LE CREUSETKone Stove-Top Kettle with Whistle, Suitable for All Hob Types Including Induction, Enamelled Steel, Capacity: 1.6 L, Black Onyx, 40101021400000

I bought this kettle to reduce clutter on the worktops, and I like the look of a traditional kettle standing in the hob.It looks just as it does in the listing. It is a cream colour and it is designed to go to a darker shade at the bottom. I imagine this will help to conceal any burn marks as it ages.It is obviously heavier than lesser kettles but, due to the size, it isn’t problematic to lift when filled. The lid comes off and on easily. The whistle is fine.The handle can be moved to one side when filling, if desired. However, it doesn’t move to the side on a whim and stays in position unless you deliberately move it. The handle doesn’t get hot after boiling and there is no need to use a teatowel to lift off the stove afterwards.It is a sturdy kettle and I can recommend.If you are new to stove kettles, they do take longer to boil than electric ones. However, I use this time to give the floor a quick sweep and it helps me feel productive (and I now have a very clean floor! 😊).I was worried about cleaning marks off without scratching the coating. I use a damp scourer (the kind that’s on one side of the sponge pad in the photo) and softly wipe. This removed all marks without causing damage.I can recommend.

Very happy with this kettle. Not to heavy.

I’ve been using this kettle for over 18 months several times a day, mainly on my induction job’s boost setting and there have been no issues at all. The recommendation is not to use it on boost but the kettle is still working perfectly so I think this is more a guideline rather than an instruction. The whistle is almost too loud on boost setting on the hob, less so on the normal maximum setting but still perfectly loud several rooms away if doors are left open. The kettle also looks beautiful too. Extremely happy with the purchase.

Gone from electric kettle to this which we are using on a gas hob. Performs as expected and looks nice.Purchase price was £64.80. Still quite expensive for a metal pot with spout and lid. I don’t think £100 plus is good value. But there’s very little to go wrong so potentially it will last for many years. Our electric kettle was half the money but the switch has broken after 2 years.Boil time is 8-10 mins on a medium sized burner. The whistle worked fine and sounded like a kettle should. Of course this is considerably slower than an electric kettle but you can do quick kitchen tidy while it heats up. In the summer it will be quicker I suppose as the tap water won’t be quite so icy cold. Funnily enough a cheap camping kettle is going to boil faster due to the lightweight metal construction but it won’t look as posh.Other advantage is we have cleared some space from the worktop as this kettle lives on the stove.Pouring water out of the spout works fine. If you need the last little bit then expect it to dribble everywhere. Didn’t understand complaints about the lid being too tight. It is tight enough to stay on. Handle gets warm but it’s ok.Tea was nice.

We've had none of the problems the other reviews have stated. The whistle works perfectly, in fact it can become very loud if let to whistle for a bit too long. The water pours perfectly out of it with no spitting of boiling water. The people that mention that the handle gets hot, to me it sounds like they have not put the lid on properly which can be a little stiff at times. Its never been a problem for us, both the handle being hot or problems with the lid being stiff...all it does it make sure its secure which I'd personally sacrifice a little stiffness for. As for someone stating it takes longer than a electric kettle, well of course it will what else would you expect?We bought this because we love Le Creuset products. They are known for high quality stylish wear that lasts a long time, which is exactly what this is. It does exactly what you want it to do to and I have no doubt it will last us for a long time. We used to have an electric kettle, a very expensive one actually that was bought as a wedding gift. We found even that one didn't last long and soon started to look warn. This kettle not only cost less but is still looking as good as the day we bought it. We have a lot of confidence that it will last much longer than the last kettle. We actually prefer using a kettle on the hob, there are benefits to it not being electric for example not taking up valuable work top space and electric plugs.Highly recommended, excellent product from Le Creuset!

I have coveted a stove-top kettle for a very long time, & decided to purchase this Le Creuset one as it was at such a good price. It is beautiful & matches the tiles in my kitchen. It's easy to fill, has a sturdy handle so the kettle is steady when you pour.....But the best thing is its whistle. Oh! The memories that sound evokes: being in my mamgu's (Welsh grandmother) house, she in her wrap-around apron, in the kitchen making a pot of tea. Lovely! It doesn't take long to boil & it's easy to clean, & if you're worried about its weight, well, it's nowhere near as heavy as Le Creuset casserole pots so is easy to handle. An excellent purchase that has made me very happy.

Poor quality. DO NOT WATE YOUR MONEY. Followed user directions for induction hob (never on P setting) but the coating chipped off within the first week of use. Amazon replaced it within 2 days. Coating of 2nd kettle started blistering and chipping off after 3 months. Not able to return via Amazon because it has been more than 30 days, so will have to try my luck with getting money back from LeCreuset! Very dissatisfied as I thought spending more and paying for a reputable brand would be worth it.