JP7435708B2 - heating cooker - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a composite heating cooker equipped with a plurality of heating means using different heating methods.

Conventionally, cooking for one object to be heated has been done using one heating means, and automatic cooking, which has multiple cooking steps for one heating means, is a menu that is arbitrarily selected by the user. There is a known heating device that can heat the food (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
In addition, if the user interrupts automatic cooking midway through cooking one object to be heated using one heating means, the automatic cooking process can be restarted from any cooking process among multiple cooking processes. A heating cooker that can restart cooking is known (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2019-29149 (Page 6, Figure 9) WO2018/168011 Publication (Page 14, Figure 5)

In conventional heating cookers, it is possible to automatically cook one object to be heated using one heating means, but it is possible to automatically cook one object to be heated by multiple heating means. When using heating means, cooking settings must be made for each heating means, which requires time and effort, and there is a problem in that it is not user-friendly.
Additionally, unless the previous heating method finishes cooking, you cannot set the next heating method for cooking, so users who are not accustomed to cooking may have to read the instruction manual or recipe while making the settings. Another problem is that it takes time to start cooking with the next heating means after finishing cooking with the previous heating means.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it does not require much effort to operate even when multiple heating means are used in conjunction with each other to cook one object, and it is easy to use for the user. The aim is to provide a good heating cooker.

The cooking device according to the present invention includes a first heating means for heating an object to be heated, a second heating means for heating an object to be heated, and a first heating means for setting the heating of the first heating means. An operation section, a first display section that displays the heating state of the first heating means, a second operation section that sets the heating of the second heating means, and a display that displays the heating state of the second heating means. The first heating means and the first display section are controlled by the input from the second display section and the first operation section, and the second heating means and the first display section are controlled by the input from the second operation section. 2, a dedicated cooking container, and a load detection means for detecting whether or not the dedicated cooking container is the dedicated cooking container, and the dedicated cooking container is selected by the first operation part. The cooking menu that has been selected is a cooperative cooking menu in which the object to be heated is heated by the first heating means and then the object to be heated is subsequently heated by the second heating means in the process of the cooking menu. If the load detection means determines that the cooking container is not a dedicated cooking container, the first display section indicates that the cooking container is not a dedicated cooking container, and the control unit cancels cooking using the linked cooking menu. This indicates that the

According to the present invention, when cooking one object to be heated using a plurality of heating means in cooperation, it is only necessary to set the heating means to be used first among the heating means to be heated in cooperation, and then You can also set the heating method to be used, and the cooking procedure for the next heating method to be used is displayed on the display of the heating method that has completed heating, saving the user's effort and allowing him to start the next heating process without taking much time. Since it is possible to shift to manual cooking, it is possible to provide an easy-to-use heating cooker.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a perspective view which shows the whole kitchen furniture in which the heating cooker based on Embodiment 1 of this invention is built-in. 1 is an external perspective view of a heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which looked at the heating cooker based on Embodiment 1 of this invention from the upper side. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which looked at the heating cooker based on Embodiment 1 of this invention from the front side. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. It is an enlarged view of the upper display part and the upper surface operation part of the heating cooker based on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the upper display part and the upper surface operation part of another example of the heating cooker based on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a transition diagram of the display state of the upper surface display part corresponding to operation of the upper operation part of the heating cooking device based on Embodiment 1 of this invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of main parts of the front display operation section of the heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the display of the upper surface display part when cooperative cooking is performed with the heating cooker based on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a state diagram of an example of the display of the front display operation part when performing cooperative cooking with the heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a transition diagram of another example of the display on the top display section when cooperative cooking is performed with the heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a state diagram of another example of the display of the front display operation part when performing cooperative cooking with the heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a state diagram of an example of the display of the front display operation part when cooperative cooking is performed with the heating cooker based on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a state diagram of an example of the display of the front display operation part when performing cooperative cooking with the heating cooker according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of an example of the display of a top display part when cooperative cooking is performed with the heating cooker based on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a state diagram of an example of the display of the front display operation part when cooperative cooking is performed with the heating cooker based on Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is a transition diagram of an example of the display of a top display part when cooperative cooking is performed with the heating cooker based on Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example when changing an electric power setting with the heating cooker based on Embodiment 5 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example when changing the setting of cooperation mode in the heating cooker based on Embodiment 5 of this invention. It is a transition diagram of an example of the display of a top display part when cooperative cooking is performed with the heating cooker based on Embodiment 6 of this invention.

Embodiment 1
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the entire kitchen furniture 1A in which a heating cooker 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is built-in. The kitchen furniture 1A is also called a system kitchen, and the upper surface of the kitchen counter X1 (also called a countertop) is equipped with a sink. Further, the kitchen counter X1 is provided with an installation opening (not shown) for incorporating the heating cooker 100, and a housing portion 120 of the heating cooker 100, which will be described later, is accommodated in the kitchen furniture 1A, and the top plate portion 110 is housed in the kitchen furniture 1A. is installed so as to rest on the top surface of the kitchen counter X1. The heating cooker 100 is connected to a commercial power source, and AC power with a voltage of 200 V and a frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz is supplied.

FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the heating cooker 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The heating cooker 100 includes a top plate portion 110 forming an upper surface and a housing portion 120 housed within the kitchen furniture 1A. The top plate portion 110 is provided with a top plate 111 made of crystallized glass such as Neoceram or tempered glass such as borosilicate glass, and a metal frame 112 provided to cover the periphery of the top plate 111. .

There is a metal reinforcing material (not shown) on the bottom surface of the top plate 111 to support the top plate 111, and this metal reinforcing material prevents the top plate 111 from being damaged if an impact is applied to the top plate 111, such as when a cooking utensil falls. It is something that restrains people from doing things.

A heating chamber (not shown) is provided inside the housing section 120 in which an object to be heated, such as fish or meat, is housed and cooked. The heating chamber is open at the front side for taking in and out the heated object, and a heating chamber door 50 is provided to close the opening at the front side. Although not shown, for example, a grill on which an object to be heated is placed, a tray on which an object to be heated is directly placed, or a grill on which an object to be heated is placed is connected to the heating chamber door 50. The object to be heated can be taken in and taken out in conjunction with opening and closing of the heating chamber door 50.

A front operation display section 150 is provided next to the heating chamber door 50. The front operation display section 150 is provided with a grill operation section 500 for setting cooking to be performed in the heating chamber, and a display section 400 for displaying the status of cooking being performed in the heating chamber. The grill operation section 500 and the display section 400 will be explained in detail later.

FIG. 3 is a diagram of the heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention viewed from above. The top plate portion 110 of the cooking device 100 is provided with circular position marks 10R, 10L, and 10C that indicate desired positions for placing the object to be heated. The circular position marks 10R, 10L, and 10C are printed on the back side of the surface of the top plate 111 on which the heated object is placed, and are visible on the front side through the top plate 111.

Immediately below the respective circular position marks 10R, 10L, and 10C are a right heating section 140B (third heating means) and a left heating section 140A (first heating means) shown in FIG. heating means), and a center heating section 140C (the right heating section 140B, the left heating section 140A, and the center heating section 140C may be collectively referred to as the top heating section 140) are provided, respectively. The heat source of each heating section is comprised of an induction heating coil (hereinafter referred to as "IH coil") that inductively heats an object to be heated, such as a pot, for example. The position marks 10R, 10L, and 10C indicate the approximate range that can be inductively heated by the IH coil, and are drawn with a diameter slightly larger than the maximum outer diameter of the IH coil.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the position marks 10R, 10L, and 10C have been described as circular examples, but the position marks 10R, 10L, and 10C are useful in making the user understand the range in which the object to be heated can be heated by induction. It doesn't have to be circular, as long as it's possible. For example, only the center point of the desired position for placing the object to be heated may be indicated by a figure, a symbol such as "+", or a letter.

Also, since not all heating sections must be composed of IH coils, one of the heating sections, for example the central heating section, must be replaced with a radiant heating source such as a radiant heater or an infrared heater. It's okay.

The right heating section 140B and the left heating section 140A are provided with temperature detection sections (not shown) for measuring the temperature of the heated object by detecting infrared rays emitted by the heated object. . The temperature detection section detects infrared rays emitted by the object to be heated and transmitted through the top plate 111. It is desirable that the top plate 111 is easily transparent to infrared rays, and in the area where the position marks 10R and 10L are printed on the top plate 111, there is no printing in the area below which the temperature detection section is arranged. Infrared transmitting windows 11R and 11L are provided through which infrared rays that are not detected can pass through.

In addition, the right heating section 140B and the left heating section 140A include a temperature detection section that detects infrared rays to detect the temperature of the heated object in a non-contact manner. A temperature detection section (not shown) is also provided for detecting temperature by contacting the back surface side of the temperature detection section 111. The number and combination of non-contact type temperature sensing units and contact type temperature sensing units can be selected as appropriate. Note that the central heating section 140C is provided only with a temperature detection section (not shown) that detects the temperature by contacting the center heating section 140C.

There is a frame rear part 113 behind the top plate part 110, and the frame rear part 113 is provided with exhaust ports 12R and 12L for exhausting cooling air inside the main body or oil smoke inside the heating chamber. . The exhaust ports 12R and 12L are provided with slits to prevent food items being cooked from falling out. The shape of the exhaust ports 12R, 12L may be a lattice shape, and the slits or lattice of the exhaust ports 12L, 12L may be made removable as a separate part from the frame rear portion 113.

In front of the top plate section 110 is a top display section 200 that displays the heating status of the top heating section 140, the setting status of the cooking device 100, etc., and a heating operation of the top heating section 140, a setting change operation of the cooking device 100, etc. A top operation section 300 is provided to perform the following operations.

FIG. 4 is a diagram of the heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention viewed from the front side. There is a top plate part 110 at the top of the kitchen counter X1 of the kitchen furniture 1A, and at the bottom of the kitchen counter X1 there is a heating chamber door 50 for closing an opening on the front side of the heating chamber (not shown) and a front operation display section 150. is provided.

The heating chamber door 50 is composed of a front plate 55 and a handle 53, and the front plate 55 is provided with a viewing window 54. The viewing window 54 allows the inside of the heating chamber to be seen so that the cooking status of the object to be heated inside the heating chamber can be checked.

When you put your hand on the handle 53 of the heating chamber door 50 and pull it out forward, the tray (not shown) on which the object to be heated and the gridiron are placed will be moved to the front side of the heating chamber. It is pulled out from the opening.

