected no out of spot tastes.

    A stiffness of lid is yet another reported matter among the critiques. It really is accurate it does not come off smoothly, but once more this isn't a whole lot distinctive to my previous kettle and I'm not positive it really is even worthy of comment.

    Other than that, the kettle is light and it looks amazing.

     

    De'Longhi Icona KBO3001.R Jug Kettle, 3kW, Scarlet Red