Faster than a microwave, safer than a stovetop, immersed heating element in this large capacity 1.7 liter cordless electric kettle will give you plenty of boiling water in just a few short minutes. Easy to read water window indicator shows you water level at a glance. On/off light lets you know when the unit is on. Kettle automatically shuts off when water boils and features boil-dry safety shutoff. No-spill spout delivers your boiling water exactly where you want it.