Very dangerous kettle. Overflows boiling water, hot handle and very hot top nob?
64244
It is a range top kettle. Does not overflow unless overfilled. Handle would only get hot if on a gas or electric range that is too large. Simply use a smaller heating area like you would for a small pot. Steam does come out vent holes on top so the top center knob can get hot if boiling feverishly.
64245
The little instruction booklet clearly says "Do not use the product if it is filled with water to the brim. Always fill the product with water only up to the proper level. Overfilling the product may result in hot water to boil over and may result in burn injury." Seems pretty simple and straightforward: leave some room for the water to expand as it heats, just as you would with any other pan or kettle.
64246
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.
64247
I have not had these issues. If the boiling water overflows, perhaps fill kettle 3/4 full. The handle for me has never been hot. As for the top nob, I treat it with caution, ie...do not touch till the kettle water is no longer boiling.
989313
I believe that it would be too hot. It just about boils the water. Does not have heat range.
1146663
The top of the handle secures to the inside of the kettle and is plastic. It is only at the top of the kettle, well above the highest level you can fill water to.
1387514
I want to know the same thing because the last 2 kettles I bought (Cuisinart & Hamilton Beach) had a small, round rubber part inside the kettle that comes in contact with heated/boiled water.
776726
The metal parts are hot just like a teakettle on the stove. It holds about two cups of water that will boil in four minutes. They are well made. I use mine several times a day for tea water.
203189
sorry I took so long to answer but I am not on the computer much lately. The faucet was a little too big for the glass container I put it in but I was able the enlarge the hole. I would probably handle boiling water but not a fire. It is make of hard plastic.
1821909
Don't do it! It will either wreck the heating element or wreck the mechanism that allows it to auto switch off once it's boiled and it will kill the kettle. The minimum fill is 0.75l , which is about 2 mugs worth. Although I complained it's higher than my old kettle it's not all that bad.
114745
Not for cooking/heating. The top does not heat up like the old kerosene heater did. On this one you can touch with your bare hands the top metal panel even after hours of running. Also the manufacturer strongly discourages it. The answer to "Is there enough space to place a kettle on top?" would be yes.
1703200
I'm not sure. My steam spout vent hole splashed hot water into the chocolate from an upright position, which probably means I heated the water too high. I had to dump the chocolate and just started over using a saucepan in another pan of water. I'm going to try the bain marie once more, but it might just be too frustrating to deal with. Seems like the water should flow to the side of the pan away from the spout when you pour, though, so I'm wondering if either the water was at too high a boil or the valve on the spout isn't closing properly.
2068715
Just cooked some soup on mine today. Remove that dumb cage top and bend and trim the carry handle so it's snug against the lid. Then be careful; a boil-over will make a mess and maybe crack the glass chimney. I don't see any danger like all the chicken-littles squawk about; that's just how kids are trained nowdays.
1343049
I am not sure but would guess it might be a teflon finish. I know it isn't a problem with me. I do not drain the water out each time I use the tea kettle. We use fresh spring water, and I don't like to throw it out unless it get some sediment in the bottom. There isn't much but occasionally I do rinse it out.
966830
I know this sounds strange but we have not had to clean it. We still have the kettle but the bottom fell off and we had to wire it back on. Plus the top is not secure so you have to hold it when you pour. Very disappointing for such an expensive item.
2244614
No - this kettle is amazing. I really don't know how I lived without one for so long. And their customer service is tiptop.
541055
weight may be the problem when filled with water it could break the stove top
1244611
If you bought this kettle to actually use, you should return it. If you bought it to just look at, you are good. It is beautiful but not functional.
941093
You must continue to lift the handle to pour, which is very awkward. If I had it to do over, I would not choose this kettle.
1087891
hmm sounds like it is broken. our cow kettle had no loose parts, still works great...the sound is like a hooo...not a moo. ask seller to send you a replacement. good luck