JP5785806B2 - Cooker - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a cooking device.

  Conventionally, as a heating cooker, there is one provided with a heating chamber provided in a casing and an operation panel provided on a door that opens and closes the opening of the heating chamber (for example, JP 2008-57801 A). Publication (refer patent document 1)). The operation panel of the cooking device has a display unit for displaying a plurality of menus and an operation unit provided in the vicinity of the display unit, and the operation unit is operated by the user and displayed on the display unit. One can be selected from a plurality of menus.

  By the way, when the display unit can display with, for example, more than 100 kinds of menus, there is a problem that it is difficult to find a frequently used menu.

  Therefore, the applicant of the present invention registers a part of a plurality of menus as a favorite menu, and allows the user to select a desired menu from the plurality of menus displayed on the favorite menu screen. Has proposed.

  In a cooking device configured to select a desired menu from a plurality of menus displayed on such a favorite menu screen, when a favorite menu is selected from a plurality of menus and registered as a favorite menu, For example, it is necessary to input a menu number while referring to a book such as a cooking manual, or to display a plurality of menus on the display unit in order to find a desired menu and register it in the favorite menu. Therefore, in such a heating cooker, there is a problem that the operability is poor in the registration to the favorite menu.

JP 2008-57801 A

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a cooking device that can easily register a favorite menu selected from a plurality of menus and can greatly improve operability.

In order to solve the above problems, the heating cooker of the present invention is:
A display unit for displaying information on cooking,
An operation unit that is operated by a user and outputs an operation signal;
A menu storage unit in which a plurality of menus are stored in advance as cooking information including the material of the object to be heated and the heating conditions for performing cooking,
A cooking menu selection unit that selects a menu for performing cooking from the plurality of menus stored in the menu storage unit based on the operation signal from the operation unit;
A favorite menu list part for registering a menu selected by the user from the plurality of menus stored in the menu storage part as a favorite menu;
A favorite menu display control unit that displays images representing a plurality of options in association with the plurality of favorite menus registered in the favorite menu list unit in a predetermined display position on the display unit screen ;
A cooking menu selection unit that selects a menu for performing cooking from the plurality of menus stored in the menu storage unit based on the operation signal from the operation unit;
Based on the operation signal from the operation unit, the favorite menu display control unit is associated with each of the plurality of options in which images are displayed side by side at predetermined display positions on the screen of the display unit. The menu to be used for performing the cooking selected from the plurality of menus stored in the menu storage unit by the cooking menu selection unit is used as a favorite menu in the middle of the operation procedure for performing the cooking. It has a favorite menu registration part to be registered in the favorite menu list part,
The favorite menu registration unit is configured to each of the plurality of options in which an image is displayed at a predetermined display position on the screen of the display unit by the favorite menu display control unit based on the operation signal from the operation unit. Correspondingly, a favorite menu selected from the plurality of menus stored in the menu storage unit is registered in the favorite menu list unit .

  According to the above configuration, the favorite menu registration unit selects the cooking menu selection in association with each of a plurality of options for displaying an image on the display unit by the favorite menu display control unit based on an operation signal from the operation unit. A menu to be used for cooking by heating selected from a plurality of menus stored in the menu storage unit by the unit is registered in the favorite menu list unit. Then, by selecting one of the images representing the plurality of options displayed by the favorite menu display control unit, it becomes possible to select a favorite menu for performing cooking. As described above, since the menu selected by the cooking menu selection unit is registered in the favorite menu list unit in the favorite menu registration unit during the operation procedure for performing cooking, the favorite menu selected from a plurality of menus is selected. It can be registered easily and operability can be greatly improved.

In addition , the favorite menu registration unit associates a plurality of options stored in the menu storage unit with each of the plurality of options displayed on the display unit by the favorite menu display control unit based on an operation signal from the operation unit. Select a favorite menu from the menus and register it in the favorite menu list section.Check the favorite menu registered in the favorite menu list section (an image showing multiple options) on the display section while checking the favorite menu. Menus can be newly registered and changed, further improving operability.

Moreover, in the heating cooker of one embodiment,
Based on the operation signal from the operation unit, the favorite menu for performing heating cooking is selected by selecting one of the images representing the plurality of options displayed by the favorite menu display control unit. A favorite menu selection section is provided.

  According to the embodiment, based on the operation signal from the operation unit, the favorite menu selection unit selects one of the images representing the plurality of options displayed by the favorite menu display control unit, and cooking By selecting a favorite menu to execute, it is possible to easily select a desired menu from the favorite menus and execute cooking.

Moreover, in the heating cooker of one embodiment,
The favorite menu registration unit has the same menu as the favorite menu to be registered in the favorite menu list unit for each of the plurality of options whose images are displayed on the display unit by the favorite menu display control unit. When already registered, the favorite menu is not registered.

  According to the above embodiment, the same menu as the favorite menu to be registered is already registered in the favorite menu list section for each of a plurality of options whose images are displayed on the display section by the favorite menu display control section. Since the favorite menu registration unit does not register the favorite menu, the same menu can be prevented from being registered twice.

Moreover, in the heating cooker of one embodiment,
The favorite menu registration unit has already registered the same menu as the favorite menu to be registered for each of the plurality of options for which an image is displayed on the display unit by the favorite menu display control unit. A menu duplication display control unit that displays on the display unit that the same menu is registered when registered is provided.

  According to the above embodiment, the favorite menu registration unit displays the same menu as the favorite menu to be registered for each of a plurality of options whose images are displayed on the display unit by the favorite menu display control unit. When the registration is already registered, the menu overlap display control unit displays on the display that the same menu is registered. If the permission is granted, the user can be notified of the duplicate registration, and an easy-to-use cooking device can be realized.

Moreover, in the heating cooker of one embodiment,
When the favorite menu registration unit registers one of the plurality of menus stored in the menu storage unit as the favorite menu in the favorite menu list unit, the heating condition for the menu to be registered The heating condition change part which changes is provided.

  According to the above embodiment, when the favorite menu registration unit registers one of the plurality of menus stored in the menu storage unit as a favorite menu in the favorite menu list unit, it is registered by the heating condition changing unit. Since the heating conditions for the menu to be changed are changed, menus with different conditions can be registered as favorite menus in addition to a plurality of menus stored in the menu storage unit, the number of cooking can be increased, and the user request Can respond appropriately.

Moreover, in the heating cooker of one embodiment,
The operation unit includes a touch panel that is disposed in front of the display unit and is operated by contact of the user's finger or a pen-like object.

  According to the above-described embodiment, by operating the touch panel arranged on the front surface of the display unit by the contact of the user's finger or a pen-like object, the display content and the operation are integrated and the operability is further improved.

  As is apparent from the above, according to the cooking device of the present invention, a cooking device that can easily register a favorite menu selected from a plurality of menus and can greatly improve operability can be realized.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a heating cooker according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cooking device. FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the operation panel of the cooking device. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line F4-F4 in FIG. FIG. 5 is a control block diagram of the cooking device. FIG. 6 is a front view of the operation panel in which a top operation screen is displayed on the color liquid crystal panel of the cooking device. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a top operation screen displayed on the color liquid crystal panel. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a “My Menu” screen displayed on the color liquid crystal panel. FIG. 9 is a view showing the first screen of the “favorite menu” displayed on the color liquid crystal panel. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a fourth screen of the “favorite menu”. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a registration change screen corresponding to the fourth screen of the “favorite menu”. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a menu number setting screen for changing the registration of the “favorite menu”. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a menu screen of menu number 015. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an initial screen for rearrangement displayed on the color liquid crystal panel. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a “cooking book” selection screen. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a selection screen for “by material / by calorie” of “cooking book”. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a selection screen for “by material” of “cooking book”. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a menu screen of “chicken teriyaki” with menu number 015. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a “convenient navigation” selection screen. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a “favorite menu registration” screen displayed on the color liquid crystal panel. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a menu screen of menu number 015. FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control device for the cooking device. FIG. 23 is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart following FIG.

