I just got this cow tea kettle. The whistle disc was laying on the outside of the package. Do I have to install it? It won't stay in.
1087890
Mine was installed but, it doesn't whistle at all. I have to make sure that I don't forget that the stove is on.
1087891
hmm sounds like it is broken. our cow kettle had no loose parts, still works great...the sound is like a hooo...not a moo. ask seller to send you a replacement. good luck
1087892
I didn't install anything and I didn't have anything outside the package. I did notice if it whisted depended on the cover was on. However, I couldn't figure it out until it was already boiling. I would move the cover and it would whistle. However, I have since once again let the water boil out and pretty much wrecked it.
169177
Yes, you can adjust it so that it doesn't whistle by lifting the little cap off the spout. But isn't that the point of having a whistling tea kettle? So you know when the water is boiling?Contrary to another review, we feel this is a very well made kettle and are extremely happy with the quality of the piece. I sent two others back before we settled on this one.
748723
I've had my kettle for several years now, and it has a high pitched whistle. Can't tell you about the ones that are being sold right now.
1766323
YouTube if you need to, it's pretty self explanatory. Drill hole with step bit, then put kettle between two gaskets on the back side of the valve and tighten everything up. Easy install took me 5 min including drilling hole.
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....
1944184
Hey Mavis,Sorry, but I've never 'timed' it. I just fill the kettle, set my surface burner to a low level, and do something else while I wait for the whistle. Royfill
526321
Not the best fit. You should also know that the kettle broke only after 4 months of use. The seller refused categorically to do anything about it--replace or repair. seller also refused to provide manufacturer so I could possibly speak with them. My recommendation is not to buy the product. Best of luck.
1248385
It sounds like it may have broken off. When I received my teapot it was already attached. You shouldn't have to attach anything.
515725
I also ordered one of these teakettles. It wouldn't even whistle......I should have sent it back and NOT ORDERED ANOTHER ONE, WHICH I didn't. Looks like this item needs some attention.....
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.
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.
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You have to use the Teflon thread seal tape where the pipe nipple screws into the ball valve. Use enough such that the last few turns are difficult. If the valve turns easily all the way to the hex nut, it will leak. You should also make sure about half the pipe is inside the kettle and half is outside to make sure you have enough thread available. If you ran out of the tiny amount of thread seal tape that came with the kettle, you can buy a whole roll of it at Home Depot for about $2. Lastly, I only used the silicone ring between the inside hex nut and the inside of the kettle wall, not on the outside. You have to use the Teflon thread seal tape where the pipe nipple screws into the ball valve. Use enough such that the last few turns are difficult. If the valve turns easily all the way to the hex nut, it will leak. You should also make sure about half the pipe is inside the kettle and half is outside to make sure you have enough thread available. If you ran out of the tiny amount of thread seal tape that came with the kettle, you can buy a whole roll of it at Home Depot for about $2. Lastly, I only used the silicone ring between the inside hex nut and the inside of the kettle wall, not on... » Read More You have to use the Teflon thread seal tape where the pipe nipple screws into the ball valve. Use enough such that the last few turns are difficult. If the valve turns easily all the way to the hex nut, it will leak. You should also make sure about half the pipe is inside the kettle and half is outside to make sure you have enough thread available. If you ran out of the tiny amount of thread seal tape that came with the kettle, you can buy a whole roll of it at Home Depot for about $2. Lastly, I only used the silicone ring between the inside hex nut and the inside of the kettle wall, not on the outside. « Show Less
1267971
I'm afraid the whistle is not very impressive. I would not call it shrill. Love everything else about this kettle. Looks and performs great every day.
864716
A very thin metal disc is on the outside bottom. I like this kettle but have to be sure not to turnthe stove too high and/or leave it unattended.
1654908
I don't know. I just fold over the top and place in teapot....have no trouble with the loose tea slipping out.
1602430
You don't fill it in the area below the handle; that part doesn't come off at all. You fill it through the spout. I had to call Nambe customer service to verify this because it LOOKS like you should be able to open the area under the handle. But you can't. That said, I still love this kettle. It is beautiful and it has the softest, prettiest-sounding whistle you can imagine. The whistle simultaneously hums 2 different notes in harmony. It is SO much less jarring than a typical tea kettle!
1120660
I don't know. We've owned 3 or 4 of these kettles and every one of them has had this problem. To clarify, the whistles themselves don't fail. The whistle mechanism is mounted in a hinged spout cover, which is spring loaded. The spring is necessary to keep the spout cover closed tightly. What we observe is the spring and/or hinge mechanism weaken over time. The result is the spout cover does not seal adequately in the closed position, even though it _looks_ ok. This allows steam to escape around its perimeter, rather than through the whistle where it's supposed to escape. This means the whistle does not sound loud enough, or at all. Typically we can correct this by pushing the spout cover closed, but if we forget to do so the kettle will boil itself dry and we never hear the whistle.