Farberware 50123 Classic Tiburon 2-1/2-Quart Whistling Stainless-Steel Teakettle
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: FarberwareBrand: Farberware
Model: 50123
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Whistling teakettle with flared bell shape for quick heating
- Lock-open spout cap for convenient filling and pouring
- Made of 18/10 stainless steel with high-polish mirror finish
- Stay-cool synthetic handle and lid finial
- 2-1/2-quart-capacity; 8-1/2 by 9 by 8-1/2 inches
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Farberware 50123 Classic Tiburon 2-1/2-Quart Whistling Stainless-Steel Teakettle
Customer Review: UPDATE - Able to get rid of grey residue inside of kettle...
Summary: 1 Stars
This is an update on the problem I was having with this kettle with gray stuff (flakes) floating in the water each time I used the kettle. After speaking with Farberware the consensus is that the residue is a coating that they use to seal the kettle but should not have been left in it. Somehow mine was missed (and I'm sure many others). Hopefully this isn't harmful since we ingested it daily for quite awhile! All I needed to do was fill the kettle up to where the gray area ended with vinegar for a couple of days, then I used a stiff brush and went over it really well and it all came out. Now the whole inside is just plain stainless steel. I wish I had paid more attention when first noticing this. One of the problems is that the top opening in this kettle is very small so you can't see into it very well. Daylight and a flashlight helps if anyone else thinks they are experiencing this.
I would now rate this kettle five stars but Amazon won't let you change the rating, only give an update.
Original review: Beware! Inside of kettle sheds grey ashy stuff! --- I received this kettle on Nov 29, 06 and was thrilled with it, especially with the price which at that time was $12.99. I had owned a Farberware stainless steel kettle for ten years and accidentally left it at a condo we were staying at on vacation, so when I found this one at such a good price I jumped at it. I love the style and handle design, as I mentioned in my original review.
The first few weeks of using it I noticed stuff floating at the top of the water, almost with every usage, and thought it was too soon for minerals to be building up to that extent. We have medium hard water and after a few weeks of daily boiling of water in any kettle, minerals will start to build up on the bottom, just like with coffeemakers. Easy to brush out and rinse and start over. Since I was so busy over the holidays I didn't investigate this unusual occurrence....and just kept rinsing out the bottom every few days, not realizing we were ingesting stuff that was actually coming off the kettle every time we used it! Finally a couple of weeks ago I boiled water and poured the whole contents into a white bowl. There were grey flakes and sediment which I saved after draining off the water. After drying it became very powdery, or ashy.
I'm in the process of communicating with Farberware about this. They said they haven't had any similar complaints about this particular kettle. They told me that they do put a sealant on the inside of the kettle and any residue should have been removed during manufacturing, and have never heard of problems with it "coming off".
I just want you to be aware that there could be a problem with this kettle. I will follow up with any new information.
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Description of Farberware 50123 Classic Tiburon 2-1/2-Quart Whistling Stainless-Steel Teakettle
FW Tiburon: 2 QT S/S TeakettleNo stovetop is complete without a charming teakettle, and this Farberware Classic Tiburon makes a handsome as well as useful fixture. Created from corrosion-resistant, high-quality stainless steel, the kettle features an attractive bell shape with a flared bottom for efficient burner coverage and faster heating. It whistles clearly when water boils, and the lever-controlled spout locks open with a simple flip for easy pouring and filling. The kettle also fills through the tidy top lid. Farberware uses a stay-cool synthetic to make the piece?s handles, arcing the top one high for finger clearance. One design element to note here--lifting and spout-flipping are possible to perform with one hand (flip down the lever with your thumb and pick up the pot) though not as simple as the trigger-style spouts on some kettles. Polished to a mirror-finish, this kettle keeps its shine with a little bit of standard maintenance. Measuring 8-1/2 inches in diameter, it stands 9 inches high. --Emily Bedard
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