Does MoonKettle become hot when the water is boiled? Yes, the exterior becomes very hot; avoid touching anything other than the handle to prevent burns. Related articles How does the power turn off? Can it be used outdoors, such as when camping? When boiling water at a set temperature, does MoonKettle stop heating once it reaches the target temperature? How long does BALMUDA The Kettle take to boil water? Do you need to put water in every cooking mode?