8 Best Shabbat Hot Water Urns & Dispensers for Shabbos (2022 Reviews)

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What’s your cup of tea?

Is it perhaps coffee?

Doesn’t matter, really… because if you’re an observant Jew, the only way you can enjoy a hot drink on a cold Saturday morning is if you have a Shabbat hot water urn keeping your water warm throughout the day.

But hey, you already knew that, didn’t you? (otherwise you wouldn’t be here looking for the best Shabbat hot water dispenser 😉)

So, without further a do – let’s get down to business and find you an urn, shall we?

Top Shabbat Hot Water Urns

Here’s a little sneak peek of our favorite Shabbat hot water urns.

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Shabbat UrnRating 
Top Shabbos Urn
Chefman Hot Water Dispenser Instant Electric PotChefman Hot Water Dispenser Instant Electric Pot
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Classic Kitchen 5.0 Qt Nickel Pearl KettleClassic Kitchen 5.0 Qt Nickel Pearl KettleOur Rating:Get from Amazon
Our Favorite Urn

Prochef M Pc7060 Hot Water UrnProChef M PC7060 Hot Water Urn
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40 Cup Stainless Steel Double Wall Insulated Hot Water Urn40 Cup Stainless Steel Hot Water Urn for Shabbat & Yom TovOur Rating:Get from Amazon
Top Budget Urn
Classic Kitchen Ck321np 3.5qt (3.2l)Classic Kitchen CK321NP 3.5QT (3.2L)
Our Rating:Get from Amazon
Euro Tech Et7100 5 Quart Hot Water UrnEuro Tech Et7100 5 Quart Hot Water UrnOur Rating:Get from Amazon
4 Quart Stainless Steel Manual Shabbat Kettle4 Quart Stainless Steel Manual Shabbat KettleOur Rating:Get from Amazon
Top Coffee Urn
Hamilton Beach 42 Cup Coffee UrnHamilton Beach 42-Cup Coffee Urn
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Chefman Hot Water Dispenser Instant Electric Pot

Top Shabbos Urn
Chefman Hot Water Dispenser Instant Electric Pot

Why Should You Get it?

Well, what do you know… Chefman has won the “Best Value” hot water dispenser award.

And if you read our review of the best Shabbat hot plate, you probably noticed Chefman also has an “all-star” hot plate for Shabbos… so no surprises here.

Chefman has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality & affordable kitchenware essentials for Shabbos…and their Shabbat water boiler & warmer is no different.

In other words – they’re Jewish friendly! (which in turn makes me friendly towards them 🙂 (

Their hot water dispenser (with the “Shabbos mode”) is made of stainless steel parts. You know what that means… that’s right – you can kiss that yucky plastic-tasting water goodbye!

Not to mention Chefman’s tremendous effort to make their water boiler-efficient with their 700-watt vacuum-insulated container and one-touch electronic dispenser (this is particularly useful if you’re planning to use it during the week as well), which provides maximum energy efficiency… and of course – reduces costs!

Tip: Chefman is known for its excellent customer service (plus you get a 1-year warranty). Hopefully you won’t need it, but nonetheless, it gives you peace of mind.

Why Not?

The only issue with this Shabbat hot water kettle is that it takes a bit longer to boil compared to others. And when it does boil, then the exterior can get pretty hot.

But these downsides are trivial compared to the value and price you’re paying for it.

Who is it For?

A terrific solution for us Jews observing the Sabbath, especially if you’re looking for a durable, reliable and affordable hot water urn from a reputable brand (without spending a fortune on a questionable Shabbos hot water pumps).

Pros

  • Durable – stainless steel exterior & interior for long-lasting performance
  • Reliable – automatic shut-off feature when the pot is empty
  • Very safe – has a safety lock feature that prevents spillages
  • 1-year warranty & great customer service
  • Low cost (and efficient)!

Cons

  • Exterior gets a little hot
  • Boiling a full pot takes time


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Classic Kitchen 5.0 Qt Nickel Pearl Kettle

Classic Kitchen 5.0 Qt Nickel Pearl Kettle

Why Should You Get it?

