Do-it-yourself kettle repair does not turn on

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In this article, we will analyze in detail troubleshooting methods and electric kettle repair with common malfunctions like “does not boil" or "does not turn on“. Most teapots in the price range of up to 3 - 5 thousand rubles are made, most likely, in China. Therefore, their reliability, as a rule, is at the appropriate level.

The electric kettle, the repair of which will be described below in the article, worked for about 11 months and failed. Often people think that if the kettle does not turn on, means, burned out heating element (heating element) and the kettle can be thrown away, especially if it still turns out to be disc. Spiral heating element it could still be replaced if the reason lay in a faulty heating element, but now such kettles are quite rare.

So, if your kettle suddenly stopped turning on and the warranty period for its operation has ended, then you can safely proceed to diagnosing the malfunction of the electric kettle. Electric kettle malfunctions are different, we will consider here purely electrical malfunctions, that is, we do not consider here mechanical repair of a broken off part of the kettle structure, all kinds of water leaks, and similar non-electrical malfunctions.

What do you need to repair an electric kettle?

We need the following tools: a Phillips or flat screwdriver (depending on the type of screws) and a multimeter (tester).

Let's start repairing the electric kettle

The first step is to make sure that there really is a voltage in the household electrical network of 220 volts. It is silly and corny at first glance, but this is one of the troubleshooting algorithms. How to determine. It is enough to plug another electrical device into the outlet and check the voltage in the outlet. This is not particularly difficult.
Next, you need to ring the stand from the electric kettle using the tester. We take the tester and ring the circuit in turn from the electrical plug and the socket on the stand from the kettle. On the stand in the socket, you may have 3 conductors, the third is ground, in my case this protective ground electrically connects the kettle body and the side (ground) terminal on the Euro plug. We look at the presence of a circuit using a multimeter and the absence of signs of carbon deposits on the contacts. If the chain is not broken in the stand (which is a rarity) and there is no carbon deposits, you can proceed to disassemble the electric kettle. Although it would be more correct to immediately measure the resistance on the kettle itself, but I believe that the operation performed will not be superfluous and will not take much of your time.

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If everything is in order with the stand for the electric kettle, then, therefore, malfunction is covered in the teapot itself... Here it is appropriate to ring the chain once again from the side of the kettle without disassembling it, although it was possible to immediately start dialing from the kettle itself. We take a multimeter and measure the resistance of current-carrying contacts. If the device (multimeter) shows infinity, in other words, an open circuit, proceed to disassembling the kettle.

We turn off the three self-tapping screws on the bottom cover. There may be 6 self-tapping screws here, it all depends on the specific model of the teapot.

After disassembling the kettle, immediately check, does it work Heating element, for this we measure its resistance using a tester (multimeter). The multimeter shows a value of 172 Ohm, this is in my case, you may have other values, which tells us about serviceability Heating element... If you have endless resistance then you're out of luck Heating element burned out and out of order. Disk heating element cannot be replaced, the spiral heating element can still be changed, it is found on sale. So the heating element is working properly, let's move on.

Let's try to figure out now what is going where. Two red wires parallel to the heating element, this is the power supply to the neon lamp, which signals the inclusion of the kettle. This whole circuit (white wires) goes into the handle of the kettle, where there is a switch and at the same time a thermostat. Since the heating element, as we have seen above, is serviceable, and the kettle itself did not turn on, then with a high degree of probability unjust this same electric kettle switch... In order to get to the switch, you need to disassemble the handle of the electric kettle.

At the handle of the kettle, you need to remove the cover, which is attached to the self-tapping screw and latches. Behind this overlay is located switch or in another way it is called thermostat for electric kettle.

Kettle thermostat, serves to turn the kettle on and off when it boils. Due to the fact that a rather large current flows through these contacts (10A or 2000 W), then contacts here most often get burned... It is enough to ring it with a tester to check whether the switch is serviceable or not.

The switch in our case is faulty, let's try to carefully disassemble it to get to the contacts. To do this, move the upper part of the switch to the left and lift it up. Remove the top of the switch and set it aside.

Having fully disassembled switch for kettle, we see carbon deposits on contacts... In the photo, the bottom contact is raised up for clarity.

Carbon deposits on the contacts of the electric kettle switch, the most common malfunction that occurs when repair of electric kettles... For removing carbon deposits on contacts switch, you need to clean the contacts with a file or a female nail file. After stripping, you need to immediately ring the circuit with a tester, if the circuit appears to assemble the switch and the kettle in the reverse order.

