JPH1047685A - Cooking apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide satisfactory handling operability and to simply enjoy cooking by omitting a labor-hour of taking out and observing a cook-book or an instruction manual, and displaying knack information of cooking on a display. SOLUTION: A chef key 16 for designating to call information indicating knack of cooking in a cooking procedure and display it on a display 9 is provided on a control panel 10, and the key 16 is operated. Thus, display data of information indicating the knack of the cooking is read from a storage memory, and a display content corresponding to the data is displayed on the display.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cooking apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a microwave oven has been known as one form of a cooking apparatus. For example, as shown in FIG. 37, a start key 101 for instructing automatic heating or a manual key is provided on the front of an operation panel. Selection keys 102 to 105 such as "oven", "range", "grill", "simmered", etc. for instructing heating are provided, and dishes frequently used in the range and dishes characteristic of the range are displayed on the display. For the other dishes, P-11 or the like and the number of pages of the cookbook are displayed on the display for the convenience of the user.

[0003]

Microwave ovens tend to be more sophisticated and operability is desired to be improved. However, in the above-mentioned conventional microwave oven, a large number of keys and a display relating to cooking are displayed on an operation panel. In addition, the display shows explanations of dishes that are frequently used in the range and dishes that are characteristic of the range, but for other dishes, only the number of pages in the cookbook is displayed. For example, the microwave oven itself could not be used immediately, so that it was very inconvenient for the user.

[0004] The present invention eliminates the trouble of taking out and reading a cooking book or an instruction manual, displays cooking tips information on a display, is easy to use, and is a cooking device that can be easily cooked. It is intended to provide a microwave oven as a form.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a cooking apparatus according to the present invention comprises a storage means for storing cooking procedures of various dishes and tips of the dishes, and information of the cooking procedures and tips of the dishes. In the cooking device having a display means for displaying, at a stage where the cooking procedure selected from the storage means is displayed on the display means, information on the cooking in the cooking procedure is read out from the storage means, and An operation member for displaying on the display means is provided. In this configuration, if the above-mentioned cooking tips information is read, for example, specific work contents in cooking,
Indication of ingredients and seasonings is displayed.

[0006] Further, an operation key is provided on an operation panel as the operation member. The cooking tips information can be displayed at a predetermined stage in the cooking procedure, and at that stage, the background lighting of the operation member blinks. When the cooking procedure is displayed on the display means, an auxiliary display using an illustration is performed.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block circuit diagram showing a control circuit provided in a microwave oven as one embodiment of the cooking device of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a temporary storage memory 1a.
A microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer) for controlling various operations of a microwave oven provided with a power supply circuit 2 and a signal corresponding to operation of various keys on an operation panel 10 shown in FIG. Key circuit 3, a sensor 4 for detecting the temperature of food in an oven (not shown), a notification sound generator 5 for outputting various notification sounds according to the operation state of the microwave oven, and a driving circuit for the microwave oven Are connected to a relay circuit 6 for switching the operation state, a large-capacity external storage memory 7, and a display control circuit 8 for driving and controlling a liquid crystal display 9 provided on the operation panel 10.

The liquid crystal display 9 is provided with a vertical display for realizing messages and advice on cooking in “easy-to-see size”, “kanji display”, and “illustration display”.
An STN liquid crystal comprising a full dot matrix of 19 dots and 73 horizontal dots is used (however, the number of dots is not limited to this value).

Since the liquid crystal does not emit light by itself, as shown in FIG. 3, the liquid crystal display 9 includes a red LED (light emitting diode) 12R and a green LED disposed on a printed circuit board 11.
A backlight unit using 12G as a light source is provided on the back of the liquid crystal panel. These two-color LEDs emit three colors of “red”, “green (green)”, and “orange (orange) (simultaneous emission of red and green)” according to the operation mode of the microwave oven.

