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HOW TO CHOOSE AN ELECTRIC KETTLE: What you need to know to choose the right electric kettle

Heating element in an electric kettle

Electric kettle power

Body material: ceramic, glass

Additional functions: thermostat, temperature maintenance

Do you want your electric kettle to serve you for many years? Study its characteristics carefully! You decide which electric kettle to choose.

The choice of an electric kettle: its characteristics

Electric kettles are divided into three types:

  • electric kettles (conventional) with an open heating element;
  • electric kettles (express kettles) with a closed heating element;
  • thermos kettle (thermopot).

Inexpensive kettles have an open heating element (coil) and a power connector on the side. The spiral is chrome plated or made of stainless steel.

Express kettles have a power connector in the center of the stand. The heating element is made of stainless steel. It is hidden under a thin metal plate, which eliminates contact with water and prolongs the life of the device. Scale in "closed" models forms less. Washing the flat bottom is easy and convenient. Express kettles, when boiling water, make noise louder than conventional models of electric kettles.

Thermoses-teapots (thermopots) combine the functions of a teapot and a thermos. As long as the device is plugged in, the water temperature is maintained at a preset level (you can select one of the temperature maintenance modes, for example, 60, 80 or 95 ° C).

Heating water to a boil in a thermal pot takes longer than heating the same volume in an electric kettle. Thermopot power is usually low (700-1000 W). Water is supplied by pressing the button (while the pump turns on) or manually. Thanks to the operation of the pump, a heavy thermo-sweat does not need to be lifted or tilted to get hot water. Suitable for seniors, children and families with frequent guests.

How to choose the right type of heating element

There are three types of heating elements:

  • open spiral,
  • closed spiral,
  • disc heater.

An open coil (TEN) is located inside the kettle in the form of a coil-boiler. Such models are not expensive in price. However, they are more difficult to descale as more plaque builds up on an open coil than on a disc heater. An important point: the spiral must be completely covered with water. The minimum amount of water for boiling 0.3-0.5 liters.

Hidden spiral hidden under a metal disc The "bottom" of the kettle / thermopot. Models with a hidden heating element are easier to clean. Heat a glass of water to a minimum. Their disadvantages are that they are noisy and consume more electricity. The cost is 5-10% higher than the cost of models with an open spiral.

Electric kettle power

The more power, the faster the water heats up. The optimal indicator for a two-liter kettle 2200 watts. For thermopots, the values ​​are lower, since less energy is consumed in the maintain temperature mode.

The larger the device, the more energy it consumes. Accordingly, its power is higher. When choosing an electric kettle, keep in mind: you can compare models in terms of power only if they have the same volume.

The standard power for devices of 1.7 liters is 2000 watts. Some manufacturers offer similar 3000W models. It is better not to buy such a kettle if there are frequent power surges or poor wiring in the network of your home.

Filter material

Replaceable filters are used in electric kettles. They are made of fine nylon mesh. There are also metal and gold-plated filters.

Metal filters are more durable than nylon filters.An electric kettle with a gold-plated filter is more expensive than others. Manufacturers are convinced that less scale settles on such filters.

Electric kettle body material

Electric kettle bodies are made of plastic, glass, metal, ceramic and stainless steel.

Plastic inexpensive and durable material. It is used for the manufacture of cases in different color variations and transparency levels. For your information: cheap types of plastic lose their properties over time, become brittle or dull.

Glass models are considered the most environmentally friendly. However, such teapots require careful handling and care. An electric kettle with a glass flask will become a decoration of the kitchen.

Devices, the body of which is made made of metal and of stainless steel, fit well into the interior of any kitchen. They are more expensive than plastic models, but durable. Disadvantages include fingerprints and other dirt on the polished surface of the instrument.

Ceramic electric kettles stylish, rustproof, easy to clean. They have original drawings on the body. They work quietly when heating water. Have increased fragility.

Additional functions of the electric kettle

6 useful functions of the appliance:

  • prolonged boiling (more than 4-5 minutes) removes chlorine from the water;
  • timer serves to heat water at a specific time;
  • thermostat have some models of electric kettles and all thermo pots. Allows you to select the desired water temperature (for example, to prepare baby food you need water at a temperature of 60 ° C, for coffee or tea 85-90 ° С, and for instant products (for example, noodles) 98-100 ° C);
  • maintaining water temperature - maintains an optimal temperature after boiling. This feature allows you to save energy in your home;
  • sound signal notify that the kettle has warmed up the water;
  • protection against running out of water... The appliance will not work if there is no water in it.

Now you know how to choose the right electric kettle. Share your experience with us in the comments about your choice of an electric kettle.

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