Customer reviews for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle : Heavy-gauge
steel construction with a perfectly flat bottom means
this 1 3/4-quart teakettle heats evenly and boils water
fast. Dripless spout makes pouring easy. Black phenolic
whistle, knob and unique locking handle make it easy to
lift, pour and clean. The double porcelain enamel finish
resists chipping and wipes clean. The mainstay of French
chefs for nearly a century, Le Creuset kitchen
accessories features bold and bright colors to suit any
décor. Imported. 4 lbs. 8 1/4 Dia. (11" w/ Spout) x
10"H. Product Features Enamel on heavy-gauge
carbon steel construction makes teakettle easy to lift
and pour Enameled glossy porcelain coating is
impermeable to odors and stains Easy-clean enamel
surface is resistant to scratches, chips and cracks
Foods will not react with the enameled finish Superior
conduction of heat promotes faster boiling times
Unique locking handle makes lifting and pouring easy
Sure-grip phenolic knob and handle are heat-resistant
for safer use Convenient phenolic whistle gently lets
you know when water is ready Wide lid area allows for
easy cleaning Le Creuset enamel on steel kettles can
be used with all heat sources, including induction.
The Stainless Steel teakettle cannot be used on
induction heat sources The Stainless Steel teakettle
is stainless steel inside and out To clean kettle,
simply wash the tea kettle in hot soapy water and dry
thoroughly 8 1/4 Dia. (11" w/ Spout) x 10"H,
1 3/4-quart capacity
Overall rating:
(38 reviews) 34
Rating breakdown 38 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Star
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35 out of 38(92%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
Review 1 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
Ramsey
fromFrederick, Md
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
We wanted a traditional looking kettle that whistled and that was energy efficient, The Le Creuset Kettle is just what we wanted: Great lines, great colour, easy to use with no burnt fingers, and enormously efficient.
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Pros: Stay-cool handle, even cooking, Heat distribution, construction, size, Performs Well, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, quality, Material, True to Color, Tight-fitting lid, Appearance/ Design /Style, Heat retention, easy to store, Functional/Useful, Long-lasting, Weight
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Review 2 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
Dens
fromRhode Island
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I purchased this teakettle for its appearance, and it looks great in our kitchen! Our former teakettle stopped whistling years ago, and it's wonderful to have a fully functioning teakettle again. It's easy to fill and clean. It is quite pricey compared to other kettles, but was worth it to me for its stylish appearance. It should last a long time, so if you think about spreading the cost over xx years, it doesn't seem so bad.
Pros: easy to use, construction, Performs Well, Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, Material, True to Color, Appearance/ Design /Style, Functional/Useful
Cons: Expensive/ Price
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Review 3 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
RetiredArmyWife
fromMississippi
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Self-proclaimed Gourmet
We absolutely love the colour, quality and the old fashioned sound of the whistle when the water is boiling. The first couple of times it "sang" the dogs went nuts but now they're used to it. The quality is Le Creuset, so always excellent, and the cheery cherry looks wonderful on my new stove. We've recently switched to all induction cooking and this kettle works perfectly.
In the kitchen, I'm never without: hopeful dogs hoping for something to drop
Favorite Brand: Keeshond and Rhodesian Ridgeback
Pros: Stay-cool handle, Warranty, easy to use, Heat distribution, construction, size, Performs Well, durability, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, Variety of Colors, quality, Material, True to Color, Tight-fitting lid, Appearance/ Design /Style, Heat retention, easy to store, Functional/Useful, Long-lasting, Weight, love the cheery cherry colour
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Review 4 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
Anonymous
fromFlorida
Excellent quality, vibrant color, whistles nice to let you know your water is ready. I trust this well known brand!
Great buy!
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, quality, multi-purpose, construction, Tight-fitting lid, Appearance/ Design /Style, Heat retention, non-stick
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Review 5 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
Bought this kettle after returning one from another major company that, instead of whistling, spit steam and hot water all over my induction top. The picture of the kettle (I bought the 'red' color') does not do it justice. The two-tone graduated colors are outstandingly attractive. The whistling function works perfectly; it is loud enough to notify without being overbearing or annoying. The handle stays cool and the whistle-top is easily opened with the thumb without concern for being burned at all. The lid is very secure and there are no worries about it falling off. Further, the handle folds down to one side allowing for very easy removal of the lid and pot filling. All-in-all, I couldn't be happier.
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, Stay-cool handle, quality, Material, easy to use, construction, Tight-fitting lid, Appearance/ Design /Style, Performs Well, Functional/Useful, capacity
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Review 6 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
TheCookieBag
fromValentine Louisiana
I absolutely love this tea kettle. It is very sleek looking but traditional at the same time. It looks wonderful in my cottage kitchen.
