With this electric water bath canner you're not limited to your kitchen for canning. You don't need a stovetop! Although attractive enough for your kitchen counter, now you can move this sometimes-messy operation to your porch or garage. Plugs into wall outlet. Adjustable thermostat allows precise control from 85°F to boiling. Use spigot to empty hot water - no more lifting heavy pot to empty. Kettle body is high quality stainless steel, lid and heater base made of heat-resistant FDA-approved plastic. Can also be used to simmer large batches of soup or stew. Will accommodate 7 mason-style quart jars. Interior is 14-1/4" in dia. by 11-3/4" high (7.93 gal capacity). 115 V AC, 1380 watts. Includes rack and instructions. One year warranty. Available in 2 models, with or without spigot.