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

  FIG. 1: has shown the front perspective view of the heating cooker of one Embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the cooking device of this embodiment has a door 2 attached to the front surface of a rectangular parallelepiped casing 1 that rotates about the lower end side. A handle 3 is attached to the upper portion of the door 2 and a heat-resistant glass 4 is attached to the approximate center of the door 2. An operation panel 5 as an example of an operation unit is provided on the right side of the door 2. The operation panel 5 includes a color liquid crystal display unit 6 and a button group 7 as an example of a display unit. An exhaust duct 8 is provided on the upper side of the casing 1 and on the right rear side. Further, a dew receptacle 9 is detachably attached below the door 2 of the casing 1.

  FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of a longitudinal section of the cooking device. As shown in FIG. 2, the water supplied from the water tank 11 is heated by the steam generator 12 to generate saturated water vapor. The saturated steam generated by the steam generator 12 is supplied to the heating chamber 13 side of the steam inlet 15 of the circulation unit 14 attached to the right side surface of the heating chamber 13 via a steam supply passage (not shown). The

  A steam supply pipe 34 connected to the steam supply passage is attached in the vicinity of the steam inlet 15 of the circulation unit 14 so as to be parallel to the right side surface of the heating chamber 13. A circulation fan 18 is disposed in the circulation unit 14 so as to face the vapor suction port 15. The circulation fan 18 is rotationally driven by a fan motor 19.

  A steam duct 100 bent in an L shape is attached so as to cover the upper surface and the left side surface of the heating chamber 13. The steam duct 100 includes a first duct portion 110 fixed to the upper surface side of the heating chamber 13, a bent portion 120 that bends downward from the left side of the first duct portion 110, and a left side surface side of the heating chamber 13. A second duct portion 130 that is fixed and is continuous with the first duct portion 110 via the bent portion 120 is provided.

  The superheated steam generation heater 20 is accommodated in the first duct portion 110 of the steam duct 100. The superheated steam generation device 21 is configured by the first duct portion 110 of the steam duct 100 and the superheated steam generation heater 20. Note that the superheated steam generator may be provided separately from the steam duct.

  The right side of the first duct portion 110 of the steam duct 100 communicates with the steam supply port 22 provided in the upper part of the circulation unit 14. A plurality of first steam outlets 24 are provided on the top surface of the heating chamber 13, and the first duct portion 110 of the steam duct 100 communicates with the inside of the heating chamber 13 through the first steam outlet 24. ing. On the other hand, the second duct portion 130 of the steam duct 100 communicates with the inside of the heating chamber 13 through a plurality of second steam outlets 25 provided on the left side surface of the heating chamber 13.

  A gap between the heating chamber 13 and the steam duct 100 is sealed with a heat resistant resin or the like. The heating chamber 13 and the steam duct 100 are covered with a heat insulating material except for the front opening of the heating chamber 13.

  The circulation path of the steam is formed by the circulation unit 14, the superheated steam generator 21, the heating chamber 13, and the connecting member that connects them. And the saturated water vapor | steam produced | generated with the steam generator 12 is supplied to the boundary part with the heating chamber 13 of the circulation unit 14 in this circulation path.

  In addition, a magnetron 80 (shown in FIG. 5) is disposed below the heating chamber 13. Microwaves generated by the magnetron are guided to the lower center of the heating chamber 13 by a waveguide (not shown), and are stirred upward by a rotating antenna 38 driven by a motor 37 toward the upper side in the heating chamber 13. The object to be heated 27 is heated by being emitted.

  Further, a cooling fan section (not shown), an electrical component 17, and a magnetron 80 (shown in FIG. 5) are disposed on the lower side in the casing 1. The electrical component 17 includes a drive circuit that drives each part of the heating cooker, a control circuit that controls the drive circuit, and the like.

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged schematic view of the operation panel 5 shown in FIG.

  The button group 7 includes a return key 71, a cancel key 72, a manual heating key 73, and a warm start key 74. The return key 71 is pressed to return the screen display of the color liquid crystal panel 61 to the previous screen display. The cancel key 72 is pressed to stop heating or cancel the operation. The manual heating key 73 is pressed when manually setting the high frequency output and the heating output. Also, the warm start key 74 is pressed to start heating.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line F4-F4 of FIG.

  The color liquid crystal display unit 6 is configured by overlapping a touch panel 62 on a color liquid crystal panel 61. Note that the display unit of the present invention is not limited to a liquid crystal panel, and other display devices such as an organic EL may be used.

  The color liquid crystal panel 61 can display characters, numbers, photographs and the like in color, and displays the type of cooking, the name of the dish, the heating time, the temperature, the photograph of the dish, and the like. The touch panel 62 is a capacitive touch panel made of a transparent material that changes surface charge when the user touches with a finger. Accordingly, the user can select an image displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61 by touching the touch panel 62. When the user touches the touch panel 62 and selects a selectable image displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61, the color of the image is changed. In other words, the image displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61 has a selected color different from a non-selected color. Note that the touch panel 62 may be replaced with, for example, a resistive film type, surface acoustic wave type, infrared type, or electromagnetic induction type touch panel, and uses not only a touch panel operation with a finger but also a pen-like object such as a touch pen. May be operated.

  FIG. 5 shows a control block diagram of the cooking device. This cooking device includes a control device 200 including a microcomputer and an input / output circuit in the electrical component section 17 (shown in FIG. 2). The control device 200 includes a superheated steam generating heater 20, a circulation fan motor 19, a cooling fan motor 16, an air supply damper motor 44, an exhaust damper motor 60, an operation panel 5, an internal temperature sensor 29, a thawing sensor 50, A feed water pump 70, a steam generator 12, and a magnetron 80 are connected. Based on the signal from the operation panel 5 and the detection signals from the internal temperature sensor 29 and the thawing sensor 50, the control device 200 includes a superheated steam generation heater 20, a circulation fan motor 19, a cooling fan motor 16, and an air supply damper. The motor 44, the exhaust damper motor 60, the operation panel 5, the feed water pump 70, the steam generator 12 and the magnetron 80 are controlled.

  The control device 200 includes an automatic menu storage unit 200a, a favorite menu list unit 200b, a favorite menu display control unit 200c, a favorite menu registration unit 200d, a cooking menu selection unit 200e, a favorite menu selection unit 200f, It has a menu overlap display control unit 200g and a heating condition change unit 200h.

  In the automatic menu storage unit 200a, a plurality of automatic menus (menu numbers 001 to 182 in this embodiment) are stored in advance as cooking information including materials to be heated and heating conditions for performing cooking. Yes. Here, the automatic menu is a menu as cooking information for automatically cooking based on the set material, heating conditions, and the like.

  In the favorite menu list unit 200b, a maximum of 16 menus among a plurality of automatic menus stored in the automatic menu storage unit 200a are registered as favorite menus. Note that the number of favorites menu registrations is not limited to a maximum of 16, and may be set as appropriate according to the configuration of the display unit and the operation unit.

  The favorite menu display control unit 200c associates the favorite menu registered in the favorite menu list unit 200b with an image representing 16 options on the “favorite menu” screen (first screen to fourth screen). It is displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61.

  In addition, the favorite menu registration unit 200d responds to each of the 16 options on the “favorite menu” screen displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61 by the favorite menu display control unit 200c based on an operation signal from the operation panel 5. Then, one of a plurality of automatic menus stored in the automatic menu storage unit 200a is selected and registered in the favorite menu list unit 200b.

  The cooking menu selection unit 200e selects an automatic menu for performing cooking from a plurality of automatic menus stored in the automatic menu storage unit 200a based on an operation signal from the operation panel 5.

  In addition, the favorite menu registration unit 200d is configured to perform cooking based on an operation signal from the operation panel 5 in association with each of a plurality of options for displaying an image on the color liquid crystal panel 61 by the favorite menu display control unit 200c. The menu selection unit 200e registers, in the favorite menu list unit 200b, an automatic menu that is to be cooked and selected from a plurality of automatic menus stored in the automatic menu storage unit 200a. Also, the favorite menu registration unit 200d stores, in the menu storage unit 200a, a plurality of options for displaying an image on the color liquid crystal panel 61 by the favorite menu display control unit 200c based on an operation signal from the operation panel 5. One of the stored automatic menus is selected and registered in the favorite menu list part 200b.

