This brand new VON Kettle is a must for every home or office. It has a wattage of 2200W so it is powerful and can boil water faster. The Boil-dry protection feature automatically turns the kettle off if it doesn't contain enough water. It has an indicating light to show when the Kettle is switched on. The stainless steel heating element ensures the water is heated faster and evenly. This kettle is cordless-meaning power cord attaches to a separate power base so you're not restricted by the length of the cord when filling and pouring water.