Breville JK71

This kettle has had minimal use in just under 9 months and has stopped working. It is nothing special to look at, I bought it because it was not too heavy to pick up and the handle was not too thick to get my hand around, however, it has turned out to be a complete waste of money. The pretty blue light comes on but is of no use as the kettle will not heat up. I am left without a kettle for Christmas.

Do NOT buy.

Had two of these kettles, first only lasted 21 months, the second 30 months before the elements went. Whilst it is a stylish and ergonomically designed kettle, it doesn't perform its primary function for very long and certainly not long enought to justify its high (£50) price tag. Very disappointed in Breville and won't touch them again.

I liked the design and style of this kettle; it looked well made and sturdy. It was easy to fill, the light was useful as was the loud 'ping' when it had boiled. However, style and design are of no use if the product has no lasting durability. Most disappointed - it only lasted 15 months! Durability and value for money -5!

Before making the purchase in future I would check whether the company would provide replacement parts and I would use the internet to ascertain the durability and value for money of any other products on the market made by this company.

Very disappointing, more style than substance. Breville should be ashamed they ever allowed this to be sold. The element went just out of warranty period, in line with many others experience.I won't buy another Breville product again.

On the basis of comments here about the element failing I would not recommend. However, what people may be missing is how to reset the trip switch.

This kettle has a little white trip switch inside the 'socket' of the kettle (not the base unit). If it's not heating, light is not on and the plug fuse is OK, then poke the white trip until it clicks.

IanG

Light broken after a few weeks, never repaired, kettle broke and no good just over a year, no better than a cheap kettle.

bought a breville jk71 22 months ago from currys as with new kitchen the old phillips one we had for more than 10 years was looking a bit tatty especially after use by our builders. this product looks great and worked well - until the heater element blew last night - this product should last longer for the £49.99 we paid its maybe worth £10!

The Breville JK71 is pretty but unreliable

Found the Breville JK71 kettle very easy to use, fill and clean.

Breville JK71 would be OK if sufficiently durable and of adequate quality, but it isn't

On our fourth replacement.

3 faulty switches

one broken lid button