Breville VKT111 HotCup Hot Water Dispenser, 3 kW Fast Boil, Variable Dispense and Height Adjust, 2.0 Litre, Silve
At a Glance
- Dispenses water at the touch of a button
- Boils water in 1 minute
- Select from 9 cup sizes
- Separate stop button so you can stop mid cycle
- Height adjustable, removable drip tray
- 2.0L (6-10 cup) capacity
- Water window lights up when boiling
- LED in the spout illuminates your cup
- Energy-efficient design boils only the water it uses
- Large water opening makes filling easy
- High-shine electric silver finish with black details
Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser with Variable Dispense, 2 Litre, Silver
Effortlessly Customise Your Perfect Cup
Speed up your morning routine with the customisable and stylish Breville HotCup Hot Water Dispenser. Hot water in under a minute and featuring a 9-size cup size selector, you enjoy the benefits of a kettle without the wait or waste. A large tank holding up to 10 drinks plus a height-adjustable drip tray make it easy to fill everything from your brother’s comedy over-sized mug to your mum’s tiny teacup. There’s also a water window that lights up when ready plus a clean, stylish design. Thanks to Breville, it’s never been easier to get an instant pick me up.
Hot Water Dispenser Includes:
- 2.0L water tank
- Removable, height-adjustable drip tray
- Permanent limescale filter
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Simply Customise Your CupSelect from 9 different cup sizes, push the button and in under a minute you enjoy the right amount of water for ultra-fast tea, instant coffee, hot chocolate and more. There’s also a stop button so you easily stop mid cycle. | Easy Fill Water TankThe big, easy open water tank makes it fast to fill while the 2.0L capacity delivers up to 10 hot drinks so it can handle heavy use. It’s as easy as a kettle but faster and with less waste. | Height Adjustable Drip TrayFrom tiny cups to big brews, the adjustable drip tray can be reversed with an easy to use magnet, making it easy to enjoy hot drinks of all shapes and sizes. You can even remove the drip tray entirely for larger jobs. | Stylish and Easy to CleanSleek lines, a high-shine silver finish with black details and a water window that glows white when boiling make it the perfect addition to every kitchen or office. The permanent, fuss-free limescale filter ensures it’s easy to clean and maintain. |
LED Cup Illumination
White When Boiling
Energy Efficient
2L Capacity
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| Capacity | 1.5L | 2.0L | 1.7L | 2.0L | 1.8L |
| Time to Boil | 60 Seconds | 60 Seconds | 60 Seconds | 60 Seconds | 60 Seconds |
| Large Water Window | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manual Stop Function | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Drip Tray | Removable | Removable | Removable and Height Adjustable | Removable and Height Adjustable | Removable |
| Cup Size Selector | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Filter | Permanent Limescale Filter | Permanent Limescale Filter | Permanent Limescale Filter | Permanent Limescale Filter | BRITA Filter with MAXTRA Technology |
| Weight: | 1.75 kg |
| Dimensions: | 25.1 x 19.1 x 29.2 cm; 1.75 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Breville |
| Model: | VKT111 |
| Colour: | Silver |
| Colour: | Silver |
It fits in lovely with my other black kitchen appliances
Takes less electricity as only heats cupful at a time and is quicker than kettle. Much safer as do not have to lift heavy kettle
I deliberately got this to replace the kettle i bought no too long ago (before 1st energy hike). Boils 250mls in a few seconds. Water tastes absolutely fine, nice and hot.
This was brought for an elderly person with arthritis, it’s simple enough for her to now obtain just a quick cup of boiling water now without having to lift a kettle now
Disclaimer It’s for my other half.
I think it’s bigger than it should be – it takes quite a bit of surface space – it serves one cup of hot water at a simple press of the button.
Simple to use & fairly easy to clean so it’s an okay from me
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There is nothing to dislike about this unit, we have it stood next to a smaller unit, we bought this one first, however, we found that by buying the second unit, I could use this one for my larger mug, and the wife could use the smaller one for her smaller mug, we use them both together and as I said about the smaller one, we only really need to top them up once a day. I have also found that with this model, I can make the gravy for Sunday dinner for the two of us which is fantastic. A great piece of kit thank you Breville and thank you Amazon for having this in your online shop.