This Kosher hot water urn is ready for immediate use, can be refilled on Yom Tov, and doesn’t require a Tevillah.

It takes about 20 minutes to fully boil the water, which isn’t bad. I mean, you won’t have to set a friggin’ reminder HOURS before Shabbat comes in to plug the damn urn.

Classic Kitchen is big on safety, too. For the European folks reading this (Amen V’Amen is getting popular in the UK, lads!) – it’s CE certified! 

Why Not?

The biggest problem by far is that the manual pump is hard to press. You’ll probably need a few presses to fill your cup of coffee, which becomes quite exhausting after a while.

Also, it has a strong metallic taste for the first few times you drink the water. Not to worry, though… it goes away eventually. 

Tip: If you’re REALLY impatient – you can give it a little wash with citric acid and hot water… that’ll do the trick.

Pros

  • Beautiful nickel stainless steel design
  • 1-year warranty + CE safety certification (for EU)
  • Doesn’t require a Tevillah


Cons

  • The manual pump is a little hard to press
  • Metallic taste at the beginning


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ProChef M PC7060 Hot Water Urn

Our Favorite Urn

Prochef M Pc7060 Hot Water Urn

Why Should You Get it?

Pro Chef’s 5-quart hot water urn looks fantastic and definitely does its job in a reliable way.

Like the others, it also has a solid stainless steel design (including the interior), so you won’t taste the infamous “plastic water” taste.

A big benefit of Pro Chef’s Shabbat hot water heater is its easy-to-press manual pump. You might be thinking: isn’t that a given?

You’d think so, right?

Trust me, I’ve had my fair share of Shabbat urns… and let me tell ya – some of them suck so bad that you’ll find it easier to get a secret out of a Mossad agent compared to dispensing water out of these sucky urns.

Luckily, that’s not the case with Pro Chef. It dispenses like a champion, it’s reliable and has a Hechsher.

So, press away, my friend!

Why Not?

The water indicator (the manometer) is difficult to spot, which is a pain when you want to find out how much water you have left.

Who is it For?

For those who like a hot cup of coffee or tea, without having to go through a strength workout to get it.

It’s perfect if you’re looking for a medium-sized hot water urn for your small household – whether yours or someone else’s Jewish kitchen.


Pros

  • Manual & electronic safety locks
  • Easy-to-press manual pump
  • Very safe
  • Doesn’t require a Tevillah


Cons

  • Water indicator tough to spot
  • The top lid is a bit rough (some might say it’s an advantage)


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40 Cup Stainless Steel Hot Water Urn for Shabbat & Yom Tov

40 Cup Stainless Steel Double Wall Insulated Hot Water Urn

Why Should You Get it?

Let’s start with the obvious reason first: it has enough capacity to serve 3 Orthodox families full of coffee and tea addicts, and you’ll still have hot water left (I’ve seen it happen before).

Other than that, this Shabbat hot water dispenser is made from high-quality, stainless steel parts (no plastic parts) – so it doesn’t peel off, and it sure as hell doesn’t get that smelly plastic odor many cheaper hot water urns are cursed with.

Add the unique Shabbat & Yom Tov settings this urn comes with, and you get an excellent hot water dispenser (or “KumKum” in Hebrew) for Shabbos that doesn’t even require a Tevillah.

Tip: Classic Kitchen also offers a 1-year warranty and a great customer service, which is a huge advantage.

Why Not?

Although I listed “expensive” as a con, at the end of the day – you pay for quality (and quantity), so I believe the price is justified.

One important point to keep in mind – even though it has a child lock top cover, there is no equivalent child lock for the spigot, so it’s best to keep it away from children (preferably in a high place).

Who is it For?

For large Jewish families, especially if you’re inviting many people over for Shabbat or holiday. This hot water dispenser has a huge capacity, enough for about 40 cups – so you should be fine.

