JP5275146B2 - Cooker - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a heating cooker displays many items regarding a menu on a display and also prevents difficulty in recognition of the many items regarding the menu. <P>SOLUTION: The heating cooker includes a casing, a heating chamber provided in the casing for storing an object to be heated, the color liquid crystal display part 36 for displaying the menu, and a dial 46 operated by a user to choose a menu. The color liquid crystal display 36 displays explanation items regarding the menu together with the menu. When a non-operated state of the dial 46 continues for a first time set beforehand when the explanation items are displayed on the color liquid crystal display 36, the color liquid crystal display 36 displays precautions for executing the menu or operation items for executing the menu while making the explanation items not displayed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a cooking device.

  Conventionally, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-57801 (Patent Document 1), a heating cooker includes a casing, a heating chamber provided in the casing and having an opening on the front side, and the heating The door includes an opening / closing door that opens and closes the opening of the cabinet, and an operation panel provided at a lower portion of the front surface of the opening / closing door.

  The operation panel includes a display unit that displays a plurality of menus and a dial that is rotatably provided in the vicinity of the display unit, and has an elongated rectangular shape when viewed from the front. The user can select one from a plurality of menus displayed on the display unit by rotating the dial.

  In the above-mentioned conventional cooking device, since the display unit is provided on the elongated rectangular operation panel, the display unit is much smaller than the display of a general desktop personal computer.

  Therefore, when many items related to the menu are displayed on the display unit, there is a problem that it becomes difficult to recognize the many items.

JP 2008-57801 A

  Then, the subject of this invention provides the cooking device which can display many items regarding a menu on a display part, and also can prevent that recognition of many items regarding a menu becomes difficult. There is.

In order to solve the above problems, the heating cooker of the present invention is
A casing,
A heating chamber provided in the casing and containing an object to be heated;
A display for displaying a menu;
An operation unit operated by the user to select the menu;
A start button that the user operates to execute the menu;
A first display command unit that causes the display unit to display explanation items related to the menu together with the menu;
In a state where the menu and the descriptive matter is displayed on the display unit, without being the operating unit and the start button is operated, the first time set in advance continues, turn off the display of the descriptive matter And a second display command unit that displays on the display unit, together with the menu, precautions for executing the menu or operation items for executing the menu.

  According to the heating cooker having the above-described configuration, the first display command unit causes the display unit to display an explanation regarding the menu. In addition, the second display command unit causes the display unit to display precautions for executing the menu or operation items for executing the menu.

  Therefore, a number of items related to the menu such as the above-described explanation items and notes or operation items can be displayed on the display unit.

Further, the display unit includes a descriptive matter, since the display more regarding menus, such as notes or operation matters, it is possible to increase the convenience.

Further, the second display instruction unit is a state where the menu, and the description regarding the menu displayed on the display unit while the operation unit and the start button is not operated, the first time continue to a preset Then, the explanation item disappears and the precautions for executing the menu or the operation items for executing the menu are displayed on the display section. It is prevented from being difficult to recognize many items related to the menu without being displayed on the display unit.

Automatic Further, in a state where the menu and descriptive matter is displayed on the display unit while the operation unit and the start button is not operated, the first time set in advance continues, the notes or operation item display portion Therefore, the user does not have to perform a special operation for displaying the caution item or the operation item, and the convenience can be further enhanced.

  In addition, since the explanation items are displayed together with the menu, the user can easily understand which menu the explanation items displayed on the display unit relate to.

  In addition, since the precautions or operation items are displayed together with the menu, the user can easily understand which menu the precautions or operation items displayed on the display unit are associated with.

  Further, when the operation items are displayed on the display unit, the user can be prompted to execute the menu and can be prevented from being left unexecuted.

The cooking device of one embodiment is
In a state where the menu and the notes are displayed on the display unit, without being the operating unit and the start button is operated, the second time set in advance continues, turn off the display of the notes And a third display command unit for displaying operation items for executing the menu on the display unit.

According to the cooking device of the above embodiment, the third display command unit is set in advance with the operation unit and the start button being not operated in a state where the menu and the precautions are displayed on the display unit. When second time continues, turn off the display of notes, so is displayed on the display unit an operation item for executing a menu operation items are not displayed on the display unit together with the notes recognition operations matters Can be prevented.