Purchased due to arthritis so no fear of spilling boiling water. Still trying to cup size adjustment, this will happen. Only slight downside is the magnetic dip tray, magnet not very effective (quite a few people made same comment in their reviews)
will never replace the kettle when you need a large amount of boiling wate
I love my fast boil kettle. I had one before but gave it to my Mum as I didn’t want her burning her hands on the general kettle. It was a different style. This one has a great opening so easy to refill without lifting the kettle. You can control the measurements more. I use it when I just want one clip of coffee. I find the temperature fine, not super hot, but hot enough for me. The drip tray could be bigger and it is a tad on the noisy side but that was the same as my last one. Great design and easy to clean. Overall very happy.
I can’t fault the look of this one cup kettle. The water is piping hot . My last one cup letter gave me very warm water but I was forever heating it back up. On the top where you fill it I find it stiff to lift the lid off the top to fill so we don’t have it tight closed. It’s just great. You won’t be disappointed
This is really good. I’ve had the Breville One Cup for 9 years (yes 9 years, making 6-7 drinks a day) the only reason for replacing was due to leaking. I decided to go for this model as I wanted a larger water capacity. The HotCup cannot be filled directly from the tap as it is not really designed for moving about the kitchen. I use a jug which is adequate. It takes approx 42 seconds to boil a mug of water, the water temperature is approx 83 degrees which is hot enough for tea, coffee, gravy granules etc. It has a auto shut off when the mug is filled, so great for turning on and leaving whilst you do other things. I recommend this, ideal for a single person or couple, for larger households I would suggest a proper kettle.
Arrived early well packaged nice styled unit. Bought to replace old one that was starting to leak.
Would have given five stars but the first time we used it the unit leaked very slightly which other reviewers also noted.
It only happened the once though and we’ve used it numerous times since without issue.
It is also very efficient boiling water very quickly.
Overall a great product and would recommend
swapped kettle for this as im on my own so only need one cup. like the lots of adjustments on the amout it dispenses. Boils pretty quick..much quicker than kettle. Looks good too. good product.
Bought this for my old mum. She loves it. Easy to use, just one button to push & hot water.
Does what it says on the box, easy to set up and use. Boils quickly.
It’s so nice to have a fresh cup of tea every time you turn it o
Upgraded from a smaller one that still works, this one is much quieter and puts that little more in the cup, easier to fill than the kettle type although you need a jug to fill it up in reality.
The cup stand works great on the higher level, but seems to be free standing and moves around for the mug style cup. I put a bit of blue tack behind it and no problem now. in a few words “I like it” 🙂
So easy to use, no plastic flavour in water. Very energy afficient.
This is a great product. I was a little dubious because of some reviews but my one doesn’t spit drip or taste funny apart from the first day a bit of a plastic taste but follow the instructions carefully and you will be fine .
Love this produc
Well worth the money paid. Very happy with the produc
Very easy to use, low energy usage, 40sec to make a cup of tea .ideal for disabled people.
The drip tray ‘magnet’ is so weak that the tray moves about when on its low setting.
I am getting some double-sided sticky pads to secure it.
Other than that, all seems good so far.
Variable cup size no longer working as it should. It worked great to start with but now (only a few weeks later) the biggest cup size option produces just a small amount of water. Initially this filled a giant mug
Love this water boiler – easy to use – perfect.
Stop me having an accident trying to lift kettle with bad arm
Not as big a cup on the largest setting as my previous one (also breville) but it’s fine
Bought as a gift to help parents make tea etc without having to lift a heavy kettle they love i
I like most things about this it’s easy to refill and only has 2 buttons but for someone who has large cups I wish the setting for that was better. So the highest filling setting only fills up basic cups so I have to do it twice to full most of my large mugs. It does only take about 15-20 secs to boil and pour. I wouldn’t go back to a kettle now as this is nicer and easier.
Bought this as was having a hip replacement so lifting a kettle would be difficult. Ideal just top up water with plastic jug so no weight. Instantly makes a hot drink water just as hot as normal kettle. So glad I bought i
I had the original Hot Cup, which had just the one set dispensing amount of water. I prefer this newer one, as you can set it depending on the size of cup you’re using. It’s a little bit of trial an error, but doesn’t take long to get the hang of it. If you’ve underestimated the amount of water to be dispensed, and your cup is about to overfill, you can always stop it using the X button. Very easy to fill with water and unit lights up when in use.
The filler flap . Very easy to fill without spillage. Our previous breville one cup was difficult to fill without spilling water. This is so much better.
Present for my elderly mum, so easy to turn off to make small cups or large cups of hot drinks
Very easy to use, purchased for my Mum as lifting a kettle was getting harder and also unsafe.
