Do you have to manually lift the lid on the pour spout, or does it open itself when you tip the kettle?
1984092
Manually. There is a lever, which easily locks the spout lid in the open or closed position You can leave the spout lid in the upright position, if you want to, but if you do that, the kettle will not whistle. It whistles when the kettle lid and the lid on the pour spout are both securely in place (and when the water is hot, of course).
1297254
It unscrews. It took me a while to figure it out because the others lift off. If it gets stuck, gently use the part on top that closes the drinking opening like a handle and turn it to the left - remember this little saying - lefty loosey - righty tighty. It never fails me. Enjoy it.
141920
There's some tension to the little flippy switch. I don't know how it works, but it does. Also remains closed even if you tip the pot.
1804548
The lid does not open automatically when you pull it out. It is just a thin lid like on any standard trash can.
36031
You have to unscrew the lid, I prefer it this way so it doesn't leak once it's closed.
1441817
Yes. I just open the lid and manually pour water in. It automatically begins boiling after you pour water in and close the lid.
9094
If you mean open the lid, then yes, it is easy to open. But because of the design, it takes a slightly different pull on the lid. Instead of just lifting the lid straight up, I find it easier to lift at a slight angle.
938892
It has to be a jar with a lid--not a can. You hold the opener above the jar, parallel to the lid and press the black button. The opener will self adjust to the lid and once it is tight enough, it will twist the lid open. When you hear air escape from the jar, you will know the lid has been loosened. Release the black button and the arms of the opener will release the jar automatically.
206357
It unscrews from the lid. You may have to be more forceful the first time you do it. I really enjoy it.
102866
You can open it manually but it has a very small handle on the lid and if your fingers are oily it will be difficult.
323584
Slightly twist the circular part below the spout counter-clockwise. Sometimes it opens easily and sometimes it doesn't.
210077
You are suppose to unlock it first then lift up the other two handles. Once you lift it up the lid will pop up by itself.
2043744
you have to lift the lid.... this is not the item that they sent me. it was the item that i ordered... but they made a mistake... and i am soooooo glad they did. i got the one where you lift the coffee and reservoir out and pour the water in. much, much, much nicer than this model. i have both models now... this one i took to camp and when it goes, i will replace it with the one they sent me by mistake....
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.
623797
No. The lid opens to the back. Lift up in the front. The nice thing about this coffee maker, is that there is no dripping down the sides or the back of the maker when you have to fill with water. I can't stand dripping water from the lid. The clock and lights are all a bright blue LED. The sneak-a-cup feature is nice to have as well, but will drip out when the carafe is removed while brewing.
955620
I push on the metal lid with a tool of some kind to deform it so it opens, as you probably have figured out. I lay the lid on the counter upside down and push on the inside of the lid with the same object (the handle of a wooden spoon) to make it pop back the other way. It will then snap right back on the opening with no problem. Low-tech solution, but it works fine.
941091
You have to pull on the trigger to open the lid. I actually returned the kettle because the triggerwas difficult to work and was at an odd angle. This is a large heavy duty kettle. If the trigger worked and was in a different spot I would have kept it. I ordered a kettle from Vermont Country Store. It comes in 3 sizes. The handle is at an angle making for easy pouring. I am very pleased with it.