I don't like the whistle. Can it be disabled or does the spout cover lock open to prevent the whistle?
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You can leave the spout cover open if you prefer not to hear the whistle. It locks in the open position.
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There is a trigger on underslide of the the curved handle that open the spout completely and a button on the top of the handle that closes it.
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....
188181
I have no idea. Mine arrived damaged (the handle had broken off). Unfortunately, I did not discover that until the bridal shower. By then it was too late to return. I do know I will never buy another one. Other reviewers say the whistle is very quiet (if it whistles at all).
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It adjust how the water flows out the spout thing. If it's closed the water won't flow out!! It's weird!!
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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.
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Yes, you can keep the whistle lid open to pour the water. This is my second All Clad whistling tea kettle. The first one did not whistle and this one does whistle but you will not hear it if you move out of the kitchen. It is not the best whistling kettle. My first one I returned to the company because it just did not whistle at all. All in all, I am not as happy with this All Clad kettle because of the weak whistle.
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No it does not whistle, you here it come to a rapid boil and then it clicks off
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.
51895
The kettle does not whistle. The boiling is very vigorous on the high setting, but if I am two rooms away, I cannot hear it shut off.
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Not the spout itself. Of course you twist the top to close or open the bottle.
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Hi Judith-- the instructions only provide information for stove top so I have to assume they are not, especially with the lid valve design allows you to listen for the whistle. Hope this is helpful. I really enjoy my set!
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I don't think the cover unscrews, but rather, pulls apart. There is a set screw used to set the whistle to where you want it for the tone you want. Hope this helps.
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no but I can tell you I was not happy with Kettle. I purchased two other ones and they were fine. This whistle never worked.
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I would say that's it's not...of couse there is a tiny 'click' once you press the button to open the top, or when you click it shut, but nothing loud. I always was very conscious about those things when I was in school, but I could definitely picture this working for you quite well. Once it clicks open it is very quiet, and has a nice wide spout for easy drinking, no weird sounds that are sometimes caused by straws etc. It's definitely the best water bottle I have owned so far, I love it :)
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Yes, it can be propped open. I also found that removing the rubber gasket from the lid reduced the strength/volume of the whistle significantly. Mine is still audible but no longer piercing.
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I've been using this pot since the early 1980s and the only reason I'm on my second one is use of an abrasive cleanser once when young and stupid. Completely my fault. Anyway, I've never had a problem with the whistles on either pot. I'd return it and get it replaced. You can buy them but you shouldn't have to. See: http://www.amazon.com/Alessi-12701-Pitch-Pipes-Sapper-Kettle/dp/B002UKRPEM