Almost all people drink tea. This drink is invigorating, in addition, unlike modern energy, healthy. And of course, for its preparation you need a good convenient electric kettle. When choosing such a modern household appliance, you should pay attention to several important factors. Among other things, of course, you need to focus on the brand of the manufacturer. For example, Braun teapots are considered very good. In this article we will talk about the device of this manufacturer WK-500. That model Braun Multiquick 5 WK-500 is bought by consumers most often and earned just excellent reviews in terms of price / quality ratio.
What parameters should be considered when buying
In order to correctly choose an electric kettle, of course, first of all, you need to read the reviews available about it. Also consider such parameters as:
Type of device. On sale today there are actually household electric kettles, as well as road versions of this equipment or thermal sweat.
Type of heating element . Modern teapots with a closed or open spiral. Some models also include a disc heater.
The power of the kettle . The rate of water heating by the device depends mainly on this indicator. The power of modern electric kettles can vary between 600 W - 3 kW.
Materials used for manufacturing . The cases of modern electric kettles can be made of plastic, metal, ceramics, glass.
Additional functions. The more there will be, of course, the better.
General description, manufacturer
The remaining roomy Braun WK-500 model has earned really excellent reviews. It is believed that it is ideal for a family of 4-6 people. Among the advantages of this kettle, among other things, consumers include its rather low cost. You can buy this model at a price of 1800-1900 rubles, depending on the supplier.
This model is produced by the German company of the same name. And by this alone it is possible to judge its quality (even though the teapots are assembled at an enterprise located in China) . The Brown company itself was founded in 1921 in Frankfurt. In the first years of its activity, the company was engaged in the production of radios. However, by the beginning of the 70s of the last century, the company focused on household appliances.
Today, this manufacturer supplies the market, including the domestic one, with devices such as razors, electric toothbrushes, epilators, and thermometers. Small household appliances are the main specialization of this company. The Brown company also produces coffee makers, meat grinders, juicers, irons and, of course, electric kettles.
What kind of devices does it belong to
Represents the Braun WK-500 model the ordinary kettle working from a network. She earned good consumer reviews, including for the fact that you can use it both at home and, for example, in the office. This model, like a thermal sweat, does not hold heated water. In order to drink tea, the device must be plugged in and wait for it to boil. This, of course, many owners of houses and apartments consider not too convenient . But the WK-500 kettle also costs much less than a thermal sweat.
The volume of this model, according to many consumers, is quite large - 1.7 liters. This is, of course, plus a kettle. However , it’s unlikely to take him along with him , of course. Dimensions The Braun WK-500 kettle has standard - large enough.
Kettle Spiral Type
Water in the WK-500 model can be heated in any volume up to 1.7 liters . The spiral is provided for her hidden. That is why there are no restrictions on the amount of boiling water in this case. Open spiral electric kettle models are usually less expensive than the WK-500. However, the consumer reviews they earned are still not so good. The fact is that in such devices there is a restriction on the amount of heated water. The spiral in models of this type should be completely closed. Otherwise, the device simply burns out.
Compared to open-spiral models, the Braun WK-500 kettle , according to consumers, has only one small drawback. Unfortunately, he is quite noisy at work. Moreover, the water in it boils somewhat more slowly. Indeed, in this case, the device must preheat the very bottom of the case.
Power WK-500
This indicator of the Braun WK-500 model , according to many owners of houses and apartments, is quite high - 3000 watts. The power of most modern appliances on the market is 1500 watts. The WK-500 kettle heats water more slowly than devices with an open spiral, but still quite quickly. In total, a little more than two and a half minutes elapses from the moment the body of this device is filled with water to boiling.
Since the power of the Braun WK-500 model is quite high, it can be used not only in the house or in the office. Not bad about this model, for example, owners of small coffee houses respond .
Like all powerful kettles, the B raun WK-500 also has one, although small, according to consumers, but still a drawback. It pretty seriously loads the network. Therefore, most owners of houses and apartments advise purchasing it to those people who do not like to wait for a long boil of water, but do not drink tea too often.