  In addition, the favorite menu selection unit 200f selects one of images representing a plurality of options displayed by the favorite menu display control unit 200c based on an operation signal from the operation panel 5, thereby cooking the food. Select the automatic menu to execute.

  When cooking with superheated steam in the cooking device having the above configuration, the superheated steam generating heater 20 shown in FIG. 2 is turned on and the circulation fan 18 is driven to rotate. Thus, the saturated steam supplied from the steam generator 12 to the upstream side in the vicinity of the steam suction port 15 of the circulation unit 14 enters the steam suction port 15 into the circulation unit 14 which is in a negative pressure due to the rotation of the circulation fan 18. And is blown out from the steam supply port 22 into the superheated steam generator 21. And it is heated by the superheated steam production | generation heater 20 of the superheated steam production | generation apparatus 21, and becomes superheated steam. A part of this superheated steam blows downward into the heating chamber 13 from a plurality of first steam outlets 24 provided on the top surface of the lower heating chamber 13. Further, another part of the superheated steam is blown out into the heating chamber 13 from the second steam outlet 25 of the heating chamber 13 through the steam duct 100.

  Then, the superheated steam supplied into the heating chamber 13 heats the heated object 27 mounted on the net 40 on the tray 30, and then faces the steam inlet 15 of the circulation unit 14 on the right wall surface of the heating chamber 13. Then, the air is sucked into the circulation unit 14 from the suction port 28 formed in this manner. Then, the circulation of returning to the heating chamber 13 through the circulation path again is repeated.

  On the other hand, when performing the operation | movement which heats or heats the to-be-heated material 27 with non-superheated steam, while turning off the superheated steam production | generation heater 20, the circulation fan 18 is stopped. Then, since the circulation fan 18 is stopped, the circulation air flow is not generated in the circulation path, and the saturated steam supplied from the steam generator 12 to the upstream side in the vicinity of the steam suction port 15 of the circulation unit 14 is It is not forcibly sucked into the circulation unit 14. Thereby, the to-be-heated material 27 is steamed or warmed by the saturated water vapor that naturally flows into the heating chamber 13 by the vapor pressure.

  Here, on the left wall surface and the right wall surface in the heating chamber 13, as shown in FIG. 2, locking portions 39 a, 39 b, 39 c that lock both ends of the tray 30 are provided in three stages in the vertical direction. Yes. The steam supply pipe 34 is arranged so as to be located slightly above the upper locking portion 39a. In the “steaming warming mode”, when the two trays 30 loaded with the object 27 to be heated are arranged in the upper stage and the middle stage, all the nozzles of the steam supply pipes 34 installed in the steam introduction chamber 36 (see FIG. The left side opening of the circular portion of No. 34 is inclined downward in the direction of the heating chamber 13. In this way, the saturated water vapor drawn from the diagonally downward nozzle of the steam supply pipe 34 is applied to the heated object 27 regardless of the position of the tray 30 on which the heated object 27 is mounted. Can do. Therefore, it is possible to prevent steaming spots and warming spots from being generated in the upper-middle two-stage heated object 27 without operating the blowing direction from the nozzle of the steam supply pipe 34.

  Next, the operation of the operation panel 5 for the “favorite menu” will be described.

  6 shows a front view of the operation panel in which the top operation screen is displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61, and the same components as those in FIG. 3 are given the same reference numerals. FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the top operation screen displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61.

  The top operation screen shown in FIG. 7 is a screen that is first displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61 after a power plug (not shown) of the cooking device is inserted into an outlet.

  Images G1 to G8, G9A, and G9B are displayed on the top operation screen of the color liquid crystal panel 61. The image G1 is an image to be selected when warming a cold dish or the like, and includes a picture of fried shrimp and a character “warming up”. The image G2 is an image to be selected when making a steamed food or a boiled food, and includes a picture of a pan and steamed rice and characters “steamed and boiled”. The image G3 is an image to be selected when searching for a desired dish from over 300 kinds of dishes in the dish collection, and includes a picture of a book and characters of “cooking book”. The image G4 is an image that should be selected when warming milk or sake to an appropriate temperature, and includes pictures of cups and sake bottles, and characters “milk” and “sake”. The image G5 is an image to be selected when making the grilled and fried foods, and includes a roast chicken picture and the characters “baked and fried”. The image G6 is an image to be selected when the user wants to use the health menu, and includes a picture that makes an image of a healthy person and characters of “health menu”. The image G7 is an image to be selected when cooking the favorite menu and the original menu, and includes a picture of a push pin and characters of “My Menu”. The image G8 is an image to be selected when thawing frozen foods and the like, and includes a picture of a snow crystal and characters “decompress”.

  The image G9A is an image to be selected when it is desired to see a “cooking classroom” that explains basic operations when cooking a typical menu, and the image G9B is for sterilization / setting and care. This is the image that should be selected when desired. Here, “cooking class” is described by displaying basic operations on cooking a typical menu on the color liquid crystal panel 61.

  When the initial screen having such a configuration is displayed, if the user touches a part of the touch panel 62 that overlaps the image G7, the screen of the color liquid crystal panel 61 is switched from the initial screen to the “My Menu” screen. That is, the color liquid crystal panel 61 displays the “My Menu” screen shown in FIG. 8 according to the user's selection of the image G7.

  Images G11 to G15 are displayed on the “My Menu” screen shown in FIG. The image G11 is an image to be selected when preparing a dish of “favorite menu”, and includes characters of “favorite menu”. The image G12 below the image G11 includes characters “16 menus can be registered from the automatic menu”. Further, the image G13 is an image to be selected when cooking the “original menu” and includes the characters “original menu”. The image G14 is an image to be selected when registering / changing the “original menu”, and includes the characters “registration / change”. The image G15 below the images G13 and G14 includes the characters “You can register 25 menus for yourself”.

  When a part of the touch panel that overlaps the image G11 is touched on the “My Menu” screen shown in FIG. 8, the screen of the color liquid crystal panel 61 is changed from the “My Menu” screen shown in FIG. Switch to the first screen of "Menu".

  FIG. 9 shows the first screen of the “favorite menu” displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61. As shown in FIG. 9, the first screen of this “favorite menu” has four images G21 (“1”), G22 (“2”), G23 (“3”), G24 (“4”) on the upper side. Are displayed at intervals in the horizontal direction. In FIG. 9, the background color “1” of the image G21 is displayed darker than the other images G22, G23, and G24, indicating that it is the first screen. In addition, images G31, G32, G33, and G34 including menu numbers, dish names, and dish photos are displayed in four menu display areas (vertical 2 × horizontal 2) obtained by dividing the main part of the center of the screen. Yes. These images G31, G32, G33, G34 are four of the images representing the 16 choices in the favorite menu.

  In FIG. 9, among the four menu display areas, the upper left display area is the image G31 (menu number “002”, dish name “tempura warm”), and the lower left display area is the image G32 (menu number “007”, dish name “Chinese bread” The upper right display area is the image G33 (menu number “003”, dish name “Fry warming”), and the lower right display area is the image G34 (menu number “008”, dish name “Shumamai warming”). ing.

  Further, an image G35 (“reorder”), an image G36 (“registration change”), and an image G37 (“next>”) are displayed in the horizontal direction below the four menu display areas. .

  Then, by touching and selecting the image G37 ("Next>") with a finger, the display is sequentially switched from the second screen to the fourth screen of the "favorite menu".

  FIG. 10 shows the fourth screen of the “favorite menu”, with four images G21 (“1”), G22 (“2”), G23 (“3”), and G24 (“4”) on the upper side. It is displayed at intervals in the direction. In FIG. 10, the background color of “4” of the image G24 is displayed darker than the other images G21, G22, G23, indicating that it is the fourth screen. In addition, images G41, G42, G43, G44 including menu numbers, dish names, and dish photos are displayed in four menu display areas (vertical 2 × horizontal 2) obtained by dividing the main part of the center of the screen. Yes. The fourth screen images G41, G42, G43, and G44 of this “favorite menu” are four of the images representing the 16 choices in the favorite menu. There are also images representing four choices on the second and third screens of the “favorite menu”.