For example, the user can change the operation mode that is currently being executed by a microwave oven by color-coding, for example, “green during setting and standby”, “red during heating”, and “orange during cooking tips”. You can check even further away. Also,
Effects such as changing the color by pressing a specific key are also possible.
In addition, the display area and brightness of the liquid crystal panel can be changed by limiting the LEDs that emit light or changing the amount of light emission. The red LED and the green LED are arranged on the printed circuit board 11 in pairs at equal intervals in two columns, and are surrounded by a rectangular light-shielding frame 13 as a whole.

Although the microcomputer 1 has the temporary storage memory 1a as described above, in the present invention, the contents displayed on the liquid crystal display 9, such as an item selection screen, a cooking screen, a message screen, an illustration screen, and the like. Therefore, the external storage memory 7 is provided outside the microcomputer 1 because various types of data become very large. In the present invention,
Display data, notification sound data,
The cooking data and the operation program of the microcomputer are stored.

However, depending on the specifications, a large number of programs may not be required. In such a case, the program may be stored in the internal storage memory 1d of the microcomputer 1. When reading the actual display data, the microcomputer 1
The display data for one screen is read out from the external storage memory 7 several times and stored in the temporary storage memory 1a each time.

Next, the temporary storage memory 1a of the microcomputer 1
The display data stored in the display control circuit 8 is transferred to a display-only memory 8a built in the display control circuit 8 and temporarily stored therein.
The display control circuit 8 includes a display only memory 8a.
Are sequentially transmitted to the liquid crystal display 9 as display data signals in units of one vertical column. This operation is performed 73 times while shifting in the horizontal direction, and display data signals of each column are sent out at fixed time intervals to complete the display of one screen. By repeating this, the display becomes stable.

On the operation panel 10 shown in FIG. 2, a genre key 14 for indicating one of the major categories (junior kitchen, automatic, daily and manual) of the cooking method of various dishes is provided.
a to 14d, selection keys 15a to 15e arranged on the side edge of the liquid crystal display 9 and selecting a cooking method corresponding to the display content displayed on the liquid crystal display 9,
Chef key 1 for calling and displaying cooking tips
6, page feed keys 17 and 18 for respectively returning and feeding the display screen of the liquid crystal display 9, a cancel key 19, and a start key 20.

On the other hand, on the printed circuit board 11 of FIG. 3, genre switches 21a to 21d, selection switches 22a to 22e, chef switches 23, page feed switches 24 and 25, cancel switch 26, start switch 26 corresponding to the respective keys are provided. A switch 27 is provided.

(1) "Manual" Cooking Mode The "manual" mode in the microwave oven having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents displayed on the display during the “manual” cooking mode operation.

When the user presses the genre key 14d and selects "manual" during standby in FIG.
Receives a signal indicating that the genre key 14d is pressed from the key circuit 3, reads out display data corresponding to the selection from the external storage memory 7, temporarily stores the display data in the built-in temporary storage memory 1a, and controls the display control. Circuit 8
To supply. The display control circuit 8 temporarily stores the display data in the built-in display-only memory 8a, and drives the liquid crystal display 9 in accordance with the temporarily stored display data, first setting the display state to "manual" in FIG.

That is, the liquid crystal display 9 displays a green "Range, Range" at a position corresponding to the selection keys 15a to 15e.
Oven, grill, toaster, stew ”. In this state, when the selection key 15a on the right side of the "range" display is pressed next, the "range" display is reversed without characters (not shown) while the selection key 15a is pressed.

Then, when the selection key 15a is released, the display state of the liquid crystal display 9 becomes the first state of the "range", and "1" for setting the range output and the heating time is set.
"Minute" and "10 seconds" are displayed in green at positions corresponding to the selection keys 15c and 15d. Further, in this display state, an accessory “round plate” used when performing range heating is displayed. At this time, the chef key 16 is blinking.

In this display state, the user can operate the selection keys 15c and 15d to set the range output and the heating time. In this way, setting of the range output and the heating time (range output: 500 in this example)
(w, heating time: 10 minutes and 00 seconds), the display on the liquid crystal display 9 changes to the second display state of “Range” in the figure according to the control of the microcomputer 1, and “500 w” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 9. , "10:00" are displayed, and the chef key 16 and the start key 20 blink.

