Sunbeam Belle-Aqua Kettle KE7110

Had a few of these n love the size So practical for 2 people ..BUT because I liked so much I bought an extra one from Good Guys and left in its box unopened and placed in cupboard at home Just opened as old one failed and the Brand New one has issues Seems to need several attempts to push start button down It keeps cutting out Found receipt… Read more

yes its almost 4 yrs ago but its bn wrapped and left in original box ..Phoned Sunbeam and they could only refer me to the 12 month warranty and advised me that seals can wear out and electrical parts can fail without being used ..I was "hoping" Sunbeam might have liked to have it returned to look at it to see what went wrong but this wasn't an option Leaves me looking at my options for 1 litre kettles but this has bn so practical for many years but I need to change brands & look at Country of manufacture as well

I purchased this kettle fom The Good Guys, as I was very happy with a previous one. On reading the handbook & using the kettle, I discovered it was missing its filter described at page 4, although there was a notch for it. I contacted Sunbeam, & was told they couldn't post me one & was given a return number. I went to a different Good Guys store… Read more

and was in the process of swapping it over, when I discovered the new kettle had the same problem - missing filter. I asked if they would ring their Sunbeam rep, but instead was connected again to Customer service who told me to try another store, I asked could they send me the filter, but they had no parts & don't know anything more. The call centre was overseas & couldn't connect me to a supervisor or Sunbeam here, who designed it in Australia. Yes, I could get my money back, but I want this model of kettle. Have they changed the design or has the factory not told Sunbeam they haven't the part when assembling it? Has there been a design change and no change made to the handbook? If it's in the handbook, I just want what is described. I'm sure I will not be the last person to have this problem if 2 stores have missing filters. I would like Sunbeam to know of the problem and resolve it, but I can't get past their Customer service!

Perfect half of a generator duo – We have had a sunbeam Peace and Quiet stainless kettle for at least 10 years ... maybe 13 or 14. It's been around so long none of us can even recall. But it's durable, easy to use and as good today as the day it was bought. And we love our hot drinks, so it gets a ton of use. So we bought a new generator, ostensibly to charge the batteries of a… Read more

small stand alone solar system we have on one of our properties, and we thought it'd be a good idea to get a kettle that its 1800W output can run. Just because it might be fun to chuck both in the car and have a trip out west or somewhere, without having to transport the overkill gas stove, and rather explosive LPG cannisters, just to make hot drinks.

The market has VERY few alternatives to kettles that draw less than the apparent industry standard of around 2200 watts. You'd swear they were all ... made in the same factory or something! One of those daring to be different is this little gem ... 1 litre capacity - perfect for 3 or 4 participants. 1800 watt consumption. A match made in heaven!

The entire water compartment area is stainless - which we totally prefer over plastic ... apart from the see through water level section ... of course. It's extremely light and dandy to look at. I'd nearly go so far to call it cute.

Unlike some others, the lid has a separate opening mechanism from the power switch, comprising a pull up plastic clasp which allows the lid to be lifted either to an unsupported 45 degree angle - so you can peep inside should you choose, or if you raise it past a tactile detent it will pop into a supported 90 degree upright orientation - if you want to add water through the lid rather than the spout, or to allow easy access for cleaning. Given the nature of this operation, it's far easier to do two-handed, unless you use the palm of your hand against the handle to act as a lever for your forefinger to manage the lifting action.

Like most such appliances, the kettle sits on a corded base, and it can be oriented in any direction on the base. To activate, one simply adds the water - shown on the viewing window scale to be from 500mls to 1L, and press down the power switch. A light illuminates within the switch body, and the switch stays down until the kettle boils the water and automatically switches off.

At first we didn't like this aspect - unlike our old kettle, the switch could not be turned off once activated. However we soon discovered that simply lifting the kettle off its base cuts the power and pops the switch back up into the off position. Thank god ... we don't like kettles that crazily boil for a long time before the mechanism sees fit to switch off!!

There is no removable fine plastic filter to drop, lose, or have to clean routinely, just a stack of 2 or 3mm holes in the wide spout. It pours well, and is a breeze to handle. We did find that this kettle will - like most others as mentioned above ... boil like mad for a long time before switching off, but we simply do what we've always done with our current one ... switch it off immediately boiling is achieved.

Honestly, we can't fault this little beauty. Our generator loves it, it boils in a similar timeframe to our existing one, and ... hell, it'll step up to be our go-to when the current one goes to heaven.

