Copco Diplomat 2-Quart Brushed Stainless Steel Teakettle

 (6 customer reviews)

I regularly burn my hand when I use this kettle!The loop to lift the lid is hard to reach (especially for small hands) and it is located on the underside of the handle, close to where steam escapes from the lid. A handsome-looking kettle, but a poor design from a functional standpoint. Copco makes so many kettles, and most aree very reasonable in price. Don't choose this one. I wish I hadn't, and I can't wait to replace it!

I agree with the other reviews. It is very loud- sometimes I think it may wake my kids! While my handle has not broken off (and it does not get hot), it is the complete opposite of anything ergonomic. In order to lift it while using your finger to trigger the opening mechanism, it is VERY hard to tilt far enough to get all the water out. Forget using one hand to pour it. Because of it's shape you cannot get this under the fridge tap to use the filtered water (we have very hard water here in south TX!) I have the red one so I can not speak for the stainless getting discolored, but my red one isn't. That is probably because most of the time I'd rather use my Pyrex in the micro to boil water! It does boil water, so I guess it works which is why I gave it the extra star. Don't waste your money.

I had this tea kettle less than 3 months and the handle to it breaks off; NOT a well made product to say the least. As my grandmother use to say, " They just don't make things like they use to ". She had a tea kettle that lasted her some 20 years; and the handle to it one could not pry off with a crow bar ! A waste of my money on this product.