Boil hot water for tea, soup or hot chocolate with the attractive, easy-to-use Proctor Silex .5 Liter Compact Size Kettle. Faster than a microwave and safer than the stovetop, this electric kettle boils water in a snap. Because of the kettle’s compact size, perfect for 1 to 2 servings, it is ideal for travel, the office, or at home since it requires little counter or cabinet space. It also features a detachable base for easy, cord-free pouring and an automatic shutoff function that turns the kettle off when water comes to a boil. Fast and Safe In just a few minutes, you can have a pot of boiling water for instant soup, hot cereals, tea and more. Thanks to an automatic shutoff feature with boil-dry protection, you never have to worry about a hazard should you walk away and forget. Cord-Free Serving Enjoy the ease and convenience of cord-free serving with this well designed electric kettle. The kettle lifts off the base so you are free to take the kettle to the table for serving. Thoughtful Features A convenient lid removes easily when you need to fill up the kettle, but stays in place when pouring. An on/off switch is located within easy reach when holding the kettle by the handle. On/Off Light Illuminated on/off indicator lets you know when hot water is on the way. Tested. Proven. Reliable products at reasonable prices. Tested. Proven. – It’s not just a tagline, it’s what has led our product development for decades. Every Proctor Silex appliance begins its journey in our engineering lab. Motors rotate, switches turn and mechanical spin for days on end, testing each function and feature. Then it’s off to the test kitchen, where the staff uses the product much like you would – cooking and creating to ensure it will make your life a little easier. Only when an appliance passes our rigorous testing do we know it’s ready for its final test – your home.