A typical example that even a technically advanced product can leave "lasting impression" of the negative nature by the envisaged exhibition value. The lasting impressions are not literally, but completely real meaning: The cover of the precious piece is made of black tempered glass on which visible accumulate over time dust and cooking vapors. That you're gonna get away with a towel. But what one must rub and maintain every day, is the polished surface of stainless steel, from which the entire body is made. A kettle boils water, and water has the stupid habit of spraying, and drying up. The spots can be seen on clearly on the mirrored exterior, even the smallest action. Annoying. The intrinsic values of Black Glass kettle but placate. 3,000 watts make the water hell, it bubbles quickly in delight. The considerable capacity of 1.7 liters makes working with larger operations, such as preparing a broth for a big pot of vegetable soup. Since the water only comes into contact with stainless steel and the heating element is covered, no nasty tasting pollutants like plastic cookers can trigger. The spout is very neat unit with optimum shape which makes it not at least spills when pouring. The opening for filling is gratifying far as the cover, which is fixed in a middle tilt axis, release when lifting the full 12 cm diameter. The long rubber grip is non-slip; the base made of tempered glass is bombproof. It contains the invisible coiled cord and seems to float. Conclusion: First choice as an accessory for the photo shoot of a designer kitchen. For home use because of its high technical quality recommended, however, maintenance-intensive.