Everyone loves to drink a cup of tea or coffee in the morning and throughout the day, so this accessory has become one of the main attributes of the kitchen.
Features
The current market offers a wide selection and range of kettles. Many people prefer to use an electric appliance, but there are those who prefer the usual kettle. Heating of water in it occurs on a gas, electric or induction stove. Very popular today is the whistling kettle, which signals that the water is already boiling.
Cases when the whistle fails are not rare. It can either be changed or repaired.
Before proceeding with the repair instructions for the whistle in case of a breakdown, you need to get acquainted with the types of kettles equipped with this device. Today, there are many different models of such an attribute, and different materials are used for its production. Unfortunately, it is impossible to adjust the whistle to a specific melody and the volume of the sound.
The whistling kettle can be made of the materials described below.
- Glass. This is the most beautiful option, but it is quite impractical. The main disadvantage of this model is the fragility, as well as the tendency to various damage and high cost. In the case of the slightest damage to the dishes need to be changed.
- Aluminum. Such capacity is not an option for those who care about their health. It is no secret to anyone that aluminum is a metal that, when combined with boiling water, is used to secrete heavy salts that have a negative effect on the human body. But often a person acquires such models because of their low cost.
- Stainless steel. This kettle belongs to the most reliable and durable options. It is resistant to heat, does not emit harmful substances. But It is worth noting that this type of dishes needs special care. It can not be washed with metal sponges, soda, salt, powder and other abrasives. An exceptionally soft washcloth and special detergent are allowed.
Enamelware for boiling water can be both domestically produced and imported. The main disadvantage of this model is considered the constant occurrence of scale and rust. Enamel, with which the container is covered from the inside, after some time begins to crumble. The positive aspects include an attractive appearance.
The design of the whistling kettle is similar to that of a conventional one, but the difference lies precisely in the presence of a “signal device”.
The reasons for the lack of whistles
Quite a common problem that happens with such dishes is the breakage of the whistle.
It can be fixed by hand, as the mechanism is very simple.
Firstly, need to understand the cause of failure. To do this, remove the whistle from the spout of the cold kettle and try to blow it. In the event that the whistle appeared, the trouble happened with the kettle itself. If not, then the problem is with the whistle - it broke. If the whistle falls off, it is advisable to buy a new one - they are sold separately.
What to do?
- First of all, you need to carefully inspect the steam whistle. Perhaps something got inside and prevents him from fully working. Maybe he was deformed.
- Use a screwdriver to disassemble the device.
- Inside the whistle is a spring, which must be obtained.
- Then prepare the surface for repair. To do this, take the skin and clean the mated surface well.
To perform the following steps, you will need a soldering iron and soldering acid.
- When the spike is done, you need to sand the parts with sandpaper.
- The next step is neutralization of the alkali remaining on the surface. To do this, the already repaired whistle must be placed in a container with a solution (25%) of ammonia.
After all the operations done, you need to put the whistle on the previous place and check it - you need to make sure that everything works.
To do this, pour water into the kettle and put it on fire.
If the whistle does not whistle only on the kettle, then it is necessary to consider a possible version of the problem with it.
A description of the problems is presented below.
- The level of permissible water in the tank exceeds the norm. In such cases, the air does not come out through the whistle, but in any other possible way, for example, through the lid.
- Also, the problem may be in the lid, which is loosely attached to the body, and steam penetrates through the remaining gap.
After completing the above instructions, you can try to repair the kettle yourself. If everything worked out and the mechanism worked, the device can still be used. But if, despite all efforts, nothing works, you need to buy a new kettle.
How to choose?
When choosing such an accessory, it is necessary to take into account certain criteria and factors that are key.
- Manufacturing material - stainless steel is most preferred.
- A pen should be made of heat-resistant plastic - it will give the opportunity to take a kettle without tacks.
- Surface view. It can be matte and shiny. The shiny surface is able to maintain the water temperature for a long time.
- Body shape. It should be wider below than above.
- Whistle material. The device can be made of different materials: stainless steel or plastic. Ideal option - a whistle from a stainless steel.
- Cap. It must fit snugly to the body.
- Volume. Here, every buyer can choose the option that seems best to him. You just need to take into account the number of family members.
- Registration. The design can be completely different, because it all depends on the personal preferences of the user.
When buying a kettle with a whistle, be sure to keep a check. The manufacturer must provide a warranty on the device.
Another master whistle repair workshop can be found in the video below.
