Why doesn't the whistle work on my brand new kettle?
1756688
Either the lid is not on tight or the cover on the spigot is not on correctly or does not fit properly. I hate to admit I have left my favorite teakettle on the stove at least 6 times with the whistle open and melted them. I always buy another at once. No other teakettle serves me so well. I never had a problem with a whistle unless I was the one who erred.
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.
159621
I don't know anything about how to attach a whistle, what U need to attach it, etc., etc. I never knew U could buy 1 to attach. Good luck!
940592
yes. the whistle is in the lid. (a moving ball bearing blocks the spout while kettle is sitting.) whistle works very well
1946318
Honestly, it sounds like a safety precaution that prevents the kettle getting turned on when it's empty. A better solution, in my opinion, would be to always have an adequate amount of water in the kettle. In that case it would turn on, the water would boil, and then the kettle would turn off.
307362
I experienced the same problem, but the model had a short spout. The company contacted me and offered the long spout model.It works perfectly. You might be filling the kettle with too much water. I hope this helps.
4561
The kettle I ordered does NOT whistle! And it is also only about a 1 quart capacity, not 2 quarts as it specified. Don't order this kettle--- it is generally unsatisfactory, as the handle gets so hot it is necessary to use a pot holder to pour; it does not whise; and the lid does not stay on tightly !
1944184
Hey Mavis,Sorry, but I've never 'timed' it. I just fill the kettle, set my surface burner to a low level, and do something else while I wait for the whistle. Royfill
824960
My paperwork says there is a Lifetime Warranty for defective construction, material or workmanship under normal use. They did respond quickly and repaced my first kettle because it didn't whistle because spout cap didn't seat correctly. The new one works great, very happy with it and it whistles nice and loud.
515724
I also ordered one of these teakettles. It wouldn't even whistle......I should have sent it back and NOT
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!
1485739
No, I think you may have a bad one. Call Whistler for help. I did for the one I sent back also.
645657
It will not whistle , but you should be able to hear/feel pressure (hot air) coming out of the pressure valve in the lid. If you see even after 5 mins of cooking , there is no pressure coming out of the lid then only there is a problem, (taking into account that you have put required amount of water for the pressure to build)
346659
The answer is the one that no one wants to hear. These kettles are no longer in production and the whistle and the spinner are not replaceable, so make SURE you have water in the kettle when heating so the kettle is not destroyed. For those who, like me , have destroyed a kettle with over heating, they make great planters.
1087890
Mine was installed but, it doesn't whistle at all. I have to make sure that I don't forget that the stove is on.
1506179
The "hi err" is a error message that indicates that the temperature sensor in the kettle, not the base, is not reading accurately to the altitude you are at. I only know this because I have sent in three kettles all ready. It seems they have had a production run with this problem. The warranty person has been kind enough to test the last kettle before she sent it out. It worked properly the first time I used it and failed after that. I live at about sea level so high altitude should not be a problem. You should send your kettle back so they know of the problem and get a new one. Warranty's number is( 206) 388-1772.
145483
good question. that's what I have, and the kettle works. but the top was already scratched. are you asking about whether the kettle will function or about scratches? I'd love to know, because I'm looking at a new stovetop.
1506176
The "hi err" is a error message that indicates that the temperature sensor in the kettle, not the base, is not reading accurately to the altitude you are at. I only know this because I have sent in three kettles all ready. It seems they have had a production run with this problem. The warranty person has been kind enough to test the last kettle before she sent it out. It worked properly the first time I used it and failed after that. I live at about sea level so high altitude should not be a problem. You should send your kettle back so they know of the problem and get a new one. Warranty's number is( 206) 388-1772. The "hi err" is a error message that indicates that the temperature sensor in the kettle, not the base, is not reading accurately to the altitude you are at. I only know this because I have sent in three kettles all ready. It seems they have had a production run with this problem. The warranty person has been kind enough to test the last kettle before she sent it out. It worked properly the first time I used it and failed after that. I live at about sea level so high altitude should not be a problem. You should send your kettle back so they know of the problem and get a new... » Read More The "hi err" is a error message that indicates that the temperature sensor in the kettle, not the base, is not reading accurately to the altitude you are at. I only know this because I have sent in three kettles all ready. It seems they have had a production run with this problem. The warranty person has been kind enough to test the last kettle before she sent it out. It worked properly the first time I used it and failed after that. I live at about sea level so high altitude should not be a problem. You should send your kettle back so they know of the problem and get a new one. Warranty's number is( 206) 388-1772. « Show Less