I purchased this for my dad. He makes coffee, but doesn't want to use a coffin maker. This heats up his water in minutes. The only complaint from his was that he didn't feel comfortable washing the entire removable kettle in water, because the bottom of the kettle has part of the electrical connector on it. So, he does his best to just rinse it out. I guess it kinda washes its self anyway, because you are boiling water in it?!? He loves it anyway and it really makes his mornings go a l