Product Description

The Chantal Classic Teakettle in stainless steel has a timeless, yet modern design and look that is a favorite in the kitchen. Most notably is the teakettle's genuine Hohner« harmonica whistle that plays two notes. No more piercing whistle sounds that other teakettles make.The kettle has a 1.8 quart capacity and is constructed using an 18/10 stainless steel body and components. An aluminum disk on the bottom provides maximum contact with your burner for fast heating. An extra large lid opening makes for easy filling and cleaning.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #26496 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Stainless
• Brand: Chantal
• Model: SL37-19
• Dimensions: 8.25" h x 7.25" w x 9.00" l, 2.12 pounds

Features

• 1-4/5-quart capacity; durable stainless-steel body and components
• Aluminum core sandwiched within flat bottom for efficient heat conduction
• Can be used on ceramic, glass, and induction stovetops
• Extra-large lid opening for easy cleaning; Hohner harmonica whistle plays two notes
• Dishwasher-safe; moveable parts are replaceable for a lifetime of use

Amazon.com Review
This solidly built, classic-looking teakettle says you're serious about your tea. The bright stainless-steel finish makes the kettle an eye-pleasing focal point on the stovetop. Even more of an attention-getter is the two-tone harmonica whistle--an amusing reminder to the household that the water is boiling and ready to pour. The flat aluminum base ensures that water heats quickly, and the lid with its black rubber gasket keeps the heat in. The boldly curved metal handle and other metal parts can get quite warm, so use a potholder when picking the kettle up and flipping up the whistle. The lid opening is large enough to make cleaning easy. --Dale Steinke

From the Manufacturer
The Chantal Classic teakettle has been rated among the best teakettles for years. This stainless-steel unit features a long-lasting stainless body and components, complemented by an aluminum core in the bottom for efficient heat conduction. The smooth, flat base spreads widely over the burner, ensuring quicker heating, and is safe for use with ceramic, glass, and induction stovetops. You'll know the water is boiling once the genuine Hohner harmonica whistle sounds its two notes. In addition, the kettle offers a spring-loaded, stay-open flipper that keeps your fingers away from the steam while pouring. Chantal offers replacement parts if a part deteriorates, letting tea aficionados enjoy a lifetime of use. In addition, the kettle features an extra-large lid opening for easy cleaning.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will the color fade?
A: Never. However, gas stoves have been known to cause discoloration on the bottom.
Q: How do I clean it?
A: Chantal teakettles are dishwasher-safe. You will need to occasionally boil a quart of water with 1/4 cup vinegar for 10 to 15 minutes to remove lime deposits from the Hohner whistle.
Q: Will it work on all stoves?
A: Yes, including glass and ceramic tops as well as magnetic induction.
Q: Why are replacement parts available? Is it a quality issue?
A: Chantal uses nothing but the highest-quality materials available. However, the materials in the lid gasket and the whistle simply will not last as long as the enamel pot, and by offering replacement parts for these items, your teakettle can last a lifetime.

Customer Reviews

To brew the perfect cup of tea ...
... start with a Chantal tea kettle. After having purchased tea kettles that didn't whistle consistently even when full (the OXO Good Grips Uplift for one), it is nice to finally have one that does. No longer do I have to worry about putting the kettle on and forgetting about it! The water is heated very quickly, and it has a nice sounding harmonica whistle that is just the right loudness. I have a gas stove and the handle did get hot. Another reviewer had a good idea about using a pot handle hotpad (the Woolworks wool one fits well), but the handle cools so quickly that I find that I usually don't even use it. This is the nicest looking tea kettle that I've seen. Even though it is 2.5 quarts it's not as big and clumsy as some of the others. One look at the bottom of this kettle, and you know that it is sturdy, sturdy, sturdy! Most definitely a high quality kettle.

"Design" disappointment
For two or three times the price of an equally attractive and useful kettle I fell for the Chantal whistler. What was I think? Once again you don't always get what you pay for. The design, especially of the heavy wire handle suggests that the form actually functions, in this case to dissipate heat and make the handle cool enough to lift. Alas, no: you have to dress the handle in an asbestos-appearing little pot holder that comes with the kettle. One more thing to misplace, one more layer of complexity in the early morning routine. And filling or pouring isn't a breeze either. As for the whistle - anyone can whistle - better. And the whistle mechanism frequently fails due to moisture buildup. Come on Chantal - it's a kettle and there's bound to be steam: that's the point for goodness sake! And it isn't a perky little kettle whistle nor is it a romantic foghorn. It's a ho-hum harmonica at best. OXO makes a much better whistling kettle that fills and pours far more reliably and accurately and has a heat protected easy grip handle - at 40% of the cost. Chantal, for all its design pretense is ultimately poorly designed. It's not a kettle I'd recommend.

For decoration ONLY
I bought this kettle for looks and that is all I got. It gets so hot as to be unusable and I had to make myself a little sleeve to put on the handle to even hold it. The finish has not held up well and even though I use commercial stainless steel cleaners and polishes it still looks horrid. In general I do not recommend Chantal products - I have had two saucepans that held up well, but a roaster and stockpot have been huge disappointments. If you actually want to USE your kitchen utensils, I would avoid this brand.