Excellent Product – I purchased my kettle in 2020. It is most enjoyable to use. If I want to intercept the water boiling I simply gently lift the kettle by the handle slightly until I hear a click and it stops boiling. Easy peasy. Show details ·  1

Returning to buy another is sure proof this has been an excellent product – The Bella-Aqua is fast to boil and much quieter than any others we have used over the years. Living in Adelaide means hard water with high calcium content but it's easy to clean inside with a piece of lemon once or twice a year. It's size, shape and weight make it ideal for our needs and kitchen space. I often have wet / greasy hands to deal with… Read more

it, but it's so easy to seat on the connection. The speed of boiling is a winner for me. First bought in 2019, now back for another (2022), for visiting family gift.

Not Happy – Although we have had this for a few years and its worked fine but I did expect it to last longer than it did. It has started leaking around the base somewhere and it has 3 screws on the base cover 2 are Phillips head and the other is some funny looking thing which is designed to stop me from repairing it. So, I wont buy another Sunbeam Kettle will I. Show details

Great kettle until the clear water level window cracks – Great kettle, but after a period of use the clear plastic water level window frequently cracks. At least three other reviewers here have reported the same issue. Clearly a design fault that the window suffers some kind of heat stress, then eventually shatters. Show details

Perfect small kettle – The Belle-Aqua kettle is perfect when you oly need to boil a litre of water. this compact kettle looks stylish and the water level is easy to read. It's stainless steel interior doesn't taint the water, boils quickly and quietly, and is easily cleaned. This kettle if perfect for someone who has trouble lifting the larger kettles or has limited bench space. Show details ·  1

Works well; less ugly than other models – Have had this jug for about five years. It pours safely (remember to snap the lid closed though). Not much more to say! It takes a bit more work to keep clean. Less ugly than most other models. The water level monitor could be a bit easier to see but I don't use it often because I fill it by feel now that I've had it for so long. Show details ·  1

Great value, about to buy another – Used ours maybe 5000 times over 3 yrs, and it's still great. Looks a little bit tired but fair enough. Fills easily, boils quickly, pours well. Quite robust as a few mistakes haven't killed it. About to buy a 2nd one for our kids, it's everything we need Show details ·  1

Meets my needs – nothing special about this little kettle, it does what it is supposed to do. I don't find the water level indicator placement a problem at all, however - it is crucial to hold the handle in the centre because any lower and the pinky finger might get burnt (as I found out).  Show details ·  1

Water window is this kettle's 'Achilles heel' – Sensible size and good performance. Lasted three years. Had to throw it out after noticing bottom third of clear plastic water level gauge was full of cracks. Looking from the inside it was apparent the plastic employed for the window had deteriorated due to heat stress. I would rather have no window in a kettle than one which posed a health or safety risk.  Show details

Small and light – Bought this kettle after reading many positive reviews about it. So far happy with it, as it is light, easy to clean, quick to boil and more quiet than my previous kettle. The negative things are the cord is so short, the water level is a bit hard to see and the outside of the kettle is very hot (there are a few times that I accidentally touch it) so has to be really careful not to burn your fingers/hands.  Show details ·  1

Perfect Size for 1 or 2 persons, saves time, money and electricity – I am by myself and this small appliance allows me to boil a very small amount of water quickly without having to 'cover' an exposed element and boil a huge volume of water each time I want a cuppa as most kettles are 1.7litres and this is only a 1litre maximum. With a minimum of only 500mls it is quick to boil and thus economical as most… Read more

kettles need twice as much water to cover the element.

The 360 degree cordless powerbase makes using it simple, no cord to restrict movement of the kettle and the 360 degree powerbase lets you put the kettle down from any angle. Angle of approach - not angle of descent - (for the pedantic peps)

The design and construction does not provide insulation for the operator so be wary of touching the stainless outside casing as it gets hot (pretty obvious really).

The inside is easy to clean being all one piece so limescale etc can be removed easily.

The water level indicator is in a silly position as it is hard to see if you have your hand on the handle. Commonsense says to check the water level once you have placed the kettle on a flat surface and after a while you can guess the water level you need whilst filling it at any angle from the tap.

All in all I have been waiting ages for a small size kettle with these features and am very happy with this product.