Gives me peace of mind
This is great for my mother , who lives alone. She fills it in the morning and uses it all day. It means she isn’t lifting heavy kettles or lifting boiling water. So safe
I love this. A cup of hot water in no time at all. If you live alone then I can’t recommend this enough for a quick cuppa.
Love this Hotcup water dispenser, being disabled and dexterity problems this is very easy to use, I fill it in a morning and it lasts me all day, just pop tea/coffee in my mug put under spout turn knob to mug and press button the machine does rest, saves energy not having to boil kettle and I don’t struggle lifting heavy kettle/ teapot, wished I known about this sometime ago, my daughter and her partner think it’s great too when they come just put mugs under spout add what they want and that’s it. btw it does make a funny noise when it stops. would recommend.
Good product. Initially had a plastic taste. But boiled through the first full water. Then next day, emptied all the contents of water by holding upside down and gently shaking, till all the water was drained and no water remaining at all.
his is the best thing that I have in my kitchen no more boiling a whole kettle full for one cup It saves on electricity as well
Grevillea hot water dispenser was all I hoped it would be. Easy to use, and looks good. Much quicker and convenient to make a mug of tea or coffee.
Love this easy to fill with a jug .no need to carry to tap .and different cup amounts .
Was a present for my future daughter in law. She was over the moon with it and couldn’t get home quick enough to use i
Love this new style one I buy because I can’t lift a kettle this one I like as it takes all size cups plus water tank is bigger definitely stylish and cost affective love i
I have had instant hot water heaters before .This one is the best one to date.
If you just want a cup or mug of hot you get it and save energy at the same time.
It’s a good hot water dispenser! Just takes a little getting used to, depending on what quantity you put the dial to you then need to remember the amount of water that will come out . Wish there was an option to boil even more water in one go. Still very good though
Variable dispenser is quite precise, so use a large mug to begin with, so that you can gauge it right. Very quick to boil for a cuppa, or to fill a small pan – much quicker than putting it on the hob from cold. Very pleased with it.
The Breville Hot Cup was much better then I was expecting, I wasn’t sure if it would fill my cups with the variable dispense option, as I had read many other brands didn’t and required a second push and further time waiting. I needn’t of worried fills my cups perfectly, dispenses just the right amount everytime, is quick and easy and obviously energy efficient only boiling exactly what you need. I’ve had no odd tastes that others have complained about. Definitely the perfect product for me, I only fill it with water from my Brita filter which I hope will prevent problems that others have reported in terms of it getting furred up and then not dispensing the correct amount.
A previous Breville model worked reliably for 10 years.
This model is a sleeker design.
You have to fill with a jug or bottle, the Water container / kettle part is non detachable.
The drip tray is for drips only, barely any capacity to catch any overflow.
(The old drip tray was much larger)
The water is hotter than the old design but not quite boiling.
Overall pleased, if you want a quick single cup of tea or coffee without boiling a whole kettle this is ideal.
Dispense time approx 25 seconds.
Pity the water tank is not removable. (Other cheaper model has smaller capacity but removable tank) but I like the large capacity and adjustable volume. If you use a water filter jug then the non removable task is unlikey to be an issue.
This product is absolutely perfect for those that cannot lift a kettle. It so easy to fill with a jug & love you can change the cup size. Quick to boil & so easy to use
Love this great if you only need one cup at a time my 9 yr old can now make his own hot chocolate without having to wait for me to do it I did have to get my old kettle out when I had guests staying but very happy with it would definitely recommend
he product itself is very useful and just what my youngest daughter wanted after using mine. The only complete is that it wasn’t in a covering box and the acyual box displaying its contents was open, It looked as if it had been deliberately opened or perhaps a returned item shipped out again.
The Breville Hot Cup is (to me) a lot better than using a kettle, if you buy a jug, fill it with tap water. and purchase filters, fit the filter inside the jug to purify the water, honestly the coffee taste a lot better. And, it must be better for our stomachs.
I do like a hot water dispenser this is the best one I have bought , it takes a little if u have different sized cups to know what setting to put it on .
The one bonus is the stop button which was the reason why o bought this one this time around .
I come down putt coffee and sugar in cup put it under take my meds then my coffee is done love it .
Pros – energy saving ,only boils what u need . Has a stop button . Multiple cup settings .large cap tank .
Cons – u have to fill with a jug as the tank isn’t detachable .takes a little time to figure which setting I need .
