The Sharper Image Select-a-temp Electric Stainless Kettle is a stylish addition to your kitchen, it boils water faster, safer and more efficiently than conventional stove top boiling. Water heats quickly and when it reaches your desired temperature, the unit turns its self off automatically. Simple to operate, it has a 360-Degree swivel base that is ideal for either left hand or right hand usage. The digital display on the cool touch handle has many functions, featuring a Warm Keeping Mode that maintains the desired temperature for 30 minutes then automatically shuts off.