This is the electric tea kettle that uses patented Strix technology to boil water 20% faster than any traditional or electric kettle available. The leading thermostatic control used in electric kettles worldwide, Strix is used in nearly all 32 million kettles known to exist in the United Kingdom, sought for its precise detection of temperature for a safe cut-off of power when water has reached an ideal boiling temperature for beverages. With a 1,750-watt rapid boil element, this 57-oz. capacity kettle has glass sides that enables you to see the water level and is trimmed with stainless steel trim and capped by a locking satefey lid. A blue LED ring in the bottom indicates on/off. Comes with a removeable filter, auto on/off switch, and built-in dry-boil protection. AC plug. 7 1/4"-Diam.