In this state, when the user presses the start key 20, the microcomputer 1 drives a magnetron (not shown) to start heating the food in the oven. When heating is started, the start key 20 is turned off and the display color of each character on the liquid crystal display 9 changes to orange. At the same time, the remaining time is displayed on the liquid crystal display 9 during the heating (third display state in the figure of "Range").

When the remaining time runs out and the cooking is completed, the display shows "finished". On the other hand, when the user presses the chef key 16 while the chef key 16 is blinking in the first or second display state of the above-mentioned “range”, the display state of the liquid crystal display 9 is changed to “time setting tips”. To display the tips of cooking when performing microwave heating. In this display state, the arrow “→”
When the selection key on the right side of the display is pressed, the display on the liquid crystal display 9 shifts to "lap required" or "wrap unnecessary", and the continuation of cooking tips is displayed.

At the end of these cooking tips, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "←" indicating "lap unnecessary", the first "Range" in the figure is displayed. Alternatively, the display returns to the second display state. After the heating is completed, if the selection key on the right side of the "End" display in the "Completion" display state is pressed, the state returns to the standby state.

As described above, the contents which the user feels doubtful in cooking, for example, the heating time for one person is known, but for two persons, how much heating time should be set, or If the user wants to heat the range, he or she can know whether or not it is better to wrap it by pressing the chef key 16. This chef key 16
Flashes when it becomes possible to provide effective information to the user, so that it is possible to obtain necessary information on the spot without looking at a cookbook or the like, which is very convenient. If you do not need this information, you can proceed.

(2) "Automatic" Cooking Mode As an example of the automatic cooking mode, a case where "Sanma no salt grilling" is made will be described. FIG. 5 shows the contents displayed on the liquid crystal display 9 in the case of making this "Sanma salt grilled" in order according to each operation step. First, when the user presses the genre key 14b and selects "automatic" in a standby state in which only the clock display is performed on the liquid crystal display 9, the microcomputer 1
Determines that the genre key 14b has been pressed, reads out the display data relating to "auto" in FIG. 5 from the external storage memory 7, and displays the contents on the liquid crystal display 9 via the display control circuit 8. As shown in the figure, in the "automatic" display state, "candy", "bread",
Items such as "saute (baked)" and "saute (steamed / boiled)" are displayed.

Next, the user presses a selection key on the right side of the liquid crystal display 9 to first select "sauce (baked)".
Next, select “baked fish” in the “sauteed (baked)” display state, and further select “sanma no salted grill” in the “baked fish” display state, and set the automatic cooking mode of “sanma salted grill” (“sanma salted grill” display) Status). Since the start key 20 is effective after the screen of the “Sanma no salt” display state, if it is not necessary to display information for preparation,
You can start heating immediately.

When the user presses the selection key on the right side of the "Material" display in the state of "Sanama's salt ware", the display shifts to the second display state in the figure of "Sanno's salt ware" and the chef key 16 blinks. It will be in the state that it is. Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, the display shows “salt is clear ...”, and when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow “→” display, “the water that has come out is wiped out” is displayed. In the state, the illustration of FIG. 11 is displayed to show tips for preparing the material. Finally, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow “←” display, the display returns to the second display state in the above-mentioned “Sanano salt ware”.

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, the display returns to the first display state in the figure of "Sanma Shio-yaki", and in this state, the right side of the "baked" display is displayed. Pressing the selection key on the side shifts to the third display state in the figure of "Sanma Shio-yaki" at the bottom, and further pressing the selection key on the right side of the "1-2 tail" display displays "baked". The state shifts to the state where the chef key 16 is blinking.

Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, the display becomes "bake on the net". When the user presses the key on the right side of the arrow "→", "they will bake later". In the display state, when the key on the right side of the display of the arrow “→” is further pressed, the display state is “When serving, ... this side”, and the illustration of FIG. 12 is displayed, showing the tips of baking. Finally, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow “←” display, the display returns to the above “baked” display state. When the user presses the start key 20 in this state or in a state in which heating can be started before that, a display state of heating is displayed, and heating is started.