That’s what makes it a great gift for a Jewish family’s housewarming party… particularly if it’s a large family.

If you’re a household full of heavy coffee or tea drinkers (I’m looking at you, Brittish folks), then this is hot water urn doesn’t disappoint.

Pros

  • Huge capacity (40 cups)
  • Leak-proof tap for a continuous one-cup serving
  • Child lock top cover
  • CE certified (EU safety) + 1-year warranty
  • Shabbat + Yom Tov settings

Cons

  • Update: Turns out some of them start leaking over time!
  • Lid handle not stable
  • More expensive

Update: There has been some chatter recently – I’ve heard some people complain that their urn started leaking after a while, while others remain satisfied with theirs. If you rather not take that risk, then I recommend you choose one of the other urns on the list.

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Classic Kitchen CK321NP 3.5QT (3.2L)

Top Budget Urn
Classic Kitchen Ck321np 3.5qt (3.2l)

Why Should You Get it?

If you’ve got a small household with a few coffee-hungry (or tea-hungry… I’m not judging) folks – then this small Shabbos hot water dispenser is more than enough to fit your needs.

It has an auto reboil function made especially for refilling water on Yom Tov. And it doesn’t require Tevillah – so you can just “plug and play” (and by play, I mean make a Cup O Joe of course!).

This Shabbos hot water urn is made by Classic Kitchen, who is well-known (and loved) by the Jewish community. Plus, they give you a 1-year warranty, so you’re covered!

Why Not?

Don’t get this electric Shabbat kettle if you’ve got a large family or even a medium-sized family. Its capacity (3.2L) is enough just for 13 cups or so. So, if you’re a coffee/tea fanatic like me, it’s barely enough for 2-3 people.

Who is it for?

If you’re looking for a small hot water dispenser just for yourself or for a small group of people, then this is the only Shabbat hot water pot you should get.

It has a 3.2L capacity, which is enough for about 13 cups. That’s more than enough for 1-2 coffee & tea addicts to last the Shabbat.

Pros

  • Auto reboil for Yom Tov refill
  • Small & compact
  • 1-year warranty + CE safety certification (for EU)
  • Doesn’t require Tevillah

Cons

  • The lid is a bit flimsy

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Euro Tech ET7100 5-Quart Hot Water Urn

Euro Tech Et7100 5 Quart Hot Water Urn

Why Should You Get it?

The Euro Tech team have outdone themselves with their hot water urn, that was created especially for Shabbat observers.

This Shabbos hot water dispenser can boil up to 5 quarts (almost 5 liters) of water, meaning you’ll be able to fill about 20 cups, easily.

The cute flower design makes it a nice addition to add to your kitchen counter, and definitely a worthy winner of our “Best Value” award.

Why?

  • Does an amazing job heating your water up quickly
  • Has a clean white design, fancying up your kitchen
  • Very (very!) affordable

All you have to do is heat your water (which happens blazingly fast), turn on Shabbat mode – and you’ll be enjoying your hot coffee/tea for the entire Shabbat.

Who is it For?

For anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Whether you’re looking for a hot water dispenser for Shabbat, for Passover (Pesach) or any other Jewish holiday – it will definitely get the job done.

It’s great for your home, office, dorm, garden, room… it will serve you hot water and look very pretty while doing so.

Tip: It’s also a great housewarming gift for a Jewish friend.

Pros

  • Heats up very quickly
  • Very quiet
  • One pump fills an entire cup (no multiple presses needed)
  • Cheaper than other brands

Cons

  • Water evaporates rather quickly when you leave it on for a few days
  • Needs some force to dispense water

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Also Recommended: What if you’d like a cold drink on Shabbat? Believe it or not – there are also refrigerators for Shabbat.

4 Quart Stainless Steel Manual Shabbat Kettle

4 Quart Stainless Steel Manual Shabbat Kettle

Why Should You Get it?

This stainless-steel Shabbat kettle is a bit bigger than the previous one by Classic Kitchen, so it might be just what you’re looking for if you’re a family of 3-4 coffee/tea drinkers.

