I wonder about: the handle being too hot to touch after boiling? And.. The lid dropping off, while pouring hot water?
1482801
This has happened to me, I completely shattered the top because it was too hot and I let go of it while pouring. You must hold the lid and the handle. I have to use a towel etc to grab the handle sometimes. I like this tea kettle regardless though.
909095
No, I have never had steam burn my hand when pouring. I think it is really a very nice kettle that heats water very quickly. My only concern is that the on/off switch sticks out quite a bit, and it seems like it could break if I'm not careful. However, everything is working fine just now, and I'm happy.
74022
No. If you keep the handle in the upright direction it gets warm but not too hot. If you have the handle bent to the side while boiling it does get hotter, but can still be touched
2283900
I find that if I place it on the stove so that the handle is not over the flame it's fine. If I'm not careful about how I place it, it does get too hot. But I really like it. I actually bought a second larger one because I like it so much. :)
1362997
Sounds like it is defective. It should boil for a short time and then maintain the temperature you set. I should not keep boiling.
1319051
Hi, yes it has to be faulty, the only problem that I found with the one I returned is that the handle gets hot, but the steam was fine...
1838287
I've had no problems with pouring from this pot. It is perfect for reheating small quantities and for soup.I pour carefully, and slowly, and so far so good. Nothing runs down the outside. I love it, I am happy I own it.I would recommend it. Love having the glass lid as well. Hope this helps.
1506459
My husband heats his tea in the microwave. I do not recall the handle getting too hot. It takes 2 minutes to get water hot enough for the tea bag. So, we have not boiled anything longer than that. I use a regular tea kettle to boil water for my tea.
1966963
It did not last long with me.After a month or so,the handle broke off from the pot..I did not have any problem with the lid.I used some yarn to tie the top of the lid to the handle,so it did not accidentally fall off when pouring hot tea.
1438757
I haven't used mine yet. However, I did buy two other tea pots from here and they were perfectly fine after pouring the boiling water over the teabags. I'm sure it would be fine. To make sure, I would start out with allowing the water to cool for a little while (at least one minute) before pouring, and or just pour a little at a time to see what happens.
2018170
My experience is yes it is hot! The handle is just warm. I use mine to make mug cakes a lot or heat tea water. They are great cups and I love them!
349728
That is what I have been doing for two years and have had no problems. Remember it is very small and makes just over a cup of tea. Handle will get hot so need to use glove or pot holder.
620579
I'd like to see the picture. My kettle is now about twelve years old (working very well, thank you), and the fill marker is quite hard and an integral part of the design. I can't imagine anyone even trying to cut it off. If one fills the kettle beyond that mark, the boiling water is apt to spill out over the lid. I'd leave it alone.
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.
2213295
I have two, they are both over a year old and I have never had a problem with them over heating. When they are boiling, I turn them off.
1436520
The handle does not get really hot. It's such delicated glass it is suprising that it doesn't. Just keep the heat control on medium and as it just starts to show small bubbling for boiling, take it off the stove. I let it set for about 10 min, but certainly it can be poured right off of the stove. A couple of times I wasn't paying attention and it came to a full rolling boil, but the glass ware was fine.
1554321
I have the same question, can you actually cook meals and boil water, or doesnt it get hot enough, except to keep already cooked food warm?