As described above, before starting the heating cooking, the preparation of the materials and the utensils to be used and the tips of the cooking are displayed, so that the user can cook smoothly. Further, as the user gets used to, the above display can be omitted and heating can be started, so that the user can flexibly use the dish according to his / her skill level.

(3) "Junior Kitchen" Cooking Mode As an example of the junior kitchen cooking mode, a case where a "caricature cookie" is made will be described. 6 to 9
The content displayed on the liquid crystal display 9 when the "portrait cookie" is made is shown in order according to each operation step.

First, as shown in FIG. 6, when the user presses the genre key 14a and selects "Junior Kitchen" in a standby state in which only the clock is displayed on the liquid crystal display 9, the microcomputer 1 Genre key 1
It is determined that the button 4a has been pressed, and the display data relating to “junior kitchen” in FIG. 6 is read from the external storage memory 7 and the content is displayed on the liquid crystal display 9 via the display control circuit 8. As shown in the figure,
When "Junior Kitchen" is displayed, "Portrait Cookie", "Minamishima Cupcake", "Snow White Cake",
The "Head and Hamburger" item is displayed.

Next, the user presses the selection key on the right side of the liquid crystal display 9 to select "portrait cookie",
Set the junior kitchen cooking mode of "Portrait Cookie"("PortraitCookie" is displayed). In this display state, as shown in the figure, the corresponding page of the cooking book, "Let's wash your hands first", and the illustration of FIG. 13 are displayed.

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, the display shifts to the display state of "one material" and the used material is displayed. "
Pressing the selection key on the right side of the display displays the remaining materials. In this state, when the selection key on the right side of the display of the arrow "→" is further pressed, the display of "I'm ready to go! Let's start!" And the illustration of FIG. 14 are displayed.

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, the lower "large container ..."
In the display state, the illustration of FIG. 15 is displayed, and the chef key 16 is blinking. Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, the display of "can be cut well into 1 cm square" and the illustration of FIG. 16 are displayed. Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the display of the arrow "←", the display returns to the above-mentioned "large container ... cut off" display state.

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, the display "I will soften by heating the range" and the illustration of FIG. 14 are displayed. Further press the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display,
Pressing the selection key on the right side of the arrow “→” display also displays the “Let's put on ... without lapping” display.

In this state, when the user presses the start key 20, a "butter heating" display state is displayed, and the output of the range is displayed to start heating. Further, pressing the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, "Butter heating" in FIG.
The display shifts to the display state, and the heating time is additionally displayed. Further, similarly, when the selection key on the right side of the arrow “→” is pressed, a “ready” is displayed, the heating is completed, and the chef key 16 is pressed.
Flashes. Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, a message "Press with your finger ... extend" is displayed. Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "←" display, the display returns to the "finished" display state.

In this state, if the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, the display will be "Let's mix with a pan" and the illustration of FIG. 17 will be displayed. Pressing the selection key on the right side of the "→" display, the display state of "put 100 g of butter in sugar" is displayed, and the illustration of FIG. 17 is continuously displayed. When the key is pressed, the display state of "Let's mix well with a bowl" is displayed, the illustration of FIG. 17 is continuously displayed, and the chef key 16 flashes. Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, the display “Got if Sato…” Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the display of the arrow "←", the display returns to the above-mentioned "Let's mix well with a pan".

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, the display shifts to the lower stage "Next, mix well" display state, and the illustration of FIG. 18 is displayed. The chef key 16 is in a state of blinking. Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, the display of "let's mix ..." and the illustration of FIG. 19 are displayed. Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the display of the arrow “←”, the display returns to the “Next,...

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow “→” display, the display state becomes “with butter ... little by little”, and the chef key flashes. Here, when the user presses the chef key 16,
"At once ... it is hard to be confused" and the illustration of FIG. 14 are displayed. Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the display of the arrow "←", the display state returns to the above-mentioned "insert with butter ... little by little".

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, a "Let's mix well" display state is displayed, and the illustration in FIG. 17 is displayed. If you press the selection key on the right side of the "→" display, "If you get fluffy ... lightly mix it" will be displayed. Similarly, if you press the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, "Next ... "Tene" is displayed.

