Won't turn on.
Just pulled apart a Russell Hobbs Whisper Model 3090 cordless kettle which i have been using every day for a few years.
It was intermittent turning on.
I fixed that problem by bending one of the switch contacts on the inside just a little as it had burned away slightly and was only making contact sometimes.
When I put the bottom back on and tested it I noticed that the water had an electrical smell which was strange as I had never noticed it before.
I then pulled it apart again and noticed that one of the main wires from the switch to the element had the insulation melting so I replaced that wire and now there is no smell in the water.
To confirm the smell I held the old wire and insulation on a flame and that is definitely what the smell was. The smell was travelling UP the tube which takes steam down to the bimetallic strip to turn the kettle off and was contaminating the water in the kettle.
SOURCE: kettle will not heat. Russell Hobbs corded
Check mains fuse, if ok check for voltage at kettle , with multi meter, not phase tester as these can be faulty, if you have power and no heat then it has to be the switch or the element, check and replace same. if your unsure have an electrician do it for you
SOURCE: Have you got a manual
Check if this link helps:
www.kitchen.manualsonline.com/ex/product/headline/m/???russell_???hobbs/d/slow_cooker/p/???13792
SOURCE: I have a Russel Hobbs
You will need to replace the heating element on the kettle. Here is a link to order the part.
SOURCE: russell hobbs kettle
You will need to first shock that kettle first bold hot water then remove it and replace with very cold or ice water. The smell like plastic is brought by the Plastic which over heats and somehow weakens to a point of melting thus releasing a smell into your water, Shocking the kettle would help if not then you will need to buy another kettle as that one might not be original or just wasn't tested for regularities and standards.
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