An
electric water boiler, also sometimes called an
electric dispensing pot,
electric water heater,
electric water urn, or
electric kettleA kettle, sometimes called teakettle, tea kettle or the pot, is a small kitchen appliance used for boiling water in preparation for making tea or other beverages requiring hot water. Used only on stovetops. Often made out of copper. Or at least copper bottomed...
, is a
consumer electronicsConsumer electronics include electronic equipment intended for everyday use. Consumer electronics are most often used in entertainment, communications and office productivity...
small applianceSmall appliance refers to a class of home appliances that are portable or semi-portable or which are used on tabletops, countertops, or other platforms. Such items are contrasted with major appliances, which are typically fixtures that cannot be easily moved...
used for boiling water and possibly maintaining it at a constant temperature. It is typically used to provide an immediate source of hot water for making
teaTea is the agricultural product of the leaves, leaf buds, and internodes of the Camellia sinensis plant, prepared and cured by various methods...
,
hot chocolateHot chocolate is a heated beverage that typically consists of shaved chocolate or cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar...
, ramen noodles, or baby formula, or any other household use where clean hot water is required.
An electric water boiler consists of a water reservoir with a
heating elementA heating element converts electricity into heat through the process of Joule heating. Electric current through the element encounters resistance, resulting in heating of the element....
at the bottom.
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An
electric water boiler, also sometimes called an
electric dispensing pot,
electric water heater,
electric water urn, or
electric kettleA kettle, sometimes called teakettle, tea kettle or the pot, is a small kitchen appliance used for boiling water in preparation for making tea or other beverages requiring hot water. Used only on stovetops. Often made out of copper. Or at least copper bottomed...
, is a
consumer electronicsConsumer electronics include electronic equipment intended for everyday use. Consumer electronics are most often used in entertainment, communications and office productivity...
small applianceSmall appliance refers to a class of home appliances that are portable or semi-portable or which are used on tabletops, countertops, or other platforms. Such items are contrasted with major appliances, which are typically fixtures that cannot be easily moved...
used for boiling water and possibly maintaining it at a constant temperature. It is typically used to provide an immediate source of hot water for making
teaTea is the agricultural product of the leaves, leaf buds, and internodes of the Camellia sinensis plant, prepared and cured by various methods...
,
hot chocolateHot chocolate is a heated beverage that typically consists of shaved chocolate or cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar...
, ramen noodles, or baby formula, or any other household use where clean hot water is required.
An electric water boiler consists of a water reservoir with a
heating elementA heating element converts electricity into heat through the process of Joule heating. Electric current through the element encounters resistance, resulting in heating of the element....
at the bottom. Some models offer multiple temperature settings. Other models are part of larger water systems that boil water and provide hot, cold, and
lukewarmRoom temperature is a common term to denote a certain temperature within enclosed space at which humans are accustomed. Room temperature is thus often indicated by general human comfort, with the common range of 68°F to 77°F , though climate may acclimatize people to higher or lower...
water. Water may be dispensed in various ways, e.g. by pouring, an electric pump or by pressing a large button that functions as a
diaphragm pumpA diaphragm pump is a positive displacement pump that uses a combination of the reciprocating action of a rubber, thermoplastic or teflon diaphragm and suitable non-return check valves to pump a fluid...
. Some electric water boilers have a built in thermometer that detects when water has reached its boiling point of 100 °C (212 °F) to automatically shut off.