A heating appliance includes a translucent cooktop and a burner in communication with the cooktop. The burner is operable between deactive and active states. The upper surface of the cooktop defines a cooldown state after the burner is moved from the active to the deactive state. A light module includes a light source and is in an illuminated state when the burner is in the active state and when the cooktop is in the cooldown state. A light guide extends from the light module and around a portion of the burner. The light guide is positioned such that the light source directs light through the light guide. The outer surface of the light guide includes a formed surface that directs light upward and through the cooktop, wherein the light guide is visible through the cooktop when the light module is in the illuminated state.

A heating appliance includes a translucent cooktop and a burner in communication with the cooktop. The burner is operable between deactive and active states. The upper surface of the cooktop defines a cooldown state after the burner is moved from the active to the deactive state. A light module includes a light source and is in an illuminated state when the burner is in the active state and when the cooktop is in the cooldown state. A light guide extends from the light module and around a portion of the burner. The light guide is positioned such that the light source directs light through the light guide. The outer surface of the light guide includes a formed surface that directs light upward and through the cooktop, wherein the light guide is visible through the cooktop when the light module is in the illuminated state.

A smart cooking machine comprises a machine body, which comprises a cooking apparatus and an upper cover apparatus positioned right above the cooking apparatus and comprising a lower hopper, a connecting box, a sliding mechanism, and an underplate equipped with a window right above the pot body of the cooking apparatus. The sliding mechanism is positioned above the window. The connecting box is fixedly connected to the underplate and of a hollow structure in which the lower hopper is placed, with the discharge hole of the lower hopper being located right above the window on the underplate, and the sliding mechanism slides on the underplate to uncover or cover the window and is connected to the main controller through electrical connection. This machine is highly automated and simple in structure.

A smart cooking machine comprises a machine body, which comprises a cooking apparatus and an upper cover apparatus positioned right above the cooking apparatus and comprising a lower hopper, a connecting box, a sliding mechanism, and an underplate equipped with a window right above the pot body of the cooking apparatus. The sliding mechanism is positioned above the window. The connecting box is fixedly connected to the underplate and of a hollow structure in which the lower hopper is placed, with the discharge hole of the lower hopper being located right above the window on the underplate, and the sliding mechanism slides on the underplate to uncover or cover the window and is connected to the main controller through electrical connection. This machine is highly automated and simple in structure.

The present invention discloses an intelligent seasoning box for a kitchen, comprising a shell, a seasoning conveying component, a temperature monitor and a master controller, wherein the seasoning conveying component is a liquid-seasoning conveying component; both the seasoning conveying component and the master controller are arranged in the shell; the temperature monitor is connected by a universal hose and points to the center of a frying pan; the seasoning conveying component and the temperature monitor are electrically connected with the master controller respectively; the shell is provided with a containing cavity for containing liquid-seasoning bottles; the seasoning conveying component comprises conveying pipes, conveying pumps and a spraying nozzle; the conveying pumps are electrically connected with the master controller. The intelligent seasoning box for the kitchen in the present invention has the beneficial effects that the whole process of cooking can be completed under monitoring of internal application programs.

The present invention discloses an intelligent seasoning box for a kitchen, comprising a shell, a seasoning conveying component, a temperature monitor and a master controller, wherein the seasoning conveying component is a liquid-seasoning conveying component; both the seasoning conveying component and the master controller are arranged in the shell; the temperature monitor is connected by a universal hose and points to the center of a frying pan; the seasoning conveying component and the temperature monitor are electrically connected with the master controller respectively; the shell is provided with a containing cavity for containing liquid-seasoning bottles; the seasoning conveying component comprises conveying pipes, conveying pumps and a spraying nozzle; the conveying pumps are electrically connected with the master controller. The intelligent seasoning box for the kitchen in the present invention has the beneficial effects that the whole process of cooking can be completed under monitoring of internal application programs.

In a method for operating a vaporizer of a domestic appliance, the vaporizer is filled at least to a predetermined filling level. The vaporizer can be emptied using an emptying arrangement. A time measurement is started, when a filling level falls below the predetermined filling level. A heating system of the vaporizer is switched on, when the filling level falls below the predetermined filling level. The time measurement is stopped, when the heating system has overheated, and a delivery output is calculated during emptying of the vaporizer, from a duration for emptying that is determined by the time measurement.

In a method for operating a vaporizer of a domestic appliance, the vaporizer is filled at least to a predetermined filling level. The vaporizer can be emptied using an emptying arrangement. A time measurement is started, when a filling level falls below the predetermined filling level. A heating system of the vaporizer is switched on, when the filling level falls below the predetermined filling level. The time measurement is stopped, when the heating system has overheated, and a delivery output is calculated during emptying of the vaporizer, from a duration for emptying that is determined by the time measurement.

A film-uncovering and material-feeding mechanism includes a food material box, a film-uncovering assembly, and a connection housing assembly configured to support the food material box and the film-uncovering assembly. The connection housing assembly is provided with a feed port. The food material box includes a box body movably connected to the connection housing assembly and configured to accommodate the food material and a seal film provided between the box body and the connection housing assembly and configured to seal the box body. The seal film is provided with a hitching opening. The film-uncovering assembly includes a film-uncovering rotation shaft and a drive device configured to drive the film-uncovering rotation shaft to rotate. The film-uncovering rotation shaft is provided with a hook configured to be hitched with the hitching opening to uncover the seal film via rotation and to drive the box body to move towards the feed port.

A remote temperature monitoring system includes a first unit operatively connected to one or more temperature sensors for sensing the temperature of one or more materials or food items being cooked or heated. The first unit transmits the sensed temperature to a second unit that is located remotely from the first unit during heating. The second unit is programmable with the desired temperature and/or heating parameters of the item. By monitoring the temperature status of the item over time, the system determines when the food has reached the desired temperature or degree of cooking, and notifies the user.