{"product_id":"sanford-1-8l-stainless-steel-cordless-electric-kettle-with-360-degree-base-and-dry-boil-protection-sf3343ek","title":"Sanford 1.8L Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle with 360 Degree Base and Dry-Boil Protection - SF3343EK","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe kettle is the hardest-working appliance in most Kenyan kitchens, so it may as well be the one built to take it. The \u003cstrong\u003eSanford SF3343EK\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs a \u003cstrong\u003e1.8-litre\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel inner body with a double-shell structure, which means the outside stays far more comfortable to handle than a single-wall metal kettle and the water inside picks up no plastic taste at all. It sits on a \u003cstrong\u003e360° rotational base\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can lift it off and drop it back from whatever angle you happen to be standing at — a small thing that you notice every single morning. At 1500W it boils briskly, and three separate protections cover the ways kettles usually die: automatic power-off when it reaches the boil, dry-boiling protection if someone runs it empty, and overheat protection behind both. Straightforward, tough and quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel inner body, double-shell structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360-degree rotational cordless base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic power-off, dry-boiling protection, overheat protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSF3343EK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a kettle is going to be used by a whole household, several times a day, buy for durability rather than looks. Stainless steel with a double shell is the right answer: no taste transfer, no staining, and an outer surface that does not get as fiercely hot as bare metal. The 360° base sounds like marketing until you use a kettle without one — being able to set it down from any angle matters in a cramped kitchen. Dry-boil protection is the specification to insist on, because the most common way a kettle dies is being switched on empty. At 1500W this boils quickly, though the 1850–2200W glass model in the same range is faster if speed is your priority. The one trade-off with steel is that you cannot see the water level from outside, so check the gauge or the lid before boiling if you are trying not to waste power. Descale periodically and wipe the outside with a soft cloth to keep fingerprints down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the glass kettle in the same range, this steel model is tougher, better suited to a busy household or an office, and cheaper — but you cannot see the water level, and it boils slightly slower at 1500W versus up to 2200W. Compared with a plastic kettle, there is no contest on taste or lifespan. Against a stovetop kettle it is faster and shuts itself off. Pick this one when the kettle will be used constantly by several people and needs to survive it; pick the glass one when it will live on a visible counter and you want to watch the boil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the outside get hot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe double-shell structure keeps the outer surface much cooler than a single-wall steel kettle, though it will still be warm after boiling. Use the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is dry-boiling protection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the kettle is switched on with little or no water in it, the protection cuts the power instead of letting the element keep heating. It is the feature that prevents the most common cause of kettle failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I see how much water is inside?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot through the steel body — check the level through the lid before boiling. If seeing the water level matters to you, the glass model in the same range is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver outside Nairobi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sanford-1-8l-glass-electric-kettle-with-led-indicator-auto-shut-off-and-stainless-steel-trim-sf3354ek\"\u003eSanford 1.8L Glass Electric Kettle with LED Indicator, Auto Shut-Off and Stainless Steel Trim - SF3354EK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sanford-900w-coffee-maker-with-1-5l-glass-carafe-keep-warm-and-permanent-filter-sf1394cm\"\u003eSanford 900W Coffee Maker with 1.5L Glass Carafe, Keep-Warm and Permanent Filter - SF1394CM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sanford-dual-heating-room-heater-750w-1500w-with-oscillation-and-adjustable-thermostat-sf1229rh\"\u003eSanford Dual Heating Room Heater 750W\/1500W with Oscillation and Adjustable Thermostat - SF1229RH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. 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