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Enameled metal turntable in a combination microwave and electric oven

US4453064A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 7, 1979
Grant dateJun 5, 1984
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Expiry dateAug 7, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B6/6411
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a turntable in a combination microwave and electric oven wherein a sheath heater is disposed between the turntable and a bottom wall of the oven cavity. The turntable is made of an enameled metal plate to ensure stable, or, uniform cooking in both of the microwave cooking mode and electric cooking mode. In a preferred form, openings are formed in the enameled metal turntable to stir the microwave energy during the microwave cooking mode.

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