area has hard water, you may need to descale the kettle more frequently.

Always follow the cleaning instructions supplied by the manufacturer, particularly if your kettle contains exposed heating elements or electronic controls.

When Should You Actually Replace It?

Instead of asking, “Is my kettle old?”, ask:

“Is my kettle still safe?”

Replacement is sensible when you notice:

• A damaged power cord or plug
• Cracks or structural damage
• Burning smells
• Smoke or unusual electrical sounds
• Persistent overheating
• A malfunctioning automatic shutoff
• Water leaking into electrical components
• Severe damage that cannot