It’s also the cheapest Shabbat hot water pot on this list.

Why Not?

It has only a manual hot water pump, which is a pain if you plan to use it for the rest of the week as well.

Also, the cover is not removable, so emptying this Shabbat kettle can be a bit challenging.

Who is it for?

If the price is your only important factor, then this is the cheapest Shabbos hot water dispenser you can probably find.

Pros

  • Heats water quickly
  • Cheap

Cons

  • Only has a manual pump
  • The cover is not removable

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Hamilton Beach 42-Cup Coffee Urn

Top Coffee Urn

Hamilton Beach 42 Cup Coffee Urn

Why Should You Get it?

At first, I wasn’t planning to include a coffee urn on this list.

Why?

Well, because a Coffee urn isn’t a hot water urn in the full sense of the word. It’s mostly used for coffee (sometimes tea), not necessarily for hot water.

But because it can be used as a hot water urn, and after receiving a LOT of questions from Amen V’Amen readers, I finally decided to include my favorite coffee urn. Incidentally, it’s the coffee urn I use myself (and absolutely love!).

Hamilton Beach Coffee Urn In Kitchen

Hamilton Beach’s coffee urn can brew pretty much anything: from Starbucks coffee, Trader Joe’s ground coffee, all the way up to your favorite premium Italian coffee (I’ve tried it all).

It brews pretty fast – typically around 1 minute per cup. So if you fill it to the 15 cup mark, it’ll take approximately 15 minutes to brew.

Just “set it and forget it” an hour or two before Shabbat comes in and carry on with your Shabbat cooking.

Why Not?

The spigot is annoyingly low. I constantly have to bend my cup to make it fit.

If you have a tall, bucket-sized coffee mug – bad news, it probably won’t fit. 

Who is it for?

Coffee snobs! 

Just kidding…

This multi-purpose urn is great option if you like variety. On one Shabbat, you could brew your premium Italian coffee, and the next week you could just remove the coffee filter and use it as a regular hot water urn.

The choice is yours! 

Pros

  • Makes up to 42 cups – great for large families or social events
  • Brews fast
  • Lasts for a long time
  • Great value for money

Cons

  • The spigot is too low – problematic for big coffee mugs
  • No insulation (exterior gets very hot)

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Final Verdict

Let’s have a big round of applause for our winners – the top hot water urns for Shabbat:

    
Top Shabbos Urn Our Favorite Urn Top Budget Urn Top Coffee Urn
Chefman Hot Water Dispenser Instant Electric PotChefman Hot Water Dispenser Instant Electric Pot
Pro Chef PC8100 5-Quart Hot Water urnPro Chef PC8100 5-Quart Hot Water urn
Classic Kitchen CK321NP 3.5QT (3.2L)Classic Kitchen CK321NP 3.5QT (3.2L)Hamilton Beach 42 Cup Coffee UrnHamilton Beach 42-Cup Coffee Urn
Our Rating:Our Rating:Our Rating:Our Rating:
Get it HereGet it HereGet it HereGet it Here

Top Shabbos Urn: Chefman’s Shabbos hot water pot is the clear winner here. The durability, reliability, safety and of course the cheap price make this water dispenser a bargain and simply a must-have in any Jewish kitchen, and a clear winner of our Best hot water urn award.

Our Favorite Urn: Pro Chef’s urn wins our favorite Shabbat hot water urn award. I really had a hard time finding any real “problems” with this one (yes, the water indicator is a bit annoying, but let’s not be picky here). Pro Chef’s water pot is literally “plug and play”. Any Jewish family, regardless of their religious level, can simply plug it in and start using it. No special cleaning, no Tevillah, no nothing. How great is that?

Top Budget Urn: Classic Kitchen is one of the top hot water urn brands out there, and this little beast is a perfect example of why. Inexpensive, very professionally made and lasts for a long time. Plus, you can use it to refill and reboil water on Yom Tov – Yep – hot coffee & tea on holidays!  