  In FIG. 10, among the four menu display areas, the upper left display area is the image G41 (“unregistered”), the lower left display area is the image G42 (“unregistered”), and the upper right display area is the image G43 (“unregistered”). The lower right display area is an image G44 (“unregistered”).

  In addition, below the four menu display areas, an image G45 (“<Previous”), an image G46 (“Registration change”), and an image G47 (“Reset to initial setting”) are displayed side by side. ing.

  By touching and selecting the image G45 (“<Previous”) with a finger, the screen returns from the third screen to the first screen of the “favorite menu”.

  Here, on the fourth screen of the “favorite menu” shown in FIG. 10, the image G46 (“registration change”) is selected by touching it with a finger to display it on the “favorite menu registration change” screen shown in FIG. Switches.

  In FIG. 11, the character display of “favorite menu registration change” is changed to the character display of “favorite menu registration change” instead of the character display of “favorite menu” on the upper side of FIG. The text changes to “Please touch the place”.

  In the “favorite menu registration change” screen shown in FIG. 11, when one of images G41 (“can be registered”) to image G44 (“can be registered”) is touched and selected. The display switches to the menu number input screen shown in FIG. Here, it is assumed that the image G41 (“can be registered”) is selected.

  In FIG. 11, if the automatic menu has already been registered in the image G41, a screen for confirming whether to delete the image G41 is displayed when the registered image G41 is selected. Returning to the display of the screen of FIG. 11 in which the image G41 that has been displayed becomes “can be registered”.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the menu number setting screen of “favorite menu registration change” shown in FIG. 12 includes images G51 to G60, G61, and 12 display areas (vertical 4 × horizontal 3) obtained by dividing the main part of the screen. G62 and G63 are displayed, respectively, and an image G61 representing the menu number is displayed above the images G51 to G53. In FIG. 12, among the 52 display areas (vertical 4 × horizontal 3), an image G51 (“1”), an image G52 (“2”), and an image G53 (“3”) are displayed from the upper left side to the right lateral direction. The images G54 (“4”), G55 (“5”), and G56 (“6”) are displayed below the images G51 to G53 from the left side to the right side. Further, an image G57 (“7”), an image G58 (“8”), and an image G59 (“9”) are displayed below the images G54 to G56 from the left side to the right side. Further, an image G60 (“0”) is displayed below the image G57, an image G62 (“decision”) is displayed below the image G58, and an image G63 (“clear”) is displayed below the image G59.

  In addition, an image G61 representing the input 3-digit menu number is displayed above the images G51 (“1”), G52 (“2”), and G53 (“3”).

  In FIG. 12, the current menu number is “159”. Here, when the image G62 (“OK”) is selected, the menu screen is displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61 with reference to the automatic menu corresponding to the menu number 159 stored in the automatic menu storage unit 200a. When the “OK” key is pressed on the screen, the heating operation according to the automatic menu is automatically performed.

  When inputting a different menu number, after selecting the image G63 (“clear”) and blanking the display content of the image G61 (“menu number”), a new desired menu number is assigned to the images G51 to G51. You may input with the numerical key of the image G60.

When the menu number “159” in FIG. 12 is displayed, for example, when the image G58 (“8”) is selected three times,
1st time: “598”
Second time: “988”
3rd time: “888”
And the contents of the image G61 (“menu number”) change. In other words, the numerical values that are sequentially input are displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61 so as to forward the numerical value for each digit from the lowest digit to the highest digit and discard the value that overflows from the highest digit.

  When the menu number for the first time becomes “598”, the menu number 598 is not registered in the automatic menu storage unit 200a, so the “decision key” is invalidated and the color of the entire image G32 (“decision”) is changed. It is thinned (the same applies to menu numbers “988” and “888” for the second and third times).

  In this embodiment, automatic menus associated with menu numbers 001 to 182 are stored in advance in the automatic menu storage unit 200a.

  In addition, although the said menu number is 3 digits, it is suitably set with the structure of a heating cooker, and is not restricted to this embodiment.

  Then, for example, if the image G62 (“OK”) is selected when the menu number is “015”, the “chicken teriyaki” menu screen shown in FIG. 13 is displayed.

  In FIG. 13, the upper left image G <b> 70 (characters of “baked”) is displayed, and the image G <b> 71 (menu number “015”) is displayed below. In addition, an image G72 ("calorie down" and "about 265 kcal" characters) is displayed on the right side of the images G70 and G71. Further, an image G73 (letter "Chicken Teriyaki") is displayed below the image G72, and an image G74 (photo of "Chicken Teriyaki") is displayed below the image G73. An image G75 ("Registered" characters) is displayed below the image G74.

  Then, when the user confirms the “Chicken Teriyaki” screen and touches and selects the image G75 (letter “registration”) with his / her finger, the favorite menu registration unit 200d assigns a menu number to the favorite menu list unit 200b. “015” of “chicken teriyaki” automatic menu is registered, and the fourth screen of “favorite menu” shown in FIG. 10 is displayed. At this time, since the image G41 (“unregistered”) is selected on the “favorite menu registration change” screen shown in FIG. 11, the menu number “015” is displayed as the image G41 on the fourth screen of the “favorite menu”. A photo of “Chicken Teriyaki” is displayed.

  Thus, in the cooking device of this embodiment, in the “favorite menu”, images representing the automatic menus divided into four groups are displayed on the first screen to the fourth screen of the color liquid crystal panel 61, and On four screens of four menus / one page, up to 16 automatic menus can be registered in the favorite menu list unit 200b by the favorite menu registration unit 200d. In addition, what is necessary is just to set suitably the display menu number of one page showing one group, and the number of pages according to the size and function of the display part of a heating cooker.

  Next, on the first screen of the “favorite menu” shown in FIG. 9, when the image G35 (“reorder”) is selected by touching with a finger, the initial screen for rearrangement shown in FIG. Is displayed.

  In FIG. 14, menu numbers and photos of dishes on the first to fourth screens of “favorite menu” are displayed in four menu display areas (vertical 2 × horizontal 2) obtained by dividing the main part of the center of the screen. Only the names of dishes are omitted. Specifically, the first screen image G100 shown in FIG. 9 is displayed in the upper left menu display area, and an image G101 (“1”) representing the favorite menu of the first screen is displayed on the upper left side of the image G100. It is displayed. In addition, an image G200 of the second screen is displayed in the upper right menu display area, and an image G201 (“2”) indicating the favorite menu of the second screen is displayed on the upper left side of the image G200. In addition, an image G300 of the third screen is displayed in the lower left menu display area, and an image G301 (“3”) representing the favorite menu of the third screen is displayed on the upper left side of the image G300. Furthermore, an image G400 of the fourth screen shown in FIG. 10 is displayed in the lower right menu display area, and an image G401 (“4”) representing the favorite menu of the fourth screen is displayed on the upper left side of the image G400. It is displayed.

  As a result, images representing up to 16 automatic menus can be simultaneously displayed on one screen of the color liquid crystal panel 61.

  In addition, an image G501 (“letters can be rearranged by moving while touching the menu”) is displayed on the upper side of the screen in FIG. 14, and an image G502 (“when rearrangement is completed” is displayed on the lower side of the screen. "Please press" Finish "" is displayed. An image G503 (“complete”) is displayed on the lower right side of the screen shown in FIG.

[Example of sorting the favorite menu]
For example, the image G113 of the first screen displayed at the first display position on the upper right side of the upper left menu display area shown in FIG. 14 (image G33 in FIG. 9 (menu number “003”, dish name “Fry warm”)) And the second screen image G224 (menu number “040”, dish name “salted salt mackerel”) displayed at the second display position on the lower right side of the upper right menu display area, First, after selecting an image G113 shown in FIG. 14 by touching it with a finger, when the finger is moved on the screen of the color liquid crystal panel 61 while the image G113 is pressed with the finger, the image G113 is displayed according to the movement of the finger. Moving.

