KitchenAid Porcelain Enamel on Steel Curling Teakettles

by KitchenAid

Product Features

• A stylish handle offers a secure and sturdy grip. The innovative design of this teakettle places the spout lever right in the palm of your hand for a quick and easy pour.
• The richly colored porcelain enamel exterior allows you to add a splash of color to your kitchen and is easy to clean.
• A Name You Can Trust Like all KitchenAid products, this teakettle is designed with you and your home in mind. Guaranteed to live up to the highest quality and exact standards you have come to know and depend on.
• The whistle is strong and loud to promptly alert you when liquids have reached a rapid boil.
• Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty for reliability

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001GUO4VE
• Item model number: 51626
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,961 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #64 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Teakettles

Product Description

Size: 1.5 Quart | Color: Black

This 1.5qt. teakettle features a comfortable, easy-to-grip handle. The kettle features a convenient squeeze and pour handle. The whistle is loud and clear to alert you when water comes to a boil and has a removable lid for easy cleaning and filling.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice to look at, but that's it, December 21, 2008

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SFSlug "theSFSlug" (the Golden State of California, USA) - See all my reviews

I bought the smaller version of this tea kettle, the 1.5 quart. It's a pretty red color (darker than it appears in the picture) and I love it's sleek design that seems almost art-deco or maybe mid-century modern. It looks stylish sitting on top of my stove. And that's good, since I always keep it out since I drink so much tea. And nothing seems quite as homey as a kettle on the stove, as far as I'm concerned. However, that is where the love affair ends. My kettle is completely non-whistling. That means I have to stand in front of the stove to make sure I'm there to turn off the heat when the water boils. This is inconvenient in the mornings when I am in a rush and trying to do several things at once. Also, the box clearly declares "strong, loud whistle". No, absolute silence for mine. My other issue with the kettle is that it pours sloppy. This leaves me with a steaming hot puddle to wipe up on my counter most mornings. Another issue is that there should be some kind of button release or something for the lid. It's stiff and sticks, so you have to really tug to pull it off. This means that a lot of times when it comes to refilling, I end up smashing my fingers on the underside of the handle. Yeah, I love it's looks, but I'm going to need to find another tea kettle that actually does what it promises.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Teakettle, Great Price..., August 19, 2009

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L. Lake - See all my reviews
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This review is from: KitchenAid Porcelain Enamel on Steel Curling Teakettles (Kitchen)

I've read all of the mixed reviews and felt it was time to share mine. Here is a quick pro's and con's list:

Pro's
1. Nice design, nice color selection
2. Porcelain enamel is great. I don't get mineral build-up as I have with other kettles
3. Heats water very quickly
4. I have not experienced a "sloppy pour" because I take mine off the heat just as it begins to whistle. The water is still plenty hot!
5. I have not experienced a "too hot to handle" moment since I don't bring the kettle to full-boil, however, I can see that it may get very hot if I did.

Con's
1. While the handle is stylish, it's fixed placement does cause you to "tilt" the pot to fill with water.
2. If you have large hands, it may be more difficult to clean and wipe out due to the handle.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Stay Away!, April 18, 2009

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David J. Waterman (hyattsville, maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: KitchenAid Teakettle 1.5-Quart Porcelain Enamel on Steel Curling Kettle , Black (Kitchen)

It may have clean lines but it is the worst kettle from a functional standpoint I have ever used. The spring in the spout cover is too weak to keep the whistle lid closed during the boiling process. Thus the steam goes out between the spout and whistle lid and guess what? no whistle! Next, the handle is awkward to operate if the kettle needs to be tilted more than average. Say you are trying to squeeze the last cup of water out of the kettle. The handle is almost vertical and since the handle is straight your wrist has to twist to the same angle as the handle. Next, Heaven forbid you don't get to the kettle immediately after it starts to whistle (if it whistles) and the steam builds up it the kettle - be prepared for a hot handle and the steam enveloping your hand as you try to pour. Trust me, there are plenty of other ways to scald yourself!

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