InstaCuppa Portable Kettle with Temperature Control, 500 ml

Before first use, rinse the steel pot, fill to the MAX line (500 ml), run one Boil Water cycle and discard the water. For everyday use, fill with the water you need, fit the lid, plug the cord into a normal 230 V wall socket and choose a mode on the touch panel - Boil Water, Keep Warm at 50 °C, Dechlorinate, Set Temperature (45-95 °C) or Cooking Mode - then press Start/Cancel. The kettle heats to the target, beeps, and then keeps the water warm for up to 8 hours. Press Start/Cancel again or unplug it to stop early. Stand it on a flat, heat-resistant surface; the double-wall body stays cool to hold, but avoid the lid and steam vent.

No. It needs a 230 V AC wall socket, so it cannot run from a car's 12 V socket, and electric kettles are not permitted on board Indian trains. Where it shines is at your destination: hotel rooms, guest houses, hostels, offices and Airbnbs with a normal wall socket. It weighs about 700 g and stands 22 cm tall by 9 cm wide, so it packs into a bag bottle pocket, and the lid locks for carrying water between stops (never carry it while it is heating).

Five one-touch modes plus Start/Cancel. Boil Water heats to 100 °C. Keep Warm at 50 °C heats to 50 °C and holds it. Dechlorinate boils the water and keeps it boiling for 3 more minutes. Set Temperature lets you pick 45, 55, 65, 75, 85 or 95 °C (10 °C steps) and holds your choice. Cooking Mode boils to 100 °C and then cooks on low power for 40 minutes. Start/Cancel starts or stops any mode. Every mode ends with an 8-hour keep warm - at 50 °C, or at the temperature you set. Suggested picks: 75 °C for green tea, 85 °C for oolong and pour-over coffee, 95 °C for black tea and filter coffee, Boil Water for instant coffee, and 45 °C for warm water to mix baby formula.

No. The panel has five clearly labelled mode keys, a Start/Cancel key and a display that shows the water temperature. Tap the mode you want - or tap Set Temperature until your target shows - then tap Start/Cancel. The kettle heats to the target, beeps, and then keeps it warm for up to 8 hours. After a couple of uses you will know which key you reach for at each time of day.

The kettle holds 500 ml to the MAX line - about two regular cups (200-250 ml each). For one person or a couple that is practical: two cups in one go without a bulky kettle, and the keep-warm function means the second cup is still hot later. It suits a desk, a hostel room or a small kitchen. If you regularly serve tea to 3-4 people at once you will boil in batches - the compact size is designed for portability, not family-sized preparation.

Only steel touches your water. The pot is SUS 304 stainless steel and the inside of the lid is lined with steel, so there is no plastic taste or smell. The double-wall, powder-coated outer body stays cool to hold while the water inside heats. It is BIS certified (IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 15), CM/L 6600116711). Run one Boil Water cycle and discard the water before first use to clear any manufacturing residue.

It draws 300 W on 230 V mains - far less than a full-size kettle (1500-2000 W), which is exactly why it will not trip a hotel or hostel breaker and works on any normal wall socket. Boil time depends on how much water you add and how cold it starts: a full 500 ml takes longer than a single cup, and winter tap water takes longer than summer. The low draw also means it uses little electricity per cup, which suits single-serve use.

Unplug and let it cool. For daily cleaning, rinse only the inner steel pot and wipe the outside and the touch panel with a damp cloth. Never immerse the kettle or run water over the base, where the cord plugs in. To descale (every 2-4 weeks depending on water hardness), fill the pot with a 2:1 mix of water and white vinegar, leave it overnight, pour it out and rinse 2-3 times with clean water. Run one Boil Water cycle with plain water and discard it before normal use. Do not use abrasive scrubbers inside.

No. The heating element and the touch panel are built into the base, so it must never go in a dishwasher or under a running tap. Rinse the inner steel pot by hand, wipe the outside and the panel with a slightly damp cloth, and keep the cord inlet in the base dry. Hand cleaning takes a minute. This is standard for every electric kettle, whatever the brand.

The lid lifts off for easy access to the inner pot, and the cord detaches. The heating element, touch panel and wiring are sealed inside the base and must not be opened - doing so voids the warranty and is unsafe. The wide mouth lets you reach the whole pot with a soft bottle brush. Regular rinsing and periodic descaling are all it needs; the sealed design is what keeps it leak-free for carrying and electrically safe.

