Whether heating water for perfect afternoon tea, making hot cocoa before bed, or filling a French press for your morning coffee, the Cuisinart Electric Kettle is always ready. Boasting 1500 watts of power, the electric tea kettle brings up to 1.7 liters of water to the boil fast at the push of a button. Convenience is built into the Cuisinart kettle with an open button to lift the lid for filling, while the base features a 360° swivel cordless connector suitable for left-handed and right-handed users. Additional features of this hot water kettle with stainless steel exterior & interior include a stay cool nonslip handle, lid release button, blue backlit water window with measurement marks, concealed heating element to prevent mineral buildup, and removable, washable scale filter. For worry-free operation, the Cuisinart tea kettle includes a dripless pour spout and boil-dry protection with auto shutoff to provide safety and ease of use. The Cuisinart Electric Kettle comes with a limited 3-year warranty.