Further, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, the display shifts to the "additional,... In addition" display state of FIG. 8 to display the illustration of FIG. "→"
When the selection key on the right side of the display is pressed, the display is in the state of "leave the air and hold the mouth of the stomach" and the illustration of FIG. 21 is displayed. Similarly, the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display When the user presses, the display state of “Mix with your hands” is displayed, the illustration of FIG. 22 is displayed, and the chef key 16 is in a blinking state. Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, the display of "Do not overbake" and the illustration of FIG. 14 are displayed. Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the display of the arrow “←”, the display returns to the above-mentioned “mix by hand” display state.

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, "the fabric is taken ...".
Is displayed, and the selection key on the right side of the arrow “→” display is displayed, and “Cocoa… Nette” is displayed. Similarly, the selection key on the right side of the arrow “→” display is displayed. The display shifts to the “for iris ... mix” display state, the illustration in FIG. 17 is displayed, and the chef key 16 flashes. Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, the display of "It is better to wrap around and mix" and the illustration of FIG. 23 are displayed. Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the display of the arrow "←", the display returns to the above-mentioned "for iris ... mix".

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, "white fabric and ..." is displayed, and the chef key flashes.
Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, “from the top of the home,... Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "←" display, the display returns to the above-mentioned "white fabric.

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, the display state becomes "make a face! ...", and the illustration of FIG. 24 is displayed. When the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display is pressed, the state is displayed as "rolling out ......", The illustration of FIG. 25 is displayed, and the chef key 16 is flashing. Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, "Atsusa ... I am good" is displayed. Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow “←” display, the “rolling pin is extended”.
Return to the display state.

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, the state of "cut from the round plate ..." is displayed, the illustration of FIG. 26 is displayed, and the arrow "→" is further displayed. When the selection key on the right side of the display is pressed, the state shifts to the display state of "Let's paint on a round plate ..." in FIG. Further, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow “→” display, “I will put on the lap” is displayed. Similarly, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow “→” display, With white dough ... on the face "
Is displayed, and the chef key 16 is blinking.
Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, the display "round the head ... works well" and the illustration in FIG. 27 are displayed. Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the display of the arrow “←”, the display state returns to the above-mentioned “white cloth.

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, the display state becomes "black cloth, put on ..." and the illustration of FIG. 28 is displayed. Pressing the selection key on the right side of the "→" display displays "Let's bake ... insert" and the chef key 16 is flashing. Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, a message “You can do hair etc.” is displayed. Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow “←” display, the display returns to the above-mentioned “Let's bake ... insert” display state.

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, the display shifts to the lower stage, "Please close the door and press start", where the user presses the start key. When the user presses the button 20, "baking" is displayed, "oven hot air" and the temperature are displayed, and heating is started. Further press the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display,
The heating is completed with the display of “completion” being displayed, and the chef key 16 is flashing. Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, the display of "Because it is hot ... let's take out" and the illustration of FIG. 29 are displayed. Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the display of the arrow “←”, the display returns to the “finished” display state.

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, the display is set to "Please put on the net" and the illustration of FIG. 30 is displayed. Pressing the selection key to the right of "→" returns to the initial standby state.

As described above, even in the junior kitchen cooking mode, it is possible to know useful information such as tips on cooking by pressing the chef key 16. Also, in this mode, for example, user settings are made for a child of an age beginning to be interested in cooking, and characters or sentences are displayed using only plain ones corresponding to the user, so that the child is interested. It is characterized by storing menu information.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the cooking mode in which the child is symmetric as described above. For example, for the elderly or a single person who is transferred alone, even if the user is interested in cooking, it is difficult to read the cooking method. For this purpose, a cooking mode for displaying a cooking method with a simpler expression than other classifications, a selection key for designating the mode, and the like may be separately provided. As described above, it is possible to set various variations based on the concept of having a mode or an item for a specific age group or a specific purpose, and there is a future development as an apparatus.

