초록

The present invention is directed to a computerized control system for use with a deep fat fryer to provide maximum operating flexibility to a user so that consistent food quality may be maintained and efficient and economical operation of the fryer may be realized.

대표청구항 ▼

A controller for use with a cooking system wherein said cooking system comprises a cooking vessel for holding a cooking medium and for receiving a plurality of types of food products, a heating element for heating the cooking medium and temperature sensor means for sensing the temperature of the coo

A controller for use with a cooking system wherein said cooking system comprises a cooking vessel for holding a cooking medium and for receiving a plurality of types of food products, a heating element for heating the cooking medium and temperature sensor means for sensing the temperature of the cooking medium, said controller comprising: heating element control means for controlling the operation of said heating element to enable said heating element to be in one of a plurality of modes including at least a pulsed mode and a full on mode; temperature selector means for selecting a first selected temperature; proportional control factor selector means operable by a user of said controller for selecting a proportional control factor independently of said first selected temperature, said proportional control factor selector means further establishing a second selected temperature a number of degrees below said first selected temperature corresponding to said proportional control factor; wherein said heating element control means is responsive to said proportional control factor selector means for selectively controlling the operation of said heating element (a) in said full on mode when said sensed temperature is below said second selected temperature, and (b) in said pulsed mode when said sensed temperature is below said first selected temperature and above said second selected temperature.