Electric Kettle: In today’s time, electric kettle has become a necessity for almost every household. Whether you want to make tea, heat water for coffee or prepare things like instant noodles, soup – kettle comes in handy everywhere. Its biggest feature is that water gets heated in a short time. For this reason people use it daily, but not in the right way. Often people think that if the heating element of the kettle is fine, then the kettle will last for a long time. Whereas the reality is that the most important part of the cattle is its base plate. This base plate transmits electricity to the kettle, if there is even a slight problem in it, the kettle stops heating water. Many times, within a few months of purchasing a new kettle, people start complaining that the kettle is on but not heating.
The main reason for this is small mistakes related to the base plate, which no one pays attention to. Putting water spilled kettle directly on the plate, not fitting it properly, picking up the kettle while the switch is on – all these habits gradually spoil the base plate. If you also want your electric kettle to work well for a long time and do not have to buy a new kettle again and again, then it is very important to know these mistakes related to the base plate and avoid them.
Washing the kettle and placing it directly on the base plate
This is the most common mistake. Many people, after washing the kettle, place it directly on the base plate without wiping it and switch it on. If water or moisture remains under the kettle, the risk of short-circuit increases as soon as the current reaches the base plate. Due to this, the contacts inside the base plate can get damaged and sometimes the plate gets completely burnt. Therefore, always keep in mind that after washing the kettle, dry the lower part thoroughly. Wiping with dry cloth is a small habit, but this habit can increase the lifespan of your cattle.
Not placing the cattle properly on the base plate
The second big mistake is not keeping the cattle in the correct position. Many times, in a hurry, people keep the kettle in a crooked position and switch it on. Due to this, proper connection is not made between the base plate and the cattle.
In such a situation, sparking starts, due to which the contact of the plate becomes loose. After some time the kettle will sometimes turn on, sometimes not. Therefore, always switch on the kettle by placing it in the center of the base plate. Do not press the switch until the kettle fits properly.
keep turning the cattle repeatedly
Many people have the habit of keeping the kettle on the base plate and keep rotating it. Sometimes here, sometimes there. That too without turning off the switch. This habit is very harmful for the base plate. By doing this the contact of the base plate starts wearing. Frequent making and breaking of connections also affects the heating system. If you have to change the position of the kettle, first switch it off, then lift the kettle and place it again properly.
pick up kettle without switching off
Many people make this mistake and they do not even realize it. Electricity is flowing to the base plate as long as the switch remains on. In such a situation, if you lift the kettle without turning off the switch, sparking may occur due to sudden connection break. Due to this, the circuits inside the base plate may get burnt. Many times this is the reason why the cattle suddenly stops working. Therefore, make it an important habit to switch off and remove the plug before lifting the kettle.
Always leave the base plate plugged in
Even if the kettle is not in use, many people always keep the base plate plug on. They think it doesn’t matter. Whereas the reality is that due to the plug being on, current continues to reach the base plate. Due to this, the internal circuit gradually starts weakening and the life of the plate gets reduced. It is better to turn off the switch after using the kettle and remove the plug. This will not only keep the base plate safe but will also save electricity.
Not keeping the base plate clean
Dust, tea-coffee splashes and water stains accumulate on the base plate, if these are not cleaned from time to time, the contact does not work properly. Clean the base plate gently with a dry cloth once a week. Never use wet cloth or water. This will keep the plate fine for a long time.
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