 I couldn't ask for anything more |
| Review Date: March 8, 2001 |
| Reviewer: David Wihowski, Milwaukee, WI USA |
| Lifting this teakettle by the handle opens the pour spout. No button to press or gadget to fiddle with to open the spout. Actually the angle you hold the pot at determines whethere the spout will open or not. It will always be open when in the "pour" position. In the more "level" carrying position just a tilt of the angle will change it from closed to open. It may sound kind of strange or uncontrollable, but it is very easy to manage. It's made of sturdy stainless steel. It looks nice, though very sleek and modern compared to all those "cute" teakettles out there. Plus it has an additional larger opening for cleaning! (You cant get inside most other teakettles.) One thing that you may not like about this teakettle: The "whistle" is a lower tone than traditional kettles, actually, it's more of a hum. Some people find it annoying. I personally think the sound is more "musical" than the older whistling types. (I find that old-style whistle far more annoying than the pleasant hum of my OXO). If you are the type of person that wants everything as fast as possible, then there is one other negative . You cant put this kettle on high heat due to the rubber handle. I find it only takes a minute or two longer to bring it to heat, but if you are the harried sort who wants things pronto, this might annoy you. I am disabled and have very limited use of my hands, but I have no problem using this product. Actually I use it with great ease. Until now, I have been able to use NO other teakettle. All the other teakettles I have seen (and tried) require more dexterity than I have. (I am a C5/6 incomplete quadriplegic, if you need to know). Also, my mother has arthritis in her hands and this product is much easier for her to use than her old standby. For me it's a practically perfect product. |
Love this teapot
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| Review Date: November 14, 2000 |
| Reviewer: , |
| We love this teapot. For years we had a prior oxo version of the teapot which finally wore out, this new one improves on the old one. The old one had plastic that was stylish, but ultimately carbonized after years of use. That's gone now. The best part is the handle, push down the spout opens, lift up and it closes. No burned hands. Has a large solid base and heats quickly. |
Replacement whistle works perfectly!
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| Review Date: April 29, 2003 |
| Reviewer: Dameon, Osan AB, Republic of Korea (South Korea) |
| I fell in love with the color and style of the Pretend Green tea kettle several months ago but hesitated purchasing it because of some of the negative comments about malfunctionative (<<< made up word) whistles. I contacted Gretchen at Oxo...who told me that yes, many of the original whistles were defective but that Oxo has fixed the problem. She said that the new ones shipped out have a new-and-improved whistle that is loud and they would replace any that ceased to notify tea drinkers. In fact, she even sent me one before I purchased the kettle, which is a good thing because I got an older style whistle that didn't work well. The new whistle (easily installed) works perfectly and is fun (as many noticed, it sounds like a train). And the rest of the kettle is really cool, too (especially the style and color options). |
relief for sore hands and a wonderful whistle
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| Review Date: September 13, 2002 |
| Reviewer: Rosella, San Francisco, CA United States |
| Another Amazon[.com] reviewer praised this kettle for being so easy to use in spite of her arthritis and I bought the kettle on this recommendation. I was not disappointed--the kettle is easy to fill, hold, and pour, because of the clever mechanism that opens the spout as soon as the kettle is tipped. The handle is soft and gently curved and the kettle does not slip when I pick it up. The end of the handle also doesn't dig into my wrist the way other kettles' handles do. The steam seal is tight, too, so there's on change of being burnt by steam as you pour. I virtually never remove the lid--I refill the kettle through the spout. A few others reviewers criticized the whistle. I have to disagree--this whistle is a gentle but loud two-toned hum and is easy to hear. Depending on how much water is in the kettle, it emits a loud, low hum or simultaneously two hums of different pitches. It's simply not the high-pitched screech of most kettles, and so it takes some getting used to listening out for. The kettle is also easy to clean--there are no tight corners or small parts that are out of the way and so get dirty easily. |
Whistle while you work!
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| Review Date: March 15, 2003 |
| Reviewer: , |
I have used my OXO uplift kettle for over two years and it performs perfectly...In fact, it is the best kettle I have ever owned, and as much as I use it I expected the bottom to have burned out by now, the way all of my previous "bargain" kettles did.
I have seen a number of reviews here downgrading my favorite kettle because of problems with the whistle... I decided to look into that because I thought it was very unusual. I called the customer service number and found that the whistle on one small batch of production was not correctly assembled. The good news is that it has been fixed and all subsequent kettles have the redesigned whistle. The best news is that all OXO products are guaranteed unconditionally with no time limit. Had the unhappy owners simply called the OXO company, they would have received a brand new kettle FREE!
Sometimes American consumers would rather complain and badmouth a product rather than taking the steps to let the manufacturer make it right. In the case of OXO, they have a great reputation in the housewares industry for standing behind their products and making every customer happy.
Yes I am a fan of OXO products, I have most every one of their user-friendly kitchen products in my kitchen and I often give their products as gifts. The kettle is outstanding but I wouldn't hesitate to call the company and ask for a replacement if it did not perform as advertised.
Got to go now, my OXO Uplift Kettle is whistling... |
After two years, I still love it!
