I really do not know how you can get the idea that the device "Made in Germany" is. There is absolutely no indication, neither an imprint on the device nor any product from the manufacturer. A rogue who thinks who is behind such allegations! My demand for Philips "Customer Care" was in any case definitely that "... designed our products in the Netherlands and produced abroad" are, as well as "In China the equipment parts are mostly composed ...". The production of this country the kettle could not even call the manufacturer as "the individual devices does not always produce the same site" are. Conclusion: look carefully and not to be led astray by rumors ;-)