A truly sensible kettle – Lightweight & unobtrusive (do we really need our kettles to be artistic expressions of ourselves?) Energy & water saving Unfussy & easy to clean Stainless steel interior - not plastic lined as similar brands Fairly quiet and quick to boil Water level fairly easy to judge by hand, so gauge being under handle does not bother me Purchased 18… Read more

months ago and now out of warranty, I notice the plastic gauge has cracked on the inside.

In recent years, every kettle I have owned has been rendered useless by faulty plastic switches or lid handles or similar problems, and these have all been well-known name brands. Perhaps that is why I shy away from the fancy looking ones. Anyway, Sunbeam, this is a great little kettle, but again only as good as its weakest part.

I LOVE MY LITTLE KETTLE – Its quiet , Its fast, its easy to keep clean and looks good , and it dosnt heat more water than i need for a couple of cups of tea. You might find it annoying that you have to refill it regularly but I think that is a bonus that you are not reboiling water you dont use over and over again for a cup of tea . If you are one or two people you… Read more

should give away your big pot and buy one of these unobrusive little kettles sunbeam please make a little toaster for the folks that have little kitchens .

Design flaws – We've had Sunbeam kettles for decades. When one wears out we just get another. No drama. This one however raised more than eyebrows. The water level window is obscured by your hand when holding the jug to fill it. So if you want to do your bit and minimise water and energy waste this isn't the kettle for you. The stainless body warms up… Read more

quickly to the point where you can easily burn a stray finger. 500 ml of water is enough to do it.

My hands are XL. Smaller hands might be OK.

Repeatedly turns itself off – We bought the Sunbeam Belle-Aqua kettle having used one briefly on holiday without issue. Although only one litre capacity, it was relatively quiet and quick to boil. From the very first use however our new kettle would turn itself off repeatedly meaning we had to keep watch and turn it on several times each time it was needed. We had no choice… Read more

but to return it for a refund.

Perhaps just unlucky with that particular kettle, but have replaced it with a different brand.

Perfect size for small kitchen and arthritis in hands – I am just about to buy one for my mum she struggles with big kettles and to heavy for Arthritic hands I wish alot more applicances were small like this one. Perfect for slide on camper with very limited space happy with the time it takes to boil Im Happy  Show details

It worked ok until that 13th month , then water everywhere.... would never touch this brand again!!! – Initially it was ideal for my situation & seamed of reasonable quality... just out of 12month warranty & overnight it started leaking , near enough fully empty within 2 minutes. Water clearly seeping thru between sides of clear plastic level gauge fixture & main metal body. Paid $50.00 ( it is a small kettle ) ...& she's trash material by the 13th… Read more

month... call me cynical but I'd say these products are timed to collapse / break down just beyond their replacement warranted period... whether it's the sealing membrane , a switch or other terminal fault -I have zero faith that this manufacturer wanted this product to continue beyond 15-18 months -so well done 13 months & it's a throw away !!

Nice little kettle – Kettle is only 1L capacity... Which is perfect for me as I have bilateral tennis elbow. Fast to heat.. Noise level not bad... Cord length adequate (storage under kettle). Easy to clean... Main complaint is that you can't see the water level...too dark & it is under the handle. Probably needs to be on the side in a lighter color material. Other… Read more

problem the the on/off switch is on the handle (just where you need to put your thumb to comfortably lift it) so I am constantly turning it on.

There is no OFF switch...you just need to tilt the jug slightly off the base to switch it off....no problem.

Love this little beauty – I love this kettle. I have a muscle wasting condition that limits the weight I can lift so I litre is ideal. The only complaint is that the lid does not shut firmly and over time it lifts and allows too much steam out which then the shut off mechanism stops working. It is the only 1 litre kettle on the market that I have been able to find. Good size great weight Lid wont stay down

Does it's job – I bought this online and I was a little surprised at how small it was. The main thing I am unhappy with is that the poweer cord is so short. Our kitchen bench power outlets sit a little high I guess beven though I always thought it was standard and it just barely reaches. It is small though so I can leave it out on bench and it doesn't over… Read more

clutter. At the end of the day, it does it's job of boiling water. Don't really need a bigger one for 2 adults. Space saver Power cord is short

I miss it so… – My second Belle kettle has just died, I am looking to replace it again, with the same. I just love the temperature control feature as we have people in our family who drink black tea/coffee and don't like the water so hot. It's quiet, quick, attractive and not over priced. What's not to love? Temperature control