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| Review Date: November 28, 2003 |
| Reviewer: A. Abbott, FREMONT, California United States |
| I dont like reading reviews from people who have *just* received an item because I feel they haven't really given it a fair 'test drive.' I've had my OXO Teakettle for nearly two years and love it. Having returned to the US after living abroad for nearly 20 years, I found the selection of electric teakettles to be very limited. My husband bought me a couple but I didnt like them -- finally, I gave in and purchased a stove-top kettle, the OXO. I like the sleek design and how, with a slight bit of pressure with your hand or tilt, the spout top opens with ease. I've seen on other reviews that some people have had problems with the whistle, but in two years, I've experienced no problems at all. |
A Lovely And Smart Tea Kettle!
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| Review Date: July 14, 2002 |
| Reviewer: Barron Laycock, Temple, New Hampshire United States |
| I was personally smitten by the tea way of life during a two year stint in Britain in the mid 1980s, and love to have my morning cup while I get ready for work. Recently I decided to replace the long-suffering kettle I had with something shiny and new, based on the remodeling of the kitchen and the fact that the old one was getting a little ragged around the edges. My interst was piqued by this model, for it combines good looks with a lot of basic fnctionality, something the average Brit would appreciate. This then, would be a good choice. That much said, this kettle has a lot of quality built into it. The "Uplift teakettle" really does the job well; the spout opens when the nonslip, heat-resistant handle is lifted, which serves to keeping your fingers and hands safely out of range from potential burns. It has a removable lid, which is wide enough to be able to empty and fill easily. It aslo facilitates regular cleaning. It has a 2-quart capacity, and is ergonomically designed to fit one's palm comfortably. The handles are slip-proof--wet or dry--as well as dishwasher-safe. All i all, this is a great tea kettle, and one I am sure will meet your needs for years to come. |
Great teakettle
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| Review Date: February 25, 2004 |
| Reviewer: , |
| This is a great teakettle. I was somewhat worried about buying it after reading some of the other reviews, but I'm glad I did. It holds a surprising amount of water, and I've had no problems at all with the whistle, although it doesn't have the harmonica or train-whistle sound some described. It is less shrill than most whistles, though. I've also had no problems with leaking or with steam escaping from the very tight-fitting lid. One warning, though: this is a very solidly built kettle, and is therefore heavy, even when empty. I like that, but this may not be the kettle for someone with arthritis, since it is so heavy and the lid (not the pouring spout) can be a bit stiff to remove. |
Uplifting Kettle
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| Review Date: December 24, 2002 |
| Reviewer: , |
I love this kettle. I got mine a few years ago before the lid was flame resistant. I wanted to get one for my best friend but they had temporarily recalled it. They sent me a replacement lid. I love telling that story.
The kettle hums like a harmonica instead of having an annoying whistle. As you pour it the weight of the water tips the handle and opens the spout. Cool. I just bought one for my sister for Xmas. |
Uplifting Teakettle With a Secret
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| Review Date: May 17, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Greg Robertson, Historic Quincy, MA |
This is the best teakettle I've ever had, by far, but there is a secret to making sure it works great for you, too. I'll get to that in a minute, but the reasons I like it so much include:
1) Its handle design allows one-hand pouring without needing to pull a "trigger" to open the spout, and yet the whistle in the spout works just as well as any other I've had in 30 years.
2) Its solid construction feels more stable in the hand than those light, copper-bottom stainless steel kettles, so movement of the water inside doesn't tip the Oxo to odd angles when pouring. You simply have more control.
3) In visual appeal, the Oxo is a bold, bright addition to our stovetop and kitchen. We got it in Almost Orange, which adds a nice smile of color to the surrounding black and strainless steel. And it comes in so many terrific colors, it's hard to NOT find one that'll work for you.
Speaking of working for you, here's the secret: When I was 10, I got the bright idea to light the charcoal grill for the family cookout without telling my parents. Being an idiot child, I poured on WAY too much lighter fluid. When I applied the lit match, the explosion of fire in my face not only singed my eyebrows, but also caught the grill's outer yellow paint on fire, which then caught the wooden handle and shelf on fire and turned the whole thing into such a conflagration that, when it was over, only a smoking black lump on four barely-vertical black legs remained. You can understand my sister's proclamation of "Dad is gonna KILL you."
So, you'd think I would have learned from that and other acts of stupidity over the years. Even so, when I first unpacked my new Oxo Uplift Teakettle, I rinsed it out, filled it up and put it on the burner with the flame high, curling up around the outside like a skillet filled with beans in a cowboy movie campfire. I then read the directions, which specifically says to NOT crank up the flame around the outside. So when I went to take it off the burner, the handle was hot and there were little black tinges all around the outside.
Luckily, I was able to clean the black marks off the outside. After that, I tried using the teakettle according to instructions, of all things. The result has been that when I turn the flame up just enough to cover, but stay under, the bottom of the teakettle, the water boils just as quickly, the handle does not get hot (so I don't need an oven mitt to pour), and the outside surface still looks brand new.
As a result, I have nothing but praise for the Oxo Teakettle. Ever since I chose to use it right, it's been nothing but perfect. |
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