In a method for operating a cooking appliance, a cooking compartment is irradiated by light
of different wavelength ranges. Light reflected in the cooking compartment is mea sured and …

The present invention relates to an apparatus for processing foodstuff, the apparatus
comprising a receiving portion for receiving foodstuff; a heating source for processing the …

A toaster (103) having a side wall (10) with a reflective surface (16) to reflect radiant heat
towards a toasting chamber (13), and an external surface to which there is attached a sensor …

Several embodiments include a cooking instrument having: a housing frame defining a slot
to fit a food item; a heater mechanically coupled to the housing frame and adapted to …

The present invention relates to an apparatus for processing foodstuff, the apparatus
comprising a receiving portion for receiving foodstuff; a heating source for processing the …

CPC......... G0IN 21/3563 (2013.01); G0IN 33/12 (2013.01); G0IN 2 1/49 (2013.01); G0IN
2201/0627 (2013.01)(57) ABSTRACT Measuring system for measuring the properties of an …

(57) ABSTRACT A methodology and product or system configurations are provided which
allow food to be directly irradiated for cooking applications which involve the im**ement of …