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Zojirushi CD-WBC30 Micom Electric 3-Liter Water Boiler and Warmer, Champagne Gold |  | Brand: Zojirushi America Corporation
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $135.00
Buy New: $99.35
as of 9/3/2010 03:24 MDT details
You Save: $35.65 (26%)
New (14) from $99.35
Seller: M.V. Trading Co.
Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 2407
Country: CHINA
Color: Gold
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.2
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 8.2 x 11.5
MPN: CDWBC30
Model: CD-WBC30
UPC: 023596282308
EAN: 0023596282308
ASIN: B0011528S0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 700-watt one-touch electric dispenser with 3-liter hot-water capacity | | • | Micro-computerized temperature-control system; reboils to 212 degrees F | | • | 4 keep-warm temperature settings; auto shut-off for peace of mind; 6- to 10-hour timer | | • | Cafe-drip dispensing mode; LCD display; water-level gauge; nonstick interior | | • | Measures 11-3/16 by 8-3/16 by 11-1/2 inches |
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Product Description
Zojirushi Micom Water Boiler & Warmer 101 Oz - Zojirushi CD-WBC30
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 33
 Zojirushi Water Boiler 3L August 24, 2010
K. Y. Leung (KoP, PA)
I bought this one after my off-brand water boiler died after 3 years. This brand is more expensive, but better made and should last longer. No complaints after almost a year. I keep it at 175 most times. Keep it hotter if you want to make tea or coffee. I have no use for the 140 setting.
 Nice Design and Setting Options July 16, 2010
Greatforces
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Music, Wide Window Display, Boils Water and Keeps it Warm. Other than the Fact that it was Made in China, it's an okay product.
Another easy Zoji product July 13, 2010
Ross A. Seymour (La Crosse, WI United States)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Having had good experiences with other Zojirushi products, such as their bread and coffee makers, I decided to try this in my new office. While my old office had a kitchen, my new one doesn't so a water pot seemed to be a good solution.
Filling the pot with water is fairly easy, although the pot may prove a bit heavy to some when full. The directions aren't clear on this, but the lid does come off easily. Emptying the pot is easy as well. Emptying the pot at the end of each day is a good idea to keep down lime build up.
The water level indicator on the front of the pot is a bit hard to read at first. At least it doesn't have some sort of floating ball that can become stuck.
The pot has some sort of timer that I haven't quite figured out yet. It seems to be a timer to turn on, but a automatic off timer would be more useful.
The pot allows different temperature settings. But what the pot does is bring the water up to a boil and then somehow lowers it back down to the set temperature. Timewise, this makes for a counter-intuitive estimation of how much time it will take. You would think that a lower temperature would be quicker, but the opposite is true. The pot certainly does take longer to reach any temperature as compared to my electric Bodum pot, but not so much longer as to be a real bother. I save time in the long run by just having the water ready throughout the day.
As noted, the water is first brought to a boil. That was a concern as it may result in flat or lifeless water. However, the water tasted just fine. I'm using it exclusively for tea, mostly oolong and green. Tea, more than coffee, can reflect bad water but the tea doesn't taste any different than tea out of my regular electric pot.
The water temperatures are geared to tea, with the proper temperature for white, green, oolong and black tea. There is a setting for 205 degrees, a good temperature for coffee, but I haven't used it.
Speaking of coffee, there are two dispensing methods. One is to dispense at a normal (but by no means gushing) rate. The other is a slow dispense that I imagine would be great for drip coffee.
The thing is a bit noisier than I would have expected. When it reaches it first boil you can hear it. Thereafter, it is quiet. There's also a chime to tell you when it is set at the desired temperature.
The power cord is normal at the plug but is different at the pot. It has some sort of short plugs and a magnet. This makes it very easy to unplug when filling or not in use (there's no power switch, you just unplug it). In some situation, say on a busy kitchen counter, the plug may be knocked undone easily.
Clean up should be easy. The pot is fully open at the top and the lid comes off. There is some sort of small wire filter on the bottom that is easily struck when wiping out the pot and could become dislodged. The manual warns of this.
As may be seen in the photo, the dispensing nozzle is far enough away to fill a fairly large teapot. The entire unit swivels on the base. The exterior of the pot does not heat up appreciably and appears to be well insulated.
The only reason I knocked it down a star is that I don't see why it can't simply bring up the water to the desired temperature without having to come to a full boil first. While I didn't note any taste differences, it does add time unnecessarily.
Excellent way to make tea! July 4, 2010
Stevie Ray
I was a little concerned about the reviews that mentioned a weird smell and deposits from the water. I use filtered water from the fridge door and have experienced NO problems at all.
It is so nice to have water on demand at the perfect temperature - no more messing with the microwave or tea pot!
So far this is a great product and performs exactly like the description says.
I am so happy to have one of these again! June 29, 2010
Dawn (Colleyville, Tx)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My mother is from Taiwan, and having one of these in the kitchen was fairly common throughout my childhood. I have always loved these, and prefer them to the "instant" water boilers that heat water in two minutes. The reason is this. Every time I go to boil the darned thing, I walk away and forget about it...by the time I remember and head to the kitchen, the water has cooled, and I have to re-boil it. With the zojirushi, all I have to do is walk to the kitchen, push a button, and I have my hot tea.
I am the only one currently using this in my household (I have a room mate), so I thought the smaller 3 liter would be suficient, especially since it is a little cheaper. I didn't realize how often I would be using this! It is perfect for making a pitcher of tea to keep in the fridge, or a single cup of hot tea in the morning (it is also great for hot cocoa on cold days!). I admit, I also use it to start the water boiling on the stove. I have an electric range, and it takes so long to warm up! I just put some hot water from my zojirushi in it, and cut the time in half! It is great for a hot cup of soup, or instant noodles. It has so many uses. I have been filling it up nearly daily.
I did read in the instruction manual that on the first use, you should fill it, boil it, and then empty a liter out of it. Let the rest cool, then pour it out. I unplugged mine while it was full in order to allow the water to cool. The manual did say that there may be a slight plastic-y taste/smell that will dissipate with use. I did not experience that. My zojirushi does not smell of plastic, nor does it impart a flavor into the water.
I also noticed that you can get a cleaner for it...we never bought a special cleaner for mineral build up. We just used a third a cup of white vinegar, filled it with water, let it sit unplugged for a few hours, gently wiped the insides out with a sponge, and went back to regular use. So far, I have not noticed any mineral build up. I do not know that the coating on the inside will help prevent this in the future, nor do I know if vinegar will hurt this coating though. Ours did not have a no stick coating in it, so when the time comes, I will be sure to use approved cleaners for it.
My only qualm with it is this. The colors. Like many other people out there, my kitchen is mainly black and chrome appliances. Zojirushi does make a black/grey model that would have fit my decor better, but I didn't think it would hold enough water. It was also more expensive than this one. The color is pleasant, but it just dosn't match as well as I would like. Don't get me wrong, I still love it!
Showing reviews 1-5 of 33
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