Sunbeam Quantum KE3560
MPN: KE3560
- ✓ Verified company
26 reviews · Statistics
Reviews
Sunbeam quantum- Absolute rubbish
These sunbeam kettles used to be fantastic many years ago. I bought one again jn Jan 2021 only to return it days later as water was leaking out if the bottom of kettle. Took the second one home and in 6 months the auto boil button is very temperamental and doesnt always switch off. This leads to a build up of steam in the handle which burnt my hand. Not happy and would not recommend one of these. Not safe!
Show details
Still a great product
Had the same kettle for 18 yrs before it died. This one performs exactly the same, very reliable, glad I re purchased ,the quality of build has not changed,I highly reccomend :)
Only used it for a short time before it died
I used it in my Airbnb for a short time before it died. It had not been used for a couple of years before putting it into action. Because its warranty ran out after 12 months, we could not claim on it.
Show detailsIt has prompted me to discontinue buying Sunbeam products in the future. Kambrook has a 24 month warranty on their kettles.
Again I am so sorry we have let you down. However, like us they only offer a 12 month warranty and given that you will use it in an airbnb (meaning commercial use not personal) that warranty will be reduced to 3 months.
Used for years, very happy
A kettle that just works. Not too noisy, not too heavy, not too fiddly to put back on its base, easy to fill, easy to pour. This one may be our third over many years
Find out how Sunbeam Quantum KE3560 compares to other Electric Kettles
Know better, choose better.
Great Jug
My second same jug, and I find it very good....boils fast, has an easy-pour spout, never had any leakages, light to handle, no tainted taste, never had a problem with jug getting too hot to handle, and easy to see water level.....overall a great reliable product, which I have recommended to family & friends.
Show details
INITIALLY SEEMS SATISFACTORY
i like the 360 degree cordless power base which is designed to allow you to place the kettle on the base in any direction. Along with the cord storage facility which stores excess cord out of the way this is a good design feature.
The ON/OFF switch on the top of the kettle is more practical then having it at the base of the kettle. Not having the kettle for very long I'm hoping it will last a long time with no problems. However, reading some of these other recent reviews makes me somewhat concerned - I guess time will tell !
Dangerously bad design - safety warning - possible risk of scalding
I am posting this review as a safety warning to others. I purchased this kettle to replace an old Sunbeam kettle that had worked well for many years. What a disappointment and my husband almost scalded himself! The problem is the plastic spout. When the plastic of the kettle gets hot (as happens when it is boiling water!) the lid covering the spout refuses to open (because it has expanded due to the heat) when you push the release on the handle. You have to prise it open by hand which is how the scalding can occur. We stopped using this dangerous product and bought a Breville. We will NEVER buy another Sunbeam kettle.
Show details
Poor Quality Do Not Buy
We purchased the Sunbeam Quantum Kettle to replace the old model which gave us many years of service. After less than three weeks of using this kettle we had s problem with the lid and it is hard to open and now does not close properly. On close examination this kettle has very cheap poor quality plastic hinge which has resulted in the lid malfunction. This kettle will be returned and we will buy anothet brand . It is sad to see such poor quality from what was once a well respected brand
Show details
KE3560 unsatisfactory
Two kettles failed within 8 months due to faulty insulation causing earth leakage and RCD tripping. The first was replaced under warranty; when the second one failed we accepted a refund. Both the retailer and Sunbeam seemed to be aware that this was a common problem with this model. Definitely not recommended,
Show detailsFind out how Sunbeam Quantum KE3560 compares to other Electric Kettles
Know better, choose better.
Poor designed and not up to usual Sunbeam Quality
We purchased this kettle 18 months ago. It starting tripping the circuit breaker due to leaking water after 6 months. The retailer replaced it under warranty. The new kettle has been ok but the cordless connection on the bottom now does not connect properly as it has been poorly designed. You need to swivel it back and forwards to get it to work and sometimes you come back to find the kettle has jus stopped. It is not under warranty any more but we hoped for more than 18 months from this kettle. Very disappointed and no better than a $7 k mart brand.
Show details
Excellent, Quick And Quiet
Just upgraded from my last one
(Kambrook kak36)
This new Sunbeam KE3560 is a little beauty so quick and quiet auto shutoff twin levels you can rotate handle left or right great for me as being a Lefty, filter in the pourer and replaceable, great price can't beat it!!