Top Coffee Urn: The true beauty of Hamilton Beach’s coffee urn is that it’s multi-purpose; you can use it as a coffee urn, tea urn or hot water urn. The choice is yours… Now that’s true democracy! And the best of all? It’s cheaper than most Shabbat hot water urns. 

Conclusion

The conclusion is that you can now relax and enjoy a hot cup of coffee on Shabbat. If that’s not true freedom, I don’t know what is.

Simply turn on the urn before Shabbat comes in (make sure to leave enough time for it to boil), heat up something yummy on the Shabbat hot plate – and enjoy a peaceful Shabbos! 

Shabbat Shalom 🙂

P.S: Leave a comment below and let me know which Shabbat urn you chose, or if you’d like to invite me for a hot cup of coffee from your new urn 🙂

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56 thoughts on “8 Best Shabbat Hot Water Urns & Dispensers for Shabbos (2022 Reviews)

  • September 15, 2017 at 12:19

    thanks for sharing it. it’s really helpful for me to purchase this hot water kettle.i love that one Classic Kitchen CK321NP 3.5QT. tell me from where I get it and how much price it is?

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    • September 15, 2017 at 16:08

      Hey Kelly, glad you found the Classic Kitchen kettle helpful. it’s a great hot water urn… You can get it here (on Amazon)

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  • September 15, 2017 at 14:48

    This was incredibly helpful, thank you!

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    • September 15, 2017 at 16:09

      Happy to help out Alex 🙂

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  • September 18, 2017 at 17:18

    HI!
    I’m looking into this and wondering if it has the same certification that other models have that it doesn’t require tevillah? I can’t find any info on that on the Amazon listing, but I know that’s the case with some other ProChef products.

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    • September 19, 2017 at 02:16

      Hi Menucha!

      Both Classic Kitchen hot water urns on this list don’t require a Tevillah.

      Take a look here for example…

      If I remember correctly, the Pro Chef urn also doesn’t require Tevillah. I can’t seem to find the source that mentioned that though. You may want to contact them to double check.

      Hope this helps, and Shana Tova!

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      • September 19, 2017 at 19:37

        HI – just a quick update – I got it in the mail now and it has the certification on it! Definitely a huge plus and worth adding to your review!

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        • September 19, 2017 at 21:14

          Hallelujah!

          Thanks for letting us know Menucha! Enjoy your Shabbos urn 🙂

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    • November 25, 2019 at 23:24

      Does the Hamilton Beach one need tvilah?

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  • October 13, 2017 at 09:06

    I wanted to purchase a hot water urn for this festive season. I have read your entire article and I got the best hot water urn for me. Thanks for sharing.

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    • October 15, 2017 at 02:17

      You’re very welcome Harry!

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  • October 18, 2017 at 05:09

    Hi. Thanks for your reviews. I saw you did not mention any coffee urns which can also be used as hot water urns and are cheaper. Is this because you feel they are not good, or you just did not include them because they are not strictly hot water urns? I am referring to Hamilton Beach and West Bend brands. I’d love to know what you think of those. Thanks!

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    • October 18, 2017 at 19:44

      Hey Yael!

      To be honest, I thought about including a coffee urn on the list, but decided at the time that it’s too narrow focused on coffee only, while a Shabbos hot water urn is multiuse. But lately I have been getting a lot of questions about coffee urns (you’re not the only one), so I might include a few coffee urns in the article when I get some time on my hands.

      To answer your question about which coffee urn I recommend – you named the best 2 out there… Both Hamilton Beach and West Bend are great, so I would go with one of those. (I slightly prefer Hamilton Beach over West Bend, but both are good)

      Hope this helps 🙂

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  • November 20, 2017 at 02:28

    If you live in an area with hard water, be aware that CLR is great for removing sediment buildup from urns.
    It does not have Passover certification, though.

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  • November 20, 2017 at 04:46

    Hi. Thank you for this thoughtful, current comparison and review. I wish this was around a few years ago.

