Panasonic is one of the best water boiler brands you can find. It is an important tool for boiling water, mostly for your coffee and tea. It is convenient during cold weather and morning hours when you want to make a hot beverage. Even though the water looks clean, natural minerals may build up in the water boiler and form scales on its wall.
You might have noticed that your beverage is not as tasty and aromatic as it previously was because the water boiler is dirty. We will explain how these scales form in the Panasonic water boiler. You will also learn easy step-to-step procedures for cleaning a Panasonic water boiler.
Why is my Panasonic water boiler scaly?
Water contains natural minerals such as calcium and magnesium that, when boiled, leave deposits in the kettle.
With time, these deposits form buildups that alter your beverages’ taste. It is therefore important that you clean your water boiler to remove limescale buildup and improve your tea’s taste.
How often should you clean a Panasonic water boiler?
It is recommended that you clean your water boiler every three months. If you are using hard water, clean your kettle every month because it contains a higher amount of minerals than soft water.
How to clean your water boiler
The recommended way to clean your water boiler is by using cleaning agents such as the Zojirushi #CD-K03EJU. Follow the instructions on its package closely for you to clean your Panasonic boiler the right way.
However, if you are interested in natural methods, you can use either:
- Lemon juice
- Vinegar
Clean a water boiler with lemon juice
You can clean a Panasonic boiler with citric acid or lemon juice. It is an easy and fast way of cleaning up your water boiler. It also gets rid of limescale deposits present inside. Follow these steps to clean your water boiler using lemon juice:
- Pour half a cup of lemon juice into the water boiler and add water up to the maximum level line.
- Turn on the water boiler to boil the water.
- Pour out the boiled water and water at room temperature to the maximum level line.
- Boil the water again to remove the lemon or citric acid smell.
- When the water is boiled, pour a little water and let the rest cool.
- Once the water is completely cooled, empty it completely.
Clean a Panasonic boiler using vinegar
Vinegar is a good solution for cleaning up scaly deposits and limescale deposits. It is a DIY descaling agent that is accessible at home for cleaning a Panasonic boiler. You can clean your water boiler with vinegar using the following steps:
- Before starting the cleaning process, ensure that the mesh filter is properly attached to the container.
- Mix one cup of white vinegar and three cups of water in the water boiler’s container and close the lid.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Let the mixture cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Pour out the mixture and rinse the container by pouring fresh water into the container and boiling it.
- Once the water is boiled, let it cool for 15 minutes, and then pour it out.
- If you notice any discoloration or remaining buildup inside the container, remove it by gently rubbing a wet non-abrasive sponge in the inner container.
Remember to clean the filter because when clogged, it prevents water from flowing to the container. You can clean it using a brush and then reattach it to the container.