When cooking an item to be heated in the heating chamber, pull out the saucer and place the item to be heated directly on the tray, or place a grill on the tray and place the item to be heated on the grill. When the heating chamber door 50 is moved rearward, the saucer is accommodated in the heating chamber, and the opening on the front side of the heating chamber is closed by the heating chamber door 50, making it possible to cook.

Whether the opening on the front side of the heating chamber is closed or not by the heating chamber door 50, in other words, whether the heating chamber door 50 is closed or not is determined by the housing part 120. When it is detected by the heating chamber door opening/closing detection means (see FIG. 5) that the heating chamber door 50 is closed, the state becomes ready for cooking.

At the upper and lower parts of the heating chamber, an upper heater 195A (see FIG. 5), which is a radiant heating source such as a sheathed heater or a glass tube heater such as Neoceram, and a lower heater 195A (see FIG. 5) are installed as heating chamber heating means 195 (see FIG. 5). Heater 195B (see FIG. 5) is arranged to sandwich the object to be heated. The radiant heating source is not only provided inside the heating chamber, but also planar heaters may be installed outside the upper and lower surfaces of the heating chamber.

Furthermore, the heating chamber heating means 195 (see FIG. 5) need not have the same configuration on the top and bottom; for example, a radiant heating source may be provided on the top, and the bottom surface may be heated by induction using an IH coil. Furthermore, microwaves may be supplied into the heating chamber to perform high-frequency heating on the object to be heated.

The front operation display section 150 is housed within the housing section 120 when not in use. The front operation display part support member 160 to which the front operation display part 150 is attached has a lower part supported rotatably within the housing part 120, and an upper part regulated around an axis on the lower part. It is designed to rotate forward to the desired position.

The front operation display section 150 is locked when housed in the housing section 120. From this state, when the push-in part 161 shown in FIG. When the front side is rotated forward to the regulated position, the front operation display section 150 appears outside the housing section 120 and becomes operable.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the top display section and the top operation section of the heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The top display section 200 includes a left display section 201L (first display section) corresponding to the left heating section 140A, a right display section 201R (third display section) corresponding to the right heating section 140B, and a center heating section corresponding to the center heating section. A central display section 201C is provided, and has a display section corresponding to each heating section on a one-to-one basis.

To explain the left display section 201L (first display section) corresponding to the left heating section 140A as an example, it has a heating state display area 220 that displays the heating state and setting values of the left heating section 140A, and an operation section that will be described later. It is divided and displayed in a key function display area 221 that shows the role of the key. Although not shown, the right display section 201R and the center display section 201C are similarly divided into a heating state display area and a key function display area.

On the right side of the top display section 200, there is a power display section 210 and a high temperature display section 211. In the power display section 210, when the power is not turned on, the word "power" is off. When the power key 320 located below the power display section 210 is operated to turn on the power, the word "power" lights up. The power supply text may be readable when the light is off, but it may also be made so that it blends in with the surrounding base color and becomes invisible when the light is off. The less visible it is, the better the design will be.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the word "power supply" is expressed in letters, but it does not necessarily have to be in letters; it may be a figure or the like as long as it can indicate whether the power is on or off. It is also possible to simply turn on and off an LED or the like.

The top operation section 300 includes a left operation section 301L (first operation section) for setting heating conditions for the left heating section 140A, and a right operation section 301R (third operation section) for setting heating conditions for the right heating section 140B. A central operation section 301C is provided for setting heating conditions for the central heating section 140C, and has an operation section corresponding to each heating section on a one-to-one basis.

Each operation section has a plurality of operation keys, and to explain the left operation section 301L (first operation section) for setting the heating conditions of the left heating section 140A as an example, the left operation section 301L has the following: A left on/off key 311L for stopping or energizing the IH coil of the left heating section 140A, a left UP key 312L for increasing the heating power setting when setting the IH coil of the left heating section 140A, and a left The left DOWN key 313L is used to lower the heating power setting of the IH coil of the heating section 140A, and the left IH coil heating power setting and timer setting are displayed in the key function display area 221 of the left display part 201L. There is a left function key 314L for switching functions.

Similarly, the right operation section 301R includes a right on/off key 311R for stopping and energizing the right IH coil, and a right switch key 311R for increasing the heating power setting when setting the heating power of the IH coil of the right heating section 140B. Right UP key 312R, right DOWN key 313R for lowering the heating power setting of the IH coil of the right heating section 140B, right display section 201L for setting the heating power of the IH coil of the right heating section 140B, timer setting, etc. There is a right function key 314R for switching the functions displayed in a key function display area (not shown).

In addition, the central operation section 301C includes a central on/off key 311C for stopping or energizing the IH coil of the central heating section 140C, and a central switch key 311C for increasing the heating power setting when setting the IH coil of the central heating section 140C. Central UP key 312C for setting the firepower of the IH coil of the central heating section 140C, central DOWN key 313C for lowering the heating power setting of the IH coil of the central heating section 140C, central There is a central function key 314C for switching functions displayed in a key function display area (not shown) of the display section 201C.

As shown in FIG. 6, the left cut-in key 311L, left UP key 312L, left DOWN key 313L, and left function key 314L are surrounded by a frame line, and a boundary display 232 indicated by a line is displayed at the boundary between the keys. It is provided. The left UP key 312L and the left DOWN key 313L have the same function of increasing or decreasing the heating power, so there is no need to separate them, but there is a line between them so that you can see the boundary between the keys.

The key function display area 221 described above displays the functions of related keys, and if the left function key 314L is operated while "Cancel" is displayed, input contents can be canceled. Similarly, when the left cut key 311L is operated while "Start" is displayed, heating is started under the input heating conditions. A boundary display 231 is displayed at a position colinear and overlapping with a boundary display 232 of the key function display area 221, making it clear for the user to understand the relationship between the key function display and the related keys.

Although not shown, the right display section 201R and the center display section 201C are similarly divided into a heating state display area and a key function display area, and the boundaries are also displayed. .

As described above, the power key 320, which is located below the power display section 210 and is used to turn on and off the power to the cooking device 100, is provided on the right side when viewed from the top operation section 300.

The structure of each key is not limited to a specific structure; it may be a capacitive switch that detects input from changes in capacitance, or it may be a capacitive switch that detects input from a change in capacitance, or a switch that makes contact when the switch is pressed mechanically. A mechanical switch that detects input may also be used. Furthermore, a capacitive switch and a mechanical switch may be used depending on the location.

As shown in FIG. 5, the heating cooker 100 is also provided with a notification section 600 that notifies the setting or change of heating conditions by operating each operation section of the top operation section 300 using a voice or a buzzer sound. Additionally, it notifies the user that settings or changes have been completed, thereby improving the user's awareness.

It is desirable that the IH coil position mark, display section, and operation section of each heating section be arranged in consideration of ease of operation and ease of confirmation. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the center of the circle of the IH coil position mark 10L of the left heating section 140A, the horizontal center of the left display section 201L, and the horizontal center of the left operating section 301L are By arranging them in a straight line, the user can intuitively understand that the left display section 201L and the left operation section 301L are related to the IH coil of the left heating section 140A, making it easier to operate and confirm. It is connected to ease.

Similarly, the center of the circle of the IH coil position mark 10R of the right heating section 140B, the center of the right display section 201R in the left-right direction, and the center of the right operation section 301R in the left-right direction are arranged on a straight line when viewed from the front side. , the center of the circle of the IH coil position mark 10C of the central heating section 140C, the horizontal center of the central display section 201C, and the horizontal center of the central operation section 301C are arranged on a straight line when viewed from the front side. , which can be intuitively understood by users, leading to ease of operation and confirmation.

The high temperature display section 211 is designed so that when the IH coil or heating chamber of any heating section starts heating, the words "High Temperature Warning" will light up, and when the IH coil of any heating section is heated. After heating is completed, if the temperature of the top plate 110, especially the top plate 111, falls below 50 degrees Celsius, the message "Caution for high temperature" will be displayed by the temperature detection unit that detects the temperature of the top plate 110, especially the top plate 111 by contacting it with the back side of the top plate 111. The lights are set to go out. For safety, the high temperature display section 211 is designed so that even if the power is turned off using the power key 320 before the temperature has fallen below 50 degrees Celsius, the words "Caution for high temperature" will be lit until the temperature falls below 50 degrees Celsius. It has become.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the words "Beware of high temperature" are expressed in letters, but they do not necessarily have to be in letters, and can be used to make it clear that the top plate 110, especially the top plate 111, or the heating chamber is at a high temperature. It may be a figure or the like as long as it can be used, or it may simply be an LED or the like that turns on and off.

Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the left cut-in key 311L, left UP key 312L, left DOWN key 313L, and left function key 314L of the left operation unit 301L are described as being surrounded by a frame line, but this is not necessarily the case. It is not necessary that the key be surrounded by a frame line; it is sufficient that the existence of the key can be made clear even if it is not surrounded by a frame line.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a top display section and a top operation section of another example of the heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In this example, each key of the left operation section 301L is not surrounded by a frame line, but a boundary display is provided between adjacent keys, and between the left cut-in key 311L and the left UP key 312L, and the left DOWN key. The key boundary display 331 between the key 313L and the left function key 314L has a longer line than the boundary display 332 between the left UP key 312L and the left DOWN key 313L.

In this way, the key boundary display 332 between keys that have the same meaning as key functions is made less noticeable than the boundary display 331, and the key boundary display 331 between keys that have different meanings as key functions is made less noticeable than the boundary display 331. By making the display more conspicuous than the boundary display 332, it is made easier for the user to understand.

The key function display area 221 displays related key functions in the same way as in the example described above, and if the left function key 314L is operated while "Cancel" is displayed, input contents can be canceled. Similarly, when the left cut key 311L is operated while "Start" is displayed, heating is started under the input heating conditions. A boundary display 231 is displayed at a position colinear and overlapping with a boundary display 331 of the key function display area 221, making the relationship between the key function display and related keys clear and easy to understand for the user. Although not shown, the right operation section 301R and the right display section 201R, and the center operation section 301C and the center display section 201C have a similar relationship.

The other example shown in FIG. 7 differs from the example shown in FIG. 6 in that it does not have a dedicated display section "Caution for high temperature" for alerting the user to the high temperature state. However, considering safety, it is necessary to notify the user that the temperature is high, so the right display section 201R or the center display section 201C should be used instead of the dedicated display section for "High Temperature Caution". It may be used to display a message "Caution at high temperature" to alert the user.

