What is Wattage & boil time?

1,200–2,000W decides how fast a litre boils.

Short answer

Check your socket rating if the kettle is above 1,500W.

Wattage & boil time when buying a electric kettle

1,200–2,000W decides how fast a litre boils.

Why it matters: 1,500W boils a litre in about 4 minutes; lower wattage doubles that.

Look for: Check your socket rating if the kettle is above 1,500W.

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