• Before cleaning, it is essential to unplug the electric kettle and allow it to cool down completely.
• It is recommended to wipe the outside of the kettle regularly with a damp cloth to remove dirt and dust from its surface.
• The heating element of the kettle must be decalcified regularly, as a 1 mm layer of calcification increases the consumption of electricity by 10%.

Different methods for getting rid of limescale

• With the use of citric acid

Add a packet of citric acid (50 g) in the electric kettle, fill to the maximum amount with water and bring to the boil. Then switch off the kettle and wait for the limescale to soften slightly. Bring the water to the boil again and then pour it out of the kettle. Clean the residues from the walls of the kettle with a sponge. Afterwards, rinse the kettle thoroughly with clean water. This cleaning method can be used regularly for ordinary kettles, but no more than once a month for electric kettles, as the citric acid reacts with the non-ferrous metals in the tubular electric heater, causing them to gradually break down.

• With the use of lemon juice and baking soda

Fill the kettle with water to the maximum mark and add 2–3 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Bring to the boil and let the solution stand for 30 minutes. Afterwards, pour the liquid from the kettle and rinse it thoroughly with clean water.

• With the use of special descaling agents

Special kettle decalcifying agents are available from commercial outlets and must be used according to the instructions for use.