0.5 Liter Portable Electric Kettle, Small Travel Kettle,Water Kettle Travel,mini kettle – Perfect For Traveling Cooking Noodles, Boiling Water, Eggs, Coffee, Tea(White110V)…

The silicone seal on the lid most definitely seals inside this kettle AND there is a hole in the lid leading to the plastic part of the upper most kettle lid SO evaporating water steams up onto the silicone and into the hole leading to the plastic and falls into the water. I believe the burnt plastic smell is coming from this occurring.Of course, I’m very disappointed because all I want is a plastic/silicone free boiling experience.I’ve returned many kettles because of similar situations, but I finally gave up with this one and kept it.I decided to just boil water without the lid and put my thermometer in as I wait for the water to heat to the temp for my tea.It isn’t perfect, but it works for me.The escaping steam does pass the end of the plastic handle so there is still a faint plastic burning smell, but it isn’t falling back into the water if the lid is off.Also, my plug works here in the US. However, the base is black and the cord and plug are white. Perhaps it was changed once it arrived here? Regardless, it heats pretty darn quick, even with the lid off.It’s a good size for travel or brewing for one or two. It feels cheap, but it is cheap so that isn’t shocking.It’s decent, but certainly not a show piece.If you need a small kettle and don’t mind the lid’s seal or the hole where the evaporated water travels or you can deal with using it without the lid, this might be the kettle for you.