Patent ID: 6323464
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: A21C,F24F

Abstract:
A module adapted to generate a stream of hot, humid air useable in conjunction with a dough proofing chamber or a cooked food-holding chamber to provide an atmosphere appropriate to the chamber; said module comprising:A. an air duct having an air intake and an air outlet;B. a blower disposed in the duct to blow a stream of air drawn from the inlet to the outlet, said blower creating in advance thereof in the duct a low-pressure zone, and creating therebeyond a positive-pressure zone;C. an electric air heater in the duct to heat the stream of air;D. a steam generator comprising a tank for holding water, a water heater for heating water held therein, and a connector for electrically connecting the water heater to a power supply, said steam generator being attachable to and removable from the module;E. a receptacle for engaging the connector means; andF. means for feeding steam generated in the tank into the duct to provide said atmosphere of a hot, humid air.