Designed for convenience and saftey, this attractively styled stainless steel tea kettle lifts off its base for easy pouring and features a safety shut-off circuit that deactivates the unit when it reaches a boil (or if there is insufficient water). In auto mode the concealed heating element shuts off when the kettle boils and reheats if the temperature drops below 80°C (176°F). LED display indicates "on/off" for added safety.