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1.7l Anko Variable Temperature Kettle $23 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ OnePass/ $65 Order) @ Kmart

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Down from $49. Limited stock available at the stores for Click& Collect. Free delivery with OnePass subscription (free 30 day trial or $4/month).

Brew your favourite beverage with ease in this stainless steel kettle. It features a clear water level indicator so you get your quantities right and comes with dry boil protection - this kettle truly has you covered.

Product Details
Dimensions/Size: 23cm (L) x 23.9cm (H) x 19.7cm (W)
Capacity: 1.7 litres
Power source: 220-240V/50-60Hz/1850-2200W
Product weight: 1.34kg
Colour: Grey
Features
Concealed heating element
External water level indicator
4 variable temperature settings
Keep warm function
Stainless housing with open handle
360 deg. rotation cordless kettle
Overheat and dry boil protection
Specified temperature control
Easy button control temperature
Cord storage

This is part of Father's Day deals for 2022.

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  • No stock everywhere Sydney

    • -1

      Warriewood and Chatswood stores still have 1 left.

      • +13

        In the retail world, anything less than 3 in stock usually means they're stolen, lost or destroyed. Almost no point trekking to a store that shows 1 in stock.

        • +8

          work at kmart, that means no stock need to at least have 4 or 5 showing for at least 1

  • -1

    OOS online

    • +1

      Just bought one online, shipped to Sydney post code

  • No stock in Melbourne for for delivery, very low stock for C&C too

  • +3

    Plenty in Brisbane. Thanks OP.

    • No worries mate!

  • +2

    $1 cheaper than their best selling basic stainless steel kettle!!

  • +14

    I've got a variable temperature kettle, but it's taken mine 25 years to get to this stage.

    • +14

      They don’t build ‘em like they used to! But kettles have come a long way in the past two decades. For example, this one has some impressive tech

      Boiling temperature setting: Under the “stand by” state, press “TEMP °C” button to set the boiling temperature (The default boiling temperature is 100°C).

      It doesn’t just raise the temperature of water — it changes the boiling point of the water itself!

      • the boiling point of the water itself!

        How can u change water boiling point?

        Just didn't boil it to 100c

        • +4

          100c at sea level. At higher altitude water boils at a lower temperatures. Eg. at ~1500m water boils at 95c.
          Doesn't explain the marketing gaff above but technically possible 😉👍

          • +1

            @FarKen:

            Doesn't explain the marketing gaff above but technically possible

            Yes understand but not how this kettle did it.

            Did it boil water to 90c and stopped or boil it to 100c and keep it at 90c for example?

            • @superforever: @FarKen explains it well. My guess is that this kettle has an ingenious flap under the spout that opens and closes. This allows the kettle to precisely regulate its internal pressure, and thereby alter the boiling point of the water held therein. It’s just this sort of mind-bogglingly complex solution to a simple problem that really makes one appreciate how far humanity has come

              • +1

                @tharlow: Understand now, so complex

                • @superforever: It’s just a guess…

                  • @tharlow: Is it really possible for a $23 kettle to do that?

                    • @superforever: Probably not. But this is on clearance…

                      • +1

                        @tharlow: Even a $100 one, I think they only sense the temperature and stop, in that case it didn't "boil" the water. It may not safe with tape water in some country.

                        • @superforever: may not be safe in australia at some times…. i still can remember that we were advised by authorities to hold the rolling boil for a few more minutes because pathogens got in the water.

                    • +3

                      @superforever: Just incase anyone's not sure, it's just a joke. A $23 kettle doesn't have an in-built pressure regulator or even more important a vacuum pump (required to lower pressure/boiling point).

                      It's probably got an inbuilt thermostat so it stops the kettle when it hits 80,90 e.c.t with a standard switch at 100degrees in case that fails. Once it hits 80 if that's what you've set it to, it should turn off before it boils

                      • +1

                        @lancesta:

                        A $23 kettle doesn't have an in-built pressure regulator or even more important a vacuum pump (required to lower pressure/boiling point).

                        Wondering even an expensive one do they have it?

                        At 80c or 90c can we still call it boiled even under lower pressure? Suppose 100c to kill gem

                        • @superforever: I'd say 100% no they wouldn't, a kettle like that would cost $1000 or so. Assuming it's cost similar to a chamber vacuum and that's without the boiling element+safety concerns.

                          Why? Because there isn't any functional benifit I can think of having water boil at 90 degrees rather than just being at 90degrees for tea or whatever other domestic use you have it for. It boiling in itself isn't likely to kill the bacterial (as far as I know)

                          It's more the temperate like you said. Well to be technical it's actually often both temperate and time related with hotter meaning less time required (at least it's the case when cooking meats) so boiling to 100 degrees tends to do it pretty quick.

        • +1

          just use it on higher attitude.

      • +2

        Maybe it's for boiling liquids other than water

        • +1

          Genius!

        • +1

          No, the manual specifically says:

          "This appliance is not intended for heating liquids other than water"

          • @OzComment: Jesus you weren't joking. I checked just in case.

            Well, that's what they want you to think.

            • +1

              @CodeExplode: They just want to avoid warranty claim, or you can put sulphuric acid into the kettle near the end of the warranty, just to damage it then go back to the store and ask for a refund.

              • +1

                @OzComment: What if I want to boil down my urine so that I can recover the vitamins that I bought and take them a second time?

                • @Jackson: You can do whatever you like, as I said it's just not for a warranty claim.

  • Is it ISO I3(_)115#17 certified?

    • +1

      Yes 'stunning silver'

  • +1

    picked up one

    Thanks.

    • +13

      Was it heavy?

      • no not really.

  • Will it be good to heat water for baby formula? I mean the temperature suits ?

