Ceramic electric: dignity, how to choose

Kettle in the kitchen modern housewife - not only the main attribute of tea. This faithful assistant in the preparation of food and baby food, canning, and even a stylish interior element. That is why the choice of this instrument should be treated carefully and demanding.

How to approach the selection of ceramic "helper"? What are its characteristics, advantages, disadvantages? We'll talk more about that.

Distinctive features

Ceramic electric kettle in a wide range of household electrical appliances in the market appeared not so long ago, but has already gained considerable popularity among buyers, and their attention to instruments made of ceramics increases with each day.

The principle of operation of such a teapot is no different from his glass, plastic and metal counterparts, Surely also in the flask is filled with water, which is heated an electrical heating element embedded in the bottom instrument.

A distinctive feature of the ceramic product is its appearance. Refined, designed in a contemporary style, with an interesting, diverse artistic painting, they are the first to attract the eyes of the buyer.

Japanese floral motifs on a white background, a variety of shapes and a broad color palette - all those expressive features ceramic kettle harmoniously fit into any decor, while becoming his decoration.

The condition is optional, although it is very common. Such unity will be a wonderful gift for any occasion, add coziness and warmth everyday togethers.

With regard to the design features, the ceramic disc machines equipped with only heating elements, not spiral. Thus, to worry about the output of this part of the system you do not have.

There is an opinion about the choice of a small amount of devices. Opinion, though widespread, but erroneous, as the increased demand for products has forced developers to solve a similar problem. Of course, among the large amounts of ceramic kettles not find, but within 1.7L huge range. For an average family of such a quantity of water is sufficient.

The lower part of the instrument, mainly metal. Furthermore, the model has additional technologies - thermoregulator, several modes tea brewing lights, automatic shutdown, touch control.

It includes a ceramic model can not be often. This can result in equipment damage.

Advantages of ceramic kettles

Kettles of ceramics have a mass of advantages:

• pleasant, charming beauty and diversity of design;
• over time, the appearance did not deteriorate, unlike dummies made of metal or plastic;
• palatability heated water. Many gourmets, connoisseurs of tea procession celebrate a kind of pleasant taste without the impurities and extraneous odors;
• compared with plastic counterparts thick ceramic walls allow longer save heat;
• hygienic, environmentally friendly device. Pottery itself - the natural, absolutely pure in terms of environmental material. In addition, it is less susceptible to bacterial growth and accumulation;
• ease of maintenance and lack the scale layer. The smooth surface can quickly clean the instrument from possible contamination and ceramic walls hardly give rise to scaling and buildup;
• quiet operation - one of the most important indicators for many customers. Ceramic electric kettle boiling process will not cause undue discomfort or irritation is noisy;
• model of ceramics - a novelty in home appliances equipped with many additional functions - for example, the ability to rotate 360˚ or a wireless connection. This significantly increases the comfort, ease and convenience of operation;
• touch panel on a stand models;
• low power device - usually no more than 1 kW. This makes it available to the premises wiring with a weak and does not cause her for a short overload.

disadvantages

A large number of disadvantages in such a device is not present, but some are still available:

• significant weight in relation to the plastic or metal teapot. Especially this fact is inconvenient for families with children, and with one hand to hold a full kettle of water difficult;
• increased heating time - a small capacity and thick walls of the device increases during boiling;
• fragility - after falling to the floor of a strike more likely case integrity breach;
• housing heats up during operation, and therefore requires special care, respect and use of additional tack, casings;
• high cost limits access to some buyers.