    Our family has purchased at least 6 different “shabbos urns” over the past 15 years. I’d ;like to share some of my experiences with such urns. I believe there are two weaknesses with them that should be kept in mind before purchase.

    For any urn with a manual pump, I have found that the manual pump loses its vacuum seal in less than a year’s time. You can extend the life of the manual pump by only using the electric dispense button when it is not Shabbat.

    While the “classic kitchen’ style of handle and method of dispensing water avoids the need for the vacuum, the sides of the urn are hot to the touch and the handle is both accessible and interesting to young children. Extreme caution must be used when using this pump in a home with children.

    The second flaw in all “shabbos urn” models is that the heating element burns out too quickly for my taste- with an average 2 year life span with consistent weekly use. We keep ours plugged in Friday afternoon to Sunday morning, with approximately 2 refills per week. I believe this is due to quality control/ manufacturing issues, but it’s cheaper to replace than repair the unit.
    .
    If you are comfortable replacing your “shabbos urn” annually, you can just buy a new one each Passover, when they go on sale. This way, the heating element issue won’t affect you..

    Otherwise, the old fashioned style Hamilton Beach and West End coffee makers last longer, . Note they are hot to the touch and have low, easy to dispense handles. Caution around children is necessary.

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    • November 21, 2017 at 01:20

      Wow CJ, thanks for your detailed and insightful comment.

      I’m sure this will help a lot of people!

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  • December 28, 2017 at 17:54

    Does the Classic Kitchen CK321NP 3.5QT (3.2L) Electric Kettle Hot Water Boiler Urn Pump Pot, Stainless Steel with Auto Dispense and Shabbat Mode (recommendation #4, above) have a plasticy taste? Are there any plastic parts?
    We are looking for something small, stainless steel, and no plastic. Is this our best bet?

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    • December 28, 2017 at 20:25

      Hey Esther,

      If you’re looking for a small urn, then this does sound like your safest bet. There are very little “moving parts”, and the body is made of stainless steel, so you won’t have any plasticy taste. You might have a bit of a metallic taste when using it for the first time. If you do, then just give it a little clean when you use it for the first time, and you’ll get rid of it easily.

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  • January 7, 2018 at 22:10

    I’m looking for a large urn, kind of for a shul. Any ideas?

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    • January 7, 2018 at 23:01

      Hey Yossi,

      Classic Kitchen’s urn is your best bet for a shul. It’s big and can fill many cups, which is probably what you need.

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  • January 28, 2018 at 02:33

    You mention that the Chefman has an electronic dispense mode. I don’t understand how that would be suitable for Shabbos, and I don’t see a manual pump in the picture. Am I missing something? (my old Classic Kitchen had a manual pump for Shabbos).

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    • January 28, 2018 at 19:12

      Hi Lisanne,

      The Chefman urn has both an electronic dispenser AND a manual pump to dispense the water manually. When you turn on the “Shabbos mode”, then the auto dispenser is disabled and you can only use the manual pump.

      Hope this helps 🙂

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      • April 18, 2018 at 21:23

        I bought it and I am not happy. I was happy the first day (although it has a plasticy odor at the beginning but instructions indicate it is normal and fades away). At first manual pump works fine with 2-3 presses but the next day it loses force and doesn’t dispense manually anymore,

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        • April 19, 2018 at 01:24

          Hey Reut,

          Really? That’s surprising.

          Did you contact Chefman’s support? Their support is very good, so it’s definitely worth a shot.

          As for the plastic taste – in my experience, it tends to “fade away” after a while. So I wouldn’t worry too much about it. A quick little hack to speed up the process: wash your urn with citric acid and hot water… that should do it 🙂

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  • March 2, 2018 at 21:37

    Do you know where to buy hot water urns that have already undergone tevilat keilim?

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    • March 4, 2018 at 02:16

      Check out the Pro Chef and Classic Kitchen Shabbos urns I mentioned above… both of them don’t require Tevilah.

