- kettle in stainless steel mirror polished with melodic whistle in brass and handle in PA
- whistles emit noise of a train when the kettle is boiling
- designed by Richard Sapper in 1983
- copper and stainless steel heat diffusing bottom
- brass whistle with pitched notes E and B
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designed by richard sapper the kettle with melodic whistle that sounds like a diesel locomotive horn or maybe a harmonica, this was the first kettle to come from alessi and is still very much a classic. height: 19cms. diameter: 16.5cms. capacity: 2.0ltr. finish: polished 18/10 stainless steel body with copper base
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designed by richard sapper the kettle with melodic whistle that sounds like a diesel locomotive horn or maybe a harmonica, this was the first kettle to come from alessi and is still very much a classic. height: 19cms. diameter: 16.5cms. capacity: 2.0ltr. finish: polished 18/10 stainless steel body with copper base
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
This kettle would be great if you live in a soft water area. It does look sensational, and the "tune" is fun. However one of the two notes of the tune keeps furring up. It is really difficult to replace these. With only one note, it is not so pleasant when telling you to turn off the heat!
I don't agree with the other reviewer who said the steam catches you when you use the clip that lifts the spout; that does not happen with me. Yes, it is a bit heavier than others but I have no difficulty lifting it even though my wrists are weak; it is well made, apart from the constant furring up. If they had thought that out, or made it easier to replace or clean the "notes", there would be no problem.
I don't agree with the other reviewer who said the steam catches you when you use the clip that lifts the spout; that does not happen with me. Yes, it is a bit heavier than others but I have no difficulty lifting it even though my wrists are weak; it is well made, apart from the constant furring up. If they had thought that out, or made it easier to replace or clean the "notes", there would be no problem.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I wish I had bought one of these kettles years ago when it first came on sale. I think it was around £20 - £30. The Alessi is constructed from quality materials, brazed, welded and solidly bolted or pinned together. I have worn out many cheaper S/S kettles over the years, the handles detach,the whistles fall apart, corrosion starts round the rolled (not welded) base edge and they eventually leak. There is usually no thick composite heat transfer base in these kettles, so the efficiency is poor. A good chunk of the Alessi weight is due to the thick heat conducting bottom and of course the captive, hinged, solid cast brass whistle. There are two quibbles (1) the overall diameter and (2) the whistle reeds. The diameter could have been made larger at the expense of height. You have to be careful not to have the gas flame burning past the base edge otherwise it will burn the handle. Other reviewers have mentioned the whistle reeds furring up. Whilst we do not live in a hard water area, all water companies harden the water these days so it can still affect us to a lesser extent. I find scrubbing out the tubes from both ends with a tobacco pipe cleaner, the type with fine nylon bristles woven into the fluffy part. This seems quite effective and causes no damage, you could probably add a touch of silver polish for more effect. Any piece of quality Stainless Steel cookware will be heavy, as of course is copper and cast iron. If weight is a problem then you have to go for aluminium but pay the penalty of fairly frequent replacement as aluminium whistling kettles are not very durable. Looked after carefully, this kettle is a lifetime purchase.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A great looking sturdy hob kettle with classic design. Delicate in looks but don't be fooled as materials used are brass/copper/steel. A kettle such as this is on the heavy side when full but then which kettle isn't. Who thought you couldn't fall for a kettle? And looked after, a great future heirloom. Recommended !!Alessi melodic kettle 9091
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