Materials used for manufacturing
The body of the Braun WK-500 electric kettle is made of ordinary heat-resistant food-grade plastic. Most consumers consider this material to be the best in terms of price and quality. The plastic housing of the WK-500 model can last a very long time. However, he does not increase the cost of the kettle. Also, the advantage of plastic cases, according to many apartment owners, is their low weight. Moving the model from place to place will not cause any difficulties even for a child.
Some disadvantage of plastic cases among consumers is considered only not too high degree of environmental friendliness. Unfortunately, plastic is capable of reacting with many substances dissolved in water. However, Brown, as you know, cares about its reputation. Therefore, for the manufacture of dummies, including the Braun WK-500 model , it uses only the highest quality plastic. You can drink tea from this appliance without fear. No harmful substances dissolve when boiled in it. If the water by itself in the house is clean, then the drink prepared in WK-500 will not bring any harm to health.
The advantages of the Braun WK-500 model , like all other kettles with a plastic case, are attributed by most consumers to the fact that it does not heat up at all during boiling water. In this, it compares favorably with metal models of similar household appliances. Glass teapots allow you to observe the process of boiling water. This, perhaps, is their only advantage. Such models look, according to many consumers, less solid than plastic ones.
Additional functions
The kettle Braun WK-500 belongs to the low-price technique. Therefore, too many additional functions are not provided in it. This of course, many consumers consider it a drawback. Modern electric kettles can, for example, be equipped with a timer for heating by a certain time, a temperature regulator, protection against switching on without water, etc. Unfortunately, nothing similar is provided for in the WK-500 model . The only extra feature on this kettle is the water level indicator.
To extend the life of the model, the manufacturer also provided an anti-scale filter . Its presence simplifies the care of the kettle.
Model design
Of course, many owners of apartments and houses would like to see in their kitchen a very beautiful kettle that attracts the attention of guests. However, the design of such household appliances usually has a rather strong influence on its cost. Cheap Braun WK-500 teapots with too much spectacular design, of course, do not differ. The design of this model, as many consumers note, is extremely simple and concise. However, if desired, the owners of houses and apartments can purchase for themselves one of the color options for this kettle: white, black or gray.
Braun WK 500 White , according to the opinion of some apartment owners, the kitchen looks somewhat more spectacular than other varieties. However, the white WK-500 will have to be looked after more often. A gray teapot, according to consumers, is the easiest to care for. On it dirt is not so noticeable, as well as on white and fingerprints - as on very dark.
Black teapots of this brand ( Braun WK 500 Black) are perfect for the kitchen if, for example, a stove, microwave , etc. are made in the same color scheme. Such a model can look in the kitchen almost as effectively as and white.
Braun WK-500: consumer reviews
The opinion about the WK-500 model among owners of houses and apartments, despite its relatively low cost, has developed very well. There are practically no negative reviews on the Net about this teapot, for example. The advantages of the model are consumers, first of all, speed of work. This kettle actually heats the water almost instantly. There are no complaints from consumers regarding the reliability of the model. WK-500 devices break extremely rarely.
The Braun WK 500 kettles (Black, White, etc.) have received excellent reviews from consumers. According to owners of houses and apartments, they have practically no shortcomings. Some minuses of this model are many consumers consider the noise of its work. However, according to most apartment owners, this drawback is not so serious. You can get used to the noise of a boiling kettle. Also a drawback of the model, of course, is considered to be its rather unpretentious design.
Instead of a conclusion
So, based on the foregoing, a very simple conclusion can be made. Kettle Braun WK 500 is a truly reliable and high-quality technique. You can boil water in this model very quickly. The device will last in the kitchen, most likely, for a long time. Of course, there are very few additional features in this model. However, this device is not too expensive. Therefore, for a young family or, for example, for a summer residence, it is most likely just perfect.