FIG. 8 is a transition diagram of the display state of the top display section corresponding to the operation of the top operation section of the cooking device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Here, when heating is performed using the IH coil of the left heating section 140A (first heating means) of the heating cooker according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the left operating section 301L of the top operating section 300 (Fig. The transition of the display state of the left display section 201L of the top display section 200 that displays the results of the operation (omitted in 8, see FIG. 6) will be described as an example.

When the power is off, nothing is displayed on the left display section 201L, as shown in FIG. 8(a). When the power key 320 (see FIG. 6) is operated from this state to turn on the power to the cooking device 100, the power display section 210 (see FIG. 6) lights up, and the left display section 201L shows the image shown in FIG. 8(b). The initial screen is displayed. Although not shown, similar initial screens are also displayed on the right display section 201R (see FIG. 6) and the center display section 201L (see FIG. 6).

When the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6) or the left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6) is operated and input in the state of the initial screen shown in FIG. 8(b), the display on the left display section 201L changes to The initial screen shown in b) switches to the mode selection screen shown in FIG. 8C.

In the state of the initial screen shown in FIG. 8(b), only the displays corresponding to the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6) and the left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6) are displayed in the key function display area 221. The user is made aware that the key that is valid for operation and accepts input on the operation unit 301L (see FIG. 6) is the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6) or the left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6). It has become.

In other words, a key for which the corresponding display does not appear is a key whose operation is invalid and which does not accept input. In the state of the initial screen shown in FIG. (See Fig. 6) and the left function key 314L (See Fig. 6) are not displayed, so the operations of the left cut-in key 311L (See Fig. 6) and the left function key 314L (See Fig. 6) are invalid. will not be accepted. Therefore, even if the left cut-in key 311L (see FIG. 6) or the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) is operated at this time, no input is accepted and the display will not change.

When the display on the left display section 201L is switched from the initial screen shown in FIG. 8(b) to the mode selection screen shown in FIG. 8(c), the reference mode is displayed in the center of the heating state display area 220. Note that the mode selection mode herein refers to cooking items such as “heating” and “frying” and “setting” items of the cooking device 100. Here, "heating" is displayed as an example.

The selected mode is displayed in white text on a black background in the center. Selectable modes are displayed on both sides of the selected mode displayed in the center. Here, for example, "fried food" is displayed on the right and "settings" is displayed on the left.

"Fried food" and "Settings" are displayed in black letters on a white background, and while this display of black letters on a white background is the normal display format, "Heating" that is selected and displayed in the center is displayed in black. It is displayed in white characters, that is, it is displayed in a reversed display state compared to the normal display format, and the display emphasizes that it is the selected mode. Furthermore, compared to the selectable modes displayed on both sides, the characters of the selected mode are displayed larger, and together with the inverted display, the selected mode is emphasized.

On the mode selection screen shown in FIG. 8(c), when "Heating" is selected and displayed in the center, for example, if you operate the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6), the mode selection screen shown in FIG. "Fried food" is selected, and although not shown, the display in the center changes to "Fried food" with white text on a black background. The font size of "Fried food" is also displayed larger than when it was displayed on the right.

When "Fried Food" is selected and displayed in the center, "Heating", which was previously displayed in the center (not shown), is displayed in black letters on a white background to the left of "Fried Food", and the size of the letters is changed. It is displayed smaller than the selected mode "Fried food".

Similarly, when "Heating" is selected and displayed in the center, if you operate the left DOWN key 313L (see Figure 6), "Settings" displayed on the left will be selected, and although not shown, in the center The display changes to "Settings" with white text on a black background. The font size of "Settings" is also displayed larger than when it was displayed to the left. In "Settings" mode, you can change device settings, such as changing the device's maximum power setting or changing the audio volume.

In the mode selection screen shown in FIG. 8C, "Cancel" is displayed in the key function display area 221 corresponding to the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6). In other words, on the mode selection screen shown in FIG. 8(c), the "cancel" function is assigned to the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6), so at this time, the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) is operated. Then, the state can be returned to the initial screen shown in FIG. 8(b).

On the mode selection screen shown in FIG. 8(c), "Start" is displayed in the key function display area 221 corresponding to the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6). If the left cut-on key 311L (see FIG. 6) is operated from this state, the selected mode, here "heating", can be started.

When "heating" is started by operating the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6), the heating screen shown in FIG. 8(d) is displayed. The heating power setting during heating (here, "heating power 4") is displayed in the center of the heating state display area 220, and the operating mode "heating" is displayed on the right side of the heating state display area 220.

At this time, "off" is displayed in the key function display area 221 corresponding to the left cut-on key 311L (see FIG. 6), so "heating" is stopped when the left cut-on key 311L (see FIG. 6) is operated. It is possible to return to the state of the initial screen shown in FIG. 8(b).

When the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) is pressed on the heating screen of FIG. 8(d), the cut-off timer setting screen of FIG. 8(e) is displayed, and the time of the cut-off timer can be set. On the off timer setting screen in FIG. 8(e), the set time of the off timer is displayed in the center of the heating state display area 220, and the set time can be increased with the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6), and the left DOWN key 313L. (See FIG. 6) can reduce the setting time. When the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) is input, the set time displayed in the center of the heating state display area 220 is determined, and the heating screen with an off timer shown in FIG. 8(f) can be displayed.

When the off timer time is set and the set time of the off timer is displayed in the center of the heating state display area 220, the heating power setting during heating (here, "heating power 4") is displayed in the heating state display area 220. On the right side, "heating power 4" is displayed along with the "heating" display indicating the "heating" state. The initial setting of "firepower 4" can be changed to "firepower 5" or "firepower 3" using the right UP key 312R (see FIG. 6) and the right DOWN key 313R (see FIG. 6).

In the heating screen with off timer shown in FIG. 8(f), the heating power setting (here, "heating power 4") during heating is displayed in the center of the heating state display area 220, and the operating mode is displayed on the right side of the heating state display area 220. "Heating" is displayed, and the set time of the cut-off timer is displayed on the left side of the heating state display area 220.

When "heating" progresses after setting the off timer, a countdown starts from the time set on the off timer, and the display changes to the counted down time. In other words, the time display changes depending on the remaining time on the timer. When the remaining time of the cut-off timer reaches "0", heating is stopped and the display returns to the initial screen shown in FIG. 8(b).

In addition to the "heating" mode, the mode selection screen in FIG. By setting a preset temperature for "pottery", you can automatically control the firepower and maintain the temperature of the object being heated at the set temperature.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of the main part of the front display operation section of the heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. A display section 400 (second display section) is provided at the upper left of the front operation display section 150. At the top of the display range of the display unit 400 (second display unit), there is a cooking method display area 401 that displays cooking methods, a cooking menu display area 402 that displays a cooking menu, and a cooking setting that displays cooking settings. There is a display area 403.

In addition, in FIG. 9, the cooking method display area 401 displays all selectable cooking methods such as "automatic", "grill", "oven", and "cooperative" for convenience. However, originally only the cooking method that is currently selected or set is displayed, and the cooking method that is not selected or set is not displayed. For example, when "Auto" is displayed, "Grill", "Oven", and "Cooperation" are not displayed.

Similarly, in FIG. 9, the cooking menu display area 402 displays selectable cooking menus "fillet", "grilled", "chicken grilled", "toast", "reheat", and "aqua pazza" for convenience. , "Katsuni", and "Ankake" are displayed, but originally only the cooking method that is currently selected or set is displayed, and only the cooking method that is not selected or set is displayed. No method is shown. For example, when "fillet" is displayed, "grilled", "chicken grilled", "toast", "reheated", "acqua pazza", "boiled cutlet", and "ankake" are not displayed.

At the bottom of the display section 400 of the front operation display section 150, there is a grill operation section 500 (second operation section) for making cooking settings for the heating chamber. The grill operation unit 500 (second operation unit) includes a timer key 501, a grill DOWN key 502, a grill UP key 503, a menu key 504, and a start key 505.

When cooking in the heating chamber, a cooking method can be selected by inputting the menu key 504. For example, although not shown, each time the menu key 504 is input, the cooking method is displayed repeatedly in the order of "Auto" → "Grill" → "Oven" → "Link" → "Cancel" → "Auto" in the cooking method display area 401. The desired cooking method and cancellation can be displayed and selected.

The cooking menus that can be selected may differ depending on the selected cooking method, and in "automatic" cooking, you can select from "fillet", "grilled", "grilled chicken", "toast", and "reheat". In addition, for "cooperative" cooking, you can choose from "aqua pazza", "katsuni", and "ankake". Further, different cooking menus can be selected in "cooperative" cooking on the front operation display section 150 and the upper operation display section 300, which will be explained later.

When "Auto" cooking is selected with the menu key 504 of the front operation display section 150, by operating and inputting the grill DOWN key 502 or the grill UP key 503, one of the cooking menus displayed in the cooking menu display area 402 can be selected. You can choose from ``fillet'', ``grilled'', ``chicken grilled'', ``toast'', and ``reheated''. Among the selectable cooking menus as described above, only the selected or set cooking menu is displayed in the cooking menu display area 402. For example, when "fillet" is displayed, if the grill UP key 503 is operated and input once, the display of "fillet" disappears and "grilled" is displayed.

If you then press and input the grill UP key 503 once, the display of ``Tatsu-yaki'' disappears and ``Tori-yaki'' is displayed.Continuously press and input the grill UP key 503 once, and ``Tori-yaki'' is displayed. disappears and "toast" is displayed, and so on, each time the grill UP key 503 is operated or input, the selected cooking menu is displayed. When the grill DOWN key 502 is operated and input once while "toast" is displayed, the "toast" display disappears and the display returns to "chicken grilled".

Similarly, when "linked" cooking is selected, by operating and inputting the grill DOWN key 502 or the grill UP key 503, the cooking menu displayed in the cooking menu display area 402 includes "Aqua Pazza", "Katsuni", You can choose "Ankake". Among the selectable cooking menus as described above, only the selected or set cooking menu is displayed in the cooking menu display area 402. For example, if the grill UP key 503 is operated and input once while "Aqua Pazza" is displayed, the display of "Aqua Pazza" disappears and "Katsuni" is displayed.

