Does the whistle stay open with out holding it open (after it boils)?
1817906
You press lever to open spout-cover and this stops the whistling...then yes, the spout-cover remains open until you close it manually. Note: Be SURE lid on top of pot (not spout lid) is firmly closed, because if not, when you pour, hot steam will escape from lid onto your hand.
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.
2140731
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.
1279091
Yes. Once the water boils - the kettle shuts itself off. It works great - is fast and really convenient. Great buy!
461168
I find it loud enough, but it's not piercing (I've had that type.) Should be heard in the next room, but not if folks wander too far. Something to remember is that usually the steam whistles will not produce sound once the water has boiled away. It's a pain - I let my last kettle cook away because I had put it on with the whistle spout in the "up" position. (Kettle base was so hot that it popped the seal at its edge.) You can't do that with this one: the whistle is down and in place unless your hand is on the handle pressing the release.
786676
Yes, just do not close off the spout while boiling... This kettle reaches the boil soon compared to others. I love the whistle feature in terms of safety. I love this kettle.
794181
Yes. In fact, you have to be sure to press the whistle cover DOWN if you run off and leave the water boiling, because you won't get a whistle otherwise. So: You decide - up or down, it is your choice.
1318526
In the beginning of the cycle its quiet but once it's near boiling point and boiling you can hear the bubbling sound of water. The sound is more pronounced when you use it without the lid. It does not whistle like a tea kettle. Just regular water sounds when you boil water in a pot on a stove. I love it. Have been using it to boil water without the lid and it's ready in about 5 minutes or so and hold about 16oz. Hope that helps.
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!
2231683
Yes, it stays open. You have to use the string ties to keep it closed and from popping back open.
1925104
Yes it can stay open on its own. I love this teakettle. Only thing is handle can get quite hot.
1194360
The whistle cap is spring loaded and closes when you release the trigger mechanism and will not stay open unless you block it open with something.
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.
1323067
No unfortunately.. It has the small opening at the rim for liquid to come out.. It slides open and shut..
188182
Yes, the cap can stay up if you want so you don't get the whistle. And if you want to hear the whistle, I can hear it even when I'm upstairs. Great teakettle.
541352
Yes it does stay open. The spring flips the cap open when you release the catch.
1869231
Yes. The lid is held in up-right with a spring when opened. When the lid is open the spring is tight enough to keep it in up-right position. You can rotate the kettle, but the lid will not shut until you press it down. The lid is not intended to be easily removed, you will need to unscrew whole mechanism.
2070983
Unfortunately it does not have a whistle.Please be very careful with the copper base. Our kettle had the base glued on and it fell apart after a month or two. We are very disappointed with the quality.