摘要 |
<p>The present invention seeks to provide a kettle that is quieter in use. The kettle comprises a body 10, a pressure seal / element assembly unit 11, a retaining structure 12 and a base 13. The kettle body comprises a flange 14 on an interior surface adapted to co-operate with a seal on the element assembly to form a water-tight lower surface to the kettle body. The kettle is further provided with a retaining structure comprising first and second brackets 21,22 adapted to co-operate with the flange 14 to retain the clement assembly in position. A device 26 may be provided to prevent rotation of the brackets in the installed position. The flange may be provided with cut outs to cooperate with cut outs on the brackets.</p> |