Sales Rank: 2093


Features:

Measures 8 inches wide by 8 inches tall; hand washing recommended

Cute, contemporary design; 2-quart capacity

Nonslip, heat-resistant handle opens spout automatically to protect hands from steam

Sturdy brushed stainless-steel construction ensures durability

Lid removes to reveal wide opening for refilling and cleaning

Average Rating:
Rating: - Great design except for the whistle
We got this kettle as a wedding present, and it's probably one of the most useful things we received. It is a very attractive kettle, and the materials used seem to be of a nice quality. The handle design is great -- all you have to do to lift the cover off the spout is tip the pot into a pouring position. The rubber coating on the handle acts as an insulator. I have never had a problem with the handle being too hot to touch, although it sometimes gets very warm.

I would have given this pot five stars if it hadn't been for the whistle -- for one, it sounds like a car horn or a train whistle, and it's somewhat loud and annoying. Very effective for calling you back to the stove to get your pot of boiling water, though. We've also had some trouble with the whistle changing -- it hasn't stopped on us entirely like some of the other reviewers have said, but it does cut in and out, and sometimes it wavers between its normal car horn whistle and a high, quavering wail.

In short, if you're looking for a sturdy, well constructed tea kettle and you don't care what it sounds like, go with this one. It is well worth the price.

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Rating: - No problems here!
I'm not sure if one of the previous reviewers has an older version of this kettle, or what, but I've had NONE of those problems addressed. I have the red enameled version, and have had it for about a month. It gets used 2-4 times a day, every day. The whistle works well - loud enough to be heard, but not obnoxious. The lid fits well, and I haven't had any problems with steam sneaking out, nor have I had a problem with the spout dripping. I compared this with several other products before buying, including kettles by Calphalon and All Clad, and have found this to be the best. I like the handle, both because I don't need a potholder to lift it, and because it's a one-handed operation. When you lift the handle, the cap on the spout flips open. Mine is enameled inside and out, so no need to worry about pitting over time (I looked at the stainless steel version - not enameled inside). It's easy to fill, and heats up relatively fast. Plus the red is just plain cool looking on the stove - Snazzy! I would buy this again, and would reccommend this product to others.

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Rating: - Style and unique whistle make all the difference!
After perusing the market to find a kettle that :

a) is indestructibly built
b) doesn't shriek (for sensitive ears)
c) is large enough to fill a number of cups
d) is aesthetically pleasing

... I stumbled across this one, and I'm absolutely thrilled with it, enough so to sit down and write this glowing review.

A caveat to new buyers re. the different models of this kettle! I originally purchased the 4-hole model with a stainless lid. Alas, the whistle was defective and sounded like a normal train shriek (when it worked at all). OXO was absolutely gracious via their consumer help line and immediately sent me a completely new replacement (received within a week of phoning). This model has the 3-hole spout and all-black lid, and it works exactly as promised, with a harmonic tone that's attention-getting but very pleasant. The whistle alone is worth the whole pot - it's a tone rather than a whistle.

The design is lovely and works very well with my Danish Modern household. Great useability. No risk of burning oneself due to the really clever self-lifting spout lid. The handle is wide, but I don't feel it obscures the top opening more than any other kettle. I'm a spout-filler, though (sorry purists), so that's a matter of taste. The trademark OXO grippy grip feels wonderfully secure in your hand, which is important when toting boiling water over guests' laps.

Best kettle I've ever had! I'm getting them for all my gift needs this year.