Kambrook 1.5 BPA Free Glass KKE760CLR

lid broke off and is not repairable - disappointed – The lid came off (broke out of its hinge) without applying any force. It's a plastic hinge and doesn't seem to be able to get repaired. More than $100 for something that broke well too fast. I dont' spending a bit more money but would expect quality. I'll try a Breville next (another $40 dearer I guess...) Show details

So far, excellent – As loud as my supposedly super-quiet old breville in the stainless steel. I purchased it this morning, and have used it a lot today. This kettle is over-priced, like they all are, however less so than most, and I got a good deal as I had a Good Guys voucher. That brought it to $46, which is a tad over what it's worth. I love that I'm able to… Read more

see any scale, which reminds me to clean it.

As another reviewer said, it boils for exactly 12 seconds after it reaches initial boiling point, however I like that, as you know any bugs are then dead, and you are gonna get a really hot cuppa.

I like that it's small, as I have limited bench space on that side of the kitchen.

One way the breville wins, is that it has a soft-open lid... this jug wants to smack you in the face when it opens! I could see the lid breaking if you had a large family and being filled all day every day - or if you're a tea addict, like I am.

It's quite an attractive thing, which is a bonus, as I'm all about function over looks. Like my computer OS, I don't need pretty, I just want the ruddy thing to work! And this does that, just fine.

Very happy indeed! – Had my eye on this one for 6 months finaly took the plunge and purchased it after researching lots of different kettles, cant believe how many bad and overpriced kettles are out there. The Kambrook KKE760CLR replaces my previous Kambrook Kettle which was still working fine 10 years plus, but the white plastic was looking a bit grubby and I like… Read more

how this new one is BPA free and looks very smart, matches all my other stainless steel kitchen appliances. I've only had the kettle for a couple of weeks, but very happy with it. The kettle has a wide opening on top that is easily filled, the kettle itself is very light weight when lifting, filling it, which I like, it sits nice and sturdy on it's base. Its noisiest when it begins to heat up/boil but gets quieter. It"s a little noisier than my previous kettle on initial start up, and my kitchen is open plan so yes the TV may have to be turned up for 30 seconds or so, but not a huge issue. A bit concerned about limescale build up in future, and the kettle is clear so any nasty stain will show, will descale kettle once a month with vinegar and water mix. I use water from a water filter jug, not sure if this will reduce staining. My previous kettle had a nasty btown stain on the steel base but I never bothered to descale it and it was over 10 years old, and the kettle wasnt see through so couldn't see it. The price of the kettle is amazing only $69. Appears very well made. Will keep an eye on any leaks from the jug as one reviewer has commented on here, will report back if I have any issues, so very happy with my purchase. Would have given 5 stars but haven't owned it long enough to give that. Highly reccommended.

Good kettle – I've only had it a few days but I'm impressed so far. It looks good. The all important on/off switch is easy to access and flick on. The lid of the kettle seems sturdy and easy to open and close. The blue "on" light is on one side of the kettle only, which may be an issue for anyone left-handed who might have kettle positioned with left side… Read more

facing wall. Then you wouldn't see the light. That's a non-issue for me.

This kettle is cheaper than some of the others, and from what I can see is equal or better quality than the more expensive kettles. I would rate this over the equivalent Breville glass kettle, Sunbeam and other glass kettles that I looked at.

This kettle is 2200 watts, slightly less power than some other kettles, but boils quick enough.

Easy to pick up, fill and pour. No annoying beeping sounds or gimmicks you'll find on some other kettles. Kettles don't need to beep..

The base of the kettle isn't bad, the kettle sits reasonably stable on the base, and I think is better than some other brands I looked at. I would prefer a slightly heavier base in any kettle, just to avoid the base moving around.

Kambrook makes bold claims about "durability". Good to see this is the focus, but time will tell whether it's true.

4 stars, but only because I have no idea if this kettle will last for years. If it does, then it's 5 stars.

