Andrew James Argentum Toaster and Kettle Set | 2 Slice Toaster with 6 Heat levels & Warming Rack | Fast Boil 3000W Electric Cordless Jug Kettle with Swivel Base & Boil Dry Protection | Silver Stainless Steel

The supplier kindly sent me a review sample for evaluation, the opinions expressed here are entirely my ownThis kettle and toaster combination set is the perfect gift to give to someone who is starting up a home for the first time or for students. The quality is excellent, they are ideal for most design tastes and they are hard-wearing and robust.The 2 slice toaster :- is smart looking and different to previous ones that I have owned. It is made of brushed steel and looks tidy and neat. The controls are on the side and the slots for the toast are slightly wider than my current toaster. There is a tray that slots on the top of the toaster and it is removable. The top tray is ideal for warming crumpets & croissants.Big bonus for the crumb tray, that is a pet hate of mine when you can smell old breadcrumbs burning inside the toaster. The tray is easy to remove and slot back inside again.This completely silver stainless steel toaster is easy to wipe clean and the controls are easy to read. You can defrost toast, the dial if from 1 to 6 so you can make light toast or dark toast, depending on your preference.This is a compact toaster that does not take up a lot of space, the exact dimensions are 29.5 x 16 x 19.5 cm and there are 4 rubber feet at the bottom of the toaster to prevent it sliding around on the counter. The lead is not very long which makes it tidy for placing on the kitchen counter.There is a manual included but I read it and there is nothing that you would not already know or figure out about the toaster.The kettle :- This is a solid and robustly made kettle that has a capacity of 1.7 litres. It has been made of brushed stainless steel and has a classic look. It is plain and not fussy but it does have a nice feature that when it lights up the switch lights up to be blue. It has an indicator level and that is situated under the handle. I only fill it to one litre, so as not to waste electricity and it is clear to see how much water you have put in the kettle. It has a small removable filter on the inside that can be rinsed out under the tape to collect any limescale that may build up over time.When switched on, it is not very quiet but also not the loudest I have ever heard (and I have had kettles that would wake you from a deep sleep :-)) this is an average sound. It switches off automatically when it has boiled. It did seem faster than my other one so that is a good thing too.It comes with a manual and has the usual cleaning, usage & safety information and UK & EU guarantee information as well. The dimensions are as follows: 22.5 x 15.5 x 24 cmI did notice one thing in the manual that I found helpful about cleaning, it is suggested to use 3 small cups of white wine vinegar, add water so that the kettle is full. Boil and remove from heat, Pour out that mixture and then boil the kettle again with regular water and repeat several times until the odour of vinegar has disappeared.I will be trying that method, I usually just use citric acid but the vinegar sounds like a great option.I am very happy with this, it will show up finger marks, but then so does my other kettle, it will just mean wiping it more so that it looks good.The cord tucks under the base neatly but the cord is very short. I personally prefer a short lead or the counter top seems to just be full of leads. It could be an issue for anyone who has a plug socket far from where the kettle is going to be placed.I have added photographs.

The outside of the kettle is extremely hot - my wife burnt her arm on it. Noisy and not easy to see the water level. Looks good but wish I had held onto the one it was replacing.

Andrew James appliances are always quality items I've found, so I wasn't concerned purchasing the Kettle and Toaster set from them. I wasn't disappointed. Very happy indeed with the look of them. The kettle is quite noisy - best to halt your conversation whilst it's switched on, otherwise you'll need to raise your voice to be heard. However, it is a fast boiler. Toaster is excellent - makes great toast. Lovely products. Adding some more to my oringinal review. After 2 years of use, I am replacing this kettle - it's driving us mad with the noise it makes........it's extremely loud. We can't hear ourselves speak when it's boiling. Be aware if you're thinking of buying.

This is a great looking, well made set that works well. Fast boil on the kettle is great and it's pretty quiet too. Only downside so far is that it is difficult to see the water level when filling the kettle. Very competitively priced too.

Lovely to look at but this must be the noisiest kettle I have ever used!

Looks are very good. Toaster excellent takes thick bread and toasts evenly. However the kettle although easy lever lid to fill -can't easily see what the water level is. Also extremely heavy kettle when filled to minimum level. Doesn't have cool touch -so when operated it can burn you if accidently touch sides after its boilled. Not ideal - looks great but not very functional.

Very pleased with the kettle and toaster.They look classy and perform well i.e the kettle comes to the boil quickly and the toaster browns the whole slice of bread - so no more complaints from hubby!

I’m realy very pleased with the set ,very good quality