Smeg CKLW2001PG Pastel Green 50's Retro Whistling Kettle

Smeg CKLW2001PG Pastel Green 50’s Retro Style Whistling Stovetop Kettle | 2.3L / 10 Cups | Induction + Gas + Ceramic + Electric Hob Compatible | Stainless Steel Body + Interior | Stainless Steel Lid + Spout | Silicone Cool-Touch Non-Slip Handle | Fixed Single-Tone Steam Whistle | MAX/MIN Water Level Indicator | Glossy Finish | 20cm Base Plate | 277×243×205mm / 1.34kg | 2-Year Warranty

The Smeg CKLW2001PG is the 50’s retro style stovetop whistling kettle in Pastel Green — a non-electric, hob-placed kettle with 2.3 litre capacity for up to 10 cups, constructed from stainless steel inside and out, compatible with every major cooking surface including induction, and finished in the glossy pastel green lacquer that defines Smeg’s iconic 50’s aesthetic range and coordinates across the full Smeg small appliances collection. The CKLW2001PG carries no electrical components, no base unit, no cord and no power requirement: it heats entirely by direct contact with the hob flame or element, making it immune to power cuts, compatible with any kitchen configuration including gas-only camping setups, and free of the cable management and counter proximity constraints that electric kettle placement requires. The stainless steel body — exterior, interior and base — and stainless steel spout and lid make the kettle fully waterproof, corrosion-resistant, and dishwasher-safe on the exterior lacquered surface with normal care, while the food-safe stainless steel interior means water contacts only steel and nothing else during heating. The Pastel Green glossy lacquer is the same shade used across the Smeg 50’s small appliance range — the toaster, blender, citrus juicer, espresso machine and stand mixer all available in the same colour — allowing the kettle to coordinate as part of a unified retro kitchen aesthetic rather than sitting as an isolated accent piece.

The fixed single-tone steam whistle is the functional centrepiece of the stovetop kettle format: as water approaches boiling point and steam pressure builds in the spout, it passes through the whistle mechanism and produces the characteristic sound that signals the water is ready without requiring the user to monitor the hob visually or set a timer. The whistle on the CKLW2001PG is fixed — it cannot be removed or disabled — which is the design choice that makes the stovetop kettle a genuinely passive appliance: it requires no attention between placing it on the hob and hearing the signal. The whistle sound is a single-tone steady note rather than a multi-tone or intermittent alarm, which carries clearly across a kitchen without being jarring at close range. The spout cap covers the spout opening when pouring is not in progress, preventing steam burns when lifting and carrying the kettle from hob to table. The ergonomic stainless steel handle with pastel green silicone non-slip coating stays cool enough to grip safely without a cloth at normal kettle temperatures because the silicone insulates the hand from the metal handle body, while the textured non-slip surface maintains grip security even with wet hands. The MAX/MIN water level indicator on the side of the body allows the correct fill level to be confirmed before placing on the hob — overfilling a stovetop kettle above the MAX level creates a spill risk when the water boils and agitates near the spout. The 20cm flat base plate distributes heat evenly across the full base diameter on both gas and induction hobs, and the aluminium layer in the base construction improves heat conduction speed compared to a single-material stainless steel base. Dimensions 277×243×205mm, net weight 1.34kg. Compatible cooking surfaces: induction, gas, ceramic, electric. 2-year warranty.