This is my fourth electric kettle. First Cuisinart model. Sleek, sturdy design. nice for counter top. Heats water to perfect temperature for tea. Handy water level viewer. Easy to read with blue lighting. Easily swivels on its base 360 degrees for more convenient usage.  I didn’t give kettle a five star rating for two reasons. Difficult to clean. Tapered top opening does not allow for hand cleaning inside of kettle. Same if using long handled brush. Also the spout filter doesn’t serve a purpose for my needs but is one more thing narrowing the top opening. Mineral build up may become an issue sooner rather than later. Time will tell.