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1
Q

List the 10 parts of the kettle.

A

Jug

Tightly fitting lid

Spout

Water level indicator

Handle

On/off switch

Indicator light

Flex and a three-pin plug

Heating element

Thermostat

2
Q

Describe the jug.

4

A

The jug is made from different materials, e.g. stainless steel or plastic

They come in a variety of colours

They come in various capacities/sizes e.g. 1.7 litres

It may be a traditional dome or a modern jug shape

3
Q

What can the jug be made from?

2

A

Stainless steel

Plastic

4
Q

What two shapes can the jug of a kettle come in?

A

Traditional dome

Modern jug shape

5
Q

Describe the tightly fitting lid

A

It can be opened or removed for filling

6
Q

Describe the spout

A

May have a filter to trap particles of limescale when pouring

7
Q

What may be found in the spout to trap limescale particles?

A

A filter

8
Q

What is the function of the filter in the spout?

A

To trap particles of limescale when pouring

9
Q

Describe the water level indicator.

A

It shows the minimum and maximum water level s

10
Q

Describe the handle

A

Is is made of heat-resistant plastic

11
Q

What is the handle made of?

A

Heat-resistant plastic

12
Q

What does the on/off switch control?

A

It controls the electricity supply

13
Q

What is the function of the indicator light?

A

An indicator light shows if the kettle is in operation

14
Q

What shows if the kettle is in operation?

A

The indicator light

15
Q

Describe the flex and three-pin plug.

2

A

They connect the kettle to the electricity supply

The flex can be connected to the kettle itself or to a removable base

16
Q

Describe the heating element.

A

A heating element heats the water inside the base of the kettle

17
Q

What heats the water inside the kettle?

A

The heating element

18
Q

What connects the kettle to the electricity supply?

A

The flex and three-pin plug

19
Q

Where does the flex connect to the kettle?

A

To the kettle itself or the removable base

20
Q

What is the function of the thermostat?

A

It automatically switches off the kettle when the water reaches boiling point

21
Q

What automatically switches off the kettle when the water reaches boiling point?

A

The thermostat