Introduction
This guide explains how to take apart the standard Tesco Value Kettle, so you can see its internal parts.
Tools
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Remove the screw from the bottom side of the lid.
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Disassemble the lid and remove the plastic piece inside.
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Remove the screws on the underside of the kettle to release the socket cover.
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Separate the handle from the kettle.
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Gently remove the switch cover.
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Remove the circular piece attached to the switch base by gently pulling it away.
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Remove the screws from the socket at the back of the kettle.
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These screws also hold the socket together, so once they have been removed, it can be opened.
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The components within the socket are clipped in. Remove the components by gently pulling.
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Remove the heating element.
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Remove the gasket.
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Remove the plate beneath the heating element by bending the metal in the holes as shown in the picture. Remove the plate from the clips.
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The plug and cable (G) are held in by clips and can be pulled away.
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The fuse (F) can be pulled away from inside the pins on the plug (G).
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The kettle is now fully disassembled.
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There should be 26 separate parts, all shown here in this photo.
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