  In addition, since the operation items are displayed on the display unit, it is possible to prompt the user to execute the menu and prevent the menu from being left unexecuted.

According to the cooking device of the present invention, the first display command unit that causes the display unit to display the description items related to the menu , and the operation unit and the start in the state where the menu and the description items are displayed on the display unit. while the button is not operated, the first time set in advance continues, turn off the display of the descriptive matter, Notes on executing a menu or an operation item for executing a menu, with the menu Since the second display command unit to be displayed on the display unit is provided, it is possible to display many items related to the menu such as explanation items and notes or operation items on the display unit. It is possible to prevent the recognition from becoming difficult.

Further, the display unit includes a descriptive matter, since the display more regarding menus, such as notes or operation matters, it is possible to increase the convenience.

Automatic Further, in a state where the menu and descriptive matter is displayed on the display unit while the operation unit and the start button is not operated, the first time set in advance continues, the notes or operation item display portion Therefore, the user does not have to perform a special operation for displaying the caution item or the operation item, and the convenience can be further enhanced.

  Moreover, since the said description matter is displayed with a menu, it can make it easy to recognize the menu corresponding to a description matter.

  In addition, since the precautions or the operation items are displayed together with the menu, the menu corresponding to the precautions or the operation items can be easily recognized.

  Further, when the operation items are displayed on the display unit, the user can be prompted to execute the menu and can be prevented from being left unexecuted.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the cooking device. FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the operation panel of the cooking device. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing one-screen display of the color liquid crystal display unit. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a one-screen display of the color liquid crystal display unit. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing one-screen display of the color liquid crystal display unit. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a one-screen display of the color liquid crystal display unit. FIG. 8 is a control block diagram of the cooking device. FIG. 9A is a flowchart for explaining a control operation of the control device for the heating cooker. FIG. 9B is a flowchart for explaining the control operation of the controller for the heating cooker.

  Hereinafter, the cooking device of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the illustrated embodiments.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
In the heating cooker, a door 34 is attached to the front of the rectangular parallelepiped casing 1 so as to rotate about the lower end side. An operation panel 35 is provided on the right side of the door 34. A handle 37 is attached to the upper portion of the door 34, and a heat resistant glass 38 is attached to the approximate center of the door 34.

  The operation panel 35 includes a color liquid crystal display unit 36, a button group 45, and a dial 46. The color liquid crystal display unit 36 is an example of a display unit, and the dial 46 is an example of an operation unit.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the cooking device.

  The heating cooker includes a casing 1, a heating chamber 2 provided in the casing 1, a steam generator 3 that generates steam, and a steam heater that heats steam from the steam generator 3 into superheated steam. 4 and a control device 5 for controlling operations of the steam generator 3 and the steam heater 4. Here, the said superheated steam means the steam heated to the overheated state of 100 degreeC or more. The control device 5 is an example of a control unit.

  The heating chamber 2 has an opening on the front side that is opened and closed by a door 34. The side surface, bottom surface and top surface of the heating chamber 2 are made of stainless steel plates. The user puts the object to be heated 10 into the heating chamber 2 or takes out the object to be heated 10 from the heating chamber 2 through the opening. A heat insulating material (not shown) is disposed around the heating chamber 2 to insulate the inside of the heating chamber 2 from the outside.

  A tray 6 made of metal such as iron or ceramics is placed in the heating chamber 2 with a predetermined interval from the bottom surface of the heating chamber 2. The tray 6 is supported by lower receiving shelves 11 provided on the left and right side walls of the heating chamber 2. Then, a metal cooking net 7 such as iron is placed on the tray 6, and an object to be heated 10 is placed in the approximate center of the cooking net 7. In this way, the object to be heated 10 is accommodated in the heating chamber 2 with a space from the bottom surface of the heating chamber 2.

  The left and right side walls of the heating chamber 2 are provided with a middle receiving shelf 12 located above the lower receiving shelf 11 and an upper receiving shelf 13 located above the middle receiving shelf 12. Similarly to the lower receiving shelf 11, the middle receiving shelf 12 and the upper receiving shelf 13 can also support the tray 6.

  The steam generator 3 is installed in the steam generator 39, the water supply tank 40 into which water to be supplied to the steam generator 39 enters, and the steam generator 39, and heats the water accumulated in the steam generator 39. A water heater 41 to be evaporated and a solenoid valve 49 are provided. The water heater 41 is a sheathed heater wound in a spiral shape.

