Controller for a heating unit in a cooktop and methods of operating same
The present invention relates generally to cooktops, and more particularly, to a controller and methods of operating a radiant electric heater unit for cooktops. The present invention provides a controller for a heating unit. The heating unit is capable of generating heat to a utensil and has a temp...
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| Zusammenfassung: | The present invention relates generally to cooktops, and more particularly, to a controller and methods of operating a radiant electric heater unit for cooktops.
The present invention provides a controller for a heating unit. The heating unit is capable of generating heat to a utensil and has a temperature sensor, a heating element, and a cooking surface. The controller has a means for measuring a temperature of a cavity within the heating unit, a means for controlling the application of power to the heating element, and a means for determining whether to control the application of power to the heating element in an overdrive state based on a type of utensil that is located on the heating unit. The present invention also includes methods of operating the controller and the heating unit. |
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