How to Check Your Oven Door Seal
Check the oven door seal yearly: visually inspect the gasket for cracks, flat spots, or missing chunks, then do the paper test — close a sheet of paper in the door and try to pull it out. A failed door seal makes preheating slower and cook times longer.
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How Often to Descale an Electric Kettle
Descale an electric kettle every 1 to 3 months — monthly with hard water, quarterly with soft water. Use white vinegar or citric acid powder. Scale buildup makes the kettle take longer to boil and shortens the heating element's life.
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