How to choose a ceramic kettle

When choosing a high-quality, easy-to-use ceramic kettle is important to become familiar with such criteria and parameters of the device:

• famous brand manufacturer partially give confidence in the quality material and products in general. It encouraged to read customer testimonials about the products, individual brands and models to choose proven brands. Do not hesitate when purchasing ask questions to the seller;
• shell thickness - the thicker the slower cool liquid inside. But this increases the weight of the product, the heating energy consumption;
• comfortable grip - in itself a significant weight filled a kettle, plus its hot state in conjunction with the uncomfortable handle increases the risk of burns or injuries in the fall;
• the wireless connection will install the appliance in a convenient place for you without having to worry about sufficient length of cord;
• heating element must be closed;
• the presence of the thermostat and several brewing mode. This approach eliminates the long waits, allow correct and tasty to cook for tea drink. For example, models of the variant with three or more modes of brewing different kinds of tea: green (liquid temperature before heating 65˚S) red (heating temperature up to 80 ° C) for coffee, chocolate - a separate water heating mode to 90 ° C and the main boil mode (to 100 ° C);
• at the instrument must be present automatic shutdown. Overheating electrical appliance outage, insufficient amount of liquid, prevention of water splashing out during boiling and unclosed cap - not the whole list of advantages of this function;
• recourse to 360˚ - it is convenient in use, because the time to turn the device and hit the slots are not spent;

• for the convenience of note teapot, which will properly prepare tea. It can be built (located inside the brewing mesh) or separate (at a base with a kettle). The second option is more convenient, but keep in mind the dimensions of the stand. For a small kitchen, this design is not always convenient. Built mesh can cause unnecessary inconvenience for cleaning of the device;
• note as opens, closes the lid;
• lights - the condition is not mandatory, but very decorate tea;
• design and shape of the electric, completing a pair of cups of the same color that harmoniously fit into the interior kitchen;
• warranty period. Ask this question, in the event of marriage instrument could be exchanged.

How to use

For electric kettles ceramic requirements differ somewhat from metal or plastic. Therefore, before use, be sure carefully and thoughtfully read the user manual.

Do not be amiss to recall the basic rules and guidelines on how to protect yourself and others, as well as extend the life of the ceramic kettle:

1. Use only the defective unit, without cracks and nadkoly.
2. Keep an eye on the level of filling of the container according to the special markup water.
3. Should not be allowed to reheating interval was less than 30-60 minutes. This approach will provide long-term acquisition of the service.
4. Not dial a cold water into the kettle during the first minutes after boiling.

   Let the appliance cool down a bit. This prevents occurrence of cracks on the housing.

5. Not to burn yourself with hot tea, take care of tack or a special, protective casing.
6. Do not touch the body during boiling, so as not to get burned.
7. Full electric maintain the second hand due to significant weight model.
8. Before pouring the water, remove the device from the stand.
9. Place the technique on a flat, smooth surface.
10. Limit the use of a ceramic teapot children. Raise his child difficult and dangerous for health.
11. Do not operate the device when the cover is open or insufficient liquid.
12. Gently, carefully think of the technique, not drop, hit other objects. Remember: Ceramics - the material brittle.
13. Before using the manufacturers recommended fill capacity twice and brought to the maximum temperature. A prior to each subsequent boiling under running water to rinse it, so as not to spoil the taste of the prepared particles tea scum.
14. Regularly clean inside, outside. It is easy thanks to the smoothness of the coating.

    Descaling can not use abrasives, solvents, metal brushes

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It suffices to use:

• special means;
• solution of vinegar with water in a ratio of 1: 2. Liquid fill the kettle to the maximum level, boil. Leave vinegar solution for days, and poured several times with running water. If necessary, the procedure should be repeated;
• citric acid at the rate of one bag per 1 liter means the volume. Most of the pour immediately and fill the container with water, bring to a boil, add the remainder. After 15 minutes, pour the liquid, rinsed 2-3 times.

Customer reviews and tips

The bulk of the customer feedback is positive. Unanimously marked taste fluid quality, quiet operation, comfort and modern décor. After analogue of metal and plastic contrast significantly noticeable.

No foreign odors, easy to clean. Appearance is maintained throughout the life of the instrument does not rust and does not deform.

When you purchase need to be concerned about the possible return of the product warranty from the manufacturer or retailer.