  When the electromagnetic valve 49 is opened, water in the water supply tank 40 flows into the steam generation unit 39, and when the electromagnetic valve 49 is closed, water cannot be transferred from the water supply tank 40 to the steam generation unit 39. Further, the steam generating unit 39 is provided with a water level sensor (not shown), and the electromagnetic valve 49 opens and closes according to the detection value of the water level sensor.

  The water supply tank 40 can be attached to and detached from the steam generating section 39 and can be taken out of the casing 1 from the front side.

  A drain valve 42 is attached to the bottom of the steam generating section 39, and one end of the drain path 14 is connected to the drain valve 42. The other end of the drainage channel 14 is located on the soot receiver 9. The soup receiver 9 is detachable from the casing 1 and can be taken out of the casing 1 from the front side.

  Further, on one side surface of the heating chamber 2, a circulation intake port 15 is provided between the upper receiving shelf 13 and the intermediate receiving shelf 12. A first jet port 16 is provided on the upper surface of the heating chamber 2 so as to face the steam heater 4. Further, second and third jet outlets 17 and 18 are provided on the other side surface of the heating chamber 2. The second jet outlet 17 is located between the upper receiving shelf 13 and the intermediate receiving shelf 12. On the other hand, the third jet outlet 18 is located between the middle receiving shelf 12 and the lower receiving shelf 11. The space in the heating chamber 2 and the space in the circulation path 8 communicate with each other through the circulation intake port 15, the first ejection port 16, the second ejection port 17, and the third ejection port 18.

  The circulation path 8 has one end connected to the circulation inlet 15 and the other end connected to the second jet 17 and the third jet 18. A circulation fan 19 in the vicinity of the circulation inlet 15 sucks water vapor in the heating chamber 2 from the circulation inlet 15 and blows it out toward the steam heater 4. The steam is heated by the steam heater 4 to become superheated steam, and is then ejected from the first ejection port 16 and the second and third ejection ports 17 and 18 into the heating chamber 2.

  A portion of the circulation path 8 in the vicinity of the circulation intake port 15 is connected to the steam generation unit 39 via the steam discharge path 20. As a result, the steam generated in the steam generator 39 flows through the steam discharge path 20 and enters the circulation path 8, joins the steam from the circulation inlet 15, and flows toward the steam heater 4.

  Further, excess steam in the heating chamber 2 flows out of the heating chamber 2 from the first and second exhaust ports 21 and 22.

  One end of an exhaust path 23 is connected to the first exhaust port 21. The other end of the exhaust path 23 forms an ejector 24. The first exhaust port 21 can be opened and closed by an exhaust damper 25.

  One end of an exhaust tube 26 is connected to the second exhaust port 22. The other end of the exhaust tube 26 is connected to the exhaust path 23. As a result, the steam in the exhaust tube 26 merges with the steam in the exhaust path 23 and can exit the casing 1 from the ejector 24. Further, the steam traveling from the ejector 24 to the outside of the casing 1 can be diluted by being mixed with the air from the dilution air passage 27 and the suction duct 28.

  The dilution air path 27 has one end inserted into the ejector 24 and the other end connected to the fan casing 29. The exhaust dilution fan 30 in the fan casing 29 sends air to the ejector 24. The fan casing 29 is connected to the air supply port 32 via the air supply path 31. The air supply port 32 can be opened and closed by an air supply damper 33.

  A magnetron 52 that generates microwaves is also installed in the casing 1.

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged schematic view of the operation panel 35 of FIG.

  The color liquid crystal display unit 36 can display characters and photographs in color and displays the type of heating, heating time, temperature, menu, and the like.

  The dial 46 is substantially cylindrical and is rotatable with respect to the operation panel 35. An enter button 47 is arranged inside the dial 46 in the radial direction.

  The button group 45 includes a return button 91, a cancel button 92, a menu button 93 and a start button 94. The return button 91 is pressed to return the screen display of the color liquid crystal display unit 36 to the previous screen display. The cancel button 92 is pressed when heating is stopped halfway or when an operation is cancelled. The menu button 93 is pressed to return the color liquid crystal display unit 36 to the initial state.