First, is it plugged into a working 230 V wall socket and is the display lit? If not, try another socket - plug in directly, not through an extension cord or a strip shared with other appliances. Is there water in the pot? Dry-boil protection stops heating if the kettle is empty. Did you press Start/Cancel after choosing a mode? Is your Set Temperature target lower than the water's current temperature? Then it will only hold, not heat. If it has just finished a long cycle, let it cool for a few minutes. If none of this helps, contact InstaCuppa support - a fault is covered by the 1-year warranty.

Dry-boil protection cuts the power if the kettle is switched on with no water inside, protecting the heating element. If the kettle shuts off straight after you press Start/Cancel, check that there is water in the pot and add water up to the MAX line at most. After the protection trips, let the kettle cool for 10-15 minutes before using it again. It is a valuable safeguard for travel, when it is easy to get distracted.

Usually yes - it depends on the mode. In Set Temperature the kettle stops heating at your chosen temperature (say 75 °C for green tea) and then holds it, so the water will not visibly boil. Keep Warm at 50 °C only heats to 50 °C. For a rolling boil choose Boil Water (100 °C) or Dechlorinate (boils, then 3 more minutes). If Boil Water itself stops early, limescale is the usual cause - descale with the 2:1 water-and-vinegar method. If it still stops early after descaling, contact customer support.

Precision and keep warm. A basic kettle does one thing: boil to 100 °C, then you wait and guess as it cools. This model heats to the temperature you choose - 45-95 °C in 10 °C steps, or a full boil - and then holds it for up to 8 hours, so green tea (75 °C), pour-over coffee (85-95 °C) and warm water for formula (45 °C) are one tap away and stay ready. It also has Dechlorinate and Cooking modes. Our V1 travel kettle, by contrast, keeps water hot by re-boiling. At 500 ml and about 700 g it is built for personal use and travel rather than family batches.

Working professionals who want their own tea or coffee at their desk; students in hostels or PGs with limited kitchen access; frequent travellers who prefer their own clean kettle to the hotel's; tea drinkers who brew green, white or oolong teas at exact temperatures; pour-over coffee lovers; and anyone in a small flat or studio where a compact appliance makes sense. New parents like it for warm water at a set temperature for formula. If you make drinks for just yourself or one other person and value portability or precision, this is the one.

Every mode ends with an 8-hour keep warm. After Boil Water, Dechlorinate or Cooking Mode the kettle holds the water at 50 °C; after Set Temperature it holds the temperature you chose; Keep Warm at 50 °C holds 50 °C from the start. This is powered keep-warm, not a flask, so the kettle must stay plugged in. To stop early, press Start/Cancel or unplug it. Our V1 travel kettle works differently - it keeps water hot by re-boiling rather than holding a set temperature.

A 1-year manufacturer warranty against manufacturing defects - heating element, touch panel, auto shut-off, wiring - when the kettle is used as directed. It does not cover drops and physical damage, cooking food inside the kettle, or use on the wrong voltage. There is also a 10-day free trial: if you are not happy for any reason within 10 days of delivery, return it for a refund with free pickup. The warranty starts from your purchase date - no registration needed. Keep your invoice for claims.

You get a 10-day free trial from the day of delivery. If the kettle does not suit you, contact us within 10 days - email support@instacuppastore.com or WhatsApp 7330966937 (messages only) - and we arrange a free pickup and a full refund, processed within 5-7 business days of pickup. Keep the box, cord, lid and manual. After the trial window the 1-year warranty covers manufacturing defects with a free replacement or refund; returns for change of mind are not accepted after the trial window.

Delivery takes 5-7 working days across most of India, a little longer in remote areas; you get a tracking link when it ships. No installation: unbox, rinse the pot, plug the detachable 0.6 m cord (2-pin plug, stores inside the kettle) into any normal 230 V wall socket and press Start/Cancel. The kettle weighs about 700 g and stands 22 cm tall by 9 cm wide. In the box: kettle, power cord, lid, instruction manual and warranty card.

Yes. It is BIS certified under IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 15), licence CM/L 6600116711, and rated for Indian mains at 230 V, 50 Hz, 300 W. It is marketed by InstaCuppa Services Private Limited, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh - an Indian brand since 2016 - so warranty service and customer support are local.

5 to 7 working days.

Yes. All InstaCuppa products come with 1 Year Warranty. For more details please check the Warranty section.

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