  Next, when the main part of the moved image G113 is overlaid on the image G224, when the finger is removed from the color liquid crystal display unit 6, the image G113, which is the first image displayed at the first display position, and the second image are displayed. The image G224, which is the second image displayed at the display position, is switched. That is, the image G113 that is the first image is displayed at the second display position, and the image G224 that is the second image is displayed at the first display position.

[Other operation examples for sorting the favorite menu]
Further, as another example of replacement, the first screen image G113 (image G33 (menu number “003”, dish name “Fry Warming” in FIG. 9)) displayed in the upper left menu display area shown in FIG. When replacing the image G444 on the fourth screen displayed in the lower menu display area (image G44 (“unregistered”) in FIG. 10), first, the image G113 is selected by touching with the finger, and then the image G113 is selected. When the finger is moved on the screen of the color liquid crystal display unit 6 while being held down, the image G113 moves according to the movement of the finger.

  Next, when the finger is removed from the color liquid crystal display unit 6 in a state where the main part of the moved image G113 is superimposed on the image G444, the image G113, which is the first image displayed at the first display position, and the second image are displayed. The image G444, which is the second image displayed at the display position, is replaced and displayed.

[Operation to change registration of “Favorite Menu”]
If the image G36 ("registration change") is selected by touching it with the finger on the first to fourth screens of the "favorite menu", the process proceeds to registration change processing.

  In the registration change process, for example, the favorite menu registration unit 200d selects a registered automatic menu and registers it by replacing it with another automatic menu, or selects an unregistered automatic menu and newly selects an automatic menu. Is registered in the favorite menu list section 200b by selecting a desired automatic menu from the menu number and selecting “OK” (not shown).

  In addition, when deleting the automatic menu selected immediately before moving to the registration change process, it is deleted by touching and selecting “Delete” (not shown) with a finger.

  In this way, when the registration change process is completed, the display returns to one of the first to fourth screens of the “favorite menu”. At this time, a frame (not shown) surrounding the image representing the automatic menu that has been registered or changed is displayed for a preset time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

[Other operations to change registration of “Favorite Menu”]
Next, a desired automatic menu is selected from “Cooking Collection” on the top operation screen by the cooking menu selection unit 200e, and the automatic menu to be cooked is registered in the “favorite menu” by the favorite menu registration unit 200d. A method of (or changing) will be described.

  First, when the top operation screen image G3 ("cooking book") shown in FIG. 7 is selected by touching with a finger, the cooking menu selection unit 200e shifts to the "cooking book" selection screen shown in FIG.

  Images G81 to G85 are displayed on the “cooking book” selection screen shown in FIG. The image G81 is an image to be selected when inputting the menu number of “Cooking book”, and includes the characters “menu number (No. 001 to 182)”. The image G82 is an image to be selected when inputting the automatic menu for each material or each calorie, and includes characters “by material / by calorie”. The image G83 is an image to be selected when the set menu is input, and includes the characters “set menu”. Further, the image G84 is an image to be selected when inputting an automatic menu for sweets and bread, and includes characters “sweets and bread”. The image G85 is an image to be selected when a recommended automatic menu is input, and includes characters “recommended menu”.

  Next, when the image G82 ("by material / by calorie") of the "cooking book" selection screen shown in FIG. 15 is selected by touching with a finger, the "by material / by calorie" selection screen shown in FIG. Move on.

  Images G91 to G93 are displayed on the selection screen of “by material / by calorie” shown in FIG. The image G91 is an image to be selected when searching for food materials, and includes characters “search by material”. Further, the image G92 is an image to be selected when searching for the number of calories of food, and includes characters “search for the number of calories”. Further, the image G93 is an image to be selected when searching for food materials and the number of calories, and includes characters “Search by material and number of calories”.

  Here, for example, if the image G91 (“Search by material”) on the selection screen “by material / by calorie” shown in FIG. 16 is selected by touching with a finger, the “by material” selection screen shown in FIG. 17 is displayed. Move.

  Images G121 to G126 are displayed on the “by material” selection screen shown in FIG. The image G121 is an image to be selected when the food material is pork or beef, and includes the characters “pork” and “beef”. The image G122 is an image to be selected when the food material is seafood, and includes the characters “fish”. The image G123 is an image to be selected when the food material is egg, tofu, dry matter, or bean, and includes the characters “egg / tofu” and “dry matter / bean”. The image G124 is an image to be selected when the food material is chicken, and includes the characters “chicken”. The image G125 is an image to be selected when the food material is vegetable, and includes the characters “vegetable”. The image G126 is an image to be selected when the food material is rice or noodles, and includes the characters “rice” and “noodles”.

  Then, for example, when the image G124 (“chicken”) on the “by material” selection screen shown in FIG. 17 is selected by touching with a finger, the menu screen for the “chicken teriyaki” menu number 015 shown in FIG. 18 is displayed. .

  The “chicken teriyaki” screen shown in FIG. 18 is the same as the “chicken teriyaki” menu screen shown in FIG. 13 except for the lower image.

  In FIG. 18, the upper left image G <b> 70 (characters “Bake”) is displayed, and the image G <b> 71 (menu number “015”) is displayed below the image G <b> 70. In addition, an image G72 ("calorie down" and "about 265 kcal" characters) is displayed on the right side of the images G70 and G71. Further, an image G73 (letter "Chicken Teriyaki") is displayed below the image G72, and an image G74 (photo of "Chicken Teriyaki") is displayed below the image G73.

  Then, instead of the image G75 shown in FIG. 13 (characters of “registration”), the image G131 (“<Previous”) and the image G132 (“ “Determined”) and image G133 (“return to initial setting”) are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction.

  Further, an image G130 (cock hat picture and “Navi” characters) is displayed on the right side of the image G72 (“calorie down” and “about 265 kcal” characters).

  Here, when image G132 (“decision”) is selected by touching with a finger, the operation moves to an operation of performing a cooking operation of “chicken teriyaki”.

  Here, instead of the image G132 ("determination"), when the image G130 (cock hat picture and "navi" character) is selected by touching with a finger, the screen moves to the "convenient navigation" screen shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 19, an image G <b> 141 (cock hat picture and characters of “Navi” and “Convenient Navi”) is displayed on the upper side of the screen. In addition, an image G142 (letter “chicken teriyaki”) is displayed below the image G141. In addition, images G143, G144, G145, and G146 are displayed in four menu display areas (vertical 2 × horizontal 2) obtained by dividing the main part of the center of the screen. In FIG. 19, among the four display areas, the upper left display area is an image G143 (characters of “application menu”), the lower left display area is an image G144 (characters of “knack and point”), and the upper right display area is an image G145 (“ The character in the lower right display area is an image G146 (characters “solidly baked”).

  Here, when the image G143 ("application menu") is selected, it is possible to select from another menu similar to "chicken teriyaki". Further, when the image G144 (“Knack and points”) is selected, display processing for explaining the knots and points in the dish of “chicken teriyaki” using a photograph or the like is performed. When the image G145 (“calorie down”) is selected, display processing is performed to show how much calories can be reduced in this “chicken teriyaki” dish. Further, when the image G146 (“solid baked color”) is selected, for example, the oven heating using the superheated steam is changed to the heater heating not using the superheated steam so that the baked color is firmly attached to the food.

  In addition, an image G147 (character “register favorite menu”) is displayed on the lower side of the screen shown in FIG. When this image G147 ("favorite menu registration") is selected by touching with a finger, the favorite menu registration unit 200d moves to the "favorite menu registration" screen shown in FIG.

  The screen shifts to a “favorite menu registration” screen shown in FIG. FIG. 20 is the same display as the initial screen for rearrangement shown in FIG. 14 except for the uppermost and lowermost images G151 and G152.

  In FIG. 20, an image G151 (character “favorite menu registration”) is displayed on the upper side of the screen, and an image G152 (character “touch the place to register”) is displayed on the lower side of the screen.