If you then operate and input the grill UP key 503 once, the display of ``katsuni'' disappears and ``ankake'' is displayed.Each time you operate and input the grill UP key 503, the selected cooking menu changes. Is displayed. If the grill DOWN key 502 is operated and input once while "Ankake" is displayed, the display of "Ankake" disappears and the display returns to "Katsuni".

Note that "cooperative" cooking here means that the object to be heated is placed on any of the position marks 10R, 10L, and 10C on the top plate section 110 and is heated by induction using one of the IH coils on the top heating section 140. This refers to cooking in which cooking involves heating and cooking in which an object to be heated is housed in a heating chamber and heated. For example, after browning the surface of meat or fish placed in a frying pan using one of the IH coils in the upper surface heating section 140 of the top plate section 110, the meat or fish may be placed in a heating chamber and heated to the inside. It's a great cooking.

When a desired cooking menu is selected and displayed in "automatic" cooking or "cooperative" cooking and the start key 505 is operated and input, cooking according to the selected cooking menu can be started. Note that the cooking menu shown in FIG. 9 according to the embodiment of the present invention is an example, and the invention is not limited to this, and other cooking menus may be selectable.

Further, the number of selectable cooking menus is not limited to that shown in FIG. 9, and more cooking menus may be selected. By increasing the number of cooking menu options, user-friendliness is further improved.

When "Grill" cooking is selected with the menu key 504 of the front operation display section 150, the heating power can be selected by operating and inputting the grill DOWN key 502 or the grill UP key 503. The firepower is set to three levels, for example, "weak," "medium," and "strong," and the user can freely select one.

The selected heat power is displayed in the cooking setting display area 403. In FIG. 9, for convenience of explanation, all three levels of firepower are displayed, but originally only the firepower that is being selected or set is displayed, and the firepower that is not selected or set is not displayed. For example, when "weak" is displayed, "medium" and "strong" are not displayed.

When "Low" is displayed, operate the grill UP key 503 once and input, "Low" disappears, "Medium" is displayed, and then operate the grill UP key 503 once and input. The selected heat power is displayed each time the grill UP key 503 is operated or input, such that the display of "Medium" disappears and the display of "High" is displayed.

If the grille DOWN key 502 is operated and input once while "Strong" is displayed, the "Strong" display disappears and the display returns to "Medium". By operating and inputting the start key 505 while selecting and displaying the desired heat power for "grill" cooking, "grill" cooking using the selected heat power can be started.

Although the firepower shown in FIG. 9 according to the embodiment of the present invention is set in three stages, the firepower is not limited to this, and there are settings between "weak" and "medium", and between "medium" and "medium". You can set an intermediate heat power between "strong" and have five levels, or you may be able to set the heat power in more detail.If you make the heat power settings more detailed, it will be easier for the user to fine-tune the heat power, making it easier to use. will improve.

Further, although the firepower shown in FIG. 9 of the embodiment of the present invention is displayed as "weak", "medium", and "strong", the firepower is not limited to this, and the firepower is indicated by numbers, figures, etc. It may also be possible to express the size of .

When "oven" cooking is selected with the menu key 504 of the front operation display section 150, the cooking temperature can be set by operating and inputting the grill DOWN key 502 or the grill UP key 503. The cooking temperature can be set from "40°C" to "280°C" in 20°C intervals, and the currently selected cooking temperature is displayed in the cooking setting area 403.

For example, if you operate and input the grill UP key 503 once when the cooking temperature of "200°C" is displayed in the cooking setting area 403 of FIG. 9, "220°C" will be displayed and the cooking temperature will change to "220°C" This will be the setting.

Furthermore, if you operate and input the grill UP key 503 once, "240℃" will be displayed and the cooking temperature will be set to "240℃". You can increase the cooking temperature in 20°C increments.

When the grill DOWN key 502 is operated and input once from the state where the cooking temperature of "240°C" is displayed, "220°C" is displayed and the cooking temperature is set to "220°C" which is lowered by "20°C". By operating and inputting the start key 505 while selecting and displaying a desired cooking temperature for "oven" cooking, "oven" cooking at the selected cooking temperature can be started.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the cooking temperature has been explained as an example where the cooking temperature can be set from "40°C" to "280°C" in 20°C intervals, but the cooking temperature is not limited to this and can be set from "50°C" to "280°C". You can narrow the temperature range like "250℃" or widen it like "30℃" to "300℃" and set the temperature at intervals of 10℃ instead of 20℃. The settings may be made in detail, and can be selected as appropriate.

For "grill" cooking and "oven" cooking, you can set the time to finish cooking. The time to finish cooking can be set, for example, between "1 minute" and "25 minutes" in 1 minute intervals, and the set time is displayed in the cooking setting area 403.

By operating and inputting the timer key 501, the cooking end time setting mode is entered, and by operating and inputting the grill DOWN key 502 or the grill UP key 503, the cooking time setting can be changed.

For example, when "15 minutes remaining" is displayed in the cooking setting area 403 of FIG. 9, if you operate and input the grill UP key 503 once, the display changes to "16 minutes remaining" and the time to finish cooking is 16 minutes. Become. Similarly, if the grill DOWN key 502 is operated and inputted once from the state where "15 minutes remaining" is displayed, the display changes to "14 minutes remaining" and the time to finish cooking becomes 14 minutes.

The time to finish cooking is displayed with "remaining" in front of the time, such as "15 minutes left," to distinguish it from a count timer described later. This display "remaining" means the remaining time, and "15 minutes remaining" indicates that the remaining time of the set cooking time is 15 minutes.

During settings where the time to end cooking is not determined, for example, "15 minutes remaining" is displayed blinking, and after the time to end cooking is determined, the display changes from blinking to lit and a countdown begins. To determine the time to end cooking, for example, when the timer key 501 is operated and input while "15 minutes remaining" is blinking, the time to end cooking is determined.

Even without operating or inputting the timer key 501, for example, when the next operation is not performed after "15 minutes remaining" is displayed blinking, the time to end cooking after a predetermined time has elapsed is determined. You can do it like this.

The cooking ends when the countdown of the time to end the cooking reaches 0. When the displayed time to finish cooking is counted down, the user may be notified by voice or the like. For example, by making the notification sound different for 10 minutes remaining and for 5 minutes remaining, the user can be notified of the countdown status even when he or she leaves the heating cooker 100 for other purposes. If you want to end the cooking during the countdown, you can end the heating by operating and inputting the start key 505.

As other operation keys, there are a ventilation fan off key 511 and a ventilation fan air volume key 512, which are used to operate a separate ventilation fan device that performs ventilation in conjunction with the cooking device 100, on the upper right side of the front operation display section 150. . To drive the ventilation fan device or change the air volume, operate and input the ventilation fan air volume key 512, and to stop the ventilation fan device, operate and input the ventilation fan off key 511.

In addition, at the lower right of the front operation display section 150, there is a lighting key 522 for turning on or off the lighting that illuminates the inside of the heating chamber, and a lighting key 522 that prevents cooking in the heating chamber to prevent erroneous operation caused by children's mischief. There are a lock key 521 for setting or canceling the lock mode, a voice key 523 for playing the voice again, and a count key 524 for counting the passage of time. The count of elapsed time is displayed in the cooking setting area 403 that displays the cooking settings, and is also notified by voice from the notifying unit at every predetermined count.

Next, the operation when performing the "cooperation" mode (sometimes referred to as "cooperation" cooking) in the top heating section of the heating cooker 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 10. FIG. 10 is a transition diagram of the display on the top display section when cooperative cooking is performed with the heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

Here, when heating using the IH coil of the left heating section 140A of the heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, the left operating section 301L of the top operating section 300 (omitted in FIG. 10, see FIG. 6) ) will be described as an example of the transition of the display state of the left display section 201L of the top display section 200 that displays the results of operations and settings when performing the "cooperation" mode.

As mentioned above, "cooperative" cooking refers to cooking in which the object to be heated is placed on the top heating section 140 of any of the position marks 10R, 10L, and 10C on the top plate section 110 and heated by induction heating using an IH coil. , refers to cooking that is performed in conjunction with cooking in which the object to be heated is housed in a heating chamber and heated, and here, the object to be heated is heated using the IH coil of the left heating section 140A (first heating means). After that, the cooking flow is such that the food is placed in a heating chamber and heated by the heating chamber heating means 195 (second heating means) of the heating chamber.

FIG. 10(a) shows a state in which the left display section 201L of the top display section 200 has already been switched to the mode selection screen shown in FIG. 8(c). 6) or the left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6) to select "cooperative" cooking.

If the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) is operated and input when "cooperative" cooking is selected, the display switches to the menu selection screen shown in FIG. 10(b). On the menu selection screen, a menu can be selected by operating and inputting the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6) or the left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6). The currently selected menu is displayed at the center of the left display section 201L.

The selected menu is displayed in white letters on a black background in the center. Here, "hamburger" is selected. Selectable menus are displayed on both sides of the selected menu displayed in the center. Here, for example, "gratin" is displayed on the right and "paella" is displayed on the left.

At this time, the "cancel" function is assigned to the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6), and "cancel" is displayed in the key function display area 221 corresponding to the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6). ing. Therefore, if the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) is operated and input from this state, the menu selection screen can be returned to the mode selection screen of FIG. 10(a).

"Gratin" and "Paella" are displayed in black letters on a white background, and while this display of black letters on a white background is the normal display format, "Hamburger" selected and displayed in the center is displayed in black. The menu is displayed in white text, that is, inverted from the normal display format, emphasizing that it is the selected menu.

Furthermore, compared to the selectable menus displayed on both sides, the characters of the selected menu are displayed larger, and together with the inverted display, the display emphasizes that it is the selected menu. When the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) is pressed with "hamburger" selected, cooking of the "hamburger" starts.

At this time, the "cancel" function is assigned to the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6), and "cancel" is displayed in the key function display area 221 corresponding to the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6). ing. Therefore, by operating and inputting the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) from this state, it is possible to cancel the started "hamburger" cooking and return to the menu selection screen shown in FIG. 10(b).

When cooking of "hamburger steak" starts, the set temperature for cooking is displayed in the center of the left display section 201L as shown in FIG. 10(c). The set temperature can be changed using the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6) or the left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6). By operating and inputting the left UP key 312L (see Figure 6), the temperature can be changed to higher than the set temperature "180°C" shown in Figure 10(c), and by operating and inputting the left DOWN key 313L (see Figure 6). For example, the temperature can be changed to a temperature lower than the set temperature "180° C." shown in FIG. 10(c).

