Kitchen Smith 1.7L Electric Kettle KE01102-UL Disassembly

Introduction

This is a guide on how to disassemble and remove the heating element from the Kitchen Smith 1.7L Electric Kettle KE01102-UL. It is an easy process and should require less than 10 minutes to complete. As with any electrical device, make sure it is unplugged as you work on it, and avoid water contact with any of the internal parts.

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Step 1 Kitchen Smith 1.7L Electric Kettle KE01102-UL Disassembly

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At the bottom of the kettle pot, remove two 10 mm screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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Step 2

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Open the lid of the kettle
Remove two 12 mm screws at the top of the handle with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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Step 3

The exterior of the plastic handle and lid can now be removed from the kettle to expose the electric components.
The plastic cover may need a little wiggling to pop off.

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Step 4

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Turn the kettle over to the back of the handle.
Remove three 10 mm screws connecting the switch circuit to the heating element with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
The heating element should disconnect, allowing you to remove it.

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Step 5

The pronged power element, removed in Step 4, will have a dry-heating safety feature on the opposite side.
This switch turns off the kettle once steam is detected, indicating the water is boiling.
This is the boil dry protection switch.

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Step 6

The inner heating element can now be removed after the completion of Step 4.

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Step 7

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Looking at the bottom of the base, remove two 12 mm screws from the base with a Triangle #2 screwdriver.
You are now able to take the black plastic cover off and remove the cord.

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