Great kettle until it started leaking at 4.5 years old – We decided we wanted a glass kettle because it's good to be able to easily see now much water is in it. Compared to the others this one was more compact and lighter. We were very happy with it until it started leaking at the base at 4.5 years old. Show details

Best kettle ever – Love this kettle, has 6 cup measurements on outside so you can measure how much you want to boil. Switches off automatically. So easy to clean as the element is underneath. Has an easy flip top lid. Boils water well and quickly. Has a good shape solid handle not hot to touch. Show details

Lightweight and good quality BPA Free – I was using a plastic Kambrook kettle for more than 2 years, now having some issues with its starting function, so search around and find this kettle, two important reason to buy this, first its BPA free mentioned explicitly by Kambrrok, I couldn't find any other brand mentioning this in the market, second it has 2 years replacement warranty,… Read more

other brands usually comes with one year, and most important its a glass kettle, love to see water level and the bubbles inside,I love that it is so easy to see how much water is in it. It's not very heavy when empty, making it easy to fill and carry. Takes standard boiling time, so far so good.

Go shopping for an hour before the jug heats up – So I boil a full jug of water. It takes way too long. Then after 15 minutes to boil again, I have to wait ages for boiling water. Lamb rook is probably the worst jugs to boil water. Takes too long for hot water. Plus the nosil has a bad design. Show details

Expected more from a kettle – We have had this kettle for just on four years. Apart from developing a small amount of leaking when pouring we were happy with it. Unfortunately it just stopped working after four years of use. Previously we've had kettles last over 15 years, so a bit underwhelmed by four. Show details

They don't last Long (I've had 2), but I like them – It provides a lower minimum water level of 300ml vs most others at 3400ml, this means you can potentially save a lot of power/money if you like small cups of tea. The glass is very clear so it's easy to see the scale that you might otherwise ignore. I've had 2 of these and both times the spring in the lid has given up the ghost so that you have… Read more

to help it open up to fill from tap.

This one is slowly leaking water from the bottom somewhere, glass is OK so a seal is dying somewhere, not dangerous, just annoying.

I will not be buying a 3rd and probably the 3rd won't be a Kambrook.

Leaky & flimsy – While it works fine as a kettle, it did have some minor leaks through the life which we tolerated. However, just over a year after purchasing (and outside of the warranty period), the lid snapped and is now unusable. Would not recommend dropping the $79 it cost us, buyer beware. Show details

Why is this still on the market? – Looks nice, seems to work ok, but like many other reviewers observed - it soon starts to leak. Kambrook, how can you still sell this, a kettle that is prone to leaking? Show details

Reviewed 5 stars in the past, now changing opinion due to minor mfg fault – Previously reviewed when I bought and really liked, only negative I came up with was that it boiled for a while before switching off so gave a great review. Now having owned maybe a year or so, Another I’ve noticed a small gap appearing in seam along the handle and every now and then steam comes through the gap and burns my fingers when I’m… Read more

pouring. I’m careful now but still catches me out from time to time. PS When I say “burn”, I haven’t actually burnt myself where my skin needs cold water and takes a while to heal, more that it is hot enough to sting badly and cause concern.

Leaky, steam coming from lid button – Got this to replace a 'house brand' kettle that failed after 3 years. First time I used it I picked it up soon after boiling and my thumb went over the lid release button and I experienced steam leakage which caused me to almost drop the kettle. Also not much room between handle and body of kettle. There is a 'protector' strip which my fingers… Read more

contacted and that was quite hot as well. Used it about 3-4 times and now it is leaking from the base. Less than 24 hours in the house and going back to where I bought as soon as possible. The kettle it replaced was a glass one that had no problems until it died suddenly ...

Fine until it starts leaking – This kettle served us well for several years, but then started leaking. It can't be fixed. A kettle should last many, many years. I won't be buying another Kambrook kettle. Other minor downsides are its noisy, and it doesn't switch itself off until long after the water boils unnecessarily wasting power. Show details

Poor quality Leaks after a couple of months – The kettle leaked from the base after a couple of months’ use. I actually purchased two of these in quick succession after seeing how quiet the first one was, intending to give the second one to my daughter. However, BOTH kettles have sprung a leak in the base making them unserviceable and dangerous. Do not purchase the product. I actually wrote… Read more

to Kambrook as well as getting a full refund from the store from which I bought them. I’ll now try to get a refund for the second kettle. Do not purchase this product. Maybe avoid the brand.

