Customer Reviews

Farberware Classic 2-1/2-Quart Stainless Steel Whistling Teakettle

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4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
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I bought this item because it advertises a wide removable top for ease in cleaning. I specifically wanted a teakettle that had a wide top opening, as I make large pots of tea at once, and I wanted to be able to put the teabags directly into the kettle. There is no opening at all, other than the spout. The whole body of the teakettle is one piece. Definitely a false description either on the part of Farberware or Amazon. I am also used to Farberware items having an aluminum bottom for good heat conductivity, and the bottom of this is just thin stainless steel.

Good product. Light weight and made well. Only criticism is that there is no "trigger" to automatically open the cover to pour. This model requires cap to be pulled back to open.

Do you know how long it took me to find this replacement for the one I had? It does every thing a 2 1/2 qt kettle should do at half the price of anything else. I must have had the old one 20 years and until I boiled all the water out of it I would be using it today...Boy those can get hot!I also melted one of the cooktop switches when I set the kettle on it after I found it.Hopefully they will still be making these is another 20 or so years.

I've owned this kettle for over a year now and used it heavily with no complaints. I love the simple, classic look, and it is very functional and has held up well. It is lightweight, but sturdy. The top is not removable, as other reviewers have noted, but this has not been a problem for me. The kettle can easily be cleaned, and stays very clean on its own anyway.

I would highly recommend this kettle. If this one ever does need to be replaced, I will buy the same model again.

Overall a perfectly fine tea kettle. However the placement of the lid opener means you can get a good dose of very hot steam on your thumb when you open it. Revere Ware similar teakettle has opener on handle. Much better!

Sorry I bought this item. Farberware has always been a favorite of mine but this is not what I expected. Although the price was great, the spout is very awkward and does not close easily. It seems rather flimsy and I don't expect it to last over 20 years like my last Farberware tea kettle.

I chose Farberware due to it's reputation as well as personal experience with the product. The kettle was a gift and the recipients, who are avid tea drinkers,love it.