The kalorik cordless electric kettle boils water twice as fast as microwave oven. in a matter of minutes, hot water will be ready to use for anything from tea, hot cocoa or instant coffee to instant soup or noodles. the kettle provides a comfortable handle with a rubberized pad to ensure a secure grip, a locking lid with an opening trigger button, a drip-free pouring spout and a cordless design for graceful serving. for safety, the unit"s controller provides boil-dry protection and automatic cut-off if it accidentally gets switched on without water. this kalorik kettle is a true necessity for todays kitchen.