The selected menu item "Hamburger Steak" is now displayed on the right side of the heating state display area 220 of the left display section 201L, and the selected menu item "Hamburger Steak" is displayed on the left side of the heating state display area 220 of the left display section 201L. ” cooking process is displayed. The cooking process shown in FIG. 10(c) is displayed as "preheating".

Hamburgers are cooked at a set temperature of 180°C, but the cooking utensils used for cooking, such as frying pans, are not set at 180°C from the beginning, so the temperature of the frying pan is set at 180°C. It is necessary to raise the temperature to 180℃. The cooking process of raising the frying pan to the set temperature of 180°C is preheating, and ``preheating'' refers to this process.

When preheating is completed, "preheating complete" is displayed on the left side of the heating state display area 220 of the left display section 201L, and the device enters a standby state, as shown in FIG. 10(d). In standby mode, the heat is controlled to maintain the set temperature of 180°C.

In this standby state, the "start" function is assigned to the left cut-in key 311L (see FIG. 6), and "start" is displayed in the key function display area 221 corresponding to the left cut-in key 311L (see FIG. 6). has been done.

After preheating is completed, the user puts the food, in this case hamburger steak, into the frying pan whose temperature has been raised to the set temperature of 180°C, operates the left cut key 311L (see Figure 6), and inputs the information on the display. The display changes to 10(e) and cooking of the "hamburger steak" after preheating begins.

After the preheated "hamburger" starts cooking, the "stop" function is assigned to the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6), and the key corresponding to the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) is assigned the "stop" function. “Stop” is displayed in the function display area 221. At this time, if the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) is operated and input, the cooking of the "hamburger" will be stopped. However, this stop means a temporary stop, and if you want to cancel cooking, the "cancel" function is assigned to the left function key 314L (see Figure 6), so press the left function key 314L (see Figure 6). You can cancel the ``hamburger'' cooking that you have started by operating or inputting it.

In FIG. 10(e), the time set for heating is displayed on the left side of the heating state display area 220 of the left display section 201L, a countdown is started, and when the displayed time reaches 0, "cooperative" cooking In other words, the cooking process of heating the ``hamburger steak'' in the frying pan, which is the first half, is completed, in other words, the cooking process of heating the ``hamburger steak'' in the frying pan using induction heating using an IH coil.

When the first half of "cooperative" cooking is completed, the display on the left shows the second half of "cooperative" cooking, which is the cooking procedure of placing the object to be heated in the heating chamber and heating it. 201L to prompt the user to place the object to be heated in the heating chamber and heat it. At this time, the user may be prompted not only by display but also by voice.

"Cooperation" When the food to be heated, which is the second half of cooking, is placed in the heating chamber and before the oven cooking starts, the food, in this case "hamburger steak", is lightly browned and you want to brown it a little more. As shown in FIG. 10(f), "Reheat" is displayed in the key function display area 221 corresponding to the left cut-in key 311L (see FIG. 6), so the left cut-in key 311L (see FIG. 6) is displayed. It can be seen that the "reheat" function has been assigned to the "hamburger", so by operating and inputting the left cut key 311L (see Figure 6), the "hamburger" can be "reheated". You can adjust the doneness to your preference.

At this time, the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) is assigned the "cancel" function, and as shown in FIG. 10(f), the key corresponding to the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) is “Cancel” is displayed in the function display area 221. Therefore, if the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) is operated and input from this state, the "cooperative" cooking itself is canceled, and the initial screen shown in FIG. 8(b) is displayed on the left display section 201L.

Next, the first half of "cooperative" cooking is completed as shown in FIG. 11, and the second half of "cooperative" cooking is shown in FIG. 10(f), where the user is prompted to place the object to be heated in the heating chamber and heat it. An example of the display on the display section 400 of the front operation display section 150 at the time of the operation will be described. FIG. 11 is a state diagram of an example of the display on the front display operation section when cooperative cooking is performed with the heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

When "Cooperative" cooking is selected and the left display section 201L is prompting the user to place the object to be heated in the heating chamber and heat it, which is the second half of "Cooperative" cooking, the object to be heated is heated. The heating conditions necessary for heating the object placed in the heating chamber are displayed on the display section 400 of the front operation display section 150 in a state in which the heating conditions are already set, and the object is placed in a standby state for heating performed while the object is placed in the heating chamber. It has become.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the display section 400 of the front operation display section 150 displays "Oven", "Cooperation", and the cooking time "15 minutes remaining" (15 minutes remaining indicates the time required for cooking). 15 minutes, indicating that there are 15 minutes left until the end of cooking.), the cooking temperature "180°C" is displayed to make the user understand that it is in a standby state. Therefore, the cooking time "15 minutes remaining" and the cooking temperature "180°C" are displayed blinking. In order to make the user understand that it is in standby mode, "oven", "link", the cooking time "15 minutes left", and the cooking temperature "180℃" are all displayed blinking. Alternatively, only one may be displayed blinking.

When cooking using the heating chamber, normally the selectable cooking methods "Automatic", "Grill", "Oven", and "Cooperation" are displayed in the cooking method display area 401 shown in FIG. The user must select one of the cooking methods, and further select a cooking menu displayed in the cooking menu display area 402 shown in FIG. 9, which can be selected according to the selected cooking method.

For example, in ``automatic'' cooking, you can select from ``fillet'', ``grilled'', ``chicken grilled'', ``toast'', and ``reheat''. In addition, in "cooperative" cooking, the user selects and cooks, such as "aqua pazza," "boiled cutlet," and "ankake." When performing "cooperative" cooking by operating the left operation section 301L, when the cooking process starts in the heating chamber, "oven" and "cooperative" are displayed on the display section 400 of the front operation display section 150, as shown in FIG. ", the cooking time "15 minutes left", and the cooking temperature "180℃" are automatically set and displayed, and the machine goes into standby mode, so the user can set the cooking to be performed in the heating chamber from scratch. There is no need to place the object to be heated in the heating chamber, starting from the cooking process in which the object to be heated is placed on any of the position marks 10R, 10L, and 10C on the top plate 110 and heated by induction heating using an IH coil. It is a cooking process in which the cooking process of heating the product is performed continuously, and the cooking process can be smoothly transitioned, making it easier for the user to use.

If you want to change the automatically set time, operate and input the timer key 501, then operate and input the grill DOWN key 502 to shorten the time in one minute increments, then operate and input the grill UP key 503. You can increase the time in 1 minute increments.

Similarly, if you want to change the automatically set cooking temperature, you can lower the temperature in 5°C or 10°C increments by operating and inputting the grill DOWN key 502, and by operating and inputting the grill UP key 503. The temperature can be increased in degrees Celsius or 10 degrees Celsius.

From the standby state, place the ``hamburger steak'' to be cooked in the heating chamber, which has been grilled in a frying pan, and operate and input the start key 505, and the cooking time and cooking temperature will be displayed on the front display 400. "180°C" changes from a blinking display to a lit display and cooking begins. "Oven" cooking in the heating chamber is the same as selecting "Oven" cooking normally, but as you can see that it is "Oven" cooking of "Cooperative" cooking, "Oven", " "Cooperation" are both lit.

As cooking progresses, as time passes, a countdown is displayed in 1-minute increments such as "15 minutes remaining", "14 minutes remaining", "13 minutes remaining", etc. When the remaining time runs out, cooking ends. .

Next, the first half of "cooperative" cooking is completed as shown in FIG. 12, and the second half of "cooperative" cooking is shown in FIG. 10(f), where the user is prompted to place the object to be heated in the heating chamber and heat it. Another example of the display on the display section 400 of the front operation display section 150 at the time will be described. FIG. 12 is a transition diagram of another example of the display on the top display section when cooperative cooking is performed with the heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In FIG. 12, "gratin", which is an example of grill cooking, is selected as the menu.

To explain on the premise that the left heating section is used, for example, if you operate the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6) from the menu selection screen shown in FIG. 10(b) with "Hamburger" displayed in the center, , "Gratin" displayed on the right side is selected, and the center display changes to "Gratin" with white text on a black background, as shown in Figure 12(a), and the size of the text is also changed to "Gratin" displayed on the right side. displayed larger than when it was displayed. "Hamburger", which was displayed in the center, has been moved to the left and is displayed in the normal display format, with black letters on a white background and smaller letters than the menu displayed in the center.

Since ``gratin'' is a ``cooperative'' cooking method, the cooking process begins with making white sauce (also called béchamel sauce). and cook.

In the standby state for cooking "gratin" in FIG. 12(a), the "start" function is assigned to the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6), and the key corresponding to the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) Since "Start" is displayed in the function display area 221, when the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) is operated and input, the cooking process for making white sauce is started. When starting cooking, the initial heat power and heating time are set, and the heat power can be adjusted using the right UP key 312R (see Figure 6) and the right DOWN key 313R (see Figure 6), and the right function key 314R (see Figure 6). Heating time can be changed.

After cooking of "gratin" has started, the "stop" function is assigned to the left cut key 311L (see Figure 6), and the key function display area corresponding to the left cut key 311L (see Figure 6) “Stop” is displayed at 221. At this time, if the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) is operated and input, cooking of the "gratin" will be stopped. However, this stop means a temporary stop, and if you want to cancel cooking, the "cancel" function is assigned to the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) in the standby state shown in FIG. 12(a). , by operating and inputting the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6), the cooking of "gratin" that has started can be canceled.

In FIG. 12(b), the time set for heating is displayed on the left side of the heating state display area 220 of the left display section 201L and a countdown has started, and when the displayed time reaches 0, "Cooperation ” The cooking process for making white sauce in the left heating section, which is the first half of cooking, is completed.

When the first half of the "cooperative" cooking is completed, the display shows the second half of the "cooperative" cooking, in this case, the finished white sauce in a container is placed in the heating chamber. The cooking procedure of heating and in this case grilling is displayed on the left display section 201L, prompting the user to place the object to be heated in the heating chamber and start grilling. At this time, the user may be prompted not only by display but also by voice.

At this time, the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) is assigned the "cancel" function, and as shown in FIG. 10(f), the key corresponding to the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) is “Cancel” is displayed in the function display area 221. Therefore, if the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) is operated and input from this state, the "cooperative" cooking itself is canceled, and the initial screen shown in FIG. 8(b) is displayed on the left display section 201L.

