The heating cooker includes microwave generation devices that transfer microwaves to a cooking chamber, and a steam generation device that generates steam. The generated steam is guided to a first container, and a second container is provided on the first container. Then, a first foodstuff in the first container is heated by microwaves, and is also directly heated by the steam. A second foodstuff in the second container is heated by the microwaves, and is also indirectly heated by the steam. Accordingly, the heating cooker provided with cooking container capable of quickly heating a plurality of foodstuffs while improving the taste can be realized by using the heat of the microwaves and the steam.

The heating cooker includes microwave generation devices that transfer microwaves to a cooking chamber, and a steam generation device that generates steam. The generated steam is guided to a first container, and a second container is provided on the first container. Then, a first foodstuff in the first container is heated by microwaves, and is also directly heated by the steam. A second foodstuff in the second container is heated by the microwaves, and is also indirectly heated by the steam. Accordingly, the heating cooker provided with cooking container capable of quickly heating a plurality of foodstuffs while improving the taste can be realized by using the heat of the microwaves and the steam.

A griddle and gas burner range, including: a griddle having an electric heating element, and a griddle plate that is disposed over the electric heating element; at least one open top gas burner disposed adjacent to the griddle; and a heat barrier installed between the griddle and the at least one open top gas burner, so as to block the escape of heat from the griddle and into an area of the at least one open top gas burner during operation of the griddle.

A griddle and gas burner range, including: a griddle having an electric heating element, and a griddle plate that is disposed over the electric heating element; at least one open top gas burner disposed adjacent to the griddle; and a heat barrier installed between the griddle and the at least one open top gas burner, so as to block the escape of heat from the griddle and into an area of the at least one open top gas burner during operation of the griddle.

An apparatus and method for the instant generation of superheated steam at normal atmospheric pressure are presented. Such an apparatus includes a water source, a means to convert the water to a mist or atomized droplets and a means to superheat the mist for application onto surfaces and objects. The apparatus and method are based upon the unique properties and behavior of misted water when it comes into contact with a heated surface, such behavior and properties resulting in the efficient and expansive release of energy and superheated steam. Such an apparatus can produce this steam at one atmosphere without the need of a boiler or other required high pressure fixtures or piping.

An apparatus comprises at least two cooking devices, a control unit, an input device and an output device. The control unit is adapted to determine if at least two of the foodstuffs to be cooked can be cooked in one of the cooking devices in an at least partly concurrent manner. Depending thereon, the control unit allocates the foodstuffs to be cooked to the cooking devices and outputs, via the output device, which of the foodstuffs can be cooked in which cooking device or in which cooking devices.

A cooking device may include a cooking chamber with a first gas-powered heat source, such as a gas grill, disposed in the cooking chamber. The cooking chamber may also include a receptacle, such as a drawer, that is sized and configured to receive a solid fuel, which may be used to generate smoke. The drawer movable between a closed position in which the drawer and solid fuel are disposed inside the cooking chamber and an open position in which the drawer is at least partially removed from the cooking chamber. A second or secondary gas-powered heat source may reheat, reburn, and/or recombust the smoke from the solid fuel heat source to create smoke with different characteristics. The second gas-powered heat source and at least a portion of the drawer may be disposed in a vertically stacked configuration.

A cooking device may include a cooking chamber with a first gas-powered heat source, such as a gas grill, disposed in the cooking chamber. The cooking chamber may also include a receptacle, such as a drawer, that is sized and configured to receive a solid fuel, which may be used to generate smoke. The drawer movable between a closed position in which the drawer and solid fuel are disposed inside the cooking chamber and an open position in which the drawer is at least partially removed from the cooking chamber. A second or secondary gas-powered heat source may reheat, reburn, and/or recombust the smoke from the solid fuel heat source to create smoke with different characteristics. The second gas-powered heat source and at least a portion of the drawer may be disposed in a vertically stacked configuration.

An oven appliance includes a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly couples a door to slide assemblies such that the door is pivotable. The hinge assembly includes a hinge arm that extends through an opening of the door. The hinge arm has a plurality of rounded edges at the opening of the door. A gasket is mounted to the door at the opening of the door. The gasket extends around the hinge arm and contacts the hinge arm at the rounded edges of the hinge arm.

An oven appliance includes a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly couples a door to slide assemblies such that the door is pivotable. The hinge assembly includes a hinge arm that extends through an opening of the door. The hinge arm has a plurality of rounded edges at the opening of the door. A gasket is mounted to the door at the opening of the door. The gasket extends around the hinge arm and contacts the hinge arm at the rounded edges of the hinge arm.