Russell Hobbs 10583 Classic Montana

Had this kettle for a few years when I noticed a white residue on the clear plastic panels. Wiped it off but it had reappeared within a couple of days. Then noticed spots of water dribbing down side and realised there was something wrong. Nothing visible to the naked eye but under magnification vertical hairline cracks were clear to see.

This is dangerous! HOT water was leaking thru the cracks and depositing limescale on the OUTSIDE of the kettle!!

I now have a new kettle but it too has plastic side panels so I am hoping that the problem with the Russell Hobbs #10583 was an isolated case.

I should have checked out the reviews on this Russell Hobbs 10583 Classic Montana more and not based my choice mostly on the look, and mid range price. We found that if you leave the water standing for any time, or if you reboil some you have already heated it has an awful metallic taste.

This kettle worked reliably for a couple of years, although the spout pours water over the work surface. It's still working OK, but the the handle on the lid has fallen off and the filter in the spout has disintegrated. Disappointing.

The Russell Hobbs 10583 Classic Montana kettle is a good shape, cordless and very easy to use. The flat heating plate means it's easy to keep it limescale free.