Descaling your Appliance

Some times your appliance needs to be Descaled to keep it performing at its optimal efficiency as well as to keep it looking its best. Excessive Limescale build up in your appliance will cause your appliance to look dirty and stained and may lead to the appliance failing to work sooner than it others wise would if it was maintained. Follow the handy tips below to Descale your Westinghouse Small Appliance to keep it running and looking its best.

How do I Descale my Appliance

Methods for Descaling

There are three common ways to descale appliances: using a DIY solution, citric acid, or a commercial descaler. Whichever method you choose, start by removing any loose limescale and use a soft-bristled brush or sponge to scrub off any remaining build-up, being careful not to damage any internal coatings.

 

Kettles:

Using a Commercial Descaler:

  1. Follow the product’s instructions closely, as some descaler's may need to be diluted.
  2. Fill the kettle with the recommended solution and water.
  3. Boil the kettle, ensuring to stay clear of the fumes emitted from the steam.
  4. Let the solution sit for the specified time (usually around 20 minutes).
  5. Boil the kettle again with fresh water to remove any chemical residue.

Citric Acid Method:

  1. Add one tablespoon of citric acid powder to a cup of hot water and pour it into the kettle.
  2. Boil the kettle, ensuring to stay clear of the fumes emitted from the steam.
  3. Allow the solution to soak for an hour.
  4. Empty the kettle and rinse.
  5. Boil the kettle again with clean water to clear out any leftover acid.

Vinegar Method:

  1. Fill the kettle three-quarters full with water, add a tablespoon of baking soda, and half a cup of distilled white vinegar.
  2. Boil the kettle, ensuring to stay clear of the fumes emitted from the steam.
  3. Let the solution sit for an hour.
  4. Pour out the mixture, then rinse.
  5. Boil the kettle again with fresh water to remove any remaining baking soda.

Lemon Method:

  1. Squeeze half a lemon into a kettle half-filled with water.
  2. Boil the kettle, ensuring to stay clear of the fumes emitted from the steam.
  3. Let the mixture sit for an hour.
  4. Pour it out and rinse.
  5. Boil the kettle again with fresh water to eliminate any acidic residue.

Instant Hot Water Dispensers:

The above Descale Solutions/Methods of either a Commercial Descaler, Citric Acid, Vinegar or Lemon can be used on the Instant Hot Water Dispensers. Instead of Boiling the appliance, set your dispenser to 100° Temperature and Infinite flow and empty the contents of the reservoir into a suitable jug, being careful to avoid the steam being produced. Once all the water is dispensed discard the contents of the jug. Rinse the reservoir and fill with fresh clean water and dispense a minimum of 1L through the system and discard. Your Instant Hot Water Dispenser has now been descaled.