Sometimes contacts in the switch for a teapot completely burn out, in this case you can try buy a thermostat for a kettle on the Internet, the price is about 200 rubles (excluding shipping costs). If I was buying a kettle thermostat, I would buy it here, with free shipping besides.

If you do not understand something in the article, you can watch the whole process of repairing an electric kettle with your own hands in the following video:

Most people's morning starts with a cup of an invigorating drink - coffee or tea. For its preparation, as a rule, an electric kettle is used, since it heats the water to the desired temperature in just a couple of minutes.

However, what if one fine morning everything went wrong? You habitually press the button of the kettle, but it is not fixed, or it seems to turn on, but there is no contact, and the kettle does not work. Problem? Even some! Someone will say: buy a new kettle, and that's the end of it. How much does it cost there - mere pennies ...

In fact - if the button for turning on the electric kettle has broken, then this is not a verdict on the entire device. Practice shows that even a person who is very remote from the world of electronic boards and various chips can carry out the repair of this unit.

You just need to adhere to simple rules and have a general idea of the subject of repair.

At its core, a kettle button is a thermostat. This unit has a fairly simple design. It provides closing or opening of the electrical circuit depending on the set temperature.

When the required indicator is reached, the circuit is opened and the button is turned off.

The button consists of metal and plastic elements. These are several plates to which the contacts are brought, as well as a plastic pin on which the outer part of the button is located.

When repairing a button, there is no need to use complex and expensive devices, so an ordinary person and even a fragile girl can successfully cope with this process.

The electric kettle is a rather simple device in its design.

hulls;
coasters;
ten;
cord;
on and off buttons.

Before repairing, you need to arm yourself with a tool that will effectively eliminate the breakdown. In this case, there is no need to reinvent the wheel - take a set of screwdrivers, sandpaper to clean the contacts. Sometimes a tester may be needed to check the voltage.

First, we define the location of the button. It can be located at the top or bottom of the kettle body.

The causes of the malfunction and how to fix it (the button is at the bottom):

The button locks, but the kettle does not turn on

There are two possible options - either the thermostat is completely out of order and needs to be replaced, or the contacts that fit the plates are burned out.

In order to check the condition of the contacts, it is necessary to remove the handle of the kettle. This is done using a flat or Phillips screwdriver (depending on the type of screws used for fastening). Remember, in order to get to the button block, you must act carefully, since almost all structural elements of the electric kettle are made of plastic and can collapse due to strong mechanical stress.
If you see that the contact has burned out or is covered with a layer of burning, it means that the reason for the breakdown of the heating device, most likely, is precisely this. It is necessary to carry out work to clean up or restore the contact group.
To remove carbon deposits on the on / off button contacts, you can use a file or fine sandpaper.
After stripping, you need to immediately ring the chain with a tester, if the chain appears to assemble the kettle in the reverse order.

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In this case, the breakdown may be caused by the loss of any fixing element. To eliminate it, it is necessary to disassemble the unit and carefully examine it. If a part has fallen out, reinstall it.

The kettle starts heating the water, but does not turn off

Here, too, the problem may lie in the incorrect operation of the thermostat. Sometimes, to eliminate this breakdown, it is enough to clean the contacts. If this does not help, you need to change the thermostat.

The kettle turns on and off during operation

This means that the power supply is interrupted. The reason for this may be the same carbon deposits on the contact group of the thermostat. The recommended remedy is to strip the wires and plates.Quite often, under the influence of high voltage, plastic elements melt, which causes the contact plates to come out of the sockets, which entails a violation of the correct operation. Image - Do-it-yourself kettle repair does not turn on

Electric kettle button repair, which is located at the top of the handle, has its own characteristics. The fact is that its main unit, which includes a thermostat and a contact group, is located in the lower part of the case. For repair, see the video with instructions.

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A special plastic connector is used to connect the key to the “brain” of the button, which may lose its integrity during operation. It is recommended to use thin copper wire to repair it. Two holes are made in the damaged parts of the connector with a soldering iron, and then they are connected using a wire. Image - Do-it-yourself kettle repair does not turn on

The collection of the electric kettle is carried out in the reverse order. As you can see, repairing a button is a very real task that you can handle on your own.

The electric kettle has become an indispensable attribute of any kitchen and is the bestseller in comparison with other household appliances.This device is widely used both at home, in the kitchen and in the office. But unfortunately, like any electrical appliance, the kettle breaks down after a while. Since the price of this water heater is not too high, it is easier to buy a new one than to repair it. But if you consider yourself a home craftsman, or an apparatus for boiling water is dear to you as a memory, you can try to repair the electric kettle with your own hands.

