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Long boil function Separate mode "Tea". Start delay. Built-in battery.
Typethermopotthermopot
Volume3 L3 L
Technical specs
Power consumption700 W875 W
Power in the heating mode13 W
Heating elementhiddenhidden
Coating of the heating elementstainless steelstainless steel
Water level indicator++
Thermostat
Temperature adjustment70, 80, 90, 98 °C
Delay start timer
Water supply
water supply button
water supply button
Blocking the water supply
General
Display
Materialplasticplastic
Dimensions29х25х33 cm
Weight3.1 kg
Color
Added to E-Catalogfebruary 2016october 2017

Power consumption

The power consumed by the kettle during operation is actually the power of the heating element installed in the device.

Two working moments depend on this parameter: heating intensity and electricity consumption. On the one hand, the high power of the heater allows you to quickly heat up a certain volume of water and saves time. On the other hand, the power consumption of such a device will also be appropriate. The wattage of a kettle's heater typically does not have a significant impact on electricity bills since the energy consumption required to heat a given volume of water remains the same regardless of the heater's power rating. However, there may be certain issues related to electrical connectivity. For example, if the wiring is weak or the fuses are improperly sized, the operation of a high-power heater may cause power outages. Additionally, devices with a power rating greater than 3500 W cannot be connected to a regular electrical outlet and require a specific power format. Consequently, even the largest thermal pots, which typically have a capacity of 10 L or more, are rarely equipped with heaters more powerful than 3000 W, since this power rating is sufficient for their intended use and can be connected to a standard electrical outlet.

Power in the heating mode

The power consumed by the thermopot (see "Type") in the heating mode, when the device maintains the temperature of the previously heated water. Manufacturers select this power in such a way that the device is guaranteed to be able to maintain the claimed temperature. Therefore, the only point that should be assessed by this feature is the general “voracity” of the thermopot in terms of electricity consumption. However, this mode requires relatively little energy, and the heating power does not exceed 200 W in the most voluminous models.

Temperature adjustment

The temperature adjustment capabilities refer to the specific temperature values that can be programmed into the electric kettle. It's important to note that this refers to automatic adjustment, where the kettle turns off or switches to temperature maintenance mode once the desired temperature has been reached.

If this paragraph contains several options separated by commas (for example, “60 °С, 80 °С, 90 °С”), this means that this model has several fixed temperature options. However, there are also devices with smooth adjustment, which allows you to adjust the temperature in steps of 5 °C, or even 1 °C; for such devices, the entire adjustment range is indicated here, for example, "60 — 100 °C".

The greater the number of temperature setting options available in an electric kettle, the more versatile it becomes, allowing for precise selection of the optimal brewing mode for various types of drinks. Here is a simple table of recommended temperatures:

white tea — 60 °C;
yellow tea -70 °C;
green tea — 80 °C;
black tea — 90 °C;
— rooibos, hibiscus — 100 °C (up to boiling);
baby food — 40 °C.

Of course, there are exceptions to such rules — depending on the specific type of drink. For example, some...varieties of green tea can be brewed at 90 °C.

Delay start timer

A function that allows you to pre-set the start time of the kettle. For example, you can pour water in the evening and set a timer for the morning, so that by the time you woke up, it has just boiled. This eliminates the need to turn on the kettle manually and wait for the water to heat up.

Display

The own display noticeably simplifies and facilitates the use of the kettle. Most often, this is the simplest single-colour screen, capable of displaying 2 — 3 figures and possibly the individual special symbols — however, in this case, more is not required. The display is especially convenient when selecting and controlling the heating temperature — after all, it is much more convenient to navigate by specific numbers than by simpler devices like colour indicators. Actually, the presence of a screen almost 100% guarantees that this model is also equipped with a thermostat.
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