APPLIANCES AND COMPONENTS THEREFOR

摘要

A valve assembly (640vi) for a liquid heating appliance (1c) comprising a valve (159a) through which steam and/or vapour can pass during normal use, the valve (159a) being arranged to: a. close when the appliance (1c) is tipped over on its side with the liquid level above the valve (159a); and b. open when the appliance (1c) is tipped over on its side with the liquid level below the valve (159a).