An electric kettle works on a fairly simple principle, regardless of whether it is an expensive model or a budget one. At the bottom of the device there is a heating element connected to a thermostat, consisting of bimetallic plate... A tubular heater, when an electric current is applied to it, heats the liquid to a boil. When steam is formed during the boiling process, it passes through a special channel to the thermostat, as a result of which the latter turns off the power supply.

If you look at the operation diagram of the device, you will notice that it works on the principle of an iron, and does not differ in the complexity of its design. But before you repair the electric kettle, there are always difficulties when disassembling the case, since the latches (holding the handle) are located differently for different models of units, in addition, the fastening screws can be with a head for a special screwdriver.

An electric kettle is a simple device that contains few elements that can fail. But still, there are common problems, among which the following can be distinguished:

slow heating of the liquid;
the device shuts down prematurely;
the kettle does not turn off;
the device does not turn on;
burnout of the heating element;
water leaks from the housing.

If you notice that the kettle does not heat up the water quickly, then pay attention to the condition of the heating element. Thick layer of limescale on it, formed due to insufficiently good maintenance of the unit, has poor thermal conductivity, which is why it takes more time to heat the water. If the scale is not removed, the heating element may burn out.

In addition, the entire contact group of the device suffers from overheating, as a result of which the contacts melt or burn out.

To get rid of limescale, you can use a regular citric acidsold in stores. It is enough to pour 1-2 bags of citric acid (20 grams each) into the tank, bring it to a boil and leave the heated solution in the container for 30 minutes. After that, the container must be thoroughly rinsed with running water to remove scale residues. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated.

This behavior of an electric water heater is explained by the fact that the device may turn off due to scale formed on the heating element. Since the heating element has a fuse against overheating, it works and breaks the electrical network. To eliminate the malfunction, it is necessary to descale the heaters.

During the boiling of water in the vessel of the apparatus, the steam must be collected under the lid and directed through a special channel to the thermostat. If the lid is not closed tightly, then this does not happen, and the electrical appliance will work without shutting down. If everything is in order with the lid, check that the steam hole on the side of the handle is not clogged with limescale. In the case when everything is in order with the hole, it can be assumed that the kettle does not turn off due to breakdown of the thermostat.

The thermostat at the electric kettle is located at the bottom of the case, and in order to get to it for replacement, you will have to disassemble the device completely.

As an example, a conventional budget device was taken, which does not differ in design from more expensive models - an electric kettle Vitek, Tefal, Polaris, Scarlett and others. By the way, in this model, as in the Vitek VT-7009 (TR), the container is made of heat resistant glass... So, let's analyze the unit according to the following algorithm.

disconnecting it from the mains

After that, it is necessary to pry off the plastic cover on the handle with special care using a thin screwdriver. This should be done carefully because in different models of devices the latches can be located in different places, and it is easy to break them.

Removing the trim reveals the mounting screws. They also need to be removed.

After unscrewing all fasteners, using light force, detach the handle with the cover from the body.

Next, detach the housing from the bottom of the unit.

At the bottom of the case, you will see all the main elements of the device: contact group, thermal relay and heating element.

pay attention to bimetallic plate (on the right in the figure). If damage is visible on it or it looks worn out, then this may be the reason that the electrical appliance has stopped turning off. The plate is not repaired, but replaced with a new one.

But how to disassemble a Bosch kettle if, when you unscrew all the screws on the bottom, it cannot be removed? Those who disassembled such a device faced difficulties, which often ended in a breakdown of the device. Since the process is quite complicated to describe, it is better to watch a video on this topic.

There are various reasons why your boil machine will not turn on.

Faulty electrical cord and plug... To do this, you need to “ring out” the cord with the tester, touching the probes to the contacts of the plug and the contacts on the base (base). If a break is found, replace the cord with a new one.
Poor contact in the stand (base). From prolonged work, the contacts can burn, due to which their conductivity is disturbed. If fumes have formed on the contacts, they can be cleaned using fine sandpaper. But in the case when they have melted, they will need to be completely replaced.
Internal switch defective in the device. Since the switch has to experience quite large loads (from 1500 to 2000 W), its contacts can melt over time. This may cause the device to not work. The switch is located at the bottom of the handle, and in case of malfunction it looks as shown in the figure below.