(4) “Daily” Cooking Mode In the daily cooking mode, in addition to items that are usually used frequently, such as “only” and “thaw”, whether or not there is a relationship with cooking by a microwave as “dish memo” Regardless, cooking information that is useful to know can be displayed. For example, FIG.
0 indicates the content displayed on the liquid crystal display 9 when the "food memo" item is selected from the "daily" cooking mode and "meat food" is called from "wisdom of cooking" in each item. Are shown in order according to.

First, when the user presses the genre key 14c and selects "everyday" in a stand-by state where only the clock display is performed on the liquid crystal display 9, the microcomputer 1 operates by pressing the genre key 14c. Then, the display data relating to “daily life” in FIG. 10 is read out from the external storage memory 7, and the content is displayed on the liquid crystal display 9 via the display control circuit 8. As shown in the drawing, in the “daily” display state, items of “thawing”, “boiled vegetables”, “only”, and “cooking memo” are displayed.

Next, the user presses the selection key on the right side of the liquid crystal display 9 to first select "food memo",
Then, press the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display to call up the remaining items of "Cooking Memo", and then display "Cooking Wisdom" in this display state and "Meat" in the "Cooking Wisdom" display state Is selected, and the cooking information of "meat dishes" is called. Here, first, the display state of “steak bake from salted table” is displayed, the illustration of FIG. 31 is displayed, and the chef key 16 is blinking.

Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, the display "When salt is shaken ... immediately before baking" and the illustration of FIG. 11 are displayed. Further, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the display of the arrow "→", the display of "One side also ..." and the illustration of FIG. 32 are displayed. Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow “←” display, the display returns to the above-mentioned “steak is to be grilled from a salted table” display state.

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, the lower row "Sukiyaki ...
The display state changes to the "remove away" display state, the illustration in FIG. 33 is displayed, and the chef key flashes. Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, a message "To make it harder ..." is displayed. Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the display of the arrow “←”, the display state returns to the above “at the time of sukiyaki.

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, "the fried food is cooled."
In the display state, the illustration of FIG. 34 is displayed, and the chef key is blinking. Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, a message "From the meat ... no stickiness" is displayed. Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "←" display, the display returns to the above-mentioned "Fried ... cool" display state.

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, the state of "vinegar to save ham" is displayed and the illustration of FIG. 35 is displayed.
The chef key flashes. Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, the display of "vinegar or lemon juice ... can be prevented" and the illustration of FIG. 11 are displayed. Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the display of the arrow "←", the display returns to the above-mentioned display state of "vinegar for saving lump ham".

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "→" display, the display state becomes "If you eat meat ... eat enough", the illustration in FIG. 36 is displayed, and the chef key flashes. It will be in the state that it is. Here, when the user presses the chef key 16, a message "Eat Meat ... Alka" is displayed. Further, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow “→” display, a message “Vegetables rich in minerals are required” and the illustration in FIG. 11 are displayed. Then, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "←" display, the display returns to the above-mentioned "If you eat meat ... Eat plenty" display state.

In this state, when the user presses the selection key on the right side of the arrow "←" display, the display returns to the "wisdom of cooking" or "dish memo" display state. Alternatively, the display may return to the “daily” display state or the standby state.

As described above, even in the “daily” cooking mode, by pressing the chef key 16, it is possible to know useful information such as tips on cooking. Also, in this mode, as described above, regardless of whether or not there is a relationship with cooking by a microwave oven, it is possible to display cooking information that is convenient to know, so that a cookbook or the like is not taken out during cooking. However, it is very convenient because necessary information can be obtained on the spot.

[0063]

As described above, in the cooking apparatus according to the present invention, the storage means for storing the cooking procedure of various dishes and the tips of the dishes, and the display means for displaying the information of the cooking procedures and the tips of the dishes are provided. In the cooking apparatus having the above, at the stage where the cooking procedure selected from the storage means is displayed and executed on the display means, the tips of the dishes in the cooking procedure are read out from the storage means and displayed on the display means. Operation member is provided.

In this configuration, by reading the above-mentioned cooking tips information, for example, specific work contents for cooking, and adjustments of ingredients and seasonings are displayed. According to this configuration, it is possible to know the answer to the content that the user feels doubtful in cooking by operating the operation member.

