Customer Reviews

Corelle Coordinates Shadow Iris 2.2 Quart Whistling Teakettle

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I'm sorry I bought it, It is hard to believe that, in a country that has made teapots for millenia, coupled with first-rate Corelle, they come up with a nice-looking, but non-functional teapot. It drips. The whistler is a low grade plastic that melts with the steam heat. If you're looking for something pretty and don't mind the lack of functionality, but it. If you're a tea drinker, look elsewhere!

The whistling sound is a little odd; not what I expected. It sounded like moaning pipes; had to get used to it. As one reviewer pointed out, that could be a good thing, though; not shrill. I have not had any problems with the melting cap as the one reviewer said, but it is plastic and now that I know I will take extra precautions. My big problem with this teakettle is Amazon, not the item; this, my first experience with buying from Amazon, left a bad impression. They sent me a defective one with dented lid (someone else's return?) so the lid couldn't be seated on the kettle, then shipped a replacement that had some kind of manufacturing crud or warehouse glue all over the outside of the base. Not just dirt to be washed off. Some kind of adhesive or gum that had hardened. I combined the good base of the first one, with the good lid of the second one, and shipped back the defective. Amazon got a little confused and emailed me to say a refund check was on the way, which I declined; but in the refund invoice itemization I noticed they charged me a "restocking fee" - for THEIR DEFECTIVE PRODUCTs!! Wow that's some nerve, adding insult to injury. Also the original offer was for free shipping; the refund invoice also included a charge for revocation of the free shipping. I just simply don't appreciate being shipped defects, TWICE. And, if this HAD been a real refund situation that was due to a defective product (i.e if I hadn't wanted the replacement), then I would have felt ripped off with their "restocking fees" (you can't restock a DEFECT; hello! obviously, just a gotcha fee) and I would have felt ripped off with bait-and-switch of quote, "free" shipping charges. I feel fortunate to have learned these things about Amazon when it wasn't to my detriment, before they were able to raid my pocket; and wanted to pass the warning on.

This is a well-made, beautiful teakettle. It makes a really loud whistle that is quite unique. The only problem I have with it is it is rather difficult to pour from; easy to spill, but I think once you get the hang of it, it's okay.

The pros:
This kettle is attractive, looks nice on the stove, and seems to show water spots and smudges much less than a stainless steel or brightly-colored enamel kettle often will.
The "whistle" is really more of a harmonica - it sounds a two-note chord that's a lot lower pitched than a typical kettle whistle. I guess that's a little unusual, but I don't see it as a negative.
It's easier to get the lid off to fill or clean this kettle than with some others I've owned.

The cons:
It is a bit difficult to open the kettle to pour from it, because the finger-hold on the whistle is too close to the steam holes, so becomes too hot to open with a bare finger. Thus this kettle is difficult to pour one-handed. It really needs one hand to hold the handle and another with a potholder to open the spout.
I'm a little dissapointed also in the quality of the purple plastic parts. This plastic has a somewhat "cheap" look to it - it's light-weight/thin and both the kettle handle and lid handle have visible, slightly raised seams in the plastic. In the photos the quality looks a little bit better. If I'd seen it first-hand I probably wouldn't have chosen this.
Also the purple isn't really as dark as in the photos - it's more of a light lilac.

There was a warning sticker on the kettle stating that it should not be used on high heat on a gas stove - I'd imagine that may be the cause of some buyers' issues with melting of the plastic parts.

I gave it two stars because I cannot pour water from it that it does not dribble down the spout. Also it does have a strange sound.

Spout leaks when pouring water from teapot leaving a rather large mess to clean up. Kettle does not always whistle when water has boiled.

I absolutely love this tea kettle. I actually bought it more for its appearance rather than its function, but it also works great. However, it says to thoroughly dry it out after each use to prevent rust (especially around the spout). Therefore, I will probably use it more for decoration than actually making tea. The first one I received had a large chip in the finish, but Amazon sent me a new one within 3 days. Great customer service!

Like many of the other reviews stated, this kettle dribbles badly. I contacted the manufacturer, but they would not exchange or refund, stating there are no safety issues. Maybe not, but hot water dribbling can be hazardous if you get too close to it. The problem: an inward curve around the lip of the spout. I fixed the problem by grinding the lip down on the lower edge where the water pours. It now pours smoothly, though I wonder how long it will be before rust forms on the ground-down area. Recommendation: Don't buy this kettle unless you want it for decoration. It's pretty.

I got this kettle because I have some of the dishes in this pattern, I did end up returning the first one (due to defects) but amazon quickly shipped me a replacement, and that one has been wonderful to use. I have used other kettles and most the whistles are shrill and harsh sounding, this one is neither! The sound is reminiscent of a steam train, but not so loud, a pleasant sound in my opinion. My only complaint is it could be a bit bigger.

~Rachel

This kettle is really beautiful, the whistle is a lot of fun too. Exactly what I wanted!