OXO Good Grips Uplift Teakettle, Brushed Stainless Steel
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: OXOBrand: OXO
Model: 71190
Color: Brushed Stainless
Product features:
- Cute, contemporary design; 2-quart capacity
- Nonslip, heat-resistant handle opens spout automatically to protect hands from steam
- Sturdy brushed stainless-steel construction ensures durability
- Lid removes to reveal wide opening for refilling and cleaning
- Measures 8 inches wide by 8 inches tall; hand washing recommended
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of OXO Good Grips Uplift Teakettle, Brushed Stainless Steel
Customer Review: Nifty-looking, but not so sturdy
Summary: 3 Stars
The uplift teakettle (I have the stainless steel two-quart variety) is designed so that when you lift the handle, the pouring spout automatically opens. Great idea - no messing with a little thingie that you have to pull while lifting. It helps to avoid cramping already-pained fingers. There's a comfy, thick handle designed to be easy on your fingers. The kettle is of decently thick metal, resulting in fairly even heating and strong construction. Best of all, the "whistle" is this low-pitched foghorn-like thing, that doesn't trigger my innate and inexplicable fear of alarms. So what's the problem?
The instructions for the kettle warned that if you leave water in it, it can rust - you need to be sure to empty it right away after using it. If you have housemates who don't bother to empty the kettle after using it, or guests who are used to kettles that they can leave full of water on the stove, this can get mildly frustrating.
If you happen to leave the kettle on the stove and someone fries something nearby, it is remarkably difficult to get the grease off.
The handle gets quite hot, unlike that of some other kettles I've used. I definitely need a hot pad in order to pick it up. The lid can also be a bit tough to remove, particularly if you have painful hands, which seems to defeat the purpose of having the easy-on-the-hands design.
If you have a housemate who fills up the kettle all the way to the lid a couple of times and boils the water as hard as possible, it'll do weird things to the lid seal, and you'll never get the kettle to whistle again. I once had a housemate who liked to do everything cooking-related in as extreme a manner as possible (burners on highest setting no matter what, stirring things so hard they sloshed all over the stove, and so on). Within a couple of weeks of his getting his hands on this thing - no more whistle. Very annoying. (Okay, so that might be more a function of him than of the kettle, but it still would have been nice to see a warning about not filling the kettle too full.)
Description of OXO Good Grips Uplift Teakettle, Brushed Stainless Steel
Oxo Good Grips, 2 QT, Brushed Stainless Steel, Uplift Teakettle With Santoprene Handle, Lift The Kettle By Its Handle & The Spout Cap Opens Automatically For Easy Pouring, Large Opening For Easy Cleaning & Filling.Bring out the scones--the Uplift teakettle covers all the bases when it comes to making tea. Its spout opens when the nonslip, heat-resistant handle is lifted, keeping fingers and hands far away from scalding steam. The removable lid is extra wide for easy refilling and simple cleaning. Its 2-quart capacity ensures that there'll be enough tea to go around, even if you're entertaining guests from the other side of the pond. Made of sturdy brushed stainless steel, this kettle will last through many a teatime.
The Good Grips line is recognized for its durable, nonslip, flexible handles. Ergonomically designed to fit the palm comfortably, the pressure-absorbing processed rubber handles put less tension on the hands while still providing an outstanding grip. Made from the same material as dishwasher gaskets, the handles are slip-proof when wet or dry. OXO recommends hand washing the Uplift teakettle. --Laurie Notaro
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