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Great kettle, well built
By Virgin User on Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2013
This is a great kettle, made with durable, thick metal and well-placed, effective insulation. Personally, I would only buy this Stainless version, not the porcelain (or whatever) clad type. My family has used the old Revere tea kettles for generations. Apparently they ain't what they used to be but who cares because I like the Kitchenaid better anyway. These days I especially like kettles with a top, which gives complete access to the inside. The kettle has caused no glaring heat or burn problems in our house; the silicone accents keep the hot metal away from skin. The heavy-duty Stainless steel construction has been rugged and attractive. . .no rust, dents or other blemishes after 4 or 5 years of making 3 or more pots of coffee and/or tea per day. The whistle was designed to move pretty freely in it's housing and is wildly exuberant & loud. Beware that it tends to spit & slobber a lot, but what kettle doesn't. The top fits tight but is not hermetically sealed; it's snug enough to keep hot vapor leaks away from the handle and hand WHEN the whistle is levered open first to relieve pressure. The kettle is pricey, but then so are others that seem made of sheetmetal. Shopping around over the years I've bought two kettles for $33 to $34 (I bought the 2nd one as a spare, not as a replacement for the 1st.). I got a great price on the 2nd through Amazon Warehouse. Keeping my eye on their stock over several days, I saw the price drop from about $39 to $33. The kettle I selected was listed as Very Good, claiming that the box was dented. I questioned if I really would get THAT ONE, or if IT even existed. Happily when the kettle arrived, it seemed New except that the box was dented, as described. After ordering a few items from Amazon Warehouse I find they ARE scrupulous about the descriptions and sending the particular item one selects to order.
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A Huge Disappointment
By Music Lover on Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2006
I love Kitchenaid products. The handmixer, manual can opener and the mini chopper are all great products. This is not. This is only the second product I've ever ordered from Amazon that I am returning. This tea kettle is a thing of beauty...elegant and sturdy with quality construction. My love affair ends there. It seems that "the look" was the most important feature to the designer of this kettle because nothing else was considered. Makes me wonder how and who tested this product. They should have called me. It doesn't matter that this tea kettle is lovely to look at if it's not functional. It is almost impossible to add water to this kettle via the spout which is the fastest and most efficient way to add water to a kettle. The reason you can't easily add water is due to a design flaw. The lid on the kettle is made so deep that you cannot completely open the spount without taking the lid off. So, if you have to take the lid off to fill the pot, you may as well fill from the lid opening. It's a huge annoyance if you want to boil water for a quick cup of tea or coffee, and it's also a major design flaw. The other major annoyance is that it spews water on the stove as it begins to whistle and you end up with a puddle of water. I've tried different water levels to no avail. So not only will it take you longer to fill this kettle, you'll also have to clean up the water it spews. I've owned many tea kettles in my lifetime. None of them cost over $15 and none of them ever spewed water all over the place. I think for $39, a consumer should expect a quality tea kettle, not just a pretty pot. If I could have rated this with a minus star, I would have. What could have been another great product from Kitchenaid is a huge disappointment. I am shocked that Kitchenaid would offer such a poorly designed product. There are other reviews for this pot listed under the enamel (colored) versions. Many of those reviews expressed the same problems I have encountered with this kettle. I wish I had heeded their advice.
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