Nedis 1.7L Electric Kettle – Black, 360° Base, Strix

Description

This is a straightforward, budget-friendly 1.7-litre electric kettle in black plastic with a 360° cordless base and safety features such as boil-dry protection and a concealed heating element. It suits households that want a large-capacity, lightweight kettle for everyday hot drinks without premium metal finishes or smart features.

Capacity and everyday use

• 1.7 litres capacity — translates to roughly six to seven standard 250 ml cups or several mugs, so it will handle small gatherings or family use.
• Because the body is plastic, the kettle is light (0.96 kg empty) and easy to lift when empty; filled weight will be considerably higher, so handle with both hands if full.
• The size and top-fill design (no separate measurement for fill spout provided) make it useful for topping up multiple drinks quickly rather than precision temperature-dependent tasks (no variable temperature control is listed).

Design, build and practical features

• Material: plastic exterior and, as stated, a concealed heating element inside. Plastic bodies are less heat-retentive than stainless steel but are lighter and tend to stay cooler to the touch externally.
• Concealed heating element: a flat element underneath the kettle’s interior floor reduces exposed metal surfaces where limescale can collect, and gives a smoother interior that’s easier to wipe out than exposed coils.
• Cord winder integrated into the base helps keep the counter tidy when the base is stored away.
• Included in the box: the electric kettle and a quick start guide.

Safety, control and reliability

• Boil-dry protection: the kettle will not operate or will switch off if there isn’t enough water inside, a useful safety feature to prevent damage and overheating.
• Strix® controller: the listing specifies a Strix controller. Strix is a recognised manufacturer of kettle control modules and thermostats used widely in household kettles; this generally indicates a reliable automatic cut‑off mechanism rather than a custom or unbranded thermostat.
• No temperature selection, keep-warm or smart connectivity features are listed — this is a basic on/off auto‑shutoff kettle, not a variable-temperature appliance.

Size, installation and storage

• Dimensions (manufacturer’s figures): length 190 mm × width 190 mm × height 260 mm. This is compact enough for most kitchen counters and for storing in a cupboard.
• Cordless 360° pirouette base: the kettle sits on a base that allows lifting and replacing from any angle, convenient for left- or right-handed users and for passing the kettle around a table.
• Electrical/plumbing notes: there are no special installation requirements listed. Check the plug and mains voltage printed on the appliance or packaging if you are using it outside a standard UK domestic supply.

Cleaning, maintenance and things to know before buying

• Plastic body: less heat retention and a different tactile feel compared with metal kettles. Plastic interiors can in some cases retain odours or discolour over many years; follow the manufacturer’s cleaning guidance (not supplied here).
• Concealed element eases cleaning of the interior surface, but scale will still form on the interior and should be descaled periodically according to the instructions you receive with the kettle.
• No specification for energy efficiency or noise is provided — expect typical kettling noise and energy draw for a domestic electric kettle.
• This is a basic, functional kettle with safety cut-out and a recognised Strix controller but without advanced features such as temperature control, keep-warm, filter details, or stainless-steel finish. If you need precise temperature settings for speciality teas or a metal exterior for durability/heat retention, consider models that explicitly list those features.

If you want a simple, lightweight kettle with a large capacity and basic safety features, this model covers those needs. For specialist use (variable temperatures, metal build, or more advanced descaling/filters), review other models that list those specific capabilities.