Great for group settings or for single heavy hot water drinkers like me. I fell in love with large Zojirushi hot water thermoses when I worked in an office in Japan—imagine having piping hot water ready to make tea with, all day long! I hesitated to splurge on a Zojirushi back in the US, because traditional electric kettles are so cheap and ubiquitous. But after several highly-rated electric kettles broke in some way or another within a few months of being used multiple times a day (I like tea and even prefer to drink plain piping hot water over cold), I decided to go for the Zojirushi during a sale event. It was well worth the splurge! On work nights, I can set the time delay function to have the water hot and ready at the perfect temperature for my morning tea when I wake up, with enough water left over to fill both my and my partner’s work thermoses as well. On the weekend, I can leave the keep-warm function on to instantly warm up or brew a new cup of tea throughout the day—with its 3 liter capacity, I rarely need to refill the device or reboil from scratch. The temperature settings may feel limited but are all you need for most varieties of tea or coffee. The wide opening makes for easy filling, emptying, and cleaning, and was also the perfect size for scooping out water with a hishaku for an informal tea ceremony experience. I highly recommend using the suggested cleaning tablets, as mineral scale will gradually build up over use, and the tablets (combined with the device’s self-cleaning function) work really well at eliminating this natural buildup and keeping the device in prime working order. The one thing I think Americans might need to get used to is the need to unplug it to turn it off (and to prevent it from boiling dry when low), but in this case that means easily detaching a magnetic safety plug rather than unplugging it from the wall outlet itself, so there’s little effort needed and minimal, if any, wear and tear to the device or your wall outlet. 6 months into repeated daily use and no issues yet—if this goes on for another year, I will end up saving since I don’t have to keep replacing worn-out kettles!
Zojirushi Micom Water Boiler and Warmer (135 oz. / 4L, Silver)
4.6 | 3,535 ratings
Price: 144.62
Last update: 09-03-2024
About this item
CONTROL SYSTEM: Micro computerized temperature control system
SLOW DISPENSING: Café drip dispensing mode for slower dispensing
TIMER: Energy-saving timer function (6-10 hours)
SOUND INDICATOR: Easy-to-hear sound indicator to alert completion of boiling process or low water level
INTERIOR: Easy-to-clean nonstick coated stainless steel interior
SLOW DISPENSING: Café drip dispensing mode for slower dispensing
TIMER: Energy-saving timer function (6-10 hours)
SOUND INDICATOR: Easy-to-hear sound indicator to alert completion of boiling process or low water level
INTERIOR: Easy-to-clean nonstick coated stainless steel interior
Product information
| Brand | Zojirushi |
|---|---|
| Color | Stainless Steel Gray |
| Special Feature | Sturdy fold-down handle allows unit to be easily transported |
| Package Information | Can |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Product Dimensions | 11.25"L x 8.25"W x 11.5"H |
| Included Components | water^boiler |
| Material Feature | Non-Toxic |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Boiling Water |
| Model Name | Micom Water Boiler & Warmer |
| Item Weight | 7 Pounds |
| UPC | 063100173418 |
| Manufacturer | Zojirushi |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04974305711571, 00063100173418 |
| Item Weight | 7 pounds |
| ASIN | B01LWMWU59 |
| Item model number | CD-WCC40 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars
3,519 ratings
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #18,307 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #1 in Combination Water Boilers & Warmers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | September 22, 2016 |
Top reviews from the United States
Elizard
Wake up to hot water and enjoy instant hot water all day
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024Shawn
Good brand, great product
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024user12345
Reliable water boiler, easy to use
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024Supreme C.
Well Worth Every Penny
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
Jordan B
My only complaint....
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024Ghango
Very easy operation, highly recommended
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023