The Uccello Kettle is a 1.5 litre electric kettle set in a rotating cradle. To pour, the client rests a hand on the handle and tips the kettle forward in its base; the spout pivots down over the cup and the base takes the weight. The kettle itself weighs about 1 kg, the footprint is 230 mm across and the element draws 1850 to 2200 W. It lifts off the 360 degree base for filling like any cordless kettle.
A wide 55 mm hinged lid makes filling easy, the water window shows the level, and the kettle switches off when it boils or is lifted from the base. Auto shut-off with overheat protection is built in and the base is weighted and non-slip. The cord is 880 mm. Warranty is 2 years.
Key features
- Tip-to-pour cradle: no lifting of a full kettle
- 1.5 litre capacity, 0.7 litre minimum fill
- 360 degree cordless base, weighted and non-slip
- Auto shut-off at boil and when lifted, overheat protection
- Water level window, illuminated switch, stainless steel element
- About 1 kg kettle weight, 230 mm footprint, 880 mm cord
- 2 year warranty
Who it suits
A client with hand arthritis, reduced grip, wrist weakness, tremor or one-sided weakness after a stroke, who wants to keep making their own hot drinks safely. It also suits a client seated at a bench or in a wheelchair, since pouring needs no lifting. A client with significant cognitive impairment who may not judge the cup position still needs supervision, and a client who cannot reach a bench at all may do better with a wall-mounted hot water dispenser.
Good to know
- Choose the colour contrast that suits the client: black and white or red and white are easier to see for low vision
- No removable scale filter; descale as for any kettle
- Kettle can be used off the cradle as a normal cordless kettle
- Plugs into a standard Australian power point
Book a trial at our Northern Tasmania or Southern Tasmania showroom, or ask us for a quote. Thrive Lifecare is Tasmanian owned and delivers Tasmania-wide.
