I set my variable temperature kettle to 212°, but it only heats to 205°. What is happening?
Brewista variable temperature kettles are designed to stop the temperature increase once water boils. While it is possible to set the desired temperature to one that is higher than the boiling point for your elevation, the kettle will not exceed boiling. This is a safety feature. The reason that the available temperature range goes up to 212° is to accommodate users at lower elevations where a higher temperature is required to reach a boil.