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How to choose an electric kettle

Nov 04 , 2023

Currently, there are two types of materials for the body of electric kettle on the market: Stainless steel and polypropylene materials. The materials used in electric kettles are only inspected and certified by authoritative institutions, Those that meet these two inspection standards, It can be considered as a "healthy material". In addition, it can also be judged through the methods of "seeing" and "smelling". Food grade stainless steel generally has good glossiness, It doesn't smell strong metal rust. Food grade polypropylene materials generally appear smooth, shiny, and evenly textured, There is no pungent smell.

Purchase Details

1. Base winding slot: An electric kettle with a winding slot on the base can adjust the length of the power cord according to actual needs to avoid messy power cords in the kitchen or living room.

2. Anti slip base: When an electric kettle is boiling water, tipping the kettle can cause serious consequences. Therefore, if the tabletop or coffee table where the electric kettle is placed at home is relatively smooth, consumers should carefully check whether the base has relevant anti slip design when selecting to avoid danger caused by the kettle tipping during use.

3. Pot mouth anti scratch hands: Due to the frequent cleaning of the interior of the electric kettle, if the edge of the stainless steel electric kettle mouth is too sharp, it is easy to scratch hands during cleaning. Therefore, consumers need to carefully check whether the pot mouth scratches their hands when selecting.

4. Opening method: There are two main methods for opening electric kettles, one button opening and manual opening. Consumers can choose a more convenient opening method based on their personal usage habits.

Due to the frequent use of electric kettles in daily life, it is also necessary to consider the detailed design of usage when purchasing electric kettles to ensure convenience in future use.

How to use an electric kettle

(1)Pour water into the pot, connect the power cord to the pot body first, and then plug the other end into the power socket to heat it up. For electric kettles with switches attached or automatic, the switch should be unplugged to connect the kettle to the power supply. Be careful not to connect the power supply before loading water, otherwise it may burn out the heater or cause dangerous accidents.

(2) The water injection should not exceed the maximum water level to prevent the liquid from boiling and overflowing outside the kettle. When using a regular electric kettle, it is not advisable to fill it with too little water, otherwise it will quickly burn out. If the electric heating tube is exposed to the water and burned empty, it is easy to burn out.

(3)The rated power of electric kettles is generally large, and the capacity of power plugs, sockets, and power cords should be appropriately selected, preferably above 1015 amperes, and should be used independently to ensure safety.

(4) Always keep the power plug, socket, power cord, and automatic switch device of the electric kettle dry and clean, and do not rinse them with water to avoid damaging the electrical insulation due to moisture, causing faults and leakage.

(5) Flushing water or beverages with an electric kettle that has just boiled and is still powered on can easily cause harm. You should first unplug the plug, cut off the power, and then use boiling water to ensure safety.

(6)Every time an electric kettle is burned with milk, coffee, etc., a layer of residue or dirt may be attached to the electric heating tube. After each use, it should be carefully cleaned. If used for a long time, there may be some scale or other dirt adhering to the surface of the kettle or electric heating tube, which should be regularly checked and cleaned. When cleaning an automatic electric kettle, it is not advisable to immerse it in water to avoid affecting the electrical insulation of the automatic switch.

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