Zojirushi CV-DSC40 VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer, Stainless Steel

by Zojirushi

• Water boiler and warmer with a large 4-liter capacity
• Vacuum-insulated keep warm provides maximum energy efficiency
• Temperature settings include 175, 195, and 208 degrees F
• Temperature-control system; 6- to 8-hour timer; auto shut-off
• Measures 8-3/8 by 11 by 13-13/16 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 11 x 14 inches ; 9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000MAFJRM
• Item model number: CV-DSC40
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (196 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,720 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #2 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Hot Pots

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With a large 4-liter capacity, this water boiler and warmer comes in handy when serving hot beverages at a party, meeting, or other large gathering. The unit's stainless-steel double insulation wall keeps water hot with minimum electricity, while it Cafe Drip dispensing mode allows for slower dispensing. Multiple temperature settings include 175, 195, and 208 degrees F, reboiling at 212 degrees F. The appliance features a micro-computerized temperature-control system, and its control panel displays the actual water temperature at all times. Other highlights include a convenient timer function that can be set from 6 to 10 hours, an easy-to-read water-level gauge, a 3-foot power cord, automatic safety shut-off, and an audible beep indicator to alert to the completion of the boiling process or a low water level. The unit's clear-coated stainless-steel exterior cleans easily and nicely accommodates any kitchen decor, domestic or commercial. The 840-watt water boiler and warmer measures 8-3/8 by 11 by 13-13/16 inches.

Product Description

The Zojirushi VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer keeps water hot energy efficiently with vacuum insulation technology. This new items features super VE vacuum-electric hybrid keep warm system. New energy efficient non-electric keep warm. Micro computerized temperature control system. It displays actual water temperature at all times. It is easy to clean with a clear coated stainless steel exterior. It has easy to read large wraparound Panaroma Window water lever gauge. Cafe Drip dispensing mode for slower dispensing and a convenient timer feature (6-10 hours). This unit features a safety auto shut off, easy to hear beep indicator to alert completion of boiling process or low water level.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

318 of 321 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars It is amazing, but is it worth the money? October 29, 2007

By K. Kurpiel

Amazon Verified Purchase

I am a recently disabled adult that cannot get enough of a good cup of tea. So seeing this I thought it would make a nice birthday present for me, and make life a little easier around the kitchen. It performs as it says it will.

It looks bulky but is surprisingly lightweight and easy to handle. The whole unit spins on a lazy-susan device making it east to direct the steam vent away from kitchen surfaces.

You will need a water pitcher of some kind to fill this easily. I have a medium sized one sand simply filly the pitcher twice to fill this device once. The handle on top, removable lid, and notched corner makes emptying and cleaning a breeze.

The temperature features are splendid and accurate, there are three:
205 for noodles/ramen etc, herbal infusions, pu-er, Assam and some other black teas..
195 For Darjeeling or delicate blacks like Illam valley are at this temperature as well, let the water sit a few minutes in the brew pot befor adding tea leaves, if you have a very delicate tea.
175 for green or white teas. A few of the more delicate whites fill the tea pot first, then add the leaves. By filling your teapot dry first, this allows the water to lose 5-10F by just warming the pot. Often enough to make a better flavored tea.

On a given day I can go from pu-er tsocha right from boiling, and set the temp to 195. Make a pot of bold assam in the afternoon when at a full boil, then set the temp to 175. Now, after dinner it is set for making jasmine tea for dessert. All with a minimal energy usage and cost.

I have found it a good idea to refill it only 1-2 times then empty the remains, give it a brush inside with a towel, and then let it completely dry. My scale buildup was reduced quite a bit this way....

For a fully able person this unit -is- a bit of a luxury. A simple electric teapot with temperature control would do you just fine for a fraction of the initial cost. This will make cost up over time by the thermos nature though, just a fyi.

Have a chain tea drinker in your life though or thoughts for limited commercial use (like a small teahouse), or like tea but have a very full life and time schedule? This would make a great gift for you or even a small splurge to treat yourself.

UPDATE:
Almost two years later and it not only looks fine but functions just as well as the day I got it. I have to descale it about every 9 months or so. Other than that it is pretty maintenance free. Talk about longer term bang for your buck. If you drink tea or would use boiling water on a daily basis, this is a staple for your kitchen.

