Low temperature self clean for ovens
US5571433A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24C14/02
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A temperature control system for a self-cleaning oven and a method for operating in a clean mode for a self-cleaning oven are provided. The control system and the method allow for cleaning of the oven in a clean mode between a maximum temperature and a minimum temperature over the time period required for cleaning the oven. The maximum temperature is reached at least once during the clean mode and is, preferably, cycled to reach the maximum temperature a number of times during the clean mode. As a result of the cycling during the clean mode, a significantly reduced average temperature is required for cleaning of the oven during its self-cleaning operation.
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