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, Stay-cool handle, Variety of Colors, quality, Warranty, easy to use, True to Color, even cooking, Heat distribution, construction, size, Tight-fitting lid, Appearance/ Design /Style, Heat retention, Performs Well, durability, Functional/Useful, Long-lasting, Weight, capacity
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Review 7 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
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Beautiful
PostedMarch 12, 2012
sunnydaystone
fromChester, VA
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Self-proclaimed Gourmet
A tea kettle is a tea kettle... but this one is way more beautiful than any other I've seen. I love it and get tons of compliments on it. It sits on my stovetop full-time, because I love looking at it so much. Only con is the lid doesn't fit as tightly as I thought it should - steam escapes out of the lid.
In the kitchen, I'm never without: a good set of oven mits and a cup of coffee or glass of wine.
Favorite Brand: Le Creuset and Cuisinart
Pros: Stay-cool handle, Warranty, even cooking, Heat distribution, construction, size, Performs Well, durability, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, Variety of Colors, quality, Material, True to Color, Appearance/ Design /Style, Weight
Cons: Loose-fitting lid
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Review 8 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
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Amazing, sleek design and boils water quickly
PostedFebruary 14, 2012
katchue11
fromPortland, Maine
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Self-proclaimed Gourmet
This teakettle is sharp looking and well designed. The water boils within 4 minutes. Great purchase!
In the kitchen, I'm never without: pots and pans
Favorite Brand: Le Crueset
Pros: Stay-cool handle, easy to use, Heat distribution, durability, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, True to Color, Heat retention, Appearance/ Design /Style, Functional/Useful, Long-lasting, Weight
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Review 9 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
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PostedFebruary 1, 2012
doreen1227
fromAuburn, WA
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Self-proclaimed Gourmet
Heats fast, very elegant top of the line teapot. I have been wanting this for years!
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Review 10 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
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looks good; one design problem
PostedJanuary 20, 2012
obiwankenobi
fromgambrills, md
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Cooking Level:Intermediate
kettle looks real nice in my very traditional kitchen; one inconvenience with the design: most have a trigger which you can reach while holding the kettle; this one does not; you cannot reach the cap while pouring; so, you must open the cap, then pour, then close the cap; there is a lever tab on the cap to help with this, but it would be better if you could reach it while holding the handle
Pros: construction, capacity, True to Color, Tight-fitting lid, Appearance/ Design /Style
Cons: Difficult to use
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Review 11 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
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Attractive Teakettle
PostedDecember 27, 2011
TeddysFavorite
fromBedford, NY, USA
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
Good sized for a few cups. I bought the cherry red. It brightens up our kitchen.
Pros: Stay-cool handle, construction, capacity, Value for Money, quality, True to Color, Tight-fitting lid, Appearance/ Design /Style, Functional/Useful
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Review 12 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
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Solid Construction
PostedDecember 24, 2011
Lollipop
fromWheatland, WY
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Crowd Pleaser
Very happy with the weight of this Teakettle. It holds an ample amount of water, heats quickly and looks very attractive on the stove.
In the kitchen, I'm never without: Water filter
Favorite Brand: Britta
Pros: Stay-cool handle, Warranty, easy to use, even cooking, Heat distribution, multi-purpose, construction, size, non-stick, Performs Well, durability, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, Variety of Colors, quality, Material, True to Color, Tight-fitting lid, Appearance/ Design /Style, Heat retention, easy to store, Functional/Useful, Long-lasting, Weight
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Review 13 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
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A POT FROM THE PAST
PostedDecember 2, 2011
KitKing
fromMarcus Hook, PA
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Cooking Level:Beginner
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I had been looking for a teakettle for quite a while. I wanted something similar to the one my mother used. The features I looked for in a teakettle were:
- Built well to last a long time
- Capable of holding a large amount of water
- Have a high handle with a large lid opening that
would make it easier to fill, hold, and pour
- A lid that has a tight seal to help keep the water hot
- A whistle that can be heard all over the house.
- A teakettle that has all the above features but with present day color schemes
I haven't had the teakettle long enough to evaluate its long term capabilities, but all the other features have met and even passed my expectations. I will say this about this kettle, if my mother were still alive, she, like me, would love this teakettle.
- Built well to last a long time
- Capable of holding a large amount of water
- Have a high handle with a large lid opening that
would make it easier to fill, hold, and pour
- A lid that has a tight seal to help keep the water hot
- A whistle that can be heard all over the house.
- A teakettle that has all the above features but with present day color schemes
I haven't had the teakettle long enough to evaluate its long term capabilities, but all the other features have met and even passed my expectations. I will say this about this kettle, if my mother were still alive, she, like me, would love this teakettle.