Best money I have spent in a long time have problems with my hands was getting a bit nervous when picking up a boiling kettle of water so that’s why I bought this product, I must say I should have bought it a long time ago it’s great takes about 30 seconds to boil and when the cup is full cuts of completely no dripping so dont know why it has a drip tray nothing has ever dripped, it can holds a lot of water I just love it I guarantee if you buy one you will not be disappointed
I use this to help teach totally blind people to make their own tea. Its great that hot water is measured out into the cup, I’ve knocked a star off as the control that measures the amount of water gave up after a couple of months. So have bought another as the blind people are used to hitting only the one button. So I’m hoping this machines measuring dial doesn’t give up agai
I love this hot cup. You can adjust the amount of water that comes out, its lovely and hot and so quick! It gves a little splutter at the end but no splashes. I gave it a couple of boils when I got it as I would with any kettle device. Highly recommend!
Looks great in the kitchen.
Fast.
I boiled it with less than minimum water on accident which I thought had damaged the kettle as it wasn’t turning on anymore but there’s a reset button on the back which I pressed and it’s working again.
Good buy!
Really quite pleased with this.
My husband and I are disabled and can’t pick up heavy kettles so this is ideal for us.
It boils just the amount of water required. You choose the amount you need and set the number on the top of the machine. It boils very quickly, much quicker than a kettle. And safer too.
The only thing I think could be better is how the cup stand fixes. It could hold firmer but this is a minor issue.
Item itself was good but after 4 weeks the cup measurement device failed. Customer aftercare was virtually nonexistent. This item is a replacement. I still have the faulty one. Still under guarantee. No accessible aftercare still 6 months later.
Bought to replace a previous hot water dispenser which stopped working. The amount of water dispensed is very hit and miss, one cup could be half full and the next overflowing. I now dispense the water into a small jug to avoid accidents, which is marginally safer than using a ket.
good for me but wouldn’t be suitable for family as too slow delivering wate
This model VKT124 is so easy to use no problems at all over the past few months useage. I bought it as my husband has bad arthritis in his hands and wrists so lifting a kettle was becoming increasingly dangerous. I had read in some reviews that the hot drinks left a “funny taste” so was a bit concerned but we have not experienced this. As long as you run the hot water through a few times initially to clear the new machine taste away then you have a super little hot water dispenser that heats up only what you need for one hot cup at a time and that’s good enough for the two of us. If we have a number of people visiting, the normal kettle comes out for quickness, no problem at all. I would definitely recommend this model.
Great for making any hot drink. Quick and easy to use. Only one tiny, minor complaint ( but it really isn’t too bad) is that it splashes very slightly as it dispenses the water. I would recommend this product and may get another one for the office.
This is the third one brought. The first two have lasted about 4 years each which is about what you can expect from modern appliances. Every one has paid for itself by saving unnecessary electricity used by boiling a kettle for just one or two cups of tea/coffee. Recommended, save yourself some money.
On whole I like this Hotcup. It’s less bulky than my previous machine, easy to fill. I’ve always filled my kettles from filtered Water Jug, if you wanted to fill from tap then it would be an issue as its one unit, not separate base.
The Hotcup heats quick and water is steam Hot (not check temp but certainly no issue with being hot enough to make a proper cuppa. )
The variable water range is helpful compared to other model’s that fixed, it goes from 150ml to 300ml approx. This is where my only real bug bare lies, I love a large cup Tea, and this falls a bit short of complete fill of my mug. If went up to 350mls this would give more flexibility as a lot travel mugs are also larger, either 500 or 750ml typically so at least 2 fills would do.
The fact the drip tray is easily moved is a plus, allows bit space to fit under a larger jug. I also have a disabled relative who wouldn’t manage to lift the weight of a mug but can slide one away from the Hot cup over to a space to sit and drink. The advantage of these over kettles for disabled people with limited arm / hand use or strength is in that the Hot cup is easy to start and it doesn’t need lifting to pour so if kept topped up then they can at least make drink independently as desired.
Brings water to correct drinkable temperature for coffee, tea, etc, in very short time and heats smaller quantity so energy saving. Amount dispensed can be varied and stopped at any point. Was amazed to discover how variable the volume of my mugs are, so sometimes have to heat extra to fill larger mugs – not a problem as heats so rapidly. Great for making instant gravy, hot chocolate etc which needs stirring. Bought because our rapid boil kettle was too noisy in our kitchen diner. It is quieter and operates for much shorter time. Very happy with my purchase.
I’ll be honest, we’ve had ‘one cup’ machines for years and on the whole they’re brilliant.
