Heat water faster than in a microwave and safer than on a stovetop with just a push of a button. The Hamilton Beach 1. 8 liter electric hot water kettle, boiler & tea heater with auto-shutoff & boil-dry protection's powerful, 1500 watt rapid-boil system provides heat quickly, so you'll have boiling water ready in minutes. The automatic shutoff feature with boil dry protection keeps the kettle from scorching. Cord-free serving with an easy-pour spout makes serving simple and convenient. And with a 1. 8 L Capacity, there's enough for the whole family.