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 modern market offers a wide selection and assortment of dummies. Many people prefer to use an electric appliance, but there are those who like a regular kettle more. Water heating in it occurs on a gas, electric or induction stove. Very popular today is a kettle with a whistle, which signals that the water is already boiling.
Cases when the whistle fails are not uncommon. It can either be replaced or repaired.
Before proceeding with the repair instructions for the whistle in case of breakage, you need to get acquainted with the types of dummies equipped with this device. Today, there are many different models of such an attribute, and different materials are used for its production. Unfortunately, setting the whistle to a specific melody and sound volume is not possible.
A whistle kettle can be made from the materials described below.
- Glass. This is the most beautiful option, but it is quite impractical. The main disadvantage of this model is its fragility, as well as a tendency to various damage and high cost. In the case of minor damage, the dishes must be changed.
- Aluminum. Such a capacity is not an option for those who take good care of their health. It's no secret that aluminum is a metal, which, when combined with boiling water, releases 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 is one of the most reliable and durable options. It is resistant to high temperature, 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 abrasive products. An exceptionally soft washcloth and a special detergent are allowed.
Enameled dishes for boiling water can be both domestic production and imported. The main disadvantage of this model is the constant appearance of scale and rust. Enamel, with which the container is covered from the inside, after a while begins to crumble. The positive aspects include an attractive appearance.
The design of the kettle with a whistle is similar to the design of a conventional one, but the difference lies precisely in the presence of a “signal device”.
The reasons for the lack of whistle
A fairly common problem that happens with such utensils is a broken whistle.
You can fix it with your own hands, since the mechanism is very simple.
Primarily, you need to understand the cause of the breakdown. To do this, remove the whistle from the spout of a cold teapot and try to blow it. In the event that a whistle appeared, the trouble happened with the kettle itself. If it is not there, then the problem is with the whistle - it broke. If the whistle falls off, then 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 working fully. Maybe he deformed.
- Use a screwdriver to disassemble the device.
- Inside the whistle is a spring, which must be taken out.
- Then you should prepare the surface for repair. To do this, take the skin and clean the mating surface well.
To perform the following steps, you will need a soldering iron and soldering acid.
- When the soldering is completed, it is necessary to clean the parts with sandpaper.
- The next step is to neutralize 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 in its original place and perform a check - you need to make sure that everything works.
To do this, pour water into the kettle and put it on the fire.
If the whistle does not whistle only on the kettle, then you need to consider a possible version of the problem with it.
A description of the problems is provided below.
- Permissible water level in the tank exceeds the norm. In such cases, the air does not exit through the whistle, but in any other possible way, for example, through the lid.
- Also, the problem may be in the cover, which does not fit snugly against the body, and steam penetrates through the remaining gap.
By following the above instructions, you can try to repair the kettle yourself. If everything worked out, and the mechanism worked, then 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.
- Production material - most preferred stainless steel.
- A pen should be made of heat-resistant plastic - it will make it possible to take a kettle without tacks.
- Type of surface. It can be matte and shiny. The shiny surface is able to maintain 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. The ideal option is a stainless steel whistle.
- Cap. It must necessarily fit snugly against the body.
- Volume. Here, each buyer can choose the option that seems to him the best. You just need to consider the number of family members.
- Decor. 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 workshop for repairing a whistle for a kettle can be found in the video below.
