Customer Reviews

Le Creuset 1-4/5-Quart Whistling Teakettle, White

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4 star:		(2)
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1 star:		(2)

 

 

I bought this kettle because I've used and loved Le Creuset's cookware for years, but they really fell short with this item; it's terribly designed. The main problem is that the whistling mechanism is a totally separate piece from the rest of the kettle, and must be fully removed from the spout before you can pour. This a safety hazard, because it fits in the spout so tightly, you really have to yank hard to pull it out, and with the kettle full of boiling water, you're likely to scald yourself in the process. And if you use it without the whistler (thus eliminating one of the selling points of this item), the water consistently overflows from the spout when it reaches a boil, even if you only fill the kettle halfway. Also, the handle is not very well insulated, so it's a bit too hot to pick up barehanded, which is really more an inconvenient than a safety concern. My husband and I were each burned more than once in the 3 weeks that we had this kettle, before we finally got fed up and returned it. It's really too bad, because this kettle is beautiful and Le Crueset's other stuff is fantastic, but this particular item is a waste of money and dangerous besides.

The white enamel coating transferred to the burner when used on an electric stove. Bad design.

I have had this kettle for 3 years and have had no problems. I love the style, color and size. You do need to be careful when removing the whistle, I let it sit for a moment and remove it w/ a potholder or towel. I like that the whistle does come out for better pouring.

A large capacity whistling tea kettle from a "quality" French cookware specialist. The reason the product didn't rate 5 stars from me was the weight of the kettle when filled with water. I thought it was heavy to handle, and perhaps even a little dangerous to pour from, after the water has boiled. However, the weight is traditional "Le Creuset" which is the choice of many French gourmet cooks and chefs (who am I to quibble?) The whistling tea kettle, a recent addition to their product line at Le Creuset, is available in many attractive colors which match their upscale cookware.