Hamilton Beach Electric Kettle 1.7 Liter
- 1.7 liter capacity, cordless serving
- 1500 watts, standard 120 volt outlet
- Auto shutoff and boil dry protection
- Stainless steel body, brushed finish
- 9.2L x 9.2W x 8.8H inches, 2.2 lb
- Hand wash only, one year warranty
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A cordless-serving electric kettle with automatic shutoff and boil-dry protection for a kitchen, office or dorm. It must be hand washed, and the listing describes no temperature presets.
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ASIN: B00UFQ2LJ2Model: 40880Category: Electric Kettles
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Overview
Hamilton Beach makes this stainless steel electric kettle with a concealed heating element and a drip-free spout. The kettle lifts off a rotating base, so it can be carried to the table without a cord.
Quick boiling for tea, soup or hot chocolate is the reason to look at it, backed by a concealed element and shutoff once the water boils. Cleaning is the limitation, since the listing calls for hand washing.
Who it's for
A shared workplace or student room where hot drinks are made daily is the setting. Households needing a dishwasher-safe kettle or preset temperatures should look elsewhere, as the listing shows hand washing and no presets.
Pros and cons
- Cordless serving from a rotating base
- Shuts off once water boils
- Concealed heating element
- Stainless steel body
- Hand wash only
- No temperature presets described
- Capacity limits large groups
Performance notes
A concealed element heats the water from below, and the kettle shuts off at the boil, so boil time depends on how much water is added. Boil-dry protection stops heating if the kettle is switched on empty. The base carries the power, which is why serving works without a cord.
Specifications
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|
| Model | 40880 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 2.2 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 9.2 inches L x 9.2 inches W x 8.8 inches H |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.7 Liters |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish Type | Brushed |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | One(1) Year Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand wash |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Automatic Shut-Off, Boil Dry Protection, Cordless |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I clean the Hamilton Beach 40880 kettle?
The listing gives hand wash as the care instruction. Nothing in it says the kettle is dishwasher safe.
Can the Hamilton Beach 40880 be served from without a cord?
Yes. The kettle lifts off its rotating base and the cord stays with the base, and the spout is described as drip-free.
Does the Hamilton Beach 40880 have temperature presets?
The listing describes none. It names automatic shutoff and boil dry protection, so it boils water and stops.