Short Description

A plastic electrical appliance that dispenses a preselected amount of hot water at the press of a button. Water in the storage basin is heated instantaneously as it passes through the heating element. Only the specified amount of water is heated. It has three preset buttons 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, 3/4 cup and continuous flow.

Method Of Use

There is a power switch located at the back of the kettle just above where the power cord is located. Switching the power on will emit a beep. When it is switched off, no beep sounds.

Note that when the kettle is first switched on at the back it takes about two minutes before it is ready to start using. This is how long it takes for the water to travel from the tank through to the pouring nozzle.

The first three buttons listed above are present quantities. Press once and the kettle will automatically fill to that quantity selected. Note that 1 full cup is the equivalent of a standard tea cup. If you are using a mug you will need to fill the Full cup button twice or if you top up with milk, press the Full cup and then the half cup button.

Each press of a button emits a beep. Pressing a button while pouring will stop the pouring.

Models

Only one model available

More Details

* The Benchtop Bowser features a plastic reservoir with a handle, and four buttons - quarter, half or full cup, and a continuous flow button. The buttons feature raised dots for Braille users.
* The water is heated to 100 degrees Celsius within four seconds.
* The water tank is located at the back of the kettle and can be lifted out for filling with the inbuilt handle. The tank has a lid also that is to be removed for filling. The tank holds up to 2.2 litres of water.
* A digital display shows the temperature of the water.
* Quiet operation.
* The drip tray at the bottom can be removed for cleaning.

Factors To Consider

* The dispensing of water can be seen by some as slow. For example to fill a full cup takes about 10 seconds.
* Large mugs require the full cup button to be pressed twice.
* Large mugs hang slightly over the edge of the drip tray. This makes it easy to find by touch alone.
* The Hannover Kettle takes a bit more room than a regular kettle.
* Removes the need to use your finger or a liquid level to test the height of the water in the cup when pouring from a traditional kettle
* Quieter than regular kettles.

Applications
* Suitable for people who are blind or who are at risk when making a hot drink using regular methods
* Could be useful in group situations where members have vision impairment and are not confident in pouring their own drinks from a kettle during tea break.

Place Of Manufacture

China

Standards

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