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  • March 21, 2018 at 07:06

    Thanks sso much for the review. Why do some urns say you can add cold water on yom tov and some don’t? Shouldn’t you be able to add cold water to any urn on yom tov as long as you add the water while the urn is in middle of a reboil cycle? Can you add cold water on yom tov to the 5 quart Pro Chef or Chefman? Also, does the Chefman need tevilla?

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    • March 21, 2018 at 18:52

      Hey Nechama,

      The hot water urns that support water refill on Yom Tov have a special feature that prevents automatic mechanisms from turning on every time you fill it with cold water. In “regular” hot water urns – every time you refill the urn with cold water, it automatically triggers the urn’s boil function, and as a result – the “boil” light is turned on. This is obviously not allowed on Shabbos or Yom Tov.

      Regarding Chefman – if I remember correctly, it does require Tevillah.

      Hope this helps 🙂

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  • March 23, 2018 at 15:43

    Question: Thanks for the article! I use a Hamilton Beach hot water urn just for hot water. When it’s a Yom Tov into Shabbos, can I had water to the urn on Yom Tov? Does that turn the indicator light off?
    If it does is that a problem? Am I allowed to use my hot water insink dispenser on Yom Tov to then fill the urn?? Thank you!!

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    • March 24, 2018 at 23:30

      Hey Yocheved,

      The Hamilton Beach hot water urn doesn’t have a dedicated Yom Tov mode, so I presume the thermostat will trigger the light bulb once you refill it with cold water – making it inappropriate to use on Yom Tov.

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    • February 20, 2020 at 20:29

      Hi — I don’t know about your particular model, but I noticed that adding cold water to an electric coffee urn on YomTov will cause a light to turn on (it takes a couple of minutes for the urn to “notice” that the water is cold, but then the light goes on and it starts heating). My solution is to heat up water on the stove in a pot (remember, it’s YomTov, so that’s allowed, and I almost always have a flame on anyway for other things), and pour the hot water into the urn. The urn will continue to keep the water hot, but the light won’t go on and the heat won’t be automatically triggered. I realize it’s an extra step, but it does work for me. Hope this helps.

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      • February 24, 2020 at 16:43

        Sarah is right. If your model doesn’t have a dedicated Yom Tov mode – then pre-heating the water on an existing flame on Yom Tov is the way around it.

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  • April 18, 2018 at 21:24

    THANKS A LOT very helpful. I must say the most important thing to me and I think to many others is how hot the water gets and stays? and a table for comparison would make it great 🙂

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    • April 19, 2018 at 01:28

      You’re welcome Reut 🙂

      As far as I know, none of the urns I mentioned have any problem with heating the water or keeping it hot throughout Shabbat.

      But indeed it’s a good idea to test that and add it to the table. I’ll definitely add that to my Todo list 🙂

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  • May 15, 2018 at 07:13

    I’m looking for an urn that is double-wall stainless steel, since I don’t want the water to be held in unhealthy aluminum. I want it to have a spigot, not a pump. The few Shabbos ones that I’ve seen are very expensive. Can a regular urn be used on Shabbos and Yom Tov if you don’t refill it and it has a spigot?

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    • May 15, 2018 at 15:32

      Hey Jerry,

      The problem with using a regular urn is that they usually have electric mechanisms that reboil the water after a while, which makes them not suitable for Shabbos.

      The hot water urns I mentioned aren’t that expensive (take a look at our award-winning urns, especially the “Top Budget Pick”).

      If you insist on a spigot – then yes, it’ll cost you a little more (like Classic Kitchen’s stainless steel urn).

      Another option is got a Shabbat coffee urn (like the Hamilton Beach I mentioned above). Their quality is excellent, they’re cheaper and they’re more than enough if you just need coffee or tea on Shabbos.

      Hope this helps!

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  • January 21, 2019 at 06:43

    I bought the Chefman, and was very disappointed. The manual pump was terrible — it came out slowly at first, and then went down to a trickle. Luckily, Amazon took it back. I don’t know if mine was defective, but it was not a good choice.

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    • January 21, 2019 at 15:56

      Hey Julie.

