Does the kettle come off for easy cleaning?
368307
No, the pot is not made to come off. It could be taken off with a wrench. It's actually better to just wipe it clean and not wash it except every few uses. It works kind of like stoneware, it's better for the pot to be "seasoned" as it helps it pop more efficiently.
1602431
Unless I've just never figured it out, the top doesn't come off. We just always fill it with the spout, which is pretty broad. When we first got it, it was temperamental about whistling, but now it's consistent. Like one of the other people answered, it has a nice whistle, not as screechy as most kettles. I still think you can get just as nice of a kettle for a lot less money, but this one does look unique on the stove, though admittedly a bit out of place in our diner-like kitchen. It would best in a more modern-looking kitchen.
1603598
No, there is a metal lip around it to protect it. I love this kettle and use it every day!
2266774
The kettle when it reaches the correct temperature shuts down and after a few seconds turns off. You do not have to unplug. There is a minimum water mark on the kettle no need to completely fill.
1602428
The handle does not come off. You fill it through the spout. It's a bit awkward but it works well and is beautiful on the stove.
172709
Have no problem with the kettle and have used it alot since I bought it, worth every penny.
2003807
Not really .. there is a little noise when it first starts to heat but it gets quieter and quieter as it comes to the boil.. nice Kettle..
1030937
It comes right off for cleaning, and it is really easy to clean. I love it and I use the coffee pot every day! =)
1902947
You can lift the kettle off the base ( heating element) the base keeps the cord attached to it, but the Kettle can lift off and be moved correct. In other words the base has an electrical cord plugged into the wall outlet that is all one unit. the kettle sits on the base and can be lifted on and off.
1830861
I can get my hand inside to clean. The opening is just under 4 inches in diameter. The interior is black, so you can see if there are white mineral deposits. The kettle is easy to clean inside and out.
1984092
Manually. There is a lever, which easily locks the spout lid in the open or closed position You can leave the spout lid in the upright position, if you want to, but if you do that, the kettle will not whistle. It whistles when the kettle lid and the lid on the pour spout are both securely in place (and when the water is hot, of course).
1602433
You fill the kettle through the spout. I have not found that the handle or top detach from the body even though it may look like it does. It's a beautiful kettle. I love it!
610556
Its easy to clean. Empty out any water after each use and remove the lid to air dry. For the outside, I just wash with warm soapy water and rinse. We don't have hard water deposits here so just a quick rinse with hot water inside the kettle every so often (then dry with a towel) works for me! Love this kettle!
1815460
No - the flat bottom of the kettle is the hot surface. This is impossible to touch unless you have extraordinarily long fingers. On an unrelated note, the whistle is not loud enough to be heard in the next room
1392987
It is not hard to clean at all. All the parts are removeable, even the kettle.
971328
Not too hard to clean but it is important to throughly clean it regularly, after each use if possible. The hardest part to clean is the kettle but again with consistent maintenance it's not bad. The unpopped kernels fall into a tray that slides right out to dump, and the rest just needs wiped out. We use soapy water on a cloth then wipe it out with a wet cloth & let it air dry. Hope that helps
339151
The kettle comes up to temp and then stays there for a period of time... it automatically shuts off. You will love it!