Zojirushi CW-PZC30FC Micom Super Boiler (3.0 Liters, White Ballerina) | Push-button dispensing, dechlorinate mode, safety lock, magnetic cord

Use this thing multiple times a day best purchase made best water heater take it camping tooEasy to use easy to clean easy to fill the Japanese know what the hell they’re doing

13 years later and slightly dented, it's still trucking. The water seal huffs a bit when the pump is pressed, and there's some scale build-up at the bottom of the water vessel that I've never been able to clean off, but otherwise it still works great.3 Liters is a little low for two people in the winter, 4 Liters would have been better. But when other common manual-pump boilers break in a few years, this one just keeps going. Especially handy on Shabbat, the water comes in out in a strong stream and does not require a lot of pumping.

I had been looking at the models that are 2x the price of this one and to stay in my budget I went with this model. I think it might be one of their older models. But it is Zojirushi, so you know you are getting the best money can buy regardless of the model. This is a game changer for those of us who enjoy tea, matcha, ramen, pour-over coffee, etc. throughout the day. So convenient! It takes about 20 minutes for the water to boil and then it stays piping hot all day. The 3.0 L size was a little larger than I expected, it takes almost as much counter space (width) as a standard model Keurig while being a few inches taller. But the larger size means less need to refill and boil.

Bought this via Amazon May 2007, now it's January 2015 and it's finally time to replace it. The only reason to replace it is because the mechanical pump has become very inefficient. One pump used to fill a teacup, and 1.5-2 pumps filled a coffee mug. Now, after a little more than 7 years, it takes 30 pumps to fill a mug. Theoretically, I could replace the rubber gasket, but it has become difficult to find and not quite worth the expense when you do find it. Also, specific to the unit I have, I can tell that the mechanical pump mechanism itself is failing, so even if I do replace the gasket I will not get the 1-2 pump performance I had before. Nonetheless, it was a great deal and if I couldn't afford the more modern electronic pump mechanisms, I would have definitely bought this again.Upkeep was simple. It was used all day every day from the date of arrival until a few weeks ago, when the pump failure became unbearable. Descalination was done irregularly, once a month at best. At first, my housemates mocked me for the purchase, but all were converted within a few short months. It became an integral part of the kitchen, both for dispensing water for beverages as well as for cooking. Taking it apart now, other than the visibly ragged rubber gasket and the dents in the pumping mechanism from 7+ years of moves and rough handling, the unit is in excellent condition. In fact, it's still usable, though a bit of a workout to get the water pumped out. That's why I'm going to donate it - perhaps somebody can fix it or even use it as is. The exterior is pristine, not even any scuffs from all the jostling it has experienced. The color is a tasteful off-white with hints of tan and rose, so it blends in well with most kitchen decors. The flower print is neither too jarring or invisible. The handle is rock solid - you could probably use the unit as a flail and never have to worry about the handle breaking while your enemies cower and tremble at your feet. It is also very energy efficient, as the electricity used to keep water at a specific temperature over an entire day ends up equaling the energy used to heat 12 coffee mugs worth of water from cold to hot (so if you're not going to consume 12 mugs per day as a family, consider a smaller size.)Overall - highly recommended. Just be aware that the mechanical pump mechanism will fail, and it may or may not be fixed by gasket replacement. Also be aware that, at least currently, gaskets are hard to come by. That will probably change in the next 7 years, so you probably won't have to worry about it if you buy it today.

I've had the a smaller version for over 15 years and never had a problem with it and so I ordered the larger one because I don't have to refill it as frequently. Hot water at your fingertips anytime you need. Comes in very handy when entertaining and preparing tea and other hot beverages.

I purchased this exact unit before and it lasted a few years before it stopped pumping water. I decided to buy the same unit and it stopped pumping water in less than a year. I contacted customer service and was told to clean the unit for scale buildup. I took it apart and did exactly as instructed. It still didn't work so customer service sent me a mailing label for repair. After they received it they said that the unit was not put back correctly so they couldn't honor the warranty. I put everything back exactly the way it was. They also said that a gasket was missing which was never there in the first place. I am very disappointed in the product and customer service and will think twice before buying another Zojirushi product. The quality is just not the same as before. Quality, durability, and customer service suck!!!

Perfect for my needs. I wanted a water boiler that did not have an on/off button since it was to be controlled by a smart plug. This replaces an old National / Panasonic boiler that I've had for over 20 years and the only reason I had to let it go was because I could no longer find the rubber gasket for the pump.This new boiler has a very simple design with a boil and reboil option to 208°F. The cover has a simple latch and the water dispenses by pressing the single large button on the top. That's it and that's all I wanted. Oh, and it has a 3 liter capacity. Perfect!Zojirushi is a great brand so I hope this boiler last as long, if not longer, than my trusty National. Thanks.

This product is great! The temperature for black tea is great right away. Just cool it in a cup for 5 minutes and then it's the perfect temperature for green tea! This is great for noodles too! If you want to boil water in a hurry for cooking, just place in your saucepan and put on the cook top and it will be boiling in about a minute!

Easy to use

It boils water pretty fast, keep the water hot throughout the day. Love this for anytime needing hot water for tea making. Saves so much time to boil water in a kettle.

Bought a used/very good product for the discount. It didn't come with any papers. I almost returned it because I couldn't find a dispense button. Finally figured out it's a top pump with a lock button. It's slimmer than past ones and sits higher which is nice for tall thermal cups. Pretty flowers are a decorative touch. The lid completely removes for easy cleaning which I've never seen before. So far very nice. I've purchased others of the same brand and highly recommend!

Feels like a good quality build.

Update: the pump stopped working. The item is now useless. Highly do not recommend.Previous review: Serves a purpose, but unfortunately it isn't ideal for the elderly. You have to push the button kind of hard so if you have weak limbs, you'll have to push with two hands.