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Phillips Kettle Repair?
I have a Phillips Essence 3100 Watt kettle, the type with a flat plate
element. It recently stopped heating so I took it to bits and can clearly see that the element has gone. The thing is, I can't get the element out! I have removed every screw that I can find and tugged and twisted it but the element wont move. Does anyone know if the element is replaceable in these types of kettle and how I dismantle it further? Thanks, BraileTrail -- |
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Phillips Kettle Repair?
On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 17:34:57 +0000, in uk.d-i-y BraileTrail
strung together this: I have a Phillips Essence 3100 Watt kettle, the type with a flat plate element. It recently stopped heating so I took it to bits and can clearly see that the element has gone. The thing is, I can't get the element out! I have removed every screw that I can find and tugged and twisted it but the element wont move. Does anyone know if the element is replaceable in these types of kettle and how I dismantle it further? You'll probably find that by the time you've arsed around dismantling and re-assembling it, then sourcing an element, it'd only be a couple of quid more for a new kettle, with a shiny new element and garuantee. -- SJW A.C.S. Ltd. |
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Phillips Kettle Repair?
"BraileTrail" wrote in message
... I have a Phillips Essence 3100 Watt kettle, the type with a flat plate element. It recently stopped heating so I took it to bits and can clearly see that the element has gone. The thing is, I can't get the element out! I have removed every screw that I can find and tugged and twisted it but the element wont move. Does anyone know if the element is replaceable in these types of kettle and how I dismantle it further? For Philips spares call Olympic Shaver Centre 0115 950 6514 Michael Chare |
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Phillips Kettle Repair?
In message , Lurch
writes You'll probably find that by the time you've arsed around dismantling and re-assembling it, then sourcing an element, it'd only be a couple of quid more for a new kettle, with a shiny new element and garuantee. That is true, but it's a wet weekend, I have an excellent spares shop close by and it just feels wrong to throw it away and buy a complete new kettle. Now if only I could get he element out! I suppose the thing to do is take the kettle to the spares shop and see if they say "sorry it's not replaceable". Thanks, BraileTrail -- |
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Phillips Kettle Repair?
BraileTrail wrote:
In message , Lurch writes You'll probably find that by the time you've arsed around dismantling and re-assembling it, then sourcing an element, it'd only be a couple of quid more for a new kettle, with a shiny new element and garuantee. That is true, but it's a wet weekend, I have an excellent spares shop close by and it just feels wrong to throw it away and buy a complete new kettle. Now if only I could get he element out! I suppose the thing to do is take the kettle to the spares shop and see if they say "sorry it's not replaceable". Argos do a 5.95 cordless kettle. We are on number six!!! I think its gauranteed to break down within the year so you get a brand new one. On this basis its a never ending supply of new kettles. I work near Argos so its no hassle going in to claim my free one every couple of months :-). Tony |
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Phillips Kettle Repair?
"Tony" wrote in message ... Argos do a 5.95 cordless kettle. We are on number six!!! I think its gauranteed to break down within the year so you get a brand new one. On this basis its a never ending supply of new kettles. I work near Argos so its no hassle going in to claim my free one every couple of months :-). Isn't that brilliant? It's worth going in after 11 months and getting a new item, regardless of whether the old one's broken or not ) Si |
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Phillips Kettle Repair?
Tony wrote:
BraileTrail wrote: In message , Lurch writes You'll probably find that by the time you've arsed around dismantling and re-assembling it, then sourcing an element, it'd only be a couple of quid more for a new kettle, with a shiny new element and garuantee. That is true, but it's a wet weekend, I have an excellent spares shop close by and it just feels wrong to throw it away and buy a complete new kettle. Now if only I could get he element out! I suppose the thing to do is take the kettle to the spares shop and see if they say "sorry it's not replaceable". Argos do a 5.95 cordless kettle. We are on number six!!! I think its gauranteed to break down within the year so you get a brand new one. On this basis its a never ending supply of new kettles. I work near Argos so its no hassle going in to claim my free one every couple of months :-). If it fails by leaking, these things can often be fixed by taking apart, cleaning well, and adding a smear of food/aquarium grade silicone sealant to the bits that are leaking. Bathroom sealant isn't a good idea due to the fungicide. |
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