  Here, when the image G114 (“unregistered”) is selected by touching with a finger, the screen shifts to a “chicken teriyaki” screen shown in FIG.

  The “chicken teriyaki” screen shown in FIG. 21 does not have the image G130 shown in FIG. 18 (cock hat picture and “navi” characters), but the image G131 (“<Previous”) at the bottom of the screen, Menu screen of “chicken teriyaki” shown in FIG. 18 except that image G160 (“registration”) is displayed instead of image G132 (“decision”) and image G133 (“return to initial setting”) Is the same.

  When the image G160 (“Register”) is selected by touching with a finger, the favorite menu registration unit 200d registers an automatic menu of “chicken teriyaki” with the menu number 015 in the favorite menu list unit 200b. Next, the screen returns to the favorite menu registration screen shown in FIG. 20, and the pictures of menu numbers “015” and “chicken teriyaki” are displayed as the image G114, and the characters in the image G152 at the bottom of the screen are “registered”. Will be changed. After this display screen is held for a few seconds, the display returns to the menu screen of “chicken teriyaki” of menu number 015 shown in FIG.

  Here, the favorite menu registration unit 200d is automatically set to the same options other than the option for registering the favorite menu for each of the 16 options for displaying images on the color liquid crystal panel 61 by the favorite menu display control unit 200c. When the menu is registered, the menu overlap display control unit 200g displays that the same automatic menu is registered on the color liquid crystal panel 61. Therefore, when the duplicate registration is not permitted, the duplicate registration can be prevented. On the other hand, when permitting duplicate registration, it is possible to register the duplicate after informing the user, thereby realizing an easy-to-use cooking device.

  When the favorite menu registration unit 200d registers one of a plurality of automatic menus stored in the automatic menu storage unit 200a as a favorite menu in the favorite menu list unit 200b, the registration is performed by the heating condition changing unit 200h. The heating conditions for the automatic menu (heating method, heating temperature, heating time, etc.) may be changed. Thereby, in addition to a plurality of automatic menus stored in the menu storage unit 200a, automatic menus with different conditions can be registered as favorite menus, cooking types can be increased, and user requests can be appropriately met. it can.

  22 to 34 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the control device 200.

  The operation of the control device 200 shown in FIGS. 22 to 34 is screen control for the user to register / change a favorite menu. The screen control is started in a state where the color liquid crystal panel 61 displays the top operation screen shown in FIG. In each step of FIGS. 22 to 34, when the return key 71 (shown in FIGS. 3 and 6) is pressed, the previous screen is displayed.

  First, when the screen control process of the control device 200 is started, a top operation screen shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61 in step S1 shown in FIG.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S2, and if it is determined that the “My menu” of the image G7 (shown in FIG. 7) is selected, the process proceeds to step S5 (operation for changing the registration of the “favorite menu”) shown in FIG. If it is determined that there is no selection, the process proceeds to step S3. That is, in step S2, it is determined whether or not there is a touch on the touch panel 62 (shown in FIG. 4) overlapping the image G7 (shown in FIG. 7).

  Next, in step S3, if it is determined that “cooking book” is selected in the image G3 (shown in FIG. 7), the process proceeds to step S61 shown in FIG. 29 while it is determined that “cooking book” is not selected. The process proceeds to step S4.

  Next, when it is determined in step S4 that other items have been selected, the other selected items are processed (images G1, G2, G4 to G6, G8, G9A, and G9B shown in FIG. 7). On the other hand, if it is determined that no other item is selected, the process returns to step S2.

[Procedure for changing the registration of "Favorite Menu"]
First, an operation procedure for changing the registration of the “favorite menu” by the favorite menu registration unit 200d will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In step S 5 shown in FIG. 23, the “My Menu” screen shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S6. If it is determined that the “favorite menu” of the image G11 (shown in FIG. 8) is selected, the process proceeds to step S11 shown in FIG. Proceed to step S7.

  Next, if it is determined in step S7 that the “original menu” of the image G13 (shown in FIG. 8) is selected, the process proceeds to the processing of the original menu.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7 that the “original menu” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S8 to determine whether or not “registration / change” of the image G14 (shown in FIG. 8) is selected.

  If it is determined in step S8 that “registration / change” is selected, the process proceeds to registration change of the original menu. On the other hand, if it is determined that “registration / change” is not selected, the process returns to step S6.

-First screen-
Next, in step S11, the first screen of the “favorite menu” shown in FIG.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S12. If it is determined that “Next>” (image G37) has been selected, the process proceeds to step S21 shown in FIG. 25, whereas if it is determined that “Next>” has not been selected, step S13 is performed. Proceed to

  If it is determined in step S13 that "registration change" (image G36) has been selected, the process proceeds to step S51 shown in FIG. 28, whereas if it is determined that "registration change" has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S14.

  If it is determined in step S14 that “Sort” (image G35) has been selected, the process proceeds to sorting. On the other hand, if it is determined that “Sort” is not selected, the process returns to step S12, and steps S12 to S14 are performed. repeat.

-Second screen-
If it is determined in step S12 that “Next>” (image G37) has been selected and the process proceeds to step S21 shown in FIG. 25, the second screen of the “favorite menu” is displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61. Here, the second screen of the “favorite menu” is the same as the first screen of the “favorite menu” shown in FIG. 7 except for a part, and the background color of “2” of the image G22 is the other image G21, It is different from the point that it is displayed darker than G23 and G24, indicating that it is the second screen, and the image G35 is “<previous”.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S22. If it is determined that “next>” is selected, the process proceeds to step S31 shown in FIG. 26, whereas if it is determined that “next>” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S23 that “registration change” has been selected, the process proceeds to step S51 shown in FIG. 28, while if it is determined that “registration change” has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S24.

  If it is determined in step S24 that “<previous” is selected, the process returns to step S11 shown in FIG. 24, whereas if it is determined that “<previous” is not selected, the process returns to step S22 and steps S22 to S24 are performed. repeat.

-Third screen-
If it is determined in step S22 that “Next>” has been selected and the process proceeds to step S31 shown in FIG. 26, the third screen of the “favorite menu” is displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61. Here, the third screen of the “favorite menu” is the same as the first screen of the “favorite menu” shown in FIG. 7 except for a part, and the background color of “3” of the image G23 is the other image G21, It is different from the point that it is displayed darker than G22 and G24, indicating that it is the third screen, and that the image G35 is “<Previous”.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S32, and if it is determined that “next>” is selected, the process proceeds to step S41 shown in FIG. 27, whereas if it is determined that “next>” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S33.

  If it is determined in step S33 that "registration change" has been selected, the process proceeds to step S51 shown in FIG. 28, whereas if it is determined that "registration change" has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S34.

  If it is determined in step S34 that “<previous” is selected, the process returns to step S21 shown in FIG. 25, while if it is determined that “<previous” is not selected, the process returns to step S32 and steps S32 to S34 are performed. repeat.

-Fourth screen-
If it is determined in step S32 that “Next>” has been selected and the process proceeds to step S41 shown in FIG. 27, the fourth screen of the “favorite menu” shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61.

  Next, proceeding to step S42, if it is determined that "<Previous" (image G45) has been selected, the process returns to step S31 shown in FIG. 26, whereas if it is determined that "<Previous" has not been selected, step S43. Proceed to

  If it is determined in step S43 that “registration change” (image G46) has been selected, the process proceeds to step S51 shown in FIG. 28, whereas if it is determined that “registration change” has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S44.

  If it is determined in step S44 that “return to initial setting” (image G47) has been selected, the process proceeds to the initial setting process. On the other hand, if it is determined that “return to initial setting” has not been selected, the process returns to step S42. Steps S42 to S44 are repeated.

  Next, in step S 51 shown in FIG. 28, the favorite menu registration change screen shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61. In FIG. 11, a registration change screen corresponding to the fourth screen of the favorite menu is displayed, and any of the four displayed images G41 to G44 is “can be registered”. There may be a case where at least one image is displayed.