FIG. 13 is a state diagram of another example of the display on the front display operation section when cooperative cooking is performed with the heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. This is the display on the display section 400 of the front operation display section 150 when the left display section 201L of the top display section 200 is in the state shown in FIG. 12(c) after the first half of "cooperative" cooking is completed. The heating conditions necessary for grilling white sauce placed in a container in a heating chamber are already set and displayed on the display section 400 of the front operation display section 150, and the grill cooking is in standby mode. It has become.

For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the display section 400 of the front operation display section 150 displays "Grill", "Cooperation", the cooking time "5 minutes remaining", and the heat power "High" for "Gratin". In order to make the user understand that the grill is in standby mode, the cooking time ``5 minutes remaining'' and the heat power ``high'' are displayed blinking. In order to make the user understand that it is in standby mode, even if all of "Grill", "Cooperation", cooking time "5 minutes remaining", and heat power "High" are displayed flashing, only one of them will be displayed. may be displayed blinking. In addition, since "Gratin" is cooked using only the "Upper Heater" (not shown) in the heating chamber, "Upper Heater" is displayed next to "High" heat power, but this "Upper Heater" Display is not always necessary.

When cooking using the heating chamber, normally the selectable cooking methods "Automatic", "Grill", "Oven", and "Cooperation" are displayed in the cooking method display area 401 shown in FIG. The user must select one of the cooking methods, and further select a cooking menu displayed in the cooking menu display area 402 shown in FIG. 9, which can be selected according to the selected cooking method.

For example, in ``automatic'' cooking, you can select from ``fillet'', ``grilled'', ``chicken grilled'', ``toast'', and ``reheat''. In addition, in "cooperative" cooking, the user selects and cooks, such as "aqua pazza," "boiled cutlet," and "ankake." When performing "cooperative" cooking by operating the left operation section 301L, when the cooking process starts in the heating chamber, "grill" and "cooperative" are displayed on the display section 400 of the front operation display section 150, as shown in FIG. ", the cooking time "5 minutes left", and the heating power "High" are automatically set and displayed and the device is in standby mode, so the user can set the cooking to be done in the heating chamber from 1. There is no need to remove the heated object from the cooking process in which the heated object is placed on the top heating section 140 of any of the position marks 10R, 10L, and 10C on the top plate section 110 and heated by induction heating using an IH coil. The cooking process involves successive cooking steps in which the device is housed in a heating chamber and heated, making it easier for the user to transition between cooking steps.

If you want to change the automatically set time, operate and input the timer key 501, then operate and input the grill DOWN key 502 to shorten the time in one minute increments, then operate and input the grill UP key 503. You can increase the time in 1 minute increments.

Similarly, if you want to change the automatically set firepower, press the grill DOWN key 502 once and enter to set the heat to "medium", then press once again and enter to lower the heat to "low". You can increase the heat power to "medium" by operating and inputting the grill UP key 503 once from the state of "low" heat power, and then increasing the heat power to "high" by operating and inputting it once more. can be raised.

From the standby state, put the finished white sauce to be cooked in a container and put bread crumbs, cheese, etc. on top of it in the heating chamber, and when you operate and input the start key 505, the cooking time on the front display section 400 will be displayed. "5 minutes left" and the heat power "High" will change from blinking to lit and cooking will begin. "Grill" cooking in the heating chamber is the same as selecting "Grill" cooking normally, but as you can see that it is "Grill" cooking of "Cooperative" cooking, "Grill", " "Cooperation" are both lit.

As cooking progresses, as time passes, a countdown will be displayed in one-minute increments such as "5 minutes remaining", "4 minutes remaining", "3 minutes remaining", etc. When the remaining time runs out, cooking will end. .

As mentioned above, when the top heating section and the heating chamber "cooperate" to cook, the settings for cooking in the heating chamber are automatically set according to the "cooperative" cooking menu selected in the top heating section. This saves the user's effort and allows the cooking process to transition smoothly, making it easier for the user to use. In addition, in this embodiment, although the cooperative cooking from cooking in the left heating section to cooking in the heating chamber has been described, cooperative cooking may be performed from the right heating section or the center heating section to the heating chamber.

Embodiment 2
In Embodiment 1, an example was explained in which cooking is performed in "cooperation" and the cooking (heating) in the heating chamber is started after the cooking (heating) in the upper surface heating section is finished, but in Embodiment 2, The structure of the cooking device 100 is different from the first embodiment in that heating can be performed in advance so that cooking can be started before the cooking starts in the heating chamber during heating in the upper surface heating section. Since this embodiment is the same as Embodiment 1, the differences from Embodiment 1 will be explained with reference to FIG. 14, and other explanations will be omitted. FIG. 14 is a state diagram of an example of the display on the front display operation section when cooperative cooking is performed with the heating cooker according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

When "cooperative" cooking is selected and cooking starts, heating starts from the top heating section, which is the same as in the first embodiment of the present invention, but in the second embodiment of the present invention, the top heating section During heating, it is possible to perform ``preheating'', which heats the temperature of the heating chamber to a temperature that allows cooking.

For example, during heating in the top heating section, as shown in FIG. 14, the display section 400 of the front operation display section 150 displays "Oven" indicating oven cooking, "Cooperation" indicating cooperative cooking, etc. The temperature at which the heating chamber is preheated is ``180℃'', and ``Preheating'', which is the heating process to raise the temperature of the heating chamber to that ``180℃'', is displayed and the device is in standby mode for ``Preheating''. "180°C" and "preheat" are displayed blinking to help people understand. In order to make the user understand that it is in standby mode, you can display all of "Oven", "Cooperation", "180℃", and "Preheat" blinking, or you can display only one of them blinking. good.

If you operate or input the start key 505 while "180℃" and "Preheat" are blinking, the display will change from blinking to lit and heating will begin to raise the temperature in the heating chamber to 180℃. do. When the temperature in the heating chamber reaches 180° C., the heating process for “preheating” ends, and the device enters a standby state before cooking in the heating chamber as described in FIG. 11. In this standby state, the control unit 190, which is a microcomputer, for example, mounted on a control board (not shown) provided in the cooking device 100 heats the heating chamber so that the temperature in the heating chamber is maintained at 180°C. Based on the detection information of the room temperature detection means 196, the heating chamber heating means 195 (second heating means) is heated or stopped as necessary.

As mentioned above, by performing "preheating" to heat the temperature of the heating chamber to a temperature that allows cooking in advance while heating in the top heating section, you can prepare the heating chamber for cooking. This eliminates wasted waiting time when transitioning from heating in the top heating section to heating in the heating chamber during "cooperative" cooking, allowing smooth transition from heating in the top heating section to heating in the heating chamber. User-friendliness is improved because heating can be performed indoors.

Embodiment 3
In Embodiment 1, an example was explained in which cooking is performed in "cooperation" and the cooking (heating) in the heating chamber is started after the cooking (heating) in the top heating section is finished, but in Embodiment 3, The structure of the heating cooker 100 is the same as that of the first embodiment, except that the cooking (heating) in the upper surface heating section starts after the cooking (heating) in the heating chamber is finished. Points different from Embodiment 1 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16, and other explanations will be omitted. FIG. 15 is a state diagram of an example of the display of the front display operation section when cooperative cooking is performed in the cooking device according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. It is a transition diagram of an example of the display of a top display part when performing cooperative cooking.

A case is shown in which "cooperative" cooking is selected on the grill operation section 500 (second operation section of the present invention) shown in FIG. FIG. 15A shows a display on the front display section 400 when "Aqua Pazza" which is a "cooperative" cooking menu is selected on the grill operation section 500.

The cooking method display area 401 displays "Cooperation" and "Grill", and the cooking menu display area 402 displays "Cooking menu" selected with the menu key 504 of the grill operation section 500 (second operation section of the present invention). "Aqua Pazza", the cooking setting display area 403 displays the heating time (remaining heating time), here the remaining time 10 minutes, and the grill cooking heat power, here "medium". Note that when "cooperative" cooking is selected on the grill operation unit 500, "grill" or "oven" may also be displayed at the same time depending on the menu.

The setting of the heating time (remaining heating time) can be changed by operating and inputting the timer key 501 of the grill operating section 500 (second operating section of the present invention). Further, the heat power can be changed by operating and inputting the grill DOWN key 502 and the grill UP key 503.

When the user places the food to be cooked in the heating chamber and operates and inputs the start key 505, the cooking of the selected cooking menu "Aqua Pazza" starts, and the countdown of the set heating time starts.

When cooking in the heating chamber is finished, the cooking setting display area 403 displays 0 minutes for the heating time (remaining heating time) as shown in FIG. 15(b), and for example, "Please start cooking with IH". A message will appear prompting you to cook using the top heating section. Note that although the display does not specify the three top heating sections, there are messages such as "Please start cooking on the left IH (left heating section 140A)" and "Cooking on the right IH (right heating section 140B)." The heating section to be used may be specified and displayed, such as "Please start."

When the cooking in the heating chamber is completed, the user moves the cooking setting display area 403 to the top heating section according to the display in the cooking setting display area 403. Here, for convenience, an example will be explained in which the heating section is moved to the left heating section 140A (see FIG. 5), but it goes without saying that the right heating section 140B (see FIG. 5) may also be used.

Further, when the heating chamber door opening/closing detection means (see FIG. 5) detects that the heating chamber door 50 is opened, a message such as "Please start cooking with IH" is displayed in the cooking setting display area 403. It may also be possible to display a message that encourages cooking.

For example, when performing "cooperative" cooking from cooking in the heating chamber to the left IH (left heating section 140A), the left display section 201L displays FIG. 16(a), and the left UP key 312 (see FIG. 6) When L or left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6) is input, FIG. 16(b) is displayed.

In FIG. 16(b), heating settings according to the menu selected on the grill operation unit 500 are displayed. Here, in accordance with "Aqua Pazza" in the "Cooperation" cooking menu, the initial heat power "4" is displayed in the center of the heating state display area 220, and the left side of the heating state display area 220 indicates that cooking has not started yet. "Waiting" is displayed, and "Cooperation" is displayed on the right side of the heating state display area 220 to indicate "cooperative" cooking, and the display in the heating state display area 220 is blinking. ing.

At this time, the "cancel" function is assigned to the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) as shown in the key function display area 221, and when the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) is input, Returning to (a), the firepower can be changed by inputting the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6) or the left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6).