Some other uses I found. When making soup, rice, thinning a sauce, or deglazing a pan fill your measuring device from the Zojirushi set in slow pour. I now use water from the boiler and the hot water not only speeds up the process, but some flavors are left alone because the room temp water would have cooled the dish and altered the flavors.

I have also found the steel finish wipes very easily. A friend who bought the white version has some staining that stubbornly persists to this day. All in all if you get one you will not be disappointed.

(small edits made above with input from trial and error over the period I've owned this boiler.) Read more ›

93 of 94 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Appliance June 30, 2007

By Duckey

This is my third Zojirushi electric boiler and the best so far! It boils water quickly, dispenses water at a rate that prevents splashing and saves energy by using vacuum insulation. In response to an earlier review, I placed a digital thermometer probe inside a nearly full pot to gauge the accuracy of the unit. The selected temperature of 195 degrees Fahrenheit was measured to be 192 degrees. This difference seems insignificant considering thermometer margin of error. Also, the water temperature does rise above the highest setting of 208 degrees but this is ONLY after boiling. It does return to the selected temperature and maintains at this setting. Lastly, the unit is so well insulated that after choosing the "vacuum insulation" setting - which uses no electricity until dispensing water, 195 degree water was still 150 degrees 8 hours later. This is quite an impressive unit.

68 of 70 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent tea tool for the frequent drinker September 7, 2007

By Aaron Stewart

Amazon Verified Purchase

If you're looking for hot-water on tap for tea, hot cereals, instant soups, ramen, etc - this is a very convenient item.

I drink green teas heavily, and bought it based on the strength of reviews and the Zojirushi brand reputation. I was not disappointed.

I fill it up from the tap, move it to the counter and plug it in. It usually boils in around an hour, and then settles back down to the (adjustable) setpoint in another 1.5 ~ 2 hours. Although I haven't taken a thermometer to its output to verify consistency, I've had great results from the teas I use, so the variations can't be too wild.

As is common with Japanese consumer products the controls are well thought out. It has an unlock button to prevent you shooting water onto the floor or something else accidentally, and the double action lever to open the top makes it hard to have your hand in the way & get a steam burn as you open it.

The water level is clearly visible via a clear tube with a patterned background, and the 4L capacity suits my tea usage for somewhere between 4 and 7 days, depending on just how much I happen to feel like having.

I especially recommend it if you're a Macha tea fan, as it makes the process remarkably fast and easy, simply scoop your tea into a bowl, add some water straight from the Zojirushi, whisk and enjoy.

The only design annoyance I've seen is that the power plug relies on magnets to hold itself in the socket. This is itself a good idea, except most of the body is metal. So if you position the dispenser such that you 're trying to plug it up from behind and can't see where the plug should be exactly, the magnet sticks to the body anywhere you put it until you can feel around for the socket.... A fairly minor annoyance, but one that could have been fixed by making the body out of plastic further around the plug socket.

Very solid overall product. Read more ›

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Japanese Electronic Device February 1, 2008

By Daniel Morris

This is the first water heater I've bought although my in-laws have one. And it is exactly what one has learned to expect of a made-in-Japan electronic device: it is cute, functional, very easy to use, unobtrusive (except when if finishes boiling water and plays a short Bach minuet which my wife likes), and most importantly: operates exactly how you want it to with no annoyances! (What could be worse than a device that annoys you every time you use it?) Here's a small example of its design perfection: the unlock button keeps it unlocked long enough so that if you pause briefly to look inside your cup you can continue filling without pushing it again. Clearly a masterfully designed water heater. Its one small design flaw (that displays its primary intent for the Japanese market) is that the English text on the buttons extends slightly beyond the circles (whereas I expect the kanji would fit exactly in the circles).

Another issue that I now realize is important is power consumption. It claims to use only 17 watts when maintaining water at 195 deg (with room temp 68 deg). So I don't feel guilty leaving it on all night and can easily get my wife a hot cup of tea when I wake in the morning. I didn't see this power consumption number anywhere before I bought it, although now I would definitely compare power consumption between models before buying one.