  In step S52, it is determined whether an image is selected. That is, it is determined whether any one of the four images G41 to G44 has been selected on the favorite menu registration change screen. If it is determined in step S52 that the screen is selected, the process proceeds to step S53. If it is determined that no image is selected, step S52 is repeated.

  In step S53, menu number input processing is performed. In the menu number input process, in the menu number setting screen shown in FIG. 12, a desired menu number is input to the images G51 to G60 by numerical keys.

  When a menu number is input in step S53, the process proceeds to step S54. If it is determined that “determine” is selected, the process proceeds to step S55, while if it is determined that “determine” (image G62) is not selected, step Return to S53.

  In step S55, for example, a menu screen shown in FIG. 13 corresponding to the input menu number is displayed.

  Next, in step S56, if it is determined that “registration” (image G75) is selected, display processing of a favorite menu screen after registration is performed.

[Other procedures for changing the registration of "Favorite Menu"]
First, the operation procedure when the favorite menu registration unit 200d changes the registration of the “favorite menu” from the “cooking book” will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  Next, when it is determined in step S3 of FIG. 22 that “cooking book” is selected, the process proceeds to step S61 shown in FIG. 29, and the cooking book screen shown in FIG.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S62. If it is determined that “menu number” (image G81) is selected, the process proceeds to a menu number input process. If it is determined that “menu number” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S63.

  Next, if it is determined in step S63 that “by material / by calorie” (image G82) has been selected, the process proceeds to step S71 in FIG. 30, while if “by material / by calorie” is not selected, step S64 is performed. Proceed to

  Next, if it is determined in step S64 that the “set menu” (image G83) is selected, the process proceeds to the set menu process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the “set menu” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S65.

  Next, if it is determined in step S65 that “sweets / bread” (image G84) is selected, the process proceeds to the sweets / bread process. If it is determined that “sweets / bread” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S66. move on.

  Next, if it is determined in step S66 that the “recommended menu” (image G85) is selected, the process proceeds to the recommended menu. On the other hand, if it is determined that the “recommended menu” is not selected, the process returns to step S62, and steps S62 to S66 are performed. repeat.

  Next, in step S71 of FIG. 30, the screen for each material and each calorie shown in FIG.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S72, and if it is determined that “search by material” (image G91) is selected, the process proceeds to FIG. 31, whereas if it is determined that “search by material” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S73.

  Next, if it is determined in step S73 that “Search by the number of calories” (image G92) is selected, the process proceeds to a process for searching by the number of calories, and if it is determined that “Search by number of calories” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S74.

  Next, if it is determined in step S74 that “Search by material and calorie count” (image G92) is selected, the process proceeds to a process of searching by material and calorie count, and it is determined that “Search by material and calorie count” is not selected. Returning to step S72, steps S72 to S74 are repeated.

  Next, in step S81 in FIG. 31, the screen for each material shown in FIG.

  Next, proceeding to step S82, if it is determined that “pork beef” (image G121) is selected, the process proceeds to a menu selection process for pork and beef, while if it is determined that “pork beef” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S83. .

  Next, proceeding to step S83, if it is determined that “seafood” (image G122) is selected, the process proceeds to menu selection processing relating to seafood, while if it is determined that “fish” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S84.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S84, and if it is determined that “egg / tofu dry matter / beans” (image G123) is selected, the menu selection process for eggs / tofu / dry matter / beans proceeds, while “egg / tofu dry matter / beans”. If it is determined that there is no selection, the process proceeds to step S85.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S85, and if it is determined that “chicken” (image G124) is selected, the process proceeds to step S91 shown in FIG. 32, whereas if it is determined that “chicken” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S86.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S86, and if it is determined that “vegetable” (image G125) is selected, the process proceeds to a menu selection process relating to vegetables. If it is determined that “vegetable” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S87.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S87, and if it is determined that “rice noodles” (image G126) is selected, the process proceeds to the menu selection process for rice noodles. On the other hand, if it is determined that “rice noodles” is not selected, the process returns to step S82. Steps S82 to S87 are repeated.

  Next, the menu screen shown in FIG. 18 is displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61 in step S91 shown in FIG. In this menu screen, one of a plurality of menu numbers for “chicken” (menu number 015 “teriyaki chicken” in FIG. 18) is shown, and “<Previous”, “Next>” are displayed as follows. ", The menu screen of multiple menu numbers for" chicken "is displayed sequentially (even if other materials are selected).

  Next, the process proceeds to step S92, and if it is determined that “next>” (image G133 shown in FIG. 18) is selected, the process proceeds to step S96, the menu number is forwarded, and the process returns to step S91.

  In this example, the menu screen of the menu number next to 015 among the plurality of menu numbers for “chicken” is displayed. In addition, when the displayed menu screen is the largest of the plurality of menu numbers for “chicken”, “Next>” is the smallest menu among the plurality of menu numbers for “chicken” The number menu screen will be displayed.

  On the other hand, if the process proceeds to step S92 and it is determined that there is no selection of “next>”, the process proceeds to step S93, where it is determined whether or not “decision” (image G132 shown in FIG. 18) is selected.

  If it is determined in step S93 that “determine” is selected, the process proceeds to the cooking process. On the other hand, if it is determined that “determine” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S94.

  Next, if it is determined in step S94 that “<Previous” (image G131 shown in FIG. 18) is selected, the process proceeds to step S97, the menu number is returned, and the process returns to step S91.

  In this example, the menu screen of the menu number immediately before 015 out of the plurality of menu numbers for “chicken” is displayed. If the displayed menu screen is the one with the smallest menu number, the menu screen of the largest menu number among the multiple menu numbers for “chicken” will be displayed in “<Previous”. Become.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S94 that “<previous” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S95, and it is determined whether or not “navigation” (image G130 shown in FIG. 18) is selected.

  If it is determined in step S95 that “navigation” is selected, the process proceeds to step S101 (“convenience navigation”) shown in FIG. 33. If it is determined that “navigation” is not selected, the process returns to step S92, and steps S92 to S92 are performed. Repeat S95.

  Next, the convenient navigation screen shown in FIG. 19 is displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61 in step S101 shown in FIG.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S102, and if it is determined that the “application menu” (image G143 shown in FIG. 19) is selected, the process proceeds to the “application menu” process. The process proceeds to S103.

  Next, in step S103, if it is determined that “Knack and point” (image G144 shown in FIG. 19) is selected, the process proceeds to “Knack and point”, while it is determined that “Knack and point” is not selected. The process proceeds to step S104.

  Next, if it is determined in step S104 that “calorie down” (image G145 shown in FIG. 19) has been selected, the process proceeds to “calorie down”, while if “calorie down” is not selected, step S105 is performed. Proceed to

  Next, if it is determined in step S105 that “solid color” (image G146 shown in FIG. 19) is selected, the process proceeds to “solid color”, but “solid color” is not selected. If it is determined, step S106 follows.

  Next, if it is determined in step S106 that “favorite menu registration” (image G147 shown in FIG. 19) is selected, the process proceeds to step S111 (“favorite menu registration”) shown in FIG. If it determines with there being no selection, it will return to step S102 and will repeat step S102-S106.

  Next, in step S111 shown in FIG. 34, the favorite menu registration screen shown in FIG.

  In step S112, it is determined whether an image is selected. That is, it is determined whether any of the 16 menu images (including “unregistered”) displayed on the favorite menu registration screen shown in FIG. 20 has been selected.

  If it is determined in step S112 that an image has been selected, the process proceeds to step S113. If it is determined that no image has been selected, step S112 is repeated.

  Next, in step S113, the menu screen (shown in FIG. 21) selected from “Cooking Collection” in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 29 to 31 is displayed. In this example, a menu screen of “chicken teriyaki” is displayed.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S114. If it is determined that “registration” (image G160 shown in FIG. 21) is selected, the process proceeds to step S115. If it is determined that “registration” is not selected, step S114 is repeated.

