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Le Creuset The Whistling Kettle Q3100

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Le Creuset The Whistling Kettle Q3100

Date Published: 6/28/05

The Le Creuset The Whistling Kettle Q3100 is a traditional round kettle with an 8-inch wide flat-bottom base and 2-inch tapered spout.

The kettle, constructed of heavy-gauge steel, coated with a super-hard glossy enamel, is available in a choice of four vibrant colors: white, red, blue, or flame. The kettle has a tight-fitting lid, which seals in heat for a more rapid boil. Two sturdy stainless-steel brackets hold the kettle handle directly above the lid.

This design offers excellent balance for pouring. Both the lid and the handle are made from heatproof phenolic plastic for a stay-cool grip. This model has a capacity of 1.8 quarts and the flat-bottom makes this kettle ideal for use on all stovetops--gas, electric, enamel, and ceramic. The entire interior is also coated with enamel--even up to the spout--to prevent rusting and preserve the beauty of the kettle.

We were impressed by the lid design, which is constructed of a domed piece of enameled steel (in the coordinating color of course) attached to the knob, plus a second flat disc of stainless-steel that is crimped around the bottom of the lid, thereby creating a tight seal and preventing steam and residual water droplets from condensing inside the dome.

Since the lid of a kettle is often the first part to show signs of rust, the clever design of the Le Creuset The Whistling Kettle Q3100 not only improves the kettles efficiently but also prolongs its life.



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replacement of normal wear and tear



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