When the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) is pressed when the display shown in FIG. 16(b) is pressed, the screen shown in FIG. 16(c) is displayed and heating starts. In FIG. 16(c), the heating output "heating power 4" is displayed in the center of the heating state display area 220, and the left side of the heating state display area 220 indicates the heating time (remaining time of heating), in this case 10 minutes. "0:10" is displayed. "Cooperation" indicating that the mode is "cooperation" is displayed on the right side of the heating state display area 220, and the display in the heating state display area 220 that was blinking during standby changes to a lit display. During heating (cooking), the heat power can be changed using the left UP key 312L (see Figure 6) and the left DOWN key 313L (see Figure 6), and the heating time can be changed using the left function key 314L (see Figure 6). Changes can be made.

When the display of the heating time (remaining heating time) reaches "0:00" or the left cut-in key 311L (see FIG. 6) is input, the heating is stopped and the screen shown in FIG. 16(d) is displayed. At this time, if the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) is input, heating can be restarted with the same heating power as when heating was stopped.

When the "cooperation" mode is started with the left IH (left heating section 140A), cooperative cooking with other top heating sections, such as the right IH (right heating section 140B), is disabled, and the right UP key 312R (see Fig. 6) is disabled. ) or the right DOWN key 313R (see Fig. 6), the right display section 201R (see Fig. 6) shows the display for normal use of the top heating section, not "cooperation", as shown in Fig. 8. Become.

As described above, when cooking is done in cooperation with the heating chamber and the top heating section, the cooking menu information of the heating chamber where the cooking is done first can be reflected in the heating settings of the top heating section where the cooking is done later. , it is possible to save the trouble of setting the heating of the upper surface heating section.

Embodiment 4
In Embodiment 3, an example will be described in which cooking (heating) in the heating chamber is finished and then cooking (heating) is started in the upper surface heating section, and in Embodiment 4, the cooking (heating) in the heating chamber is also finished. They are the same in that they start cooking (heating) in the top heating section after cooking, but when cooking (heating) in the top heating section, you can choose which one of the multiple top heating sections to use. is different from the third embodiment. Since the configuration of heating cooker 100 is the same as that in Embodiment 1, the differences from Embodiment 3 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18, and other explanations will be omitted. FIG. 17 is a state diagram of an example of the display of the front display operation section when cooperative cooking is performed in the cooking device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. It is a transition diagram of an example of the display of a top display part when performing cooperative cooking.

A case is shown in which "cooperative" cooking is selected on the grill operation section 500 (second operation section of the present invention) shown in FIG. FIG. 17A shows a display on the front display section 400 when "Katsuni" which is a "cooperative" cooking menu is selected on the grill operation section 500.

The cooking method display area 401 displays "Cooperation" and "Oven", and the cooking menu display area 402 displays "Cooking menu" selected with the menu key 504 of the grill operation section 500 (second operation section of the present invention). Cooking setting display area 403 displays the heating time (remaining heating time), here 8 minutes, and the heating temperature for oven cooking, here "170°C". Note that when "cooperative" cooking is selected on the grill operation unit 500, "grill" or "oven" may also be displayed at the same time depending on the menu.

The setting of the heating time (remaining heating time) can be changed by operating and inputting the timer key 501 of the grill operating section 500 (second operating section of the present invention). Furthermore, the heating temperature for oven cooking can be changed by operating and inputting the grill DOWN key 502 and the grill UP key 503.

When the user places the food to be cooked in the heating chamber and operates and inputs the start key 505, cooking of the selected cooking menu "katsuni" starts, and a countdown of the set heating time starts.

When cooking in the heating chamber is finished, the cooking setting display area 403 displays 0 minutes for the heating time (remaining heating time) as shown in FIG. 17(b), and for example, "Please start cooking with IH". A message will appear prompting you to cook using the top heating section.

For menus that require heating using the top heating section, it may be necessary to heat a cooking container such as a frying pan in advance, or so-called preheating. Preheating is possible.

When cooking in the heating chamber, all of the right display section 201R, left display section 201L, and center display section 201C are displayed as shown in FIG. 18(a), and the right IH (left heating section 140B), Both the left IH (left heating section 140A) and the center IH (center heating section 140C) are ready for use.

At this time, for example, when cooking is performed using the left IH (left heating section 140A), when the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6) or the left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6) is input, FIG. 18(b) is displayed.

In FIG. 18(b), heating settings according to the menu selected on the grill operation unit 500 are displayed. Here, in response to "Katsuni" in the "Cooperation" cooking menu, "140°C", which is the initial setting temperature for heating, is displayed in the center of the heating state display area 220, and the cooking state is displayed on the left side of the heating state display area 220. “Waiting” is displayed to indicate that the cooking has not started, and “Cooperation” is displayed on the right side of the heating state display area 220 to indicate that cooking is “cooperative”. The display is blinking.

At this time, the "cancel" function is assigned to the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) as shown in the key function display area 221, and when the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) is input, the function shown in FIG. Returning to (a), the heating set temperature can be changed by inputting the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6) or the left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6).

When the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) is pressed when the display shown in FIG. 18(b) is pressed, the screen shown in FIG. 18(c) is displayed and preheating of a cooking container such as a frying pan is started. In FIG. 18(c), "140°C" which is the set temperature during heating is displayed in the center of the heating state display area 220, and "Preheating" indicating that preheating is being performed is displayed on the left side of the heating state display area 220. is displayed. "Cooperation" indicating that the mode is "cooperation" is displayed on the right side of the heating state display area 220, and the display in the heating state display area 220 that was blinking during standby changes to a lit display.

When preheating is completed, the display becomes as shown in FIG. 18(d), and "Preheating Complete" is displayed on the left side of the heating state display area 220 to indicate that preheating is complete, and cooking is ready to start. Even at this stage, the "cancel" function is assigned to the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) as shown in the key function display area 221, and when the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) is input, Return to the display in (a).

When the cooking in the heating chamber is completed with FIG. 18(d) displayed, that is, with the left IH (left heating section 140A) preheating the cooking container such as a frying pan, the user When the food is moved to the left IH (left heating section 140A) and the left cut-in key 311L (see FIG. 6) is input, the display changes to FIG. 18(e) and heating starts.

In FIG. 18(e), the heating setting temperature "140°C" is displayed in the center of the heating state display area 220, and the left side of the heating state display area 220 shows the heating time (remaining heating time), which is 7 minutes here. "0:7" is displayed. “Cooperation” is displayed on the right side of the heating state display area 220 to indicate that it is in the “cooperation” mode, and the display in the heating state display area 220 that was flashing during standby after preheating is now lit. The display changes. During heating (cooking), you can set the heating temperature with the left UP key 312L (see Figure 6) and the left DOWN key 313L (see Figure 6), and the heating time with the left function key 314L (see Figure 6). changes can be made.

When the display of the heating time (remaining heating time) reaches "0:00" or when the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) is input, the heating is stopped and the screen shown in FIG. 18(f) is displayed. At this time, if the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) is input, heating can be restarted with the same heating power as when heating was stopped.

When the "cooperation" mode is started with the left IH (left heating section 140A), cooperative cooking with other top heating sections, such as the right IH (right heating section 140B), is disabled, and the right UP key 312R (see Fig. 6) is disabled. ) or the right DOWN key 313R (see Fig. 6), the right display section 201R (see Fig. 6) shows the display for normal use of the top heating section, not "cooperation", as shown in Fig. 8. Become.

As described above, when cooking is done in cooperation with the heating chamber and the top heating section, the cooking menu information of the heating chamber where the cooking is done first can be reflected in the heating settings of the top heating section where the cooking is done later. , it is possible to save the trouble of setting the heating of the upper surface heating section.

In addition, preparation for cooking in the top heating section can be started before cooking in the heating chamber is finished, and cooking time can be shortened by simultaneously preparing for cooking in the heating chamber and heating the top heating section. Can be done.

Embodiment 5
Embodiment 5 differs from Embodiment 1 in that power and cooperation mode can be changed. Since the configuration of heating cooker 100 is the same as that of Embodiment 1, the differences from Embodiment 1 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20, and other explanations will be omitted. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of changing power settings in the cooking device according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention, and FIG. 20 is a diagram showing changing settings of cooperation mode in the cooking device according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example when performing.

The settings of the cooking device 100 can be changed using any of the right operation section 301R (see FIG. 6), the left operation section 301L (see FIG. 6), and the center operation section 301C (see FIG. 6). For example, when changing settings using the left operation unit 301L (see FIG. 6), as shown in FIG. 19(a), the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6) or the left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6) The "setting" mode can be executed by selecting the "setting" mode, displaying "setting" in the center of the heating state display area 220, and operating and inputting the left cut-in key 311L (see FIG. 6).

Various setting items are prepared in the "setting" mode, and when the "setting" mode is executed, the heating state display area 220 is further divided vertically by a boundary display 234, as shown in FIG. 19(b). A setting item display area 220a and a setting item display area 220b are formed, and each of the setting item display area 220a and setting item display area 220b is further divided horizontally by a boundary display 233 to form four display areas.

Setting items prepared in the "setting" mode include, for example, "maximum power setting", "auto cut time setting", "speech speed setting", "audio volume setting" shown in FIG. 19(b), and "audio volume setting" shown in FIG. 19(c). There are "cooperative operation settings", "high temperature warning settings", "interior lights", "overheat detection", etc. shown in the figure, and there are many more setting items that are not shown.

The "maximum power setting", which will be described later, is used to change the upper limit of the power that can be used by the cooking device 100 in accordance with the power situation of the household in which it is used. "Automatic shut-off time setting" is to set the time until the main power is turned off when no operation input such as heating is made for a certain period of time with the main power turned on. The "speech speed setting" is used to change, such as slowing down the speaking speed when the heating cooker 100 gives audio notifications and explains how to use it. "Audio volume setting" is used to change the volume of the audio when the cooking device 100 gives audio notifications and explains how to use it. The "cooperative operation setting", which will be described later, is used to change whether to perform "cooperative" cooking or not. The "high temperature warning setting" is a change to a setting in which some display devices out of a plurality of high temperature warning display devices are not displayed, for example. "Interior light" is used to change whether the interior light that illuminates the heating chamber is turned on or not. "Overheat detection" is used to change the temperature detected by a temperature detection section (not shown) that detects that the temperature of the top plate or heating coil has become high. Note that the explanation is merely an example and is not limited to this.

