Comparison Siemens TW 86103 black vs Bosch TWK 8613 black
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| Siemens TW 86103 black | Bosch TWK 8613 black | |
from $57.00 up to $105.28 | from $173.00 | |
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| Type | Electric Kettle | Electric Kettle |
| Design | high tech | high tech |
| Volume | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
Technical specs | ||
| Power consumption | 2400 W | 2400 W |
| Heating element | hidden | hidden |
| Water level indicator | behind the handle (from the side) | behind the handle (from the side) |
| Thermostat |  | |
| Temperature adjustment | 70, 80, 90, 100 °C | 70, 80, 90, 100 °C |
| Maintaining t° (kettle) | | |
| Opening the lid with a button |  | |
| Removable anti-scale filter | | |
General | ||
| Double-walled | | |
| Material | plastic | plastic |
| Power source | 230 В | 230 В |
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 1.6 kg |
| Color | ||
| Added to E-Catalog | december 2011 | december 2010 |
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Glossary
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.
Removable anti-scale filter
A small mesh (usually at the spout) that catches scale flakes and small particles to prevent them from getting into the cup when pouring. Its convenience lies in the fact that the filter can be quickly removed, rinsed under the tap, or cleaned with a soft brush without taking the kettle apart and without fussing with citric acid every time just for a few "crumbs" in the drink. Unlike non-removable inserts or "for show" filters, the removable option is easier to keep tidy, clogs less, and stays neat for longer, especially if the water is hard and the kettle is actively used at home or in the office. In practice, this is useful when you frequently boil water for tea/coffee or children's drinks: the filter does not completely solve the scale problem inside, but it significantly enhances comfort because there is less residue in the cup and the taste remains cleaner.
Double-walled
Double-walled are found mainly among traditional electric kettles.
This design performs several functions at once. First of all, it significantly improves thermal insulation, allowing the kettle to retain heat longer and save energy when heating. Also, double-walled increase strength and reliability — it is more difficult to break through such a wall or noticeably damage it than a single one. And in some models, the outer side is made of plastic, and the inner side is made — of metal; this allows you to combine the advantages of both materials without a significant increase in cost.
This design performs several functions at once. First of all, it significantly improves thermal insulation, allowing the kettle to retain heat longer and save energy when heating. Also, double-walled increase strength and reliability — it is more difficult to break through such a wall or noticeably damage it than a single one. And in some models, the outer side is made of plastic, and the inner side is made — of metal; this allows you to combine the advantages of both materials without a significant increase in cost.