Leaking – Bought this as a gift, the idea of being able to see through is a really good idea. Boils water really well but is a lttle noisy. There may be design issues. Started leaking, and would get worse over time. Exchanged for a new one and after 1 week started leaking again, I've given up. I would not buy again. Show details

Excellent Kettle – After a month and half of use I'm very happy with it. The kettle is well made & I love the see though glass. This is a good and decent kettle with no significant issues. It boils fast & the noise level is ok. Show details

Kambrook KKE760CLR – Lasted 2 and a bit years. Then failed to work. The connection between top and bottom section stopped working. Took good care of it. Also, when it hit boiling, it continued to boil for 40-50 seconds. No more kambrook Show details

Leaking,again, leaking – Bought 2 years before,leaking happened in 7 months, so get it back to change a new one, then 9 months later,leaking again..design problem makes me giving it up. Totally refund.

KETTLE DRIPPING – It looks nice and works ok. takes a fair time to boil, and is very noisy while doing so, such that i cant carry on a phone conversation nearby. also it drip badly while pouring, i believe it became worse over time..... Show details

Spout is too wide to control water flow – The spout is too rounded, so it is very difficult to control the water flow when pouring it. I pour hot water into a small flask, and it always spills round the sides, especially as the water level in the kettle reduces. Also causes more splashing when pouring into a mug compared to my previous kettle which had a pointier spout. This is the… Read more

only negative but very important feature that should be fixed in future models. Otherwise, it looks great.

Failed after 20 months – Bought the kettle in 20 June 2018 so it is 21 months old. It stopped working 1 April 2020. Element failed. Very disappointed. 21 months is a very short life. Kettles should last longer. Consumer Affairs say we are entitled to a reasonable life not just the paper warranty of 12 months. Don't buy Kambrook! My next kettle will be anything but Kambrook.

Good quality kettle – Bought this to replace a glass kettle from Aldi as the lid broke. I wanted glass, this one was affordable and I've generally had only good experiences from kambrook products. After a month and half of use I'm very happy with it. I like the cylindrical shape, perfect size not too big or small. It boils a little faster than previous kettles I've had. Noise level is the same. It feels well made. Show details

Decent – This is a good and decent kettle with no significant issues, but I ended up going with the Breville BKE395 instead as the Kambrook doesn't allow you to remove the plastic filter, so you're pouring through plastic which defeats the purpose of buying a glass/steel kettle for health reasons. Also the Breville has silicon sealant over the glue which… Read more

attaches the spout, whereas the Kambrook doesn't. If it wasn't for these two issues I would have preferred the Kambrook due to its larger capacity without being bulky, and I think it looks a bit more stylish than the Breville too.

Excellent Kettle but breaks before its time – The feature that attracted me to this kettle was the glass rather than plastic kettle. No plastics in my tea or coffee. The lid was clearly fragile but in 14-15 months gave no trouble. The kettle lost the ability to boil water as the thermostat failed today. It shuts off immediately after it is turned on. Examining it there seems no other… Read more

fault.

The instructions provide the following warning without any discussion of why it was important (which I should have remembered to tell my whole family about)

WARNING: Do not remove the kettle from the power base during operation. Ensure the kettle has switched to the ‘OFF’ position after the water has boiled before removing the kettle from the power base.

This happened frequently enough in a family in a hurry. The kettle did not turn itself off in a hurry.

The kettle is clearly well made.

Steam does not come off – It does the work but you would have expected a clear glass kettle that looks shiny and nice but in fact once you have done your first run you will notice the steam and water drop do not come off the glass body which makes it not good looking at all. Show details

Looks great until it breaks junk product – Looks good and handy being glass very happy with this kettle for the first year but after daily use (isn't that the idea) the lid has broken and we need a new kettle, so unfortunately another product designed to be looked at but wont last junk product by Kambrook.  Show details