In this case, the button must be replaced. But there is a malfunction of the button, in which you can fix the kettle with your own hands without replacing it. If you look at the button from the side, you can see 2 contacts, which in the “on” position close. If on them carbon deposits form, the device will not turn on.

To remove carbon deposits, you can use fine sandpaper, a nail file, or a thin file. To make it more convenient to do the stripping, you will need a small "revision" of the button, namely, removing the sides with a pair of nippers.

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The principle of operation of an electric kettle is an electric heating element. The bimetallic plate is responsible for the release of steam, which heats the water and automatically turns off when the water boils in the kettle. But what if the kettle is broken? In the past, a breakdown of a kettle caused many problems, but in modern times it is not difficult to fix this problem.

If a new kettle leaks, it is not necessary to replace it with a new one. You can wait several weeks until scale forms at the bottom, which will cover all the cracks inside. If the kettle leaks heavily, then you need to contact the service center.

If the kettle is broken, repairs can be done by hand.

Basic rules for troubleshooting a kettle with your own hands:

If the kettle is leaking, a defective case may be the cause. To eliminate the leakage of water from the kettle, you can use a special sealant and glue to seal microcracks.
It also happens that the kettle has not boiled yet, but the light has already turned off. To do this, it is not necessary to know how the operating principle works, but only to descale it. This problem is often found in Scarlett and Polaris kettles, while Braun and Maxwell kettles have a self-cleaning and filtration system.
If the kettle's light is off, then it is necessary to clean the contacts inside the kettle, which could oxidize.
If the kettle does not work, it must be directly connected to the network and make sure that the outlet is working.
The electric circuit of the kettle is quite simple and similar to the circuit of the iron. There are not many parts in the kettle that can break. In the event of a breakdown, first of all, you need to deal with the heater, which is usually replaced with a new one.

If the kettle does not heat up, then it is necessary to look for the direct cause of the breakdown in the faulty contacts.

The device of the electric kettle circuit, as in any heating element, is quite simple. Any electric kettle has a heating element and a thermal switch - these are the main working mechanisms. Electric current enters the heating element, and from the spiral heat is transferred to the heating element, the water heats up, and the kettle turns off automatically.

It is very important to pour water into the kettle not higher than the maximum mark, otherwise it will spill during boiling, and not lower than the minimum, otherwise the heating element may fail and have to be changed. Kettles Brown and Bosch have a unique system of protection against such damage.

Electric kettle diagram

Electric kettle diagram:

The main element of the electric kettle is the heating element, which is responsible for the heating capacity of the kettle; it is located under the metal plate of the kettle. If this element stops heating, it should be replaced.
Inside the heating element there is a network spiral that heats up and supplies heat. Why does the spiral supply heat to the heating element? Due to electrical resistance. Replacing it in the event of a breakdown is also not difficult.
The kettle power button is filled with LEDs and covered with plastic. Disassembling the handle of the kettle in the event of a breakdown can take a long time.
Some kettles have a switch that is regulated by a timer.
To connect the kettle to the network, a group of contacts is used, located at the bottom of the stand and turning into an electrical plug.
The kettle lid is responsible for blocking hot water.

A thermostat or a temperature heating sensor, which is responsible for heating it to a certain degree, can also cause damage.

It seems that studying the device of an electric kettle takes a long time, and eliminating its malfunction at home is impossible, and now the kettle will have to be returned under warranty, but in reality this is not the case. The cause of the breakdown can be identified on your own. First you need to check if the plug is connected to the network. If this worked, and the water does not boil, you need to disconnect the kettle from the electricity and inspect the thermostat in the bottom of the stand for limescale.

Scale can be easily removed by boiling citric acid solution in a kettle. If the heating element burns out, it should be replaced.

What should be done if the kettle is leaking? There may be several options: either wait for a certain time for 2-3 weeks, until scale forms on it, cover up the formed microcracks with a specialized sealant and glue, or contact a service center and replace the device. It often happens that the button for turning on the kettle does not work, perhaps its luminous element has broken.

If you cannot fix the malfunction of the electric kettle with your own hands, you need to contact the service center

Frequent causes of breakdowns in electric kettles Scarlet, Saturn, Tefal, Vitek:

Breakage may consist in oxidation of the contacts that are in the handle;
Oxidation of the contacts that are in the relay;
Damage to the wire in the electrical cord, the contacts must be stripped and reconnected;
Damage to the contacts at the base of the electrical plug itself;
Not a working power button.

