I needed boiling water to pour onto the plastic stakes that hold the outdoor Christmas decorations down because they were stuck in the frozen ground. 4 minutes and 11 seconds is all it takes to boil one liter of water with my new Chefman Fast-Boil electric kettle. I am super impressed! And the boiling water poured onto the frozen ground was the perfect recipe to get my task accomplished. I will be able to use this every year when I need to take down the outdoor decorations. ?