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Despite the widespread network of technical service centers and craftsmen, there are certainly problems that you can fix yourself.
An electric kettle, as a simple and necessary thing in everyday life, is no exception.
The principle of operation of the electric kettle
To understand the essence of the matter, we will understand a little about the principle of operation of this device.
It is quite simple, and not original in different models.
The thermal electric heater is the basis of the kettle, as it heats the water when it is connected to the electrical network.
The thermostat, which is connected to the heater, disconnects the electric kettle from the network when the water in it reaches the boiling stage.
It is the thermostat that is a more complex part, but it is not repaired, but changed.
Algorithm of actions for repairing an electric kettle
Consider the sequence of actions for self-repair of an electric kettle.
First of all, inspect the power cord and stand, make sure it conducts electricity. Do this with a multimeter.
If the stand is burned out, disassemble it and solder (or just fasten) the contacts.
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If everything is in order, then the next step is to check the contacts in the kettle itself. Don’t forget to unplug it. Unscrew the bottom of the device, and see if any contact has soldered off.
Next, you should check, located mainly on the handle, the automatic shutdown button. It breaks quite often, because the contacts are oxidized in it.
It is difficult to get to her base, since this has to be done with extreme caution. Be careful not to damage the fragile plastic parts and the LED that are located there.
Clean the power connectors properly with sandpaper and the kettle should work fine.
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If the kettle is leaking
A common failure is a kettle leak. If there are obvious cracks on the case, the device cannot be repaired, it is better to buy a new one.
But if a new kettle is flowing, and there are no obvious cracks, you should wait a second week. Perhaps the settling of plaque will tighten small cracks.
If you have a guarantee for a new electric kettle, it can provide you with high-quality and free repairs at a service center.
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In order for the kettle to serve as long as possible and not leak, it is recommended to regularly clean the plaque and use filtered water.
It happens that the electric kettle does not turn off after boiling water. This is also a problem, but not a significant one.
A general cleaning of plaque in the middle of the device case should be carried out.
For cleaning, it is recommended to use not ordinary water, but a solution of citric acid. Dissolve a small bag in 1,5 liters of water and rinse the kettle.
The procedure should be repeated several times if there is a large layer of plaque in the kettle.