In daily life, we all have the habit of drinking hot water, that is, boiling water before drinking. When it comes to boiling hot water, an electric kettle is the choice used by many families to boil water, it is fast and convenient. Although it is very simple to use an electric kettle to boil water, you only need to add water and electricity, and wait for the water to boil. However, there are many small details to pay attention to in the process of use, otherwise the wrong way of use will reduce the service life of the kettle and even affect the water quality. Today, I will talk to you about some misunderstandings when using an electric kettle, and let's see if you have made any mistakes!
Myth 1: Fill the pot with water.
When boiling water, many friends will fill up the kettle in order to boil more water at a time. However, there are many pitfalls to this approach. Because when the water is boiling, it will keep tumbling, and if the water level is too full, the hot water inside will overflow from the spout. This can not only cause burns, but also flow into the base at the bottom, which can lead to the possibility of a short circuit. Therefore, when we use an electric kettle to boil water, we must not overfill the water. On the inner wall of the kettle, there is usually a maximum water mark, and it is best not to exceed this water mark every time you add water. In addition, the water can not be added too little, if the kettle is too little water, the electric kettle will produce a large amount of steam in a short time, and if these steam can not be discharged in time, it will cause a certain pressure on the internal structure of the electric kettle, affecting its service life.
Myth 2: Add water after powering on.
When using a kettle to boil water, many friends are accustomed to putting the kettle on the base to turn on the electricity first, and then add water to it. But in fact, this operation is wrong, first power on, there is no water in it, the kettle is in a state of empty boiling, and empty burning is easy to cause damage to the heating plate, thereby affecting the life of the kettle. Although it is said that every time the electricity is turned on, it will immediately go to the water, and the air boiling is only a few seconds, but for a long time, a little bit of damage will accumulate and the service life of the electric kettle will be greatly shortened. Therefore, the correct way to add water to the kettle should be to add water first, and then put it on the base and boil it with electricity.
Myth 3: Ignore the inspection of the base.
Electric kettle has a base, this base is an important part of the electric kettle, it is responsible for converting electrical energy into heat energy to heat the water. There are a lot of heating elements inside the base, so we should not ignore this base when we are boiling water. If there is a water stain on the base, if we still put the kettle on it and heat it with electricity, it is likely to cause a short circuit and the risk of electric shock. Therefore, when we use the electric kettle, we must pay attention to the inspection of the base to ensure that it is dry. When moisture is found, it is necessary to wipe it dry in time to ensure safe use.
Myth 4: Never clean.
When it comes to cleaning the electric kettle, many friends may just take some water in advance when they receive the water, and will not clean it carefully. However, if we look closely, we will find that after a period of use, a layer of yellow scale will form at the bottom, and this scale will accumulate thicker and thicker over time. If the scale is not washed off, it will not only affect the boiling speed, but also affect the water quality, and make the boiled water smell.
The way to clean the scale at the bottom of the kettle is also very simple, we just need to pour more white vinegar and a small half bowl of water into the kettle first. The limescale in the kettle is mainly due to the excessive minerals, chemicals and microorganisms in the water, which will form a precipitate under heating conditions and attach to the wall of the kettle to form scale. And the white vinegar we add to it, it is an acidic substance, which has a good softening effect. When white vinegar comes into contact with minerals such as calcium and magnesium in limescale, a chemical reaction occurs, and the limescale can be dissolved.
After adding it, we put the kettle on the electricity and let it boil. After that, after waiting for it to sit for 15 minutes, we pour out the vinegar water inside and wipe it with a soft cloth, and the scale at the bottom of the kettle can be removed, and the effect is very obvious.
Myth 5: Buy just one.
Many friends think that as long as the kettle can boil the water, they often only pay attention to the price when buying. But in fact, the quality of the kettle cannot be ignored. We all know that the kettle is made of stainless steel, but there are many models of stainless steel, so we should look for 304 and 316 food grade stainless steel, which have good corrosion resistance and processing performance, can withstand high temperatures in the heating process, and will not release harmful substances. If today's article is helpful to you, then click a follow, a like, and thank you for your support.