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(10 customer reviews) 84 of 85 people found the following review helpful
I'm Steamed!,
September 25, 2002 Bradford (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cuisinart BA-165A Everyday Stainless 2-Quart Teakettle (Kitchen)
I have really enjoyed the quality of all of my other Cuisinart cookware. Unfortunately, this tea kettle does not belong in the otherwise excellent product line. The kettle's shape makes it very difficult to pour. The handle conveys all of the heat of the boiling water, so you are not able to touch the handle without a hot pad. I have given up using the whistle attachment for two reasons: first, it is not made of Cuisinart's stainless steel (it appears to be made of plastic with a silver plastic coating), and so it has cracked and peeled from the heat; and second, it is impossible to remove the whistle when the kettle is hot so you are unable to pour your boiling water (often all that comes off when attempting to remove the whistle is the decorative ball on its tip!). I really wish that I had returned this tea kettle.
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Poor cover design,
November 26, 2001 By A Customer
This review is from: Cuisinart BA-165A Everyday Stainless 2-Quart Teakettle (Kitchen)
Cleaning is difficult and the cover is hard to remove, especially when the kettle is hot. Many times the cover has gotten stuck or the ball on the top has become loose and fallen off (with the screw falling into the boiling water).
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Nice teakettle,
December 14, 2006 G. Gardiner (Michigan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cuisinart BA-165A Everyday Stainless 2-Quart Teakettle (Kitchen)
I just purchased this teakettle today and my review is based on one day of use. Update: After 6 months I like this pot every bit as much as the day I got it.
Design
First off, it looks very nice and feels well built. As advertised, the finish is mirror clear. Designed for hanging, the handle feels very sturdy and looks to be well attached. The nose piece seems to be a slightly lighter weight stainless steel with a lightweight metal ball at the end. Attached with a screw, the ball may have a tendency to come loose over time.
Use
With a quart of water, the kettle boils well with a nice whistling sound. At a boil, the handle is warm but not uncomforable to the touch. The ball and nose piece are warm when removed but not hot and I experienced no issues with excessive steam once the unit was removed from the burner. Pouring is easy and the handle offers a range of positions from which to hold the pot. The only areas of the handle that are hot are the...Read more
