why isnt my whistling kettle whistling anymore?
 

Its only a year old, a nice stainless steel number.

Ive tried tightening to screw in the removable lid, but to no avail.

Perhaps Ive tightened it too hard?

Any ideas on this earth shattering problem? :)

"ODB" wrote in message
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Its only a year old, a nice stainless steel number.

Ive tried tightening to screw in the removable lid, but to no avail.

Perhaps Ive tightened it too hard?

Any ideas on this earth shattering problem? :)

The sound is made by steam passing through the whistle opening. Be sure it
is clear and did not get filled with some gunk. Clean it out with a pin or
paperclip and give it a try. Also check that it is fitting properly and the
steam is not escaping around the lid rather than through it.

On 6/25/2005 7:17 PM or thereabouts, ODB appears, somewhat unbelievably,
to have opined:

Its only a year old, a nice stainless steel number.

Ive tried tightening to screw in the removable lid, but to no avail.

Perhaps Ive tightened it too hard?

Any ideas on this earth shattering problem? :)



It's probably feeling depressed and therefore doesn't feel like
whistling. Perhaps it should consult a mental health professional.

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I don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

ODB wrote:
Its only a year old, a nice stainless steel number.

Ive tried tightening to screw in the removable lid, but to no avail.

Perhaps Ive tightened it too hard?

Any ideas on this earth shattering problem? :)

I have seen some get blocked with a lime type build up. Take a look and
see if you can see if something is partly blocking the vent.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

sometimes the parts get out of alignment in the whistle. loosen the screw
and see if you can turn one part to a different position to "form" the
whistle. if you look closely enough, what I am saying should make sense to
you.

Bob


"ODB" wrote in message
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Its only a year old, a nice stainless steel number.

Ive tried tightening to screw in the removable lid, but to no avail.

Perhaps Ive tightened it too hard?

Any ideas on this earth shattering problem? :)

ODB wrote:
Its only a year old, a nice stainless steel number.

Ive tried tightening to screw in the removable lid, but to no avail.

Perhaps Ive tightened it too hard?

Any ideas on this earth shattering problem? :)



Turn the burner on.

put in some water

Probably lime or crud buildup. Soak the whistle part in some CLR over night.
"ODB" wrote in message
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Its only a year old, a nice stainless steel number.

Ive tried tightening to screw in the removable lid, but to no avail.

Perhaps Ive tightened it too hard?

Any ideas on this earth shattering problem? :)

No wrote:

Probably lime or crud buildup. Soak the whistle part in some CLR over night.


Vinegar is nearly as effective and much cheaper..

You should take it on vacation for awhile.

I suggest going to Dixie.

Its only a year old, a nice stainless steel number.

Ive tried tightening to screw in the removable lid, but to no avail.

Perhaps Ive tightened it too hard?

Any ideas on this earth shattering problem? :)

The whistle consists of a resonating chamber in the steam vent made
using a thin insert with a hole. If the insert falls out, no whistle.
Check to be sure the steam has to go thru 2 inline holes.

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