  Further, a rotary encoder 26 is arranged on the back side, that is, the inside side of the operation panel 35. The rotary encoder 26 detects the rotation speed and rotation amount of the dial 46 and outputs a signal indicating the rotation speed and rotation amount of the dial 46 to the control device 5 (see FIG. 8).

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a screen display of the color liquid crystal display unit 36 in the initial state.

  The color liquid crystal display unit 36 in the initial state includes a menu icon 36a for "automatic menu", a menu icon 36b for "health support", a menu icon 36c for "menu number", and a menu icon 36d for "main material". And a menu icon 36e of "Recent 5 menus" is displayed. When the cancel button 92 is pressed during such screen display, the screen display of the color liquid crystal display unit 36 is switched to the screen display of FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a one-screen display of the color liquid crystal display unit 36.

  The color liquid crystal display unit 36 includes a menu icon 36 f for “range warming”, a menu icon 36 g for “Helcio warming”, a menu icon 36 h for “Milk Sakekan”, a menu icon 36 i for “thawing”, A menu icon 36h for “steamed vegetables”, a menu icon 36j for “manual heating”, and a menu icon 36l for “care / sterilization / setting” are displayed. The menu icons 36f to 36l are arranged so as to draw an arc. “Warm range”, “Helcio warm”, “Milk liquor can”, “Thaw”, “Steamed vegetables”, “Manual heating” and “Cleaning sterilization / setting” are examples of menus.

  In addition, the color liquid crystal display unit 36 displays the explanatory items relating to the menu located at the lowermost side in a substantially central part. For example, in FIG. 5, the menu icon 36 f “Warm range” is displayed at the bottom, and “Washing rice and side dishes quickly” is displayed in the approximate center of the color liquid crystal display unit 36. Further, which of the menu icons 36f to 36l is displayed on the lowermost side of the color liquid crystal display unit 36 can be changed by turning the dial 46.

  More specifically, when the dial 46 is rotated clockwise in advance when the screen of FIG. 5 is displayed, the menu icon 36f is displayed on the uppermost side of the color liquid crystal display unit 36, and the menu icon 36g is displayed in color. It is displayed on the lowermost side of the liquid crystal display unit 36. At this time, the menu icons 36h to 36l move down one step from the state shown in FIG. That is, by turning the dial 46 clockwise, the menu icons 36f to 36l can be scrolled downward, and the lowermost menu icons 36f to 36l can be returned to the uppermost position. It has become.

  Further, when the dial 46 is turned counterclockwise in the screen display of FIG. 5, the menu icon 36k is displayed on the uppermost side of the color liquid crystal display unit 36, and the menu icon 36l is displayed on the color liquid crystal. It is displayed on the lowermost side of the display unit 36. At this time, the menu icons 36f to 36k move up one step from the state of FIG. That is, by turning the dial 46 counterclockwise, the menu icons 36f to 36l can be scrolled upward, and the uppermost menu icons 36f to 36l can be returned to the lowermost side. It has become.

  In the screen display of FIG. 5, when the non-operation state of the dial 46 continues for the preset first time, the screen display of the color liquid crystal display unit 36 is switched to the screen display of FIG.

  In the screen display of FIG. 6, “Please do not use a square plate / ami” is displayed in the approximate center of the color liquid crystal display unit 36 as a precaution for executing “warm range” of the menu icon 36 f. . When the non-operation state of the dial 46 is continued for a preset second time during the screen display of FIG. 6, the screen display of the color liquid crystal display unit 36 is switched to the screen display of FIG.

  In the screen display of FIG. 7, an image of the start button 94 and “press” are displayed as items relating to the operation to be performed next by the user, that is, as items for executing “warming the range” of the menu icon 36 f. The color liquid crystal display unit 36 is displayed at a substantially central portion.

  FIG. 8 is a control block diagram of the cooking device.

  The cooking device includes a storage unit 51 and a control device 5 including a microcomputer and an input / output circuit. The control device 5 includes a signal from the button group 45, a signal from the determination button 47, a signal from the rotary encoder 26 (a signal indicating the rotation speed and amount of rotation of the dial 46), and a signal from the timer 33. Based on this, the display of the color liquid crystal display unit 36 is controlled.

  The storage unit 51 stores data related to screen display of the color liquid crystal display unit 36, a plurality of control programs, and the like in advance. The plurality of control programs include a control program for the control device 5 to control the water supply pump 12, the upper heaters 14 and 14, the steam generator 20, the magnetron 22, and the like.

