Sanford 1.7L Smart Glass Kettle with Digital Touch Display, Auto-Opening Lid and 360 Base - SF3361EK

The digital touch display is what separates this from every other kettle in the range — it lets you select functions rather than just switching on, which matters if you drink green tea or coffee at temperatures below boiling, where pouring water at 100°C ruins both. The Sanford SF3361EK holds 1.7 litres behind a transparent glass body so you can see the level and the boil, and it heats at 1850–2200W, at the fast end for this size. Its stainless steel heating element is concealed and easy to descale, and the auto-opening lid means you are not putting your hand over rising steam to refill it. A 360° base lets you lift and replace it from any angle. The most capable kettle here, and it looks the part on a counter.

Specifications

Buying guide

Buy this one if you care about water temperature. Green and white teas are spoiled by boiling water, and coffee brewed at full boil tastes harsher than it should — a kettle with selectable settings solves that, and it is the reason to pay more than for a plain switch kettle. Glass has real advantages beyond appearance: no plastic taste, and you can see scale forming early rather than discovering it in your cup. It also means the body gets hot, so always lift by the handle. The auto-opening lid is a genuine safety improvement over lifting a lid through steam. Descale every month or two with a weak vinegar solution, boil, then rinse thoroughly — with glass you can see when it is needed. Do not boil with less than the minimum marked, and wipe the outside with a soft cloth to keep it looking clear.

How it compares

Against the plain glass SF3354EK, this adds the digital touch display, auto-opening lid and function selection. Compared with the stainless steel double and triple-layer kettles, those hide the water level but stay cooler to the touch and survive knocks better. Against a stovetop kettle, faster and it shuts itself off. Against boiling water in a pot, no comparison in speed or safety.

Frequently asked questions

Why would I want temperature selection?
Green and white teas are spoiled by boiling water, and coffee brewed at full boil tastes harsher. Selectable functions let you match the water to the drink.

Does the glass get hot?
Yes, as with any glass kettle — always lift it by the handle. In exchange you get no plastic taste and can see scale forming early.

How often should I descale it?
Every month or two with a weak vinegar solution, boiled then rinsed thoroughly. The advantage of glass is that you can see when it is due.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• Sanford 1.7L Triple-Layer Electric Kettle 1800W with #304 Steel Body and Cool-Touch Exterior - SF1868EK
• Sanford 1.7L Double-Layer Electric Kettle 1800W with #304 Steel and Cool-Touch Body - SF1869EK
• Sanford 1.7L Double-Layer Electric Kettle 1500W with #304 Steel and Cool-Touch Body - SF3364EK

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.