ZOJIRUSHIAmerica Corporation Vacuum-Electric Hybrid Water Boiler and Dispenser, 5-Liter, Stainless Dark Brown

The boiler took over two weeks to arrive and then once I opened it to try it the electric plug is defective and it blew up the device and obviously it didn’t work at all!! This is so disappointing from this Japanese brand as I didn’t expect that at all from this brand because we have an old one which is so good and has been working for years, we only fixed it once with a minor thing.

Having used the Zojirushi CV-DCC50XT water boiler for nearly a decade, I can confidently vouch for its reliability and performance. This model is known for its robust design and consistent operation, making it a staple in our kitchen.The CV-DCC50XT features a user-friendly interface with intuitive controls that simplify operation. Its magnetic power cord, which detaches easily to prevent accidents, has been a standout safety feature, although care must be taken not to misplace it. The boiler's spacious 5-litre capacity is perfect for larger households or frequent use, ensuring you always have hot water on hand.One of the highlights of this model is its temperature settings, which allow for precise control over the water temperature—ideal for different types of tea and coffee. The energy-saving mode is a thoughtful addition, reducing power consumption during less busy hours without compromising on availability.The durability of the CV-DCC50XT is impressive. After years of daily use, it continues to perform without a hitch, a testament to the quality Zojirushi is known for. The clean lines and modern design also mean it fits seamlessly into any kitchen aesthetic.In conclusion, the Zojirushi CV-DCC50XT is an excellent investment for those who value durability, capacity, and safety in a water boiler. Its straightforward functionality and dependable performance make it a top choice for any home or office.

EDIT June 23, 2020: Hi. It still works wonderfully. I actually read the manual a few months ago and found out several things: how to clean the machine and how to turn off the Timer chime. To turn off the timer to either be a long beep or to be turned off, hold the Unlock button one or two times respectively. Speaking about cleanup, Zojirushi recommends citric acid, specifically their citric acid packs. But I highly recommend to just get some citric acid powder (either on Amazon or your bulk store or wherever) and use that instead. The Zojirushi packs are literally the same thing. Save yourself the money! I personally use two to three heaping tablespoons. To activate the cleaning mode after putting the citric acid, hold the Reboil button.I have not gotten a single rusting or coating issue since I got it. With the cleaning method above, it makes it good as new.----This was the first Zojirushi product we got for the house. Not only was it the first Zojirushi product, it was also the most expensive kitchen appliance I've ever bought. So, was it worth it?This water boiler keeps water hot for an indefinite period of time, as long as the unit is plugged in. This is in contrast to kettles which you usually need to turn on and then wait. This means that for this Zojirushi, it has made instant noodles, tea bags, instant coffee, hot chocolate, you name it... pretty much instant. Whenever the craving comes up, you have hot water available at your disposal.I have the 5 litre model and the first thing I have to say is: This thing is tall! If you have a small family, I definitely recommend the smaller model!With 5 litres, you have some advantages and disadvantages. As far as I know, the larger capacities have better thermal insulation since they use vacuum insulation technology. Basically, there is a little gap in between the exterior wall and the interior water of the reservoir that has as much air removed as possible, meaning very little heat can get out. Additionally, as physics will tell you, more water means more thermal energy so it will naturally cool down slowly than say, a 2 litre model. Considering both of these points, I just didn't really care about the energy costs associated with this, to be honest. The insulation is very impressive, if it is the same as the Zojirushi travel mugs.Of course, with a larger size means you won't be refilling it as often. If you have a large household, a large model might be necessary, not optional.But of course, larger capacities means it takes up more space on your countertop. (Small people might find it difficult to use, especially when refilling.) You get a pretty "industrial" product, in my opinion, versus the flowery, glossy white models of the smaller ones. And of course, (again with the physics!), more water means it needs more time to get to temperature!As with all Zojirushi water boilers, you have temperature control in Fahrenheit, from boiling 212, 208, 195, 175, 160, and no heating/vacuum only. When the device unplugs, it sticks with 195. You have the option to reboil the water back to 212 or target a specific temperature only. To dispense water, you must unlock it and then press dispense. Handy safety feature. Additional safety feature: magnetic plug. Another safety feature: Lid clamps shut. Another safety feature. A handy handle so you don't burn your hands.Obviously, the water will go up easier than go down, so plan your day for what drink you will be having, like tea day, or hot chocolate day.Dispensing water can be normal speed or slow for drip coffee purposes or for a smaller, precise dispense.You can put the boiler to sleep for a maximum of 8 hours. If you are REALLY looking at reducing energy usage, you can do this before you go to sleep. The Zojirushi doesn't do it automatically. Again, the efficiency of this device makes this a really negligible issue.Now, some caveats of the product. First, if you want a huge amount of water at one time, I honestly recommend you just boil some water on the stove. The efficiency you gain with boiling in this device will only hurt you with how slow it will dispense. (And IT IS NOT SAFE TO POUR IT OUT FROM THE LID, so don't try. ) So, this will suffice for small recipes and of course, drinks and instant hot meals. But for large batches of pasta? Keep that kettle for those instances or just boil some salted water.To dispense water, obviously, um... it has to be plugged in. I know, I know, petty point but it's true. More likely a safety feature.Water splatter. I've learned to live with it but since the Zojirushi is so tall, I don't have as much choice as to hold the cup close to the spout. So, yeah, water splatter will get on your fingers and hurt. You get used to it.Lastly, the singing. It was cute the first few times, but I will honestly say now: IT IS ANNOYING. When the Zojirushi finishes boiling, it sings a song. Honestly, you probably won't hear it too much since it is a 5 litre model, but it is especially annoying at night, the ideal time to refill it, and it makes the tune after 20 minutes. Sigh. It's a con because you cannot turn it off.---This is the part of the review where I answer the underlying question: is this worth it?Consider all the times you use the kettle. Are you a tea fanatic? Are you a instant noodle person? I honestly recommend it if you are. If you are a single or double, maybe opt for a smaller model? If you are a Canadian, hot drinks are pretty much my preference TBH and this is even better if you drink hot drinks year round!But if you have a coffee maker and make the occasional tea or whatnot, skip this. You only buy a Zojirushi rice cooker if you REALLY love rice. This is for the hot drink enthusiasts. Not for the spaghetti boilers. Maybe keep around your kettle for that.Ultimately, you are paying for convenience from a REPUTABLE company with YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. Plus, it's MADE IN JAPAN. Not even my Zojirushi travel mug is made in Japan. This is the only Made in Japan product I own and it's the real deal. From a person who had to replace their electric water kettle over 5 times in the course of their lifetime, I have no worries that this might break on me or cause a fire or whatnot. And that is impressive because this is constantly on and has more moving parts than any other kettle.So yeah. Great product with a great function (if you use it often) from a REPUTABLE company. What else do I need to say?