  9A and 9B are flowcharts for explaining the control operation of the control device 5 for the color liquid crystal display unit 36. FIG. It is assumed that the control operation starts when the screen display in FIG. 4 is switched to the screen display in FIG.

  The control operation of the control device 5 for the color liquid crystal display unit 36 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the control operation of the control device 5 with respect to the color liquid crystal display unit 36 is started, menu icons 36f to 36l and explanation items are displayed on the color liquid crystal display unit 36 in step S1. This explanation matter is an explanation matter regarding the menu of the menu icon 36f to 36l that is displayed on the lowermost side of the color liquid crystal display unit 36 (hereinafter referred to as the “bottom menu icon”).

  Next, in step S2, it is determined whether or not a signal from the rotary encoder 26 has been input. If it is determined in step S2 that the signal from the rotary encoder 26 has been input, after step S11 is performed, the process returns to step S1. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2 that the signal from the rotary encoder 26 is not input, the process proceeds to the next step S3.

  In step S11, the menu icons 36f to 36l are scrolled. More specifically, in step S11, if the signal from the rotary encoder 26 indicates the clockwise rotation of the dial 46 in step S2, the menu icons 36f to 36l are scrolled downward, while in step S2, the rotary encoder 26 is scrolled. , The menu icons 36f to 36l are scrolled upward.

  Next, in step S3, it is determined whether or not a signal from the start button 94 has been input, that is, whether or not the start button 94 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S3 that the start button 94 has been pressed, the control operation ends. Thereafter, the menu of the lowermost menu icon in step S3 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3 that the start button 94 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to the next step S4.

  Next, in step S4, when an explanation item regarding the menu of the lowermost menu icon is displayed, a state in which a signal from the rotary encoder 26 is not input, that is, a no-operation state of the dial 46 is set in advance. It is determined whether the first time (for example, 2 seconds) has continued. If it is determined in step S4 that the non-operating state of the dial 46 has not continued for the preset first time, the process returns to step S2, while the non-operating state of the dial 46 continues for the preset first time. If it is determined, the process proceeds to the next step S5.

  Next, in step S5, it is determined whether or not there is a notice display setting for the menu on which the explanation items are displayed. If it is determined in this step S5 that there is no indication display setting, the process proceeds to step S10 to be described later. If it is determined that there is an indication display setting, the process proceeds to the next step S6 shown in FIG. 9B. Note that whether or not there is a display setting for the above-mentioned precautions is determined based on information stored in advance in the storage unit 51.

  Next, in step S6, the above explanation items are hidden, and notes on executing the menu are displayed on the color liquid crystal display unit 36. This precaution is a precaution for executing the menu of the lowermost menu icon.

  Next, in step S7, it is determined whether or not a signal from the rotary encoder 26 has been input. If it is determined in step S7 that a signal from the rotary encoder 26 is input, step S11 shown in FIG. 9A is performed, and then the process returns to step S1. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7 that the signal from the rotary encoder 26 is not input, the process proceeds to the next step S8.

  Next, in step S8, it is determined whether or not a signal from the start button 94 has been input, that is, whether or not the start button 94 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S8 that the start button 94 has been pressed, the control operation ends. Thereafter, the menu of the lowermost menu icon in step S8 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S8 that the start button 94 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to the next step S9.

  Next, in step S9, when the precautions are displayed, the state in which no signal is input from the rotary encoder 26, that is, the non-operation state of the dial 46 is set to a preset second time ( For example, it is determined whether or not the operation has continued for 3 seconds. If it is determined in step S9 that the non-operating state of the dial 46 has not continued for the preset second time, the process returns to step S7, while the non-operating state of the dial 46 continues for the preset second time. If it is determined, the process proceeds to the next step S10.

  Next, in step S10, the explanatory items or the precautions regarding the menu are not displayed, and the operation items for executing the menu of the lowermost menu icon are displayed on the color liquid crystal display unit 36, and then shown in FIG. 9A. It returns to step S2 shown.

  Here, step S1 is an example of a first display command unit, step S6 is an example of a second display command unit, and step S10 is an example of second and third display command units.

  As described above, in step S1, step S6, and step S10, there are many items related to the menu such as the explanation items regarding the menu of the lowermost menu icon, the cautions when executing the menu, and the operation items for executing the menu. These items can be displayed on the color liquid crystal display unit 36.