In the kitchen, I'm never without: my kitchen utensils
Favorite Brand: Kitchen Aide
Pros: Stay-cool handle, easy to use, even cooking, Heat distribution, construction, size, non-stick, Performs Well, durability, capacity, Easy to Clean/Wash, Variety of Colors, quality, Material, True to Color, Tight-fitting lid, Appearance/ Design /Style, Heat retention, Functional/Useful, Long-lasting, Weight
Cons: Expensive/ Price
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Review 14 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
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Rusty Internal Spout
PostedNovember 23, 2011
Meow
fromSingapore
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I bought this kettle in Jan 2011 and was thrilled to receive it, for the colour and since it was unavailable in my region. Today, I just found out that the spout is rusty internally. I use the kettle 2 to 3 times daily to boil water for coffee. The idea of drinking rusty water for the last few months is disgusting. My husband discovered the rust accidentally from the least obvious place. For those who own one of this, do yourself a favour by using a torch to check the internal spout.
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Review 15 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
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Great kettle
PostedOctober 25, 2011
Love this kettle. Nice looking, boils fast, whistle isn't too harsh, handle is not too hot to grab without a potholder.
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Review 16 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
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perfect
PostedAugust 11, 2011
gretrude
fromdayton.ohio
luv this teakettle. just what i been searching so long for. good looking, the moving handle and wide opening makes easy filling and cleaning. bright color and attractive design, well made, should last me a long time. perfect-thanx!!!
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, Stay-cool handle, Variety of Colors, quality, Material, easy to use, True to Color, even cooking, Heat distribution, construction, size, Tight-fitting lid, Appearance/ Design /Style, Performs Well, easy to store, durability, Functional/Useful, Long-lasting, capacity
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Review 17 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
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Le Creuset whistling teakettle
PostedJuly 28, 2011
bridgeplayer
frombellingham Wa
Love it! Pours well, looks beautiful, makes my heart sing! It matches the other Le Creuset items I am slowly collecting. Pretty soon my kitchen is going to be the most beautiful room in the house!
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, Stay-cool handle, quality, easy to use, True to Color, even cooking, construction, size, Tight-fitting lid, Appearance/ Design /Style, Performs Well, easy to store, durability, Functional/Useful, capacity
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Review 18 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
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Beautiful and Useful
PostedMay 9, 2011
NevadaCook
fromHenderson, Nevada
We just redecorated our kitchen and I wanted a tea kettle that would look nice in our English Garden kitchen and this one is perfect. It's very fast and the whistle isn't annoying as some are. I returned two before I found just the right one. Mine is a little different in shape as it's not as squatting. I chose the one that's a little taller than this one because I wanted more of the older style look and it's also in a color that isn't in this style. My kitchen is light green and white and I'm accessorizing it in yellow's and greens. All in all I'm very happy with this tea kettle and in the time it took me to do this review I have a pot of water boiling.
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, Stay-cool handle, quality, easy to use, True to Color, construction, size, Tight-fitting lid, Heat retention, durability, Functional/Useful
Cons: none
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Review 19 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
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Absolute Satisfaction
PostedApril 20, 2011
We've had a very nice stainless steel teapot for 15 - 20 years, but it began to lose its luster some time ago and looked ratty on the range top. It was time to surprise my wife with an attractive, quaint whistling kettle that would (hopefully) keep her from letting all the water boil off because she forgot the heating element was left on. We also wanted to get a kettle that would work on our supplementary induction cooktop.
In short, the color we bought (cherry) was a wonderful graduated two-tone design that adds much to the overall appeal of the kettle; much prettier than the on-line picture presented. I liked the secure top that leaves no worries about having it possibly fall off when boiling water is poured from the pot.
The whistle works just fine (I recently returned a whistling kettle for the lack of this). The stainless steel handle folds down to one side to facilitate filling or cleaning of the pot, and the handle grip does not get hot, nor does the small handle that opens the whistle cover. Getting a burn from using this pot would require pure carelessness.
One feature I particularly liked was that my large hand was able to fit easily into the pot for cleaning, eliminating the need to recruit my wife for the task. The outer porcelain coating cleans up easily and with little effort.
I cook constantly and am always looking to upgrade my cookware. I have traditionally used magnetic stainless steel, but now intend to replace all with Le Creuset pots and pans for both their quality and, as important, their beauty.
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, Stay-cool handle, quality, construction, Tight-fitting lid, Appearance/ Design /Style, Performs Well
Cons: Expensive/ Price
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Review 20 for Le Creuset Whistling Teakettle
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Great Purchase would purchase again.
PostedMarch 14, 2011
Katidid
fromShippensburg , PA
Product was what I thought it would be, good color, nice weight,and heats fast on a gas range. The whistle is loud enough to be heard in another room. My only disappoint was it was made in Twain and not France.
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, Value for Money, Stay-cool handle, Variety of Colors, quality, Material, Warranty, easy to use, True to Color, even cooking, Heat distribution, multi-purpose, construction, size, Tight-fitting lid, Appearance/ Design /Style, Heat retention, Performs Well, easy to store, durability, Functional/Useful, Long-lasting, Weight, capacity
Cons: not made in france
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