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Turbo kettles serve one purpose only: boiling water. However, some users mistakenly use them for cooking soup, boiling vegetables, eggs, or meats,... This is the gravest mistake.
1. Using a turbo kettle blindly may result in an explosion similar to a bomb.
Turbo kettles serve one purpose only: boiling water. However, some users mistakenly use them for cooking soup, boiling vegetables, eggs, or meats,... This is the gravest mistake.
Do not grip the cord to unplug
When plugging in a turbo kettle, never grip the cord. Always hold onto the plug to avoid the risk of the cord being frayed, torn, or leaking electricity, which could lead to electric shocks.
Turbo kettles have one sole purpose: boiling water. However, some users mistakenly use them for cooking soup, boiling vegetables, eggs, or meats,... This causes sediment to easily accumulate in the kettle and leads to quick damage, even posing a dangerously high risk of electrical shock.
Avoid moving the kettle while in use
Do not move the kettle while it is plugged in and boiling water. Do not carry the kettle by its electric base to avoid electric shock. When boiling water, the lid must be tightly closed; if the lid is opened, the safety auto-shutoff feature will not function.
Ensure to pour out excess water promptly after boiling
Once water has boiled reaching 100 degrees Celsius, even though the electric switch has turned off, the water continues to boil due to the residual heat from the heating plate. Pouring out all the water at this point could cause the heating plate to burn out and become damaged.
It's advisable to leave about 15 ml of water, or just a shallow amount at the bottom, then wait until the heating plate has completely cooled down before pouring out the remaining water in the kettle.
Avoid boiling too little or too much water
Each electric kettle specifies a maximum (Max) and minimum (Min) water level, allowing users to visually gauge the appropriate amount of water to pour in.
Boiling water above the Max line can lead to spillage and risk of electrical hazards or boiling below the Min line will result in insufficient water, causing the kettle to overheat, accumulate deposits, and deteriorate quickly.
Don't let excess water sit in the kettle for too long
Many people fall into this trap after boiling water. Did you know that leaving excess water in the kettle for an extended period can cause scale buildup, reducing heat exchange efficiency, resulting in slower boiling, and thick residue can damage the temperature sensor, causing the kettle to shut off before the water reaches boiling point?
Avoid boiling water multiple times consecutively
Users often have the habit of continuously boiling water for hours with an electric kettle, thinking it saves electricity since the kettle is already hot. However, boiling water continuously can overheat the heating plate, overload the power source, leading to electrical faults, kettle burnout, or even fire.
It's recommended to let the kettle cool for about 30 minutes between each boiling session. Allowing the heating plate underneath the kettle to cool down slightly will significantly save electricity and extend the kettle's lifespan.
Avoid plugging the kettle into outlets shared with other electrical devices
Electric kettles have relatively high power ratings, so it's safer to plug them into a dedicated outlet.
Additionally, avoid simultaneously boiling water while cooking rice, using an electric stove, iron, washing machine, or water heater, as these high-power devices can overload the circuit, causing automatic power cutoff or, worse, potential fire hazards.
