I have a 5 litre model. since the begininig, the whistle does not blows off as it should. some times i have to open the lid and close again so that pressure can be built and then whistle also blows off. not sure if i am missing a trick or product is...
645654
It sounds like it may need a new gasket, if opening and resealing (after the cooker is hot and can soften the gasket) is working. The Hawkins website carries them, they are not expensive.
748723
I've had my kettle for several years now, and it has a high pitched whistle. Can't tell you about the ones that are being sold right now.
2283747
It works poorly on and off, after dozen of times it stop working altogether I have not tried to fix it. I guess all have the same defect, I use the whistle only.
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the whistle is loud but if you don't put the top back on after you fill it or if the spout sticks open ( which it can cuz its a different design ) then it won't whistle .... i like it better than the rest cuz it doesn't get the calcium deposit so you have to decalcify all of the time.. I would buy this again.. I use it everyday throughout the day..hope that helps.
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Here is my video showing how I installed and I explain how to tighten each side a little bit until they are snug. Maybe one side is tighter and its not allowing the other side to sit flush. All I get for noise on mine is a slight whistle while going down the road. I want to find some type of spoiler that can go on the front to get rid of the whistle when I am not hauling anything. You could also take them down one at a time and see which one is making the noise. Good luck and feel free to ask any more questions. http://youtu.be/QZcza0KBh9M
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No, not really. Have you ever blown over a bottle to make a whistle noise? Imagine you're doing that, then purposely adjust the angle of the bottle so the whistle noise stops, but keep blowing. That's kinda what it sounds like.
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To Carol J. Moore. I noticed the first time I used mine that if the dirty water intake part is not put on perfectly, the machine will not suck out the water. I, too, thought the machine had quit working but fiddle with the fit, make sure it clips own low and tight on the front so you will get a good suction. It is easy once out get the hang of it, but csn be confusing.
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I don't know. We've owned 3 or 4 of these kettles and every one of them has had this problem. To clarify, the whistles themselves don't fail. The whistle mechanism is mounted in a hinged spout cover, which is spring loaded. The spring is necessary to keep the spout cover closed tightly. What we observe is the spring and/or hinge mechanism weaken over time. The result is the spout cover does not seal adequately in the closed position, even though it _looks_ ok. This allows steam to escape around its perimeter, rather than through the whistle where it's supposed to escape. This means the whistle does not sound loud enough, or at all. Typically we can correct this by pushing the spout cover closed, but if we forget to do so the kettle will boil itself dry and we never hear the whistle.
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With owning whistling kettles in the past, I can see how it can get too hot on the handle and top. If I walk away and am not conscious about the time, it can get warm, but I've only had it too hot to handle once. Sounds like it might have been over filled if it boils over. Technically only meant for drip, not massive amounts of coffee or tea.
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mema666, i think the issue would be how hard you thing is sucking. i have not seen my do this. maybe test the pressure that is being sucked up?
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I've been using this pot since the early 1980s and the only reason I'm on my second one is use of an abrasive cleanser once when young and stupid. Completely my fault. Anyway, I've never had a problem with the whistles on either pot. I'd return it and get it replaced. You can buy them but you shouldn't have to. See: Alessi 12701 E & B Pitch-Pipes for 9091 Sapper Kettle
4560
I have this exact one and I can verify that MINE does not whistle! I love it anyway, but yes, you have to keep an eye on it!
645656
It seems the product is defective itself. The whistle should blow off automatically.
303084
There are two settings. I made the mistake of having the nozzle on the "suck" instead of the blow. Check it and see :-)
1873054
It whistles at a very low sound... it's not the main cause of whistling, whistles more with air filter upgrades, even with a k and n panel filter in your air box. The noise isn't loud, and it's not a major cause of whistling. Hopefully this helps
4875
You can kind of tell that a canister is running low on CO2 as it doesn't "whistle" as much. Since we drink carbonated water an awful lot, I bought an extra canister so that I always have a full one on hand should one run out.
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Mine too. I rad another Lionel owners manual (different train) and it stated only the whistle works. Glad to hear I'm not the only one that noticed that.