This one I have a few niggles with (some are just daft).
For a start it’s not shiny as per the picture, it’s silver plastic.
If you want to fill it up you either have to unplug it and take it to the tap or fill a jug.
Whilst filling it up you need to keep one eye on the level indicator and your other on the water you’re pouring – to make sure it’s going in the appliance rather than all over the floor – in all honesty it’s easier to get someone to help you. So from a design perspective it’s pretty poor compared to others I’ve owned.
Aesthetically….. well as I’ve said already, it just reminds me of a prop from Stargate.
Putting that little lot aside, it does produce hot water – just not sure it’s actually boiling water.
We love our Breville hiccup and it quickly and easily makes a nice got brew. Great for my tween-ager too as she can make her own drink without having to lift a heavy kettle. One tiny thing we found is that it doesn’t seem to stay red hot for long so as long as you make your drink and drink it straight off you’ll be Great!
Looks good, easy to fill and only boils the amount of water needed for each size mug/cup. Very impressed so far. One thing to mention the packaging was non existent it arrived in its box with a postage label on it and wet therefore hubby saw what had been ordered as a pressie! We had to open the box to make sure everything
there as it wasn’t sealed.
The Coffee and Tea has a horrible taste.
I have been filling, boiling and emptying water out to see if this taste will fade away with use. Disgusting!
Update:
The bad taste has cleared. If you purchase this you may to boil and empty it several times. Fill it with water overnight. Then Boil and empty.
The stand the cups sit on is very loose. I say this on a youtube review before I purchased this, however you may want to look these videos up yourself before making a purchase.
I am changing my review from 2 starts to 4 only because, of its speed in boiling water, the electric power use reduction ( boils one cup at a time ), money saving potential and benefit to the environment it provides.
I live alone and I’ve been conscious of the amount of electricity boiling the kettle uses. I have found this hot water dispenser useful as it was only boils one cup at a time and the water is as hot as with the kettle. It is quite quick and can be adjusted to suit different sizes of cups. I have found the half way setting ideal for a normal size mug. I’ve been very happy with it so far.
I previously had a much older version of this which I bought about 6 years ago and it finally died !! I find that because of arthritic joints I cannot lift a kettle of water. This does away with the need to lift. It can be filled in situ with a small jug – no heavy lifting involved .
Read a lot of reviews as I like a large cup of tea and many of these products don’t do a big enough measure – I am not disappointed. Largest setting gives 300ml of boiling water in 40 seconds.
Had planned to have this as well as a kettle – 2 days in and the kettle has gone! Great machine, there was a slight tang to the first cup but simply flushed through a few more times and taste has gone.
I don’t get people who pay over a 1000 for boiling water on tap. 95% of time we need boiling water it’s for a tea or coffee and in a few seconds this does the job for under 60
The variable cup size works well .
I have not experienced the plastic taste but I know taste bud sensitivity varies
However if you have a problem fill it up
and add either 2 spoons of baking powder or 1/2 cup of wine vinegar or lemon juice , leave overnight and empty and rinse.
We had the original Breville single boil kettle for yrs, it was great. Good as it was it was a monster sitting on the work top.
The new one works as well or even better than our previous Breville kettle. But this one, even though it holds as much water and boils as quickly, is so much smaller and sleek.
I switched from a kettle, requiring a minimum water lever of 0.6ltr, to this. Mainly to avoid waste but also because putting water in the kettle (for 1) every morning is so tedious. I absolutely love this machine. You fill it with around 1-2 ltrs and each morning just press the button and walk away. It’s a fast brew and only boils the water required. I totally recommend it.
After much perseverance I have now had this for 16 months and it is still working perfectly. This is my 3rd VKT111 having had to return the first and 2nd purchases as faulty. The first stopped working correctly within a month when regardless of cup size selected it only dispensed half a cup. I returned it and ordered a replacement which arrived cracked and was duly returned, the 3rd arrived in perfect condition and has been problem free. I was dubious about ordering a 3rd replacement but I am so pleased I persisted. Having now been in constant use for over a year I am happy to give a good review and recommend this model – providing you are lucky and receive a perfect one first time.
With the sudden onset of carpal tunnel syndrome and after twice nearly dropping a boiling kettle I settled on this as a safety measure. Takes no more room than the kettle and will certainly continue to use it when the condition improves, if ever. Hopefully in time I might be able to use both. For making a single cup of tea or coffee it’s faster than the kettle and if you need to top up to refresh a half drunk cuppa the controls cope well.
