$ 330.00 for a tea kettle,OK, is there a complete Big Band accompanying the whistler or does it just whistle. What tune does it whistle?
615432
Two tones, one for slow boil and a louder one for higher boil. After a few years the trigger spring fails.
2021716
If you've ever had one in the past, the whistle is nothing like it was. I returned this same item just for that reason. If your looking for a nice whistle I would not recommend this one.
1486850
Hi: Go the Whistler website and follow the direction provided there. http://www.whistlergroup.com/updates/updates.aspx It worked for me -- good luck!
62224
Hi Judith-- the instructions only provide information for stove top so I have to assume they are not, especially with the lid valve design allows you to listen for the whistle. Hope this is helpful. I really enjoy my set!
300480
It is sized for adults and older children. It does not play or sound like an Irish tin whistle. It has its own fingering chart. Has a beautiful full/mellow/sweet sound.
139028
It boils water. The whistle leaves much to be desired. There is not a steeping basket and no mechanism to percolate water through anything.
2003806
Loud is relative, but it does make a noise not unlike a non whistling teapot. However, it soon shuts off. Love this kettle for its looks and function; it boils really quickly.
1665153
Hi - This kettle does not make the traditional whistle sound. Once the water starts boiling you will hear (for about 10 seconds) the boiling sound till it automatically shuts off once the water has uniformly boiled completely.
461168
I find it loud enough, but it's not piercing (I've had that type.) Should be heard in the next room, but not if folks wander too far. Something to remember is that usually the steam whistles will not produce sound once the water has boiled away. It's a pain - I let my last kettle cook away because I had put it on with the whistle spout in the "up" position. (Kettle base was so hot that it popped the seal at its edge.) You can't do that with this one: the whistle is down and in place unless your hand is on the handle pressing the release.
1756689
I just bought the same one, and it doesn't whistle either, after two tries with two water levels, with water at full rolling boil. Will exchange to see whether another one works better.
602314
I don't know. I had to throw it out, as the whistle couldn't be heard. Mr. Coffee makes a more expensive model that's sturdier, prettier, and whistles.
108010
Yes, the kettle can be used so whistle does not sound. Spout cover has two positions. Closed with whistle. Open for pouring or no whistle. The cover is in either one of those two positions depending on how you set it. It does not spring close automatically.
67235
I would suggest going to the Whistler website for full details but to answer the question in short, it has every band needed in the U.S. and does the job.
4559
It does NOT whistle. There is a small hole in the lid with no other apparent purpose, and I tried to get it to whistle (simply out of curiosity, because I don't need it), but no sound. Otherwise a solid & useful kettle.
2140728
I do want a whistle..and mine does not. It is a very good looking one, but no whistle including the bird fits. The spout is too narrow. Wish I could have seen your note on time.
679748
No there is no whistle. The kettle is switched on by the rocker switch on the top of the handle and when it is boiling the water there is an internal light that looks blue (as in the pic) this goes out when it boils and switches itself off.
2146157
yes, it sounds like a low train whistle. Much nicer than your average kettle.