    • If it's 75, 85, 95 or 100 then yes

    • -3

      Microwaves are probably still the best.

      • +1

        I've heard you have to be careful in microwave as it can unevenly heat the milk.

        I guess you just have to thoroughly mix/shake after heating to ensure doesn't burn.

        • Isn't that what the milk on the wrist test is for?

          • @shutuptakemymoney101: That's for milk that has been heated evenly throughout. Microwaved milk tends to continue heating after the microwave has stopped and the outer portion of milk could be cool to the touch, vs inside where it could be scalding.

        • this.

          heating milk in the microwave can result in scalding hot at the top of the cup but cold at the bottom.

          • @slowmo: Fair enough, my son as a baby had microwaved milk which was then given a good shake and tested on the wrist, it was lukewarm at best - he survived and turns 12 tomorrow :-)

      • +2

        Dedicated warmers are better (and second hand for like $10). Microwaves are risky because you have poor control over the temperature, and if you're using plastic bottles it is probably degrading them and leaching into the milk.

        • Plastic leaches into foods irrespective of how the foods were initially heated (but obviously heating in the plastic is worse).

    • Nope, you want that around 40 and this only goes down to 75.

      • But NHS says it should be at least 70

        Step 2 here

        https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-…

        • +2

          Need to be 70 to kill the germs.

          See step 11

        • Yes, boil the water you use for formula and let it cool down to 40.

          We boil water, then let it cool and store it in the fridge.

          When we need a bottle we pour from that boiled jug, then warm it up to 40 in the warmer.

          • @Wolfenstein98k: how do you test the 40 degrees exactly ?

            • @RGV: Sprinkle it on your wrist. If it feels cold or warm, it is.

              After a few uses you get a feel for the right setting/duration on the warmer.

    • We used the Xiaomi Smart Kettle to keep the bottle water warm & ready to go, it was a life saver for those midnight feeds.

  • Damn that really is a good price

  • +2

    Thanks OP bought one, OnePass came in handy!

  • -1

    I like big jugs and I cannot lie

  • Wat do non parents use variable temp function for ?

    • +4

      green tea is bitter at 100 degrees… so really the most common use case is if you drink lots of different tea… otherwise black tea or coffee are better at 95-100 degrees

      • otherwise black tea or coffee are better at 95-100 degrees

        Sure if you like to scald your mouth… /s

        I presume you mean brewing though. I'd use it to top up my espresso for a long back with water at a drinkable temperature so I don't have to wait. Also, I think for french press is generally preferable to use around 90deg water. It can also be bitter with boiling water.

        Currently I just stick a milk thermometer in the kettle and turn it off when it gets to the right heat.

        • here's a tip if you don't like diluting long black with more water…. you know those whiskey stone/metal cubes? they work a treat.

          • @slowmo: I mean… It's not really 'diluting' as much as it is turning an espresso into a long black.

            • @NigelTufnel: that's not what i meant, i am a long black drinker, so i'm fussy about the amount of hot water ratio to the shot. it does changes the taste if you added too much water.
              the tip is for when you already have a long black but it's way too hot to drink immediately.

      • Did not know that. Cheers

    • fast relief for blocked nose at temps that does the job and doesn't scald your mouth & tongue at the same time.

      • Not sure if serious

        • +1

          works for me. not meant to pour into nose but having hot water on tap withtout waiting it to cool to a drinkable temp is awesome.

  • I think tea needs boiling water to draw out the flavour but this can still be used for coffee and other hot drinks like chocolatre or Milo

    • roasted tea yes, you dont want to do boiling water with green tea leaves.

  • +1

    review on the linked website 'Impractical the water gauge is under the handle making it impossible to see how much water you are putting in it. Dumb. Must be designed by someone who doesn’t use it.' - https://www.kmart.com.au/product/1.7l-variable-temperature-k…

    yeah nah - we got the clear glass one thanks - (although I did use a permanent felt pen to draw my preferred fill level marks) - nice blue light and blue bubbles when boiling

    tho' a tip for these - apparently they have some surface coating inside to break up bubbles to reduce noise at first - which wears off with time, when it becomes much noisier.

    • apparently they have some surface coating inside to break up bubbles to reduce noise at first - which wears off with time, when it becomes much noisier.

      That's interesting, must be why my kettle makes these very loud exploding noises now, it's coating is worn off, so creates large bubbles and the louder noise

    • not sure if it's a coating, but i suspect it has a lot to do with nucleation sites… the more 'smooth' the surface is, the less bubbles.

      so if it's coating, it might be a kind of a hydrophobic coat? if not, it might be because of water quality. idk. just guessing. would be interested to find out more.

  • Kmart sent me an e-mail and order cancelled

    • click and collect or delivery via their online systems?

      • +1

        click and collect

        • thanks, see if they cancel mine - I did it online so there is some hope.

          • @IMadeYouReadThis: There is hope for C&C too as mine is ready for collection (unlikely to be canceled at that point).

  • Mine’s just shipped

  • Picked mine up last night and it was working fine. Tried it this morning and it’s not turning on. When I plug it in the buttons flash blue but thatms about it. Anyone else having this issue or did I just get a dud?

    • I picked mine yesterday afternoon, used it last night and this morning. No problem at all. Very happy with it.

    • Picked mine up too. Didn't think it was working initially, but it was just really really quiet (compared to what it's replacing) at the start. I had i put my ear right up to it to hear it.
      Seems to be working fine though.

      • It is by designed. From the manual, it will start working in 5 seconds, after you press the ON/OFF button, so you have time to adjust the temperature.

  • My online order (for delivery) was just cancelled and refunded too.

  • Order got cancelled…

  • Another order cancellation in Brisbane…

  • got the kettle and its great! Thanks OP!

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