[0065] The cooking tips information can be displayed at a predetermined stage in the cooking procedure, and at that stage, the illumination of the background of the operation member blinks.
According to this configuration, the user can clearly understand that there is information indicating the tips of cooking while cooking is proceeding, so it is possible to obtain necessary information on the spot without looking at a cookbook etc. It is very convenient.

When the cooking procedure is displayed on the display means, an auxiliary display using illustrations is performed. According to this configuration, the contents of the cooking that are difficult to understand only by the text are clearly illustrated by the illustration, so that the user can cook smoothly.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block circuit diagram showing a control circuit of a cooking device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an operation panel of the cooking device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a printed circuit board provided to face the back surface of the operation panel.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of display contents displayed on the display when the cooking apparatus of the present invention operates in the “manual” cooking mode.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of display contents displayed on the display when the cooking apparatus of the present invention operates in the “automatic” cooking mode.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of display contents displayed on the display when the cooking apparatus of the present invention operates in the “junior kitchen” cooking mode.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of display contents displayed on the display when the cooking device of the present invention operates in the “junior kitchen” cooking mode.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of display contents displayed on the display when the cooking apparatus of the present invention operates in the “junior kitchen” cooking mode.

FIG. 9 is a view showing an example of display contents displayed on the display when the cooking apparatus of the present invention operates in the “junior kitchen” cooking mode.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display contents displayed on the display when the cooking apparatus of the present invention operates in the “manual” cooking mode.

FIG. 11 is an illustration showing a chef.

FIG. 12 is an illustration showing a serving direction of saury.

FIG. 13 is an illustration showing a portrait cookie.

FIG. 14 is an illustration showing a junior.

FIG. 15 is an illustration showing a state in which butter is put in a large container.

FIG. 16 is an illustration showing a state in which butter is cut into pieces.

FIG. 17 is an illustration showing a state of mixing with an agitator.

FIG. 18 is an illustration showing a state in which an egg is cut into a cup.

FIG. 19 is an illustration showing a junior observing an egg.

FIG. 20 is an illustration showing how flour is put into a plastic bag.

FIG. 21 is an illustration showing a state in which a mouth of a plastic bag is held.

FIG. 22 is an illustration showing a state of mixing by hand kneading.

FIG. 23 is an illustration showing a state of wrapping and mixing with a lap.

FIG. 24 is an illustration showing a state in which dough is sandwiched between wraps.

FIG. 25 is an illustration showing a state of being stretched with a rolling pin.

FIG. 26 is an illustration showing how a face is cut out.

FIG. 27 is an illustration showing how a portion corresponding to hair is cut off.

FIG. 28 is an illustration showing a portion corresponding to a iris.

FIG. 29 is an illustration showing mittens.

FIG. 30 is an illustration showing a state where cookies are placed on a net.

FIG. 31 is an illustration showing a state of baking a steak.

FIG. 32 is an illustration showing a state of salting a steak.

FIG. 33 is an illustration showing sukiyaki.

FIG. 34 is an illustration showing how to put fried ingredients into a refrigerator.

FIG. 35 is an illustration showing how vinegar is applied to ham.

FIG. 36 is an illustration showing a state in which meat and vegetables are arranged.

FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of an operation panel of a conventional cooking device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 microcomputer 3 key circuit 4 sensor 6 relay circuit 7 external storage memory 8 display control circuit 9 liquid crystal display 10 operation panel 12R red LED 12G green LED 14a-14d genre key 15a-15e selection key 16 chef key 20 start key

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A cooking apparatus comprising: storage means for storing cooking procedures of various dishes and tips information of the dishes; and display means for displaying the cooking procedures and tips of the dishes. An operation member for reading the tips of cooking in the cooking procedure from the storage means and displaying the information on the display means at a stage where the procedure is displayed on the display means. apparatus. 2. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein the operation member is an operation key provided on an operation panel. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the cooking tips information can be displayed at a predetermined stage in the cooking procedure, and at that stage, the illumination of the background of the operation member blinks. 3. The cooking device according to 2. 4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the cooking procedure is displayed on the display unit, an auxiliary display using an illustration is performed.