limey > wrote:
>"A.T. Hagan" > wrote in message
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>> A -cordless- electric kettle?
>>
>None of the above, Alan. The kettle sits on an electric base which is
>plugged into an outlet in the usual way. It can then be lifted off -
>different from the usual electric kettle, where the cord often gets in the
>way. The kettle comes to the boil remarkably quickly and does free up a
>burner on the stove.

Sounds like a hot plate and a covered pan.

--Blair
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