This kettle should not be evaluated solely according to functional aspects. The design has been composed with much flair and is primarily intended for generous cooking and living areas.
Lefthanded disadvantaged
There is exactly one indicator light integrated in the black plastic round below the boiler. Right so put the kettle on the Pirouette, that the handle is on the right. Then the red light is clearly visible. If the handle on the left hand, the LED is invisible on the rear panel. This is bad and will cost a star.
Small quantities?
For measuring and filling of up to three cups of the lid must be taken off and the boiler will be filled from the top: The externally visible level indicator works namely until 1 liter. Why was a red plastic as makeshift "podium" donated, which is at the temperature sensor, inside the boiler, clipped and the approximate measuring possible. From 4 cups it is usually more convenient, however, to break in the water over the large spout. Because of the massive handle is indeed elegant, but could interfere with the filling over the top opening a little.
Attributes and ratings
+ Innovative Design (bulky appearance - for small kitchens rather oversized)
+ Peppy handle, in the form of a fuel pump nozzle
+ High-gloss stainless steel kettle with as much cover
+ Huge spout (also as a filling opening)
+ Carriage handle placed below the handle
+ Connector base with 360 ° -Pirouettenanschluß with integrated cable reel
+ Good externally visible level indication (unfortunately only for 1 to 1.7 liter)
+ Sufficient and understandable operating instructions
o outer shell is - as expected - very hot
o Relatively small lid opening (d = 85 mm) makes it difficult to fill from above
o Separate fill line for 1 to 3 cups in the interior of the vessel is more like a temporary solution
o Removable pouring filter (with Konststoffsieb) is a bit too filigree and cheap, but can be used again fail
- Red indicator lamp only on one side (optimal for right-handed, left-handed, you can not see)
- Made in China
Summary
By design, this instrument is reminiscent of traditional water boiler for gas or electric cookers, completely in polished chrome. The sweeping handle, in the form of a "6", allows convenient pouring and carrying the boiler. The relatively small cap complicates any required maintenance, for filling should be allowed to enter the water on the large format pouring spout.
This kettle is not suitable nor intended for micro and small kitchens, but for cooking and dining areas Wider sweeping. For singles who want to brew a cup of tea times to the device is undoubtedly oversized. Small quantities (This instrument's really a hot oven - in a double sense.