If you flip the whistle up will it stay up and out of the way while you are pouring or do you have to hold it up?
138199
The whistle will stay up and out of the way. It's a little difficult to operate both the spout and hold the kettle at the same time with one hand, thus it's a good thing it stays open.
786675
yes, you can leave the whistle flipper up. This kettle performs even better than it looks
647006
Yep the water stays on top. This is good and bad because then you have to pour it off. Overall a great product
1194359
Yes, the whistle/cap is spring loaded and opens with a trigger. Release the trigger and it closes. No, it will not stay open.
786676
Yes, just do not close off the spout while boiling... This kettle reaches the boil soon compared to others. I love the whistle feature in terms of safety. I love this kettle.
4559
It does NOT whistle. There is a small hole in the lid with no other apparent purpose, and I tried to get it to whistle (simply out of curiosity, because I don't need it), but no sound. Otherwise a solid & useful kettle.
188183
Yes, the whistle cap stays locked in up position while the water is boiling.
1930871
Yes, it stays that way until it builds up pressure. There will be a beep when it's down and you'll flip the dial to release the pressure.
1602431
Unless I've just never figured it out, the top doesn't come off. We just always fill it with the spout, which is pretty broad. When we first got it, it was temperamental about whistling, but now it's consistent. Like one of the other people answered, it has a nice whistle, not as screechy as most kettles. I still think you can get just as nice of a kettle for a lot less money, but this one does look unique on the stove, though admittedly a bit out of place in our diner-like kitchen. It would best in a more modern-looking kitchen.
1773872
I usually just keep pumping until it runs out. If I'm in a hurry, I hold it upside down over the sink.
64246
With owning whistling kettles in the past, I can see how it can get too hot on the handle and top. If I walk away and am not conscious about the time, it can get warm, but I've only had it too hot to handle once. Sounds like it might have been over filled if it boils over. Technically only meant for drip, not massive amounts of coffee or tea.
1817906
You press lever to open spout-cover and this stops the whistling...then yes, the spout-cover remains open until you close it manually. Note: Be SURE lid on top of pot (not spout lid) is firmly closed, because if not, when you pour, hot steam will escape from lid onto your hand.
1815460
No - the flat bottom of the kettle is the hot surface. This is impossible to touch unless you have extraordinarily long fingers. On an unrelated note, the whistle is not loud enough to be heard in the next room
941093
You must continue to lift the handle to pour, which is very awkward. If I had it to do over, I would not choose this kettle.
430171
When you pick up the kettle from the back of the handle, it is designed to open the whistle lock and it stays that way. It does not stay open unless you are holding the handle towards the back. See the picture. I've had mine for over a year and love it. No complaints and it's very pretty - it looks like it striped in the picture, but it's a solid color.
794181
Yes. In fact, you have to be sure to press the whistle cover DOWN if you run off and leave the water boiling, because you won't get a whistle otherwise. So: You decide - up or down, it is your choice.
1236803
the first day i had the kettle, it was not loud but realized that the pressure (lid seal) was off - not producing much of a whistle... after adjusting my lid, the whistle began to work. it seems that the lid handle needs to be in line with the upper handle to whistle properly/loudly. perhaps that is the ideal spot on mine and others can turn to their ideal spot. but at that point, it is loud. so just a little adjusting (turning) and it is working as anticipated. excellent product.