Further, the color liquid crystal display unit 36, and descriptive matter, since the display more regarding menus, such as notes and operating matters, it is possible to increase the convenience.

  Further, in step S6, the explanation regarding the menu of the lowermost menu icon is hidden, and the precautions for executing the menu are displayed on the color liquid crystal display unit 36. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the above-mentioned precautions from becoming difficult to be recognized without being displayed on the color liquid crystal display unit 36.

  Further, in step S10, the explanation items related to the menu of the lowermost menu icon or the notes for executing the menu are hidden, and the operation items for executing the menu are displayed on the color liquid crystal display unit 36. Since the information is displayed, the operation item is not displayed together with the explanation item or the caution item, and it is possible to prevent the recognition of the operation item.

  If the non-operation state of the dial 46 continues for the first time set in advance while the above explanation items are displayed on the color liquid crystal display unit 36, the color liquid crystal display unit 36 automatically executes the caution item or the operation item. Therefore, the user does not have to perform a special operation for displaying the caution item or the operation item, and the convenience can be further enhanced.

  The explanation items are displayed together with the bottom menu icon, and since the dotted arrow points from the bottom menu icon to the explanation items, the user can see the explanation items regarding which menu among the menu icons 36f to 36l. You can easily see if it is.

  In addition, the above notice is displayed together with the bottom menu icon, and since the dotted arrow is directed from the bottom menu icon to the above notice, the user can display the notice regarding which menu among the menu icons 36f to 36l. You can easily see if it is.

  The operation items are displayed together with the lowermost menu icon, and since the dotted arrow points from the lowermost menu icon to the operation item, the user displays the operation item related to which menu among the menu icons 36f to 36l. You can easily see if it is.

  In step S10, since the operation items for executing the menu of the lowermost menu icon are displayed on the color liquid crystal display unit 36, the user is prompted to execute the menu, and the menu is left unexecuted. Can be prevented.

  In the above embodiment, instead of the color liquid crystal display unit 36, for example, a color EL (electroluminescence) display unit capable of color display may be used, or a display unit that performs only monochrome display may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the dial 46 is used as an example of the operation unit. However, for example, a push button or a lever may be used as an example of the operation unit.

  In the above embodiment, the cooking device has a function of generating superheated steam and steam, but the cooking device may have only a function of generating steam.

  The present invention can be applied not only to an oven range that uses superheated steam, but also to an oven that uses superheated steam, a cooking stove such as an oven or an IH cooking heater, and an oven, range, or microwave oven that does not use superheated steam. Or it can apply also to heating cookers, such as an IH cooking heater.

  In the cooking device of the present invention, healthy cooking is performed by using superheated steam or saturated steam in cooking heaters (including those using an electric stove or gas stove such as an IH heater or electric heater) or a microwave oven. Can do. For example, in the cooking device of the present invention, superheated steam or saturated steam having a temperature of 100 ° C. or higher is supplied to the food surface, and the superheated steam or saturated steam adhered to the food surface is condensed to give a large amount of condensation latent heat to the food. So it can efficiently transfer heat to food. Moreover, when condensed water adheres to the food surface and salt and oil are dropped together with condensed water, salt and oil in the food can be reduced. Furthermore, the heating chamber is filled with superheated steam or saturated steam and becomes oxygen-free, thereby enabling cooking with reduced oxidation of food.

1 Casing 2 Heating chamber 46 Dial 36 Color LCD

Claims (2)

A casing,
A heating chamber provided in the casing and containing an object to be heated;
A display for displaying a menu;
An operation unit operated by the user to select the menu;
A start button that the user operates to execute the menu;
A first display command unit that causes the display unit to display explanation items related to the menu together with the menu;
In a state where the menu and the descriptive matter is displayed on the display unit, without being the operating unit and the start button is operated, the first time set in advance continues, turn off the display of the descriptive matter And a second display command unit that displays on the display unit, together with the menu, a precaution for executing the menu or an operation for executing the menu. vessel. The heating cooker according to claim 1, wherein
In a state where the menu and the notes are displayed on the display unit, without being the operating unit and the start button is operated, the second time set in advance continues, turn off the display of the notes A heating cooker comprising a third display command unit for displaying operation items for executing the menu on the display unit.