Tiger thermos electric kettle 800ml white Wakuko PCF-G080-W Tiger

My previous electric kettles lasted about 7-8 years, and it was time to buy a new one. My preference was a stainless steel one but opted for plastic exterior so it won't get too hot to touch. This is a Japanese market kettle (no English manual) and clearly stated in the manual, but I have had it for a year and so far no problem. To operate this, you just make sure that top button is in "up" or closed position, and once water boils, you press the button to "down" position to pour hot water out. This prevents boiling water from spilling out - a very nice feature. Initially I was concerned with a low total volume (0.8L), but it boils so fast, so it's not a issue. The spout is pointy enough for making pour-over coffee. There is a red warning insert that came with the unit - the lists of what NOT to do: don't boil the water in unlocked position (this is top center button), don't boil the water with no lid, don't place the electric cord besides the small cutout section of the base, and don't boil the water when the body is not inserted to the base correctly. Also, the manual recommends to use citric acid as cleaning solution for stainless steel inside bottom.

今まで他社の製品を使ってましたが、故障したので買い替えました。直ぐに沸騰するし、使い勝手もイイです。

The kettle is manufactured for use in Japan and other countries that utilize 100 volts. The US uses 120 volts so unless you intend to spend $140 for a high-wattage step-down voltage converter, you will be supplying 20% more voltage than the product is rated for. The kettle will still work but commenters more knowledgeable than me have indicated that it may result in a shorter lifespan of the product, risk of fire or neither if the product is engineered for the increased voltage. Just so you know.

Liked the water boiling pot! Came in a lot sooner than expected!

It’s cute, small but very efficient! I use it at bedroom just in case we need to a hot drink!This kettle also with safe switch for pouring water! I think this is the best part I like it!