Electric Kettle Overview
An electric kettle is used for boiling water.
There is a heating element on the inside of the kettle at the bottom. It uses electrical energy to heat water. As compared to boiling water on the stove, it consumes less time and is very efficient.
An electric kettle is a modern appliance which is not bound to the stove, it can be used where there is a switchboard. Whether it is your kitchen slab or room side table, it is ready to use once you plug in the switch.
An attractive feature of electric kettles
Especially, electric kettles that have the feature of switching off as the water gets boiled are very popular, convenient and user-friendly. You don’t have to keep an eye to see if the water is boiled or not., it will automatically switch off when the water is boiled.
The electric kettle is able to switch off itself with the help of thermostats.
The trend of electric kettle in Pakistan
In Pakistan, many people have replaced the traditional method of boiling water on the stove. They are now buying electric kettles for their convenience as they are easy and quick ways of boiling water.
Following brands are making electric kettles in Pakistan:
- Anex
- Kenwood
- Haier
- WestPoint
- Black & decker
- Philips
- Sencor
- Sinbo
- Enviro
Working of an electric kettle
Electric kettle, as the name suggests, works on electricity. As you plug in the switch, the electric current heats up the heating element which is made of metal. When you pour the water inside the kettle, it is heated by the hot coil and starts boiling. This process takes just a few minutes.
Why is the electric kettle less time-consuming?
This is because when you use an electric kettle instead of a bowl on the stove, the kettle stops heat from getting out of the kettle and the heat accumulates in the enclosed canister of the kettle.
Uses of electric kettle
Following are the different and creative uses of an electric kettle
- It is most commonly used to make tea either it is green tea or black tea.
- It has adjustments of heat, so it is best for heating water bottle of babies
- It is also used for boiling egg, potatoes, rice etc.
It can be used to make instant noodles, hot chocolate or instant oatmeal.