These setting items are displayed in four areas, and from the top left setting item, in this case the "maximum power setting" shown in FIG. ), the upper right setting item, the lower left setting item, and the lower right setting item are selected in this order (not shown). When the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6) is further input from the state where the lower right setting item is selected, the following four selection items shown in FIG. 19(c) are displayed.

At this time, the "back" function is assigned to the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) as shown in the key function display area 221, and when the left function key 314L (see FIG. 6) is input, the The state in which the next four selection items are displayed as shown in FIG. 19(c) can be returned to the state in which the previous four selection items are displayed as shown in FIG. 19(b).

In addition, the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) is assigned the "determination" function as displayed in the key function display area 221, and when "maximum power setting" is displayed, When the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) is input, the selection of "maximum power setting" is determined.

When the selection of "maximum power setting" is determined, the display changes to the one shown in FIG. 19(d), and "5800W" is displayed in the center of the heating state display area 220. "5800W" is, for example, the maximum power that can be used by the cooking device 100, and other powers such as "4500W" and "4000W" can also be selected.

When the left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6) is operated while "5800W", which is the maximum power that can be used with the cooking device 100, is displayed in the center of the heating status display area 220, the power as shown in FIG. 19(e) is displayed. ``4500W'', which was displayed small on the left side, is now displayed large in the center, and ``4500W'' is now selected.

When the left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6) is further operated from this state, "4000W", which was displayed small on the left side (not shown), is displayed larger in the center, and "4000W" is selected. With the desired power displayed in the center, operate and input the left cut-in key 311L (see Figure 6) to which the "determination" function is assigned. The setting of the displayed power is completed, and the screen shown in Figure 19(f) is pressed. As shown, "Setting completed" is displayed, the setting is completed, and the display returns to the state shown in FIG. 19(a).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 20(a), which is similar to FIG. 19(a), the "setting" mode is selected with the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6) or the left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6), and the heating state is When "Settings" is displayed in the center of the display area 220 and the "Settings" mode is executed by operating and inputting the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6), the screen shown in FIG. 20(b), which is similar to FIG. 19(b), is displayed. As shown, the heating state display area 220 is further divided vertically by a boundary display 234 to form a setting item display area 220a and a setting item display area 220b, and the setting item display area 220a and the setting item display area 220b are each divided by a boundary display 233. It is further divided into four display areas left and right, and the left UP key 312L (see Figure 6) is input to select "Cooperation operation setting" shown in Figure 20(c), and the left UP key 311L (see Figure 6) is pressed. Once entered, the selection of "linked operation settings" is determined.

When the selection of "cooperation operation setting" is determined, the display changes to the one shown in FIG. 20(d), and it is displayed that the standard state "cooperation ON" is selected. When the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6) is operated and inputted from this state, it is displayed that "cooperation OFF" is selected as shown in FIG. 20(e). When "Cooperation OFF" is selected, operate and input the left cut-in key 311L (see Figure 6) to which the "Determination" function is assigned, the displayed power setting is completed, and the screen shown in Figure 20(f) is pressed. As shown, "Setting completed" is displayed, the setting of "Cooperation OFF" is completed, and the display returns to the display state of FIG. 20(a).

As described above, by changing the maximum power or switching the operation mode according to the power situation of the home, it is possible to adapt the device to the situation of the home and the user, thereby improving usability.
Note that although the explanation has been given here using examples of changing the maximum power and changing the operation of turning on/off cooperative cooking, other changes such as changing the speed of voice and changing the volume may be made.

Embodiment 6
Embodiment 6 differs from Embodiment 1 in that a dedicated pot is used when performing "cooperative" cooking. Since the configuration of heating cooker 100 is the same as that in Embodiment 1, the differences from Embodiment 1 will be explained with reference to FIG. 21, and other explanations will be omitted. FIG. 21 is a transition diagram of an example of the display on the top display section when cooperative cooking is performed with the heating cooker according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention.

"Cooperative" cooking is performed using a special pot (not shown), and the right IH (left heating section 140B), left IH (left heating section 140A), and center IH (center heating section 140C) are each not shown. Pot detection means are provided. The pot detection means detects the material and size of the pot by, for example, a flowing current, and thereby detects whether or not it is a special pot that can be used for "cooperative" cooking.

Here, for example, when heating using the IH coil of the left heating section 140A, the results of operations and settings when operating the left operation section 301L (see FIG. 6) of the top operation section 300 to perform the "cooperation" mode are shown. The transition of the display state of the left display section 201L of the top display section 200 that displays the following will be described as an example.

FIG. 21(a) shows a state in which the left display section 201L of the top display section 200 has already been switched to the mode selection screen shown in FIG. 8(c). 6) or the left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6) to select "cooperative" cooking.

If the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) is operated and input when "cooperative" cooking is selected, the display switches to the menu selection screen shown in FIG. 10(b). On the menu selection screen, a menu can be selected by operating and inputting the left UP key 312L (see FIG. 6) or the left DOWN key 313L (see FIG. 6). The currently selected menu is displayed at the center of the left display section 201L.

The selected menu is displayed in outline characters on a black background in the center of the heating state display area 220. Here, "hamburger" is selected. Selectable menus are displayed on both sides of the selected menu displayed in the center. Here, for example, "gratin" is displayed on the right and "paella" is displayed on the left.

"Gratin" and "Paella" are displayed in black letters on a white background, and while this display of black letters on a white background is the normal display format, "Hamburger" selected and displayed in the center is displayed in black. The menu is displayed in white text, that is, inverted from the normal display format, emphasizing that it is the selected menu.

Furthermore, compared to the selectable menus displayed on both sides, the characters of the selected menu are displayed larger, and together with the inverted display, the display emphasizes that it is the selected menu.

Alternating with the display of the selected menu item "Hamburger Steak", a display prompting the user to use a special pot, such as "Please use a special pot", is displayed in the center of the heating status display area 220 to remind the user. Give a warning.

After heating starts, if a pot detection means (not shown) detects that a dedicated pot that can be used for "cooperative" cooking is being used, heating continues, and the dedicated pot is set as shown in FIG. 21(e). The temperature is preheated to 180° C., and when the preheating is completed, put the hamburger steak in the special pot and input the left cut key 311L (see FIG. 6) to start cooking the hamburger.

After starting heating, if a pot detecting means (not shown) detects that a dedicated pot that can be used for "cooperative" cooking is not in use, a message will be displayed in the center of the heating status display area 220, as shown in FIG. 21(d), for example. Displays a message such as "'Cooperation' cooking will be canceled" and informs the user of the reason for the cancellation, and then stops heating. It is desirable that the display be easy for the user to understand, such as ``'Cooperation' cooking has been canceled because the pot is not a dedicated pot.''
As mentioned above, by using a special pot (frying pan, cooking container, etc.) for "cooperative" cooking, it is possible to accurately adjust the temperature of the food being cooked, and stable cooking can be achieved. .

X1 kitchen counter, 1A kitchen furniture, 10R position mark, 10L position mark, 10C position mark, 11R infrared transmission window, 11L infrared transmission window, 12R exhaust port, 12L exhaust port, 50 heating chamber door, 53 handle, 54 peephole, 55 front plate, 100 heating cooker, 110 top plate section, 111 top plate, 112 frame, 113 frame rear section, 120 housing section, 140 top heating section, 140A left heating section (first heating means), 140B right Heating section (third heating means), 140C central heating section, 150 front operation display section, 160 front operation display section support member, 161 pushing section, 190 control section, 191 heating chamber door opening/closing detection means, 195 heating chamber heating means (second heating means), 195A upper heater, 195B lower heater, 196 heating chamber temperature detection means, 200 upper display section, 201R right display section (third display section), 201L left display section (first display section) ), 201C central display section, 211 high temperature display section, 210 power supply display section, 220 heating status display area, 220a setting item display area, 220b setting item display area, 221 key function display area, 231 boundary display, 232 boundary display, 233 Boundary display, 234 Boundary display, 300 Top operation section, 301R Right operation section (third operation section), 301L Left operation section (first operation section), 301C Center operation section, 311R Right cut-in key, 311L Left cut-in key , 311C center cut key, 312R right UP key, 312L left UP key, 312C center UP key, 313R right DOWN key, 313L left DOWN key, 313C center DOWN key, 314L left function key, 314R right function key, 314C center function key , 320 power key, 331 border display, 332 border display, 400 display section (second display section), 401 cooking method display area, 402 cooking menu display area, 403 cooking setting display area, 500 grill operation section (second display section) 501 Timer key, 502 Grill DOWN key, 503 Grill UP key, 504 Menu key, 505 Start key, 511 Ventilation fan off key, 512 Ventilation fan air volume key, 522 Lighting key, 521 Lock key, 523 Voice key, 524 Count Key, 600 Notification Department.

Claims (4)

a first heating means for heating an object to be heated;
a second heating means for heating the object to be heated;
a first operating section for setting the heating of the first heating means;
a first display section that displays the heating state of the first heating means;
a second operating section for setting the heating of the second heating means;
a second display section that displays the heating state of the second heating means;
The first heating means and the first display section are controlled by the input from the first operation section, and the second heating means and the second display section are controlled by the input from the second operation section. a control unit that controls the display unit;
A special cooking container and
Load detection means for detecting whether or not the dedicated cooking container is used,
The dedicated cooking container is configured to heat the object to be heated by the first heating means in the process of the cooking menu selected by the first operation section, and then to heat the object to be heated by the first heating means. A cooking container used in a cooperative cooking menu in which an object to be heated is heated by the second heating means,
When the load detection means determines that the cooking container is not the dedicated cooking container, the control section displays on a first display section that cooking based on the cooperative cooking menu has been canceled because the cooking container is not the dedicated cooking container. Heating cooker. The control section determines whether the load detection means is the dedicated cooking container after starting heating with the first heating means, and the control section is configured to determine whether or not the load detection means is the dedicated cooking container, and the control section is configured to determine whether the load detection means is the dedicated cooking container or not, and the control section The heating cooker according to claim 1, wherein the heating methods are different. The cooking device according to claim 2, wherein the first heating means and the second heating means have different heating areas. Claim: In addition to the first display section or the second display section, a notification section is provided for notifying the heating settings and heating progress of the first heating section or the second heating section. 1. The heating cooker according to 1 .

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