      I’ve been hearing that a lot recently. Although in most cases – it seems like the manual pump tends to roughen up over time, not immediately as you mentioned. (I reached out to Chefman asking about this. I’m waiting for their response)

      Your case sounds different though. Makes me believe your unit was indeed defective.

      Did you try contacting Chefman about this?

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      • November 11, 2019 at 03:22

        My Chefman lost its consistent vacuum right away, also. It works fine for the first cup, downhill from there. Very disappointed in it. Can’t return it because it fell out out my husband’s hands (he was holding the top in one hand and it slid right out. When you want it to come off, you have to struggle!) and dented the side.

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        • November 11, 2019 at 04:40

          Sorry to hear that, Hinda. Did you try contacting Chefman? They might make an exception (their customer service is pretty good, so it’s worth a shot).

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  • October 2, 2019 at 17:18

    How can I repair the 5 quart classic kitchen hot pot pump? Just stopped working!! Thx.

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    • October 23, 2019 at 08:37

      Hey Sandy, did you try contacting Classic Kitchen?

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  • November 11, 2019 at 03:26

    Hi!
    How do you toivel the chefman? Do you toivel it and let it dry out for 3 days?
    It says that it voids the warranty if it is immersed. Does that mean if the manual pump is defective that I cannot return it after I toivel it?

    Thank you!

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    • November 11, 2019 at 04:35

      Hey Yehudis,

      Yes, 3 days should be more than enough to let it dry. I usually recommend at least 24 hours.

      That’s a good question about Chefman’s warranty when you tovel it. I do know that it is the case with most hot water urn makers (that’s the biggest pain with urns that require Tevilah), not sure about Chefman specifically. I just reached out to them and asked to be sure… I’ll let you know when I get a response.

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      • August 4, 2020 at 02:18

        Did you get a response about the warranty?

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        • August 14, 2020 at 02:38

          Yes, unfortunately they also void the warranty if you tovel it =/

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  • April 7, 2020 at 08:11

    Hi,

    Can’t figure out how to put the Classic kitchen Urn on Yomtov mode

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  • July 26, 2020 at 22:02

    Thanks

    regarding the Chefman Hot Water Dispenser Instant Electric Pot,

    you write:

    “Their Shabbos hot water dispenser (with the “Shabbos mode”) is entirely made of stainless steel parts. That includes both the interior as well as the exterior, so kiss your cheap plastic pieces goodbye…”

    But the picture seems to suggest that the entire top is plastic.

    Is the spout plastic?
    Many people prefer a hot water urn in which the water never touches any plastic.

    And what about the water gauge?
    Is it plastic?

    Thanks

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    • August 14, 2020 at 02:46

      You’re right, the top parts are indeed made of plastic. What I meant is that the inside (and outside) – the part that touches the water – is made of stainless steel.

      The spout is also stainless steel if I remember correctly (at least the part that comes in contact with the water)

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  • September 12, 2020 at 04:01

    I appreciate your posting this.
    However I disagree with Euro Tech since it’s made in China.
    I will only buy a hot water urn not made in China.

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  • November 13, 2020 at 01:07

    Hello. Does the Classic Kitchen CK321NP requires tevillah?
    Thanks!

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    • December 1, 2020 at 15:26

      No, that one doesn’t require Tevillah (I just updated the post to include this).

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  • July 15, 2021 at 12:24

    Does the Hamilton beach hot water urn require Tevila and if so , how without damaging it?

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  • November 29, 2021 at 20:19

    Thank you, amazing post!

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  • February 28, 2022 at 05:45

    Hi, We have had such bad luck with so many water urns for Shabbos constantly buying new ones. We were thinking of switching to a Zojirushi brand one because Japanese products tend to be more reliable. Why are there no Zojirushi water urns in your list? Are they not good for use on Shabbat?

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    • April 3, 2022 at 00:17

      Never heard of that brand, Meg. But honestly, it’s been a while since I updated the list… it’s due for an update 😊

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