Lovely machine bought for my mother in law for Christmas. Perfect for her. We use a larger model for our family and they really are a great idea. This one sort of boils the water a little like a kettle as it comes through the pipes. But dispenses different size cups and saves her lifting a kettle, where as ours boils as it goes. So is instant boiling water and only a set amount. One draw back I’ve found with this machine is it tends to really spit out the water at first which ends up with rather hot water being spat around the machine rather than in the cup. Make sure you put the adjustable base up to the filling bit when the cup is in to ensure no one gets burnt.
I’m visually impaired and using this water dispenser is really easy. Initially its trial and error using the dial to see how much water is poured into the cup, so that it doesn’t overspill, but once you know that there isn’t a problem. I got this so I don’t need to pour and potentially overspill. Water comes out quickly and it makes a lovely cuppa.
My only gripe is that it was a present and was delivered with no packaging, just in its own box, so when the delivery was taken we knew exactly what it was.
Fill it up ( with jug easiest), adjust to fit cup size, press the button, 60 secs later quietly delivers very hot water. Its that easy. Plenty of adjustment for cup size and volume but in reality just left alone dial on full fills large cup or 2 cup cafetire, time and time again. Difficult to fault after two months of use. Looks ok too just sitting on top prettily urging to be used. If you really must read the instructions they are easy to follow – almost talking to you as you go. price competitive – 10 less than John Lewis too.
I have a 3 year old. I rarely manage to boil a kettle and then use the hot water on top of my tea bag as get distracted…and end up reboiling the kettle. Having the hot cup means my tea bag at least gets hot water on it…and I’m now drinking herbal tea more to stop a stewed tea bag. No problem with funny taste. I ran through a few tanks before I first used it, and if I feel the water has sat too long I just empty the machine out. I also don’t fill to top if I’m not in a tea mood. To put hot water in pan just take the cup rest off and do a few presses….tho a kettle is easier in this case.
I’m the only tea drinker in the house so works for me…with guests it’s a little more faff…but once it’s warmed up it’s faster than the initial cup.
Takes a little more space but I love not having to point the kettle spout away from the underside of my cupboards.
THE ONLY DOWNSIDE FOR ME IS THIS. IN THE PICTURES THIS MACHINE LOOKS LIKE IT IS CHROME/SILVER.IN FACT IT IS A SILVERY GREY PLASTIC. NOT SHINY OR CHROME……
I bought this to replace my previous one cup which had split the plastic at the rear seam. Unlike other reviewers I have no issue with taste having followed the instructions to pour away the first few contents. No spilling issues , although the adjustable height has just two option high or low. This version is larger than my previous version and the option to adjust and stop the water means that all of my mugs and cups are back in use. I find the easy fill returns my independence as lifting a boiling kettle was too difficult and dangerous for me even with a small amount of water. Great product, very easy to use.
This saves so much electricity, by only boiling what you need, not a kettle full. I am a little disappointed with the variable quantity as there are a lot of settings but it only dispenses 3 amounts. The cup height adjuster is fiddly and not easy to get it to stay in place, the magnet could do with being stronger. It serves the purpose for me though and saves having to lift a heavy kettle as I am disabled. Would still recommend it, but don’t expect an infinite variation on the water quantity and you won’t be disappointed.
It took a couple of weeks and a quite few wash through of the unit to get rid of the brand new plastic type taste, possibly that comes from the tubes being used in the unit. However not every gets this with their unit but if you do it is worth sticking with as it will vanish eventually. As for the device I cant ever imagine going back to a kettle now as this is so easy to use, just stick your cup underneath and press the button. Initially I couldn’t see the difference between this and the black version that is also for sale but then realised this one has a dial for setting the amount of water that is dispersed which I wouldn’t do without now. So apart from the initial bad taste I cant fault this unit and would purchase again.
We have found none of the problerms that some have reported.
No plastic taste or smell even from the first water that was boiled.
The quantity of water varies reliably from about half a mug to a full mug of tea. If you have a giant mug then be prepared to press a button twice.
The drip try is a bit silly as it has two postions both held in place by a weak magnet arrangement.
Otherwise an excellent investment.
Appliance is neat on the counter top. I do like the cup selection size, with auto stop to save you standing whilst it pours and this was an important feature for me! The drip tray is a waste of time though, it’s a bit flimsy on the tallest setting; albeit easy to remove. This is the only reason I gave it four rather than five stars.