Very disappointing
The lid is hard to open and after 2 months the kettle kept tripping the electrical power of the whole house, had to return it to the retailer. Would definitely not recommend it.
Find out how Sunbeam Quantum KE3560 compares to other Electric Kettles
Know better, choose better.
New Quantum disappointing compared to the old
I too am disappointed with the Quantum kettle I purchased in August 2014. Someone has re-designed them and made careless mistakes. We still have two of the older kettles going strong at our beach house and I compared them. The new one's on/off switch goes the wrong way, so you can't see the light and it is tricky to use; it contains less water because they have used an ordinary curled element where before they had a flat one. The new one also makes a strange clicking sound a while after it boils suggesting some problem with the thermostat. The
... Read morespout cover is quite a good idea but have to be careful it doesn't flick boiling water at you. As usual, cutting corners to get a cheaper production has compromised what used to be a terrific product. Bad move Sunbeam. I have photos of the old ones if the designers at Sunbeam would like to see how they used to make them.
Very disappointing
Sunbeam used to be a good, reliable brand. I bought one of these kettles in 2006 and was very happy with it, so when it met with a mishap while moving to a new apartment I bought another one. Unfortunately the new kettle had a crack at the base, causing it to leak. The online retailer I purchased it from arranged for the faulty kettle to be collected and a replacement to be delivered, however the replacement is also faulty, with the on/off switch refusing to turn on and stay on (switch keeps bouncing back). I also bought a different Sunbeam app
... Read moreliance recently, and it doesn't work properly either. Sunbeam used to be my go-to brand for all my small appliances (and I have bought many), as it provided reliable products at a reasonable price. Now, however, I'll be avoiding Sunbeam like the plague. Sunbeam, I understand that having your products made overseas cuts your costs, but there's little point in increasing the profit margin on a product if the quality is so woeful that no-one will buy it. Well balanced, good features, particularly like having the spout cover Leaks, won't stay turned on, poor quality materials, poor service from Sunbeam customer service lineHi TB, we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience, please contact us on 1300 881 861 to discuss further.
Sunbeam Quantum Leaks onto base!
I had the same kettle, it also appeared to leak from the base, however I eventually discovered it was coming from the water gauge on the side which developed a hairline crack before cracking completely! I have returned mine to Farmers NZ and received a replacement. Other than the danger of electrocution from a leaky kettle I found it to be ok, At this stage given the choice I would not purchase another of these!
Nice Design.
Badly Constructed with water guage leaking onto electrical base!
Update. The replacement kettle developed the same problem within a month. Got a replacement from another manufacturer. Im not buying sunbeam ever again.
Questions & Answers
I bought a new sunbeam quantum kettle today, and there’s a little red plastic thing at the bottom that rattles. Is this normal?
What cause my kattle to trip power even is off?
I found that the switch would flick back to the off position very easily. Also when connected to power the base that has the copper connectors would short very easily. The kettle is great for a few months but doesn't seem to last much longer unless you don't use it much but we use ours all day.
I purchased a quantum kettle 3 days ago and it makes a tinkling noise like a bell, can you tell me what this is from?
Hi, not really but ours does the same, an odd sound. We assume it is the thermostatic automatic cut-off as it cools slightly after the kettle has finished boiling.
I stupidly thought Sunbeam would monitor this site and give us some feedback but it seems to be only other purchasers, so no proper technical assistance provided and it seems very difficult to get hold of Sunbeam themselves.
Get an answer from our members and Sunbeam representatives
Details
| Category | Electric Kettles |
|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $44.95 |
| Features | 360° Swivel Base, BPA Free and Water Gauge |
| Capacity | 1.7 L |
| Cord Length | 0.9 m |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Power | 2,400 W |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year(s) |
| Colour / Finish | White |
| Construction Material | Plastic |
| Release date | |
| Manual | Download manual |
- GTIN13: 9311445003787
- MPN: KE3560
Extra Information
ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence our content moderation policies in any way, though ProductReview.com.au may earn commissions for products/services purchased via affiliate links.
Hello Irene W,
Thank you for your feedback, so sorry to hear about your kettle troubles.