I have a 5 litre model. since the begininig, the whistle does not blows off as it should. some times i have to open the lid and close again so that pressure can be built and then whistle also blows off. not sure if i am missing a trick or product is...
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It sounds like it may need a new gasket, if opening and resealing (after the cooker is hot and can soften the gasket) is working. The Hawkins website carries them, they are not expensive.
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must be a pressure demand. I use mine on a 5 or 7gal tank and it works fine. I have noticed that it automatically cuts off after about 1/2 hour. I like that but didn't see anything stating that this is supposed to happen. I have been pleased with the heater.
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If I recall, squeeze the base of the air valves and try blowing. It takes a bit of effort to squeeze the valves and blow at the same time,if I can remember correctly. Let me know if it works :-)
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I don't want to make assumptions as to what you mean by "spitting water". I've noticed that if I don't have it completely on the base correctly it will leak and make noises but not spitting. I've also noticed that if I turn it up full blast and leave it that way for a long while then the entire area gets soaking wet from the condensation. It's not spitting but the output is so heavy that might as well be. You can visually see what looks like fog steaming out of it on full blast but it doesn't disburse fast enough not to soak the area. You can especially see it well if you have the little light on. If I turn the dial to about half way then i don't have that problem.
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You need to squeeze the valve while you blow into it. It is a bit hard to do at first, but does loosen up after you use it a bit. Hope that helps!
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Hi, Carol. The reason was already answered by Bharti U Pandit; as pressure builds in, some of it has to be released. This pressure cooker doesn't make a continuous noise after the pressure builds in, it blows a 'whistle' intermittently, the more often the higher the burner of the stove - I find the whistles very useful because I can count them even when I'm not in the kitchen. Gradually I was able to know how many whistles before potatoes (2-4), black beans (10 or more, if not soaked overnight), chickpea (15 if not soaked overnight) etc would be cooked. Hope it helps.
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Yes, you do have to manually open the spout. If you leave the spout open, it will not whistle.
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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: Alessi 12701 E & B Pitch-Pipes for 9091 Sapper Kettle
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I did sometimes, but I realized it was user error. If the mouthpiece is not fully opened and the straw isn't all the way on, you can't get anything out of it. Hope it helps!!! That seemed to help for me :)
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I love mine as well and have had mine for quite some time (over a year) and haven't had any problems. The only time it seems that the air pressure is less is when I've inadvertently failed to tighten the valve cap enough. Other than that being your possible problem I'm not sure what to offer as a solution. I use it along with adding a couple tablespoons of Alkalol and the results are just fantastic at stoping a cold in its tracks! Sorry I couldn't be of more help!
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There is a small vent in the cover that lets out a little steam, because the whistle is in the cover itself. I think this is preferable to having the whistle in the spout, and the amount of steam is small. If there is a lot of steam and the pot is not whistling, then something is wrong with the lid seal.
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Yes, a very loud whistle is created by a "ball and valve" system in the spout. When you pick up the kettle, it should have a bit of a rattle which is that little ball jiggling. You will love this kettle!!!
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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.
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Jo, do you have the lid on tight? If you pump up the presure, listen for any hissing or air escaping. Do you have the wand connection tight also? Also, the tip,.. if you have it on too tight it will not spray. And, if you are spraying a product that is semi liquid, it would clog up quick.
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I had the same problem. I went on the RDS website and they said to turn valve off, run main tank down below half and then open the valve again. Don't ask me why this would make a difference but I did it and the main tank refilled and did not overflow this time. Not sure why, but it works.
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I have this exact one and I can verify that MINE does not whistle! I love it anyway, but yes, you have to keep an eye on it!
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As others have noted, mine doesn't whistle at all. That is a problem that never even occurred to me before i purchased this--you can forget it's even heating without the whistle and boil the kettle dry. Is this a fire hazard? Too bad, it's a great product otherwise but if I can't figure out how to fix or replace the whistle then I don't want it in my home (fire hazard).