An oven comprising a multi-door operating apparatus is provided. In one example, the multi-door operating apparatus comprises a first panel comprising a first plurality of grooves that traverse a first inside surface of the first panel and a second panel comprising a second plurality of grooves that traverse a second inside surface of the second panel, wherein first inside surface faces the second inside surface, and wherein the first plurality of grooves and the second plurality of grooves extend in a first direction and then turn to extend in a second direction. The multi-door operating apparatus further comprises two or more oven doors configured to move in the first direction and turn to the second direction via projections that extend from the respective oven doors into the first plurality of groves and the second plurality of grooves.

A method for operating a multi-door oven apparatus is provided. In one example, the method comprises moving, by a mechanical device, a first oven door along a first path in a first direction orthogonal to a side surface of an oven, the side surface comprising an entrance to the oven. The method further comprises moving, by the mechanical device, the first oven door along a second path in a second direction parallel to the side surface, wherein moving the first oven door along the second path comprises moving the first oven door past a second oven door.

An oven door operating apparatus is provided. In one example, the oven door operating apparatus can comprise a first panel having a first plurality of grooves that traverse a side surface of the first panel. The oven door operating apparatus can also comprise a second panel having a second plurality of grooves that traverse a side surface of the second panel, wherein the side surface of the first panel faces the side surface of the second panel. Further, the oven door operating apparatus can include an oven door positioned between the side surface of the first panel and the side surface of the second panel. In one or more embodiments, the oven door can have a plurality of projections that extend from the oven door into the first plurality of grooves and the second plurality of grooves. Also, in various embodiments the first plurality of grooves and the second plurality of grooves can extend in a first direction and then turn to extend in a second direction.

Provided is an oven door architecture capable of efficient cooling and one-directional assembly. The oven door assembly comprises an outer glass pane with mounting columns adhered to it. In one embodiment, a door shield is coupled to door shield locating features of the mounting columns. A glass pack comprising two more glass panes is then coupled to the door shield. A door liner is fastened over top of the assembly. The architecture of the assembly provides for two internal chambers capable of fluid communication with one another, an air intake, and an exhaust. In another embodiment, the oven door assembly has only an outer glass pane and an interior glass pane with a main chamber between them. This main chamber is in fluid communication with an intake and an exhaust, enabling the door to cool. All embodiments are capable of assembly in one direction with substantially no lateral movement. Moreover, the embodiments are highly configurable due to shared assembly interfaces and can be used on a variety of ranges, wall ovens, and the like.

Provided is a push-to-open latch for an oven appliance and other household appliances. The push-to-open latch includes an integrated locking device for locking an appliance door in place and initiate a downstream appliance function such as a self-cleaning function. The integrated locking device includes a rotating cam having a latching slot which engages a pawl. The rotating cam also includes a guiding ramp and a catch surface which may be used to engage a latching finger to lock the cam in place. In addition, the locking device may include a locking slide and a locking slide pin that is actuated by a solenoid to engage the cam. Once the appliance door is locked, one or more switches send a signal to the appliance controller to activate the downstream function.

An appliance including a cooking cavity wrapper and a first side wall disposed laterally adjacent a first side of the cooking cavity wrapper. The first side wall includes a first hemmed shelf formed as a U-shaped bend therein. The U-shaped bend defines an inward-extending flange comprising a top leg and a bottom leg disposed in face-to-face adjacency with one another. The first hemmed shelf is adapted to support a module of the appliance above the cooking cavity wrapper.

A cooking appliance includes a housing having a sidewall and a front panel, wherein a heating cavity is defined within the housing. An operable door panel is rotationally coupled proximate the front panel and operable to provide selective access to the heating cavity via an aperture defined within the front panel. A heat source is in thermal communication with the heating cavity and the front panel. A blower is disposed within an interstitial space at least partially defined by an outer surface of the housing. A ventilation tower is attached to the sidewall and positioned proximate the front panel. Selective operation of the blower draws ventilation air from an external region proximate the front panel and into the interstitial space via the ventilation tower.

A cooking device includes a frame forming a cooking chamber; a door opening and closing the cooking chamber; a burner cover disposed in the cooking chamber; and a burner located in the burner cover, the burner generating a flame, wherein the burner cover is provided with a first hole providing a path through which air flows, and the frame is provided with a second hole communicating with the first hole, the second hole providing a path through which the air flows.

A cooking device includes a frame forming a cooking chamber; a door opening and closing the cooking chamber; a burner cover disposed in the cooking chamber; and a burner located in the burner cover, the burner generating a flame, wherein the burner cover is provided with a first hole providing a path through which air flows, and the frame is provided with a second hole communicating with the first hole, the second hole providing a path through which the air flows.

A cooking appliance includes a body having a cooking chamber, a door rotatably connected to the body, hinge mechanisms that rotatably connect the door to the body, a control device disposed at the door, and a wire connected to the control device. The door includes a front panel that seats the control device, an intermediate panel spaced apart from the front panel and disposed rearward of the front panel toward the cooking chamber, a rear panel spaced apart from the intermediate panel and disposed rearward of the intermediate panel toward the cooking chamber, a pair of side frames disposed at both lateral sides of the intermediate panel and disposed vertically below the control device, and a lower frame configured to support the intermediate panel and the rear panel. At least one of the side frames includes a wire guide configured to guide the wire to the control device.