Patent ID: 6831255
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: F24C

Abstract:
An electric cooking appliance employing a combination radiant/convection heating system comprising:an oven cavity including a bottom portion having a central opening surrounded by a peripheral edge portion; a glass panel positioned within the central opening; a plurality of air inlet vents provided in and at least partially extending about the peripheral edge portion; an electric heat source arranged below the glass panel and defining a central zone, said electric heat source being adapted to radiate heat through the glass panel into the oven cavity; and a convection blower assembly arranged within the central zone, said convection blower assembly being adapted to generate a convective airflow which passes the electric heat source and flows through the air inlet vents into the oven cavity, wherein said electric heat source produces heat for both radiant and convective heating of the oven cavity, with said electric heat source being visible, at least when activated, when looking into the oven cavity and through the glass panel.