Breville the Soft Top Dual BKE425

We bought this last December 2024. Very pleased with the look but had to look up the book to see if we had a faulty one. This is the first jug/kettle that I have ever had that did not have a light to say was activated and on. So still to this day my husband and I both comment on this issue So my next purchase I will make sure it has a… Read more

light. Otherwise works well a bit noisy and takes a while to heat a full kettle but it is easy to keep clean, water tastes fine so apart from the no light issue it is a good kettle.

I love this kettle! Purchased many years ago it's been perfect! Quiet and easy to use and clean. Show details

Works okay, with one stinging problem – It does what a kettle is supposed to do, with one notable design flaw. The design of the lid causes condensed, extremely hot water, to trickle out and down the handle and onto your hand if you pop it open shortly after boiling. For example, if you boil the kettle, use all the water in it, then pop it to refill the kettle, you will get near boiling… Read more

water on your hand. This can be avoided if you remember to tip the kettle forward far enough, but I've never encountered this issue on any other kettle I've used. It's an irritating thing to have to remember, and very inconvenient if you forget (which you probably will).

Shame it does not have a light to indicate it is on – I like the weight and happy with the product , only problem is it does not show a light when on!

Reliable and effective – Have had it for over 3 years without any issues. Is not the best looking but very simple, reliable and worth the money spent. Physically quite sturdy as well so defintely long lasting Show details

Terrible – It Looks good but that's about it ! It's very heavy even when empty. It's also ackward to pick up and hurts even a slight arthritic hand and the slow opening lid is a pain when trying to fill it up

Everything you need from a kettle – I bought this to replace my Sunbeam that had an element in it. I love that this Breville doesn't! Not only is it an attractive kettle for your kitchen, it is easy to keep clean (stainless steel). The pop up lid is convenient to allow the top to open to avoid getting burnt (as I did on my previous one)  Show details

Good Sturdy kettle – I have had no problems with my Breville which is 'the Soft Top Dual Kettle BKE425' like I did with my previous kettle. I got this through a reward points for free, so I can't complain if the thing gives up bit I'm sure its better than my last whiz bang model that cost $200 and lasted not even 14 months. lol This Breville 'the Soft Top Dual Kettle… Read more

BKE425' is sturdy, pretty quite, a good design and does everything that its suppose to do (so far) and its quality is excellent. Its not a sophisticated kettle and its simple design is what attracted me to it as I had a previous kettle of triple the price, which was complete and utter rubbish so don't go by the price alone. Well done Breville and hopefully I can keep this kettle for boiling just water for a few more years (like at least 5+ years???) and not like some of the other rubbish kettles that are around which only lasts 12-14 months.

Bad kettle – Kettle lasted 2 years and has since died. Don't waste your money on expensive kettles like this one!! Have since bought a cheap one from K Mart which boils the water just as efficiently. Will never buy another expensive kettle to simply boil water, better off saving my money on something else.  Show details

Good but noisy – This is a good kettle but very noisy as it heats up and boils. We have a plastic version of the brand at work and it seems to be quieter perhaps because it is plastic rather than steel? We've noticed it seems to boil for a long time before switching off as well. However, it is well made, looks good and is easy to use and clean. It is cordless… Read more

and the water gauge on the side lets you know how much is in the jug without having to open the lid.

Good Kettle – I mean, how much can you say about a kettle? It boils quick, it's relatively quiet, i like silver appliances haha I got it for $48 which I guess is reasonable price. It's kinda crazy how such a basic appliance can be so expensive. I was looking for a basic model that would boil water, and last a long time. I don't need something that can… Read more

boil to 92.6 degrees exactly. I was debating between a reputable brand and "quality" kettle at the $50 range, or just getting a basic kmart/target one for $20. Since I went for the $50, i'm hoping it lasts > 5 years. So far so good.

i like it – i decided to go with this kettle when getting a new kettle and i like it. i like how the top opens up slowly and quietly instead of fast and loud like some other kettles. it also heats up boiling water quite quickly. is also affordable and easy to clean.  Show details

BKE430 soft touch kettle – This kettle has been such a disappointment. We try to buy to minimise waste, aiming for long use of our things. Purchased a little over 3 years ago. First the lid stopped opening, we could deal with that, by filling through the spout. The light stopped working, OK, unnecessary function. Would sometimes over boil and not switch off. So we kept an… Read more

eye on it. Then this became more frequent culminating in on/off lever not working at all. Not repairable. And not expected from a not-cheap, name-brand appliance. More land-fill despite being less than 4 years old and used intermittently.

Great kettle – Kettle pours well, with no drips. Light to handle. Measurement window is easy to read. Boils quickly. Brushed metal finish is easy to clean. It is reasonably loud if you're standing right next to it, but to be honest I don't really notice it. Liked it so much that I bought another one for my elderly mother who needed one which was light and didn't drip when pouring.  Show details

Malfunctioned – Regrettably like many of the folks here, this kettle malfunctioned on us too not too long after purchase. It didn’t shut off when it boiled. Luckily we are around to notice it and manually shut it off before it potentially damages our circuit board. We will be considering other brands for reliability in the future.  Show details

Broken/Faults before even used 1st time ! – BKE425 Have just purchased this on Thursday ,went to put it on for the first time this afternoon Saturday 9/72016 ,checked all packing was off and out ,plugged it in ,filled jug placed it on stand ,pushed down start button and Nothing ?,no indication it has started ,tried again still nothing ,changed to a different power outlet {just in… Read more

case } and no still nothing ,called husband and that's when we both noticed the Very strong and over powering sulpher smell ,most certainly coming from jug or base as we got son in law and daughter to come into kitchen as well ...Its going back tomorrow and not sure after reading issues of problems with on /off switch and other issues ... strange this one is not listed among options to since the store have so many of them .