From the manufacturer About The Brand Russell Hobbs was founded in the UK in 1952 by Bill Russell and Peter Hobbs, whose combined design and engineering flair allowed them to launch a company that remains a leading brand to this day. Over the years, Russell Hobbs has built up a legacy of design and innovation that placed the brand at the heart of the consumer’s home. The first automatic switch off kettle, the first automatic coffee maker and even the first plastic kettle were all Russell Hobbs innovation. Russell Hobbs Black Quiet Boil Kettle 20462 A Quieter Way to Make Hot Drinks The Russell Hobbs 20462 Quiet Boil Kettle with quiet boil technology is so quiet, once you’ve used it you’ll want to shout about it. *When tested against other Russell Hobbs Kettles without quiet boil technology **Based on boiling 235ml Quiet Boil Technology – 75% Quieter* Rapid Boil Zone Feature Boil One Cup of Water in 45 Seconds** Illuminated Light Ring – Illuminates Blue on Boil Key Features Quiet Boil A special coating on the base plate works with a diffuser ring to break up the bubbles making them smaller. Smaller bubbles mean 75% less noise so you can enjoy a quieter cuppa, ideal if you are making drinks while people are sleeping or you don’t want to disturb the baby! Dual Water Windows The Quiet Boil Kettle has a water window on both sides of the Kettle so you can check the water level quickly without having to open the lid and see how much is going in as you fill. Perfect Pour The Quiet Boil Kettle has a specially designed pour spout to ensure all of the water goes into the cup with fewer splashes and spills on your worktop. A Delicious Hot Drink in 45 Seconds** In addition to its quiet boil technology, it has a rapid boil feature that lets you boil a cup of water in just 45 seconds. It’s ideal if you need a hot drink fast or you’re just making one cup. The kettle has a perfect pour spout so all of the water goes into the cup with fewer splashes and spills. Product Specifications Cream stainless steel kettle with Russell Hobbs embossed logoRapid boil zone featurePush to open metal lidIlluminated light ring – illuminates blue on boil1.7 litre capacity360° base with cord storageRemovable, washable filter3000kW