Muy práctico, y excelente calidad

We went to Japan in 2004 for the first time and of the many discoveries we made on that trip, we remember the Zojirushi hot water heater in just about every hotel room. It was the small version but there it was, with ready to dispense hot-water. GENIUS! Japanese engineered to perfection, this device became our essential home kitchen appliance 11 years ago. In fact, we have got our family into the whole thing too. It makes a great gift!We have since gone through three Zojirushi units since then, counting this one. The first one was a smaller unit which just got old after 5 years of every day -multiple times a day - use, but did not break. So we gave it away and upgrade to a 4-liter version, which unfortunately, after 6 faithful years of service, started a leak at the very bottom. That's when we bought this unit. Something like that would have turned me off any other brand but I love the Zojirushi and I'm glad we bought the new unit.The advantages and great ways of using this unit are as follows:- With the amount of water we use for tea, coffee, food, cooking, we had to refill the 4-liter unit a couple of times a day. This unit gets us through most of the day if it's full at the start.- The black and silver color is extremely stylish.- The temperature settings of 212, 195 and 175 are wonderful especially if you are into green teas which require a less than boiling temperature. You can also adjust those settings mid-way. Start at 212 then go to 195 then back up. It takes it just a few minutes to readjust.- Slow vs. fast drip options are great, and can come in handy especially if you are making fancy coffee or slowly pouring water over fine tea leaves.- We use filtered water from our Brita filter for the water. I find it tastes much better than unfiltered water but this varies depending on the water source in your areas and the minerals in the water.- When we contact Zojirushi about the 4-liter version that started leaking, they said: "If you have hard water in NC like we do in CA, please make sure to using the CLEANING MODE to clean the unit with citric acid cleaner or lemon juice concentrate every one to three months due to calcium build up." Well, to be honest, we were slack in cleaning our Zojirushi. Now we are going to put it on the calendar to clean it regularly. Sharing this bit of information just as an FYI for you.In summary, I LOVE Zojirushi as a brand. We also have the rice cooker and some other products by the brand and we are truly lifetime customers. Enjoy yours!

****UPDATE**January 2019****A family member came to visit and loved using my Zoji. He admitted to being spoiled after using it and he could never go back to boiling water the old fashioned way. I surprised him with this 5 liter model as a housewarming gift for his new home.*****UPDATE*****April 14th, 2016*****I would still recommend this product. I still love it and use it daily.Buy the citric acid cleaner when you get this boiler.The boiler does need to be cleaned more frequently if you have hard water like I do. I would definitely recommend the Zojirushi citric acid cleaner. It comes in a box with four packets. This is a must have. It is very easy to use.When you first use this boiler it will be silent until the alert sounds that your water is hot. You will notice that you can hear it working after the calcium deposits have built up. This is an indication that the boiler needs to be cleaned. My pot was coated with the white calcium deposits all up and down the inner walls. I dissolved three packets in a measuring cup filled with hot water, dumped that in the pot and filled it to the line with cold water and set it for cleaning mode. The instructions call for one packet. Also, be aware that there is a little inverted basket at the bottom of the pot. The instructions say to take this out and clean it buy hand. Mine is still coated with the water deposits after cleaning but is not clogged. I am considering replacing it if it happens to clog.I am still really happy with this purchase.****Original review below*****Do not be intimidated by the large instruction booklet as I was. This product is very easy to use. I mastered how to use it after my first use. Easy peasy.I purchased the 5 Liter, stainless dark brown. I wasn't sure how this would look with my other stainless and black appliances. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it goes well without clashing with the other kitchen items.With shipping and tax my total came to just under $230. Well worth the price if I do say so myself. I have other high end kitchen appliances that I paid much more for and don't use daily or weekly.I have used this daily since it first landed on my doorstep March 15th, 2015. My well loved electric kettle had recently died after many years of service to me. I was looking to upgrade from my 6 cup kettle because I tend to use my hot water for cooking as well as tea or coffee. The convenience of not having to choose whether to make a cup a tea or to begin cooking my dinner with the water I just boiled will definitely not be missed. I refill this at least 2x a day. On my day off I have been known to refill the pot 3 to 4x.I first came across the Zojirushi brand when I was considering the purchase of a small bread maker I had seen on a shopping channel. I went on to read the reviews about that bread maker and found them all to be highly favorable. Everyone seemed to enjoy the bread maker. Later I went and explored their website and found Zojirushi made a host of other products. I found more reviews speaking in favor of other products they manufactured. It was a no brainer to go with this water boiler.I am very happy with my purchase.