• The capacity of the kettle for boiling water should be chosen in accordance with the needs of each family. The volume of electric kettles ranges from 0.5 l to 2.5 l.
• If you do not want to wait for long for the water to boil, you should choose a high power kettle that can boil water quickly. A more powerful kettle will add the required amount of energy in a much shorter time. The power of standard kettles ranges from 1,000 W to 3,000 W.
• The water level gauge is an essential part of the kettle, as controlling the amount of water allows you to make the most efficient use of the kettle. For the efficient use of water, you can choose a kettle that has a level indicator in tea cups, so you can see how much water you need to add to make tea or coffee for one, two or three people.
• The material used for the body of a kettle affects its durability, thermal conductivity, aesthetic appeal, as well as care.

• Kettles with Spiral heating elements are common, but they sometimes fail to heat all the water evenly, as well as they get calcified faster.
• Kettles with a heating plate embedded in the base of the kettle work more efficiently. Heating plates have a larger surface area that comes into contact with water compared to spiral heating elements. Such increased surface area ensures better heat transfer, enabling the water to heat up faster and more efficiently.
• Temperature control option is one of the features that should be considered for several reasons. First, you can choose the temperature to which the water is heated – the higher the temperature you choose, the longer it will take for the water to heat up to the desired level. Secondly, choosing a lower temperature will reduce your electricity consumption. Thirdly, a longer lifetime. Overheating the water can cause limescale to build up in the kettle over time, which can reduce the efficiency and lifespan of the appliance.

Safety functions

• Auto shut-off: this ensures that the kettle automatically shuts off as soon as the water has boiled. This prevents the risk of overheating. The kettle also switches off automatically if it has not been filled with enough water or none at all.
• It is important to pay attention to the material of the electric kettle’s handle. It must be made of heat-resistant material to avoid burns. Some electric kettles have a locking mechanism on the handle that allows you to close the lid safely during use.