Progress is running ahead and now wireless kettles have become very popular, but they can also be faulty, although they have written off wired electric kettles from many homes.

Cordless kettle Vitek and the reasons for its breakdowns:

Damage to contacts;
Breaker breakdown;
Breakage of the heat of the heater or coil;
TEN failure;
Burned-out contacts in the power button (in this case, it is better to replace the button with a new one);
Failure of the thermal fuse.

A kettle is an indispensable household appliance in everyday life of every home, because how nice it is to wake up in the morning with a fragrant cup of coffee. And how it spoils the mood if suddenly our house assistant - an electric kettle, suddenly stopped heating the water, but thanks to the elementary scheme of the electric kettle device, repairs can be made on your own and you can enjoy the taste of an invigorating drink without any problems. Do it yourself, or contact the service - it's up to you.The electric kettle is very popular today. It can be found not only in the home kitchen, but also in offices and various production bases. The device allows you to boil water for coffee or tea in a short time. But even the most reliable and high-quality electric kettle can fail sooner or later. In this case, it is very important to correctly establish the cause of the breakdown, which led to the fact that the electric kettle does not turn on.

Electric kettle in the office

Before proceeding with self-repair, you must first understand the principles of the technology. Despite the fact that today a huge number of different models of teapots are presented, they practically all work according to the same scheme.

The equipment is connected to the power supply through a wire. The electric kettle is energized from the outlet. The kettle itself is placed on a massive platform on which there are special XP1 contacts. At the bottom of the kettle there is a special connector through which the interaction with the contact group of the thermostat is carried out.

Electric kettle plugged in

Each kettle is also equipped with a SA1 thermal switch. He can turn off the device in manual or automatic mode after the water boils. In order to ensure the safety of the device, a special switch for thermal protection is installed in it. It must always be in working order, and if the kettle is turned on without water, automatically turn off the device to prevent it from overheating.

After the kettle is connected to the power supply, the current will move towards the tubular heating element. The fact that the equipment is in operation will be indicated by a special light indicator. On different models of equipment, it can be on the body of the kettle or on the platform.

Important: as soon as the water boils, the light turns off. This happens as a result of the fact that steam begins to collect between the water and the lid of the kettle, that is, in the free space.

Then it goes through a special channel to the bimetallic plate. It is made of 2 different types of metal, so after heating occurs, the plate with the contacts begins to bend, which leads to the opening of the contacts. As a result, the kettle turns off. This is the correct operation of the technique.

But there are several common reasons why the appliance does not automatically turn off after the water boils. These include:

The lid of the kettle is not completely closed. That is, there is a large gap between it and the body. The solution to this problem is quite simple: for this you should always carefully check how tightly the parts fit together.

In addition, the automatic boil-off protection could have worked in the electric kettle. As a result, any attempts to turn on the device will not be successful. Typically, this option is automatically triggered in the following situations:

if there is no water in the switched on electric kettle or its amount is too little;
with complete evaporation of water.

Disabling this feature is easy. To do this, remove the kettle from the stand and draw water into it. When the device is placed back on the platform, it will be able to resume its normal operation.

Important: when the kettle does not turn on, every person wants to know what to do in this case. In some cases, the equipment can be repaired by yourself, subject to certain safety rules and regulations. But before proceeding with the repair, it is necessary to correctly establish the cause of the breakdown in order to know what to do.

One of the most common defects in the device is that it turns off prematurely. The equipment is unable to bring the water to a boil. As a result, the owners begin to think that the kettle has completely deteriorated and cannot be restored. Before throwing out the equipment, you need to understand the reasons that lead to the fact that the electric kettle does not turn on or constantly turns off. Among them:

Faulty bimetallic plate.Since the metal from which it is made is subject to constant expansion and contraction, after a while the plate will begin to deform, which will lead to the loss of its original properties. That is, the kettle does not heat the water and turns off even before it boils. Usually this problem is observed in teapots that have worked for more than one year, or in low-quality Chinese models. The breakage can be eliminated by bending the plate to the correct position. But this problem will again make itself felt in a short time, so the best solution would be to buy a new device. Replacing the bimetallic plate is very expensive.

Old model electric kettle

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Disassembling an electric kettle on your own at home is possible only for someone who knows a little about electrics. Otherwise, you can completely break the technique. If there are doubts about the correctness of their actions or the reasons for the breakdown are not clear, then it is best to take the equipment to a repair shop. There, qualified specialists will help you quickly find a breakdown and make every effort to eliminate it as soon as possible.

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