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Background and Identification
The Oster model BVST-EK5967 is a digital electric kettle produced under the Oster brand. Sunbeam Products has produced a range of electric home appliances since 1910. The John Oster Manufacturing Company was purchased in 1960 by Sunbeam Corporation. Electric kettles are used to boil water without the use of a stovetop.
The Oster model BVST-EK5967 features a 1.7-liter capacity and 11 pre-programmed temperature settings with a back-lit digital display. Many other electric kettles of various sizes under the Oster brand. This model can heat liquids to temperatures between 110 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit. The kettle has an automatic-shutoff that provides boil-dry protection. The electric kettle draws 1500 Watts of power. The Oster model BVST-EK5967 is powered by an electrical cord that can be plugged into standard electrical outlets. It features a 360-degree swivel base with a hinged locking lid to prevent boiling over.
The Oster model BVST-EK5967 includes the name “Oster” printed in white letters on a black oval. The kettle is mainly stainless steel in color but has a black base, handle, and lid. This model includes a power light that alerts the user when it is heating. A water-level window allows the user to see how much liquid is in the kettle.