  In step S115, a favorite menu registration screen is displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61. Here, the favorite menu registration screen shows that the automatic menu of “Chicken Teriyaki” has already been registered, and that the characters in the lower image G152 are replaced with “Registered” in FIG. It is different from the favorite menu registration screen shown.

  Then, a few seconds after displaying the favorite menu registration screen, the menu screen shown in FIG.

  Hereafter, “decision” is selected and cooking is performed, or other operations are performed.

  In addition, in the operation procedure in the case of changing the registration of the “favorite menu” from the “cooking book”, in the description of the flowcharts of FIGS. 29 to 34, from the “cooking book” screen shown in FIG. The items “By Calorie”, “Find by Ingredient”, and “Chicken” were selected in order, but “Menu Number”, “Set Menu”, “Sweet / Bread”, “Recommended Menu” from “Cooking Collection” shown in FIG. It is also possible to select a menu number to be registered in the favorite menu by selecting one of the items.

  According to the cooking device having the above-described configuration, the favorite menu registration unit 200d of the control device 200 is based on an operation signal from the operation panel 5 including the touch panel 62 operated by the contact of the user's finger (or pen-like object). Tries to execute the cooking selected by the cooking menu selection unit 200e for any one of a plurality of options for displaying an image on the color liquid crystal panel 61 by the favorite menu display control unit 200c. The automatic menu is registered in the favorite menu list part 200b. Then, by selecting one of the images representing the plurality of options displayed by the favorite menu display control unit 200c, it becomes possible to select a favorite menu for performing cooking. As described above, since the automatic menu selected by the cooking menu selection unit 200e is registered in the favorite menu list unit 200b by the favorite menu registration unit 200d during the operation procedure for performing the cooking, the automatic menu is selected from a plurality of automatic menus. The selected favorite menu can be easily registered, and operability can be greatly improved.

  In addition, the favorite menu registration unit 200d associates an automatic menu with each of a plurality of options whose images are displayed on the color liquid crystal panel 61 by the favorite menu display control unit 200c based on an operation signal from the operation panel 5. Since a favorite menu is selected from a plurality of automatic menus stored in the storage unit 200a and registered in the favorite menu list unit 200b, the favorite menu registered in the favorite menu list unit 200b (an image representing a plurality of options). The favorite menu can be newly registered or changed while confirming with the color liquid crystal panel 61, and the operability is further improved.

  In addition, based on the operation signal from the operation panel 5, the favorite menu selection unit 200f selects one of the images representing the plurality of options displayed by the favorite menu display control unit 200c, and heat cooking is performed. By selecting a favorite menu to be executed, it is possible to easily select a desired menu from the favorite menu and execute cooking.

  When the same menu as the favorite menu to be registered is already registered in the favorite menu list section 200b for each of a plurality of options for displaying an image on the color liquid crystal panel 61 by the favorite menu display control section 200c. The favorite menu registration unit 200d may not register the favorite menu. In this case, the same menu can be prevented from being registered twice.

  Further, by operating the touch panel 62 disposed on the front surface of the color liquid crystal panel 61 by the contact of the user's finger or a pen-like object, the display content and the operation are integrated to further improve the operability.

  If an automatic menu has already been registered in the favorite menu list section 200b for an option for which a favorite menu is to be registered, the automatic menu already registered in the option is deleted by the favorite menu registration section 200d. Since the favorite menu is registered, the registered favorite menu can be easily replaced with another automatic menu.

  In the said embodiment, although the heating cooker using the touch panel 62 as an operation part was demonstrated, the operation part is not restricted to this, The heating cooker provided with the operation part comprised by several pushbuttons, a rotary switch, etc. The present invention may be applied to.

  Moreover, examples of the cooking device according to the present invention include not only an oven range using superheated steam, but also an oven using superheated steam, an oven range not using superheated steam, and an oven not using superheated steam.

  In the cooking device of the present invention, healthy cooking can be performed by using superheated steam or saturated steam in a microwave oven or the like. 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. Further, the inside of the heating chamber is filled with superheated steam or saturated steam to be in a low oxygen state, thereby enabling cooking while suppressing food oxidation. Here, the low oxygen state refers to a state where the volume% of oxygen is 10% or less (for example, 0.5 to 3%) in the heating chamber.

  Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Casing 2 ... Door 3 ... Handle 4 ... Heat-resistant glass 5 ... Operation panel 6 ... Color liquid crystal display part 7 ... Button group 8 ... Exhaust duct 9 ... Dew receptacle 11 ... Water tank 12 ... Steam generator 13 ... Heating chamber 14 ... circulation unit 15 ... steam inlet 17 ... electric component 18 ... circulation fan 19 ... fan motor 20 ... superheated steam generator heater 21 ... superheated steam generator 22 ... steam supply port 24 ... first steam outlet 25 ... second steam blower Exit 27 ... Heated object 28 ... Suction port 30 ... Tray 34 ... Steam supply pipe 36 ... Steam introduction chamber 37 ... Motor 38 ... Rotating antenna 39a, 39b, 39c ... Locking part 40 ... Net 61 ... Color liquid crystal panel 62 ... Touch panel 71 ... Return key 72 ... Cancel key 73 ... Manual heating key 74 ... Warm start key 80 ... Magnetron 100 ... Steam duct 110 ... First Duct section 120 ... Bending section 130 ... Second duct section 200 ... Control device 200a ... Automatic menu storage section 200b ... Favorite menu list section 200c ... Favorite menu display control section 200d ... Favorite menu registration section 200e ... Cooking menu selection section 200f ... Favorite menu selection part 200g ... Menu overlap display control part 200h ... Heating condition change part

Claims (6)

A display unit for displaying information on cooking,
An operation unit that is operated by a user and outputs an operation signal;
A menu storage unit in which a plurality of menus are stored in advance as cooking information including the material of the object to be heated and the heating conditions for performing cooking,
A favorite menu list part for registering a menu selected by the user from the plurality of menus stored in the menu storage part as a favorite menu;
A favorite menu display control unit that displays images representing a plurality of options in association with the plurality of favorite menus registered in the favorite menu list unit in a predetermined display position on the display unit screen ;
A cooking menu selection unit that selects a menu for performing cooking from the plurality of menus stored in the menu storage unit based on the operation signal from the operation unit;
Based on the operation signal from the operation unit, the favorite menu display control unit is associated with each of the plurality of options in which images are displayed side by side at predetermined display positions on the screen of the display unit. The menu to be used for performing the cooking selected from the plurality of menus stored in the menu storage unit by the cooking menu selection unit is used as a favorite menu in the middle of the operation procedure for performing the cooking. It has a favorite menu registration part to be registered in the favorite menu list part,
The favorite menu registration unit is configured to each of the plurality of options in which an image is displayed at a predetermined display position on the screen of the display unit by the favorite menu display control unit based on the operation signal from the operation unit. A cooking device, wherein a favorite menu selected from the plurality of menus stored in the menu storage unit is registered in the favorite menu list unit in association with the menu item . The heating cooker according to claim 1, wherein
Based on the operation signal from the operation unit, the favorite menu for performing heating cooking is selected by selecting one of the images representing the plurality of options displayed by the favorite menu display control unit. A cooking device comprising a favorite menu selection unit for selection. The heating cooker according to claim 1 or 2 ,
The favorite menu registration unit has the same menu as the favorite menu to be registered in the favorite menu list unit for each of the plurality of options whose images are displayed on the display unit by the favorite menu display control unit. A cooking device characterized by not registering the favorite menu when already registered. In the heating cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The favorite menu registration unit has the same menu as the favorite menu to be registered in the favorite menu list unit for each of the plurality of options whose images are displayed on the display unit by the favorite menu display control unit. A cooking device, comprising: a menu overlap display control unit for displaying on the display unit that the same menu is registered when already registered. In the heating cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
When the favorite menu registration unit registers one of the plurality of menus stored in the menu storage unit as the favorite menu in the favorite menu list unit, the heating condition for the menu to be registered A heating cooker comprising a heating condition changing unit for changing the temperature. In the heating cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein the operation unit includes a touch panel that is disposed in front of the display unit and is operated by contact of the user's finger or a pen-like object.