Is this a whistling kettle?
904760
No but you don't need the whistle it steams when ready. If you're using it for coffee and tea, you don't want boiling water. That can scald the beans/leaves.
55930
I have this kettle but my whistle will not work either and that from new ! ! ! you go figure ! !
51896
It does not whistle, it turns off automatically and you can hear the click when it's done. It's not too loud but you can definitely hear it. Boiling is not too loud either. This tea pot is perfect! We use it everyday. Would highly recommend.
93934
No I did not have that problem, the whistle didn't work for me though, even after 3 returns / exchanges for the simplex kettle. And that was a BIG problem. For about $200 the kettle ought to whistle! So I finally just gave up and ordered a different kettle that cost about $60 less but actually does whistle, and sheep skin slippers with the left over money since the kettle was a wedding present, so we had to use the money on amazon. Amazon was always helpful with the returns, so that was cool.
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.
679748
No there is no whistle. The kettle is switched on by the rocker switch on the top of the handle and when it is boiling the water there is an internal light that looks blue (as in the pic) this goes out when it boils and switches itself off.
1099294
Yes---My teakettle didn't whistle at first because I put too much water in it. Now with a little less water it works fine. You have to read the instructions that come with the product.
1029189
The inside looks just like any other tea kettle - its black metal. It looks like its all one piece. The whistle does not detach. Very nice tea kettle. Holds about a quart [8 cups] of liquid.
1252407
it is not a whistle, it is just like a radiator hissing for a few seconds, while it releases the pressure. i say it is like a radiator hissing because it lets out some steam and that is what it sounds like.
104759
No, but it is a great kettle. If you are using loose leaf tea, use a paper towel or coffee filter over the exit holes.
333751
I bought this for my daughter because she has this style and color of Le Creuset. So the choice of kettle was based on that, not qualities of a kettle. I can ask her about the whistle!
1597098
Yes. The whistle lid will stay open without holding it. After you pour the water, you must push it down to re-close it. Excellent kettle! Highly recommended. I hope this helps....
765351
It doesn't whistle. The steam shoots out as the pressure builds and it's loud, but I don't believe there is an actual whistle. And yes, that part of the apparatus can be unscrewed, but that may effect functionality.
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.
535923
I suppose this is fairly subjective, but personally, I've never heard a tea kettle whistle that I thought was pleasant. As the water begins to boil, the note starts softly at about a high C, increasing in pitch to roughly a high B flat and increasing volume. If you leave the kettle on a high flame, it will command your attention. I don't find the whistle soothing, nor do I think it obnoxious.
2118922
This tea pot does not have a whistle on it, I do not use it on the stove top. I use this exclusively to heat water in the Microwave. I fill it up and put in the microwave for 5 minutes. Presto I have a full pot of hot water for tea. I use this pot almost every day.
1119399
Yes, there is a whistle feature. When the temperature in the pot rises, the whistle blows signaling that it is time to turn the heat down and close the exhaust valve on top.