Calypso Basics 2.2-Quart Whistling Teakettle with Glass Lid, White

Almost a perfect kettle.
I love the design and color choices, but there were some quality control slip-ups in the kettle that I received.

The pot is generally good quality. The only let down w.r.t. quality was the way the enamel was applied to my particular kettle. It appears that they over-sprayed, for lack of a better description, the enamel near the spout. So much so that it appears bumpy near the spout. It is a light imperfection in an otherwise perfect product.

There were no such quality issues with the black enamel on the interior of the kettle.

I like the general design of this kettle.

The handle swivels out of the way for cleaning, and it has a large lid opening on the top that allows you to get your whole hand inside the kettle for cleaning.

The enamel is not overly glossy, more toward a eggshell finish. The finish feels rubberized, so there is not likely to be lots of slipping while you are washing it.

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Solid construction but whistle is very quiet
I purchased this teakettle for my elderly Grandmother whose hearing is not what it used to be. I was hoping that the harmonic hum would be low enough for her to hear. While it does have a very pleasant hum (much less startling than the normal high pitched whistles) it is a very quiet hum. I, with my 24 year old hearing, could barely hear it when the water was boiling. I was disappointed with this result.

On the other hand my Grandmother loved the material with which it was made. She thought it was a very high quality kettle.

Tale of the Mysterious Whistling Kettle
What's the mystery? It doesn't whistle.

My partner got this for me today and on the first boil: No whistle.
I just stood there watching water evaporate while the tea leaves boringly awaited some musical water on my teacup. I read on another review (same kettle but red) about someone who had this issue and recommended adjusting the screw on the whistle, so I tightened mine a bit.

Second boil: Very low almost pleasant whistle though not something you may expect to hear from another room. Someone else compared it to a "train hum", to that person I say: please exchange kettles with me. I decided to give it another go, feeling doubtful about a definite fix.

Third boil: No whistle.

Now about the rest: feels firm, looks great and it heats water. If you like the looks, give it a go, just don't stray too far from the kettle or your water will surely dry out.

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