Here is a pic of what I meant.
http://www.thediyworld.co.uk/wired%2...ith%20fuse.jpg

Its the bit with 13a, 13 amp written on it.

We have 3 types... 3a, 5a and 13a. 3a are for lamps and little things like that. 5a for computers, tvs, videos, cd players etc etc. And 13a for kettles, washing machines, pressure washers etc. 5a fuses break quite easily thats why I said to check