Is there a way to leave the spout open so it doesn't whistle?
1103664
It will stay open, but I found the whistle to be not loud enough and some times did not work. Other than this I really like the pot.
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.
403617
It stays open. I had to remember to close it so it would work (whistle) the next time I used it!
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.
1313553
I turn the lid so that there's nowhere for liquid to come out of. Make sure the opening isn't at the spout and it should work.
1358966
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.
2136009
I got the same issue at first. I managed to open it up this way: Hold the bottom plastic/clear at the point (the spout) with one finger in one hand, and your other hand is holding the the stainless/metal part, then pull the clear plastic part away from the stainless /metal part. Good luck. Hope it works for you.
1071539
No, there's no whistle, and when I bought it there was no whistle attachment. Still, a nice kettle and I've been happy with it.
108010
Yes, the kettle can be used so whistle does not sound. Spout cover has two positions. Closed with whistle. Open for pouring or no whistle. The cover is in either one of those two positions depending on how you set it. It does not spring close automatically.
62224
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!
940590
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!!!
138199
The whistle will stay up and out of the way. It's a little difficult to operate both the spout and hold the kettle at the same time with one hand, thus it's a good thing it stays open.
488454
No there is no built in way to hold the cap in the up position. You will be a slave to the Whistle. But, you also won't forget that the Kettle is on the stove.
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).
1402626
It pretty much just comes out at one speed. The spout is either open or closed.
1817907
Yes. There is a "tab" [you can see it as the extension above the whistle in the product photo] that you can safely use to life and lock the whistle up out of your way so you can pour the pot's contents without getting a steam burn.
1033757
There isn't any way to close the top, that said it has a very small slit like a Sippy cup. I found that only a small amount of liquid will come out if you would knock it over mine rolled over until it found an air pocket and then the slit is on top so that stops the leak. I would buy the product again