Product Features

• Cute, contemporary design; 2-quart capacity
• Nonslip, heat-resistant handle opens spout automatically to protect hands from steam
• Sturdy metal construction with enamel finish ensures durability
• Lid removes to reveal wide opening for refilling and cleaning
• Measures 8 inches wide by 8 inches tall; hand washing recommended

From the Editors

No need to flip any levers or touch the spout cover in any way thanks to the ingenious design of this kettle from OXO. Simply lifting the kettle up opens the spout cover automatically so you can pour easily and safely. The handle is made of neoprene to provide a secure and comfortable grip.
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Customer Response

Received defective item
The kettle arrived with the whistle and spring packed separately and no instructions enclosed. I contacted the seller who responded promptly and suggested that I call the manufacturer, which I did. The manufacturer said that the whistle was supposed to be installed at the factory and that the kettle was defective and advised me to send the item back to the seller. (This seemed to be a run around. Amazon takes no responsibility, even though they arranged the sale). The seller sent me an address to return the item to but no prepaid instructions, which would leave me to pay the freight.

Then, I received a message from the manufacturer saying that they would exchange the kettle for a new one and enclosed a prepaid Fedex label in the email. They suggested that i wait until i received the new one and send the original one back in the packaging that I received. I was most impressed by the customer care department at OXO and would advise anyone wanting to buy this interesting kettle to spend a few extra dollars and get it from the source.

I would give this seller a very poor rating.

Nicely functioning teakettle
Very nice teakettle. The handle function makes pouring the boiling water a breeze. No worries about steam burns or needing to use a potholder for the handle. Oxo has created a wonderful rubber grip to keep you from buring your hand.

Excellent Basic Kettle
It's good looking and complements the look of our stainless steel appliances. It's heavy enough so that it won't burn up too easily. In other words, it works; not much more to be said.

Melting Pot
It took exactly 1 use to melt the cheap plastic pouring cap/ whistle. With a metal pouring cap, this would be five stars as it looks good and fills well. It just struggles with with temps required to boil water.

still going strong after 9 years
I got this kettle via E-Bay about 9 years ago. It still works well. I opened the lid the other day (a rarity because I usually fill it through the spout) and found rust deposited on the bottom. Filled the kettle with water, about 3 Tbsp of baking soda, and 2 Tbsp of lemon juice, and then let it boil for about 1/2hour. The rust is totally gone and the kettle looks good as new. I think the instructions say not to let water sit in the kettle for long periods to prevent rust, but that seems ridiculous. I also use Bartender's Friend on the outside to keep it shiny (I have the polished stainless version). I didn't realize how well-made this kettle is until I started looking for a new one (before figuring out how to get rid of the rust). There is a rubber gasket around the very solid lid that keeps steam from escaping through the lid (unless the kettle is overfilled - then water and steam spurt out through the lid). It's possible to take the lid off while the kettle is hot because it is heatproof plastic. The handle always stays cool. It is easy to fill the kettle through the spout - it takes a bit of practice to get the angle just right, but it becomes automatic after that. The whistle is a loud low hum that I've come to prefer over more shrill traditional whistles. The whistle mechanism is heavy and sturdy - other kettles with lighter whistles don't work as well because steam escapes around the whistling mechanism rather than through it. Guests do find the kettle tricky to pour at first. After looking around I might eventually get the enameled version of this kettle (it comes in orange!) to get rid of the rust issue, but I'll stick with this brand and model.

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