Westinghouse WHKE05V2K is a 1.7L kettle with a hinged lid, lid release, spout, handle, water viewing window, on/off switch, and power base with cord storage. It has a short supply cord to reduce the risk of entanglement or tripping. The kettle is designed for household and similar applications such as bed and breakfast type environments. It is easy to use, simply fill the kettle with water, close the lid, and turn it on. The kettle will automatically turn off when the water reaches a boil.