Abstract: A grill flame-up suppressor that includes a bottom container assembly, a vent cap assembly and a lifting tong assembly; the bottom container assembly being constructed from a heat resistant metal in the general shape of an open topped can having a flanged lip opening edge and a circumferential inwardly directed indentation about one third up from a bottom surface of the bottom container assembly upon which a removable heat resistant flavoring agent support screen is supported.

Abstract: An enclosed cooking system including a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, a back wall, opposed side walls, and an open front. The bottom wall has a stove burner element positioned thereon. The stove burner element has a corresponding heating element. A ventilation fan is disposed within the top wall of the housing. The ventilation fan includes a replaceable filter slidably disposed within the top wall of the housing. A control panel is secured within the open front of the housing. The control panel is in communication with the heating element and the ventilation fan.

Abstract: A broiler for fast production broiling of meat products with low levels of pollutant emissions incorporates liquid-cooled trough members that are spaced above respective horizontally spaced radiant elements under a grill for directing grease onto a drip pan that is also liquid-cooled. The radiant elements are heated by respective gas burner tubes that have outwardly inclined gas ports that are directed toward sloping sheet portions of the radiant elements, with convective flow being directed upwardly between vertically oriented flue portions and outwardly from the flue portions by horizontally oriented shield elements that are spaced between the radiant elements and the trough members.

Abstract: A grill for indoor cooking includes a base which has a grilling surface on a top surface thereof and a stanchion which extends vertically from the base. The grill also includes a filter unit which has a hood having a downwardly-depending post which telescopically engages the stanchion such that the filter unit is selectively positionable in a vertical direction relative to the base. The filter unit includes a selectively removable filtering element for removing contaminants from a medium which emanates from the grilling surface into the air during grilling. A ventilation system creates an air flow for drawing the medium through the filtering element.

Abstract: A grill device includes a lower grill unit with a lower cooking member, and a frame pivoted to a rear side of the lower grill unit so as to be turnable rearwardly relative to the lower grill unit. The frame has two lateral arms defining therebetween a receiving space and confining the lower cooking member therebetween when the frame is at a closed position relative to the lower grill unit. An upper grill unit is disposed in the receiving space, is pivoted to the lateral arms of the frame so as to be turnable relative to the frame, has an upper cooking member which is registered with and which is electrically coupled to the lower cooking member of the lower grill units, and cooperates with the lower grill unit to confine a cooking space therebetween when the frame is at the closed position.

Abstract: A grill device includes a horizontal upper grill unit with a rear side, a horizontal lower grill unit with a rear side, and a connecting unit. The upper grill unit is superposed on the lower grill unit. The connecting unit interconnects the rear sides of the upper and lower grill units in such a manner that the upper grill unit can be turned rearward from the lower grill unit to an open position. At the open position, the upper grill unit is prevented by the connecting unit from being moved to left and right sides of the lower grill unit.

Abstract: A cooking oil storage and filtering system for filtering and storing used cooking oil prior to reuse. The cooking oil storage and filtering system includes an housing assembly with a funnel portion, an upper portion, a bottom portion, a pair of track members, and a housing lid member; a filter assembly which is slidably insertable into the housing assembly along the track members and is designed for removing particulate matter from a quantity of cooking oil, and a kettle assembly, which can be positioned within the bottom portion of the housing and is designed for storing the quantity of cooking oil.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cooking meats, such as chicken are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a base having an upstanding member positioned thereon. The upstanding member has a chamber to receive food seasoning. The chamber is adapted to form a seal with the cavity of the chicken to promote seasoning of the meat from within during cooking and to allow the seasoning vapors to enter the meat, thereby promoting a moister cooked product.

Abstract: A grill or kitchen unit for outdoor use, and includes a cooking unit which is translatable between a position over a heat source and a position laterally adjacent to the heat source, for cooling and/or further preparation of foods being cooked within the unit.

Abstract: A combination base plate and heat exchanger accessory are inserted into an existing cooking grill between the cooking area and the heat source of the cooking grill to suppress or prevent flame flare-ups caused by ignition of drippings. The bottom surface of the base plate is disposed in close proximity to the heat source of the cooking grill. The heat exchanger has an upper surface that is corrugated or channeled, to catch drippings and conduct them away from the surface of the heat exchanger to a drip edge disposed along a perimeter edge of the heat exchanger. The drippings are thus prevented from contacting the heat source of the cooking grill and causing flame flare-ups which may singe or burn the foodstuff being cooked.

Abstract: A grill or kitchen unit for outdoor use, and includes a cooking unit which is translatable between a position over a heat source and a position laterally adjacent to the heat source, for cooling and/or further preparation of foods being cooked within the unit.

Abstract: A rotisserie comprises an oven having a space for receiving objects used for broiling, two brackets each including at least one pair of parallel elongate openings, at least one longitudinal groove coupled the elongate openings of each pair together, at least one fastener driven through openings to secure bracket to the front or the rear side of oven, and a recess disposed at one end thereof, a motor having at least one fastening member put on one bracket, a telescopic bar with one end inserted into motor and the other end rotatably supported on the recess, and two opposite forks on the bar. The distance between a broiled thing and the fire in oven, i.e., the height of brackets and bar, may be adjusted by adjusting the positions of fasteners in openings.

Abstract: A meat roasting frame has a frame formed by assembling a plurality of connecting rods and a plurality of angle connectors. In using, it is only necessary to combine the connecting rods with the angle connectors. The frame can be divided into a plurality of layers for supporting a fuse receiver and food receiver. Furthermore, rotary rods for supporting larger food can be installed therein so as to be formed as a meat roasting frame for baking) cooking and roasting Mongolian food, etc. Meanwhile, it can be stored with less space.

Abstract: An assembly for connection to the drain of a cooking appliance which diverts low volume flow efficient from the drain is disclosed. The assembly includes a defining a main flow channel. An auxiliary exit port is connected to the pipe in such a way that the low volume flow will be diverted from the pipe into A hot water entry pipe port is also connected to the pipe and is en connection with a hot water source which provides a flow of hot water into the pipe. Additionally, a solenoid valve regulates the flow of hot water into the pipe.

Abstract: A device for improving the efficiency, safety and cleanliness of cooking on a grill wherein the device is placed between the item being cooked and the heat source. Said device being a chamber with dimensions proportional to those of the cooking surface. The chamber is encased by a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is to be compatible with and coated by an oxidation catalyst, constructed by one or more layers, have structural integrity and constructed so that gases can pass freely through the structure while any liquids or solids falling from above would be interrupted by impingement. The top surface is to be compatible with and coated by an oxidation catalyst and having a structure constructed of one or more layers which would allow substantial flow of liquids and gases. The top and bottom surface forming a chamber with dimensions of separation ranging from 0.1 inches to 6 inches. The top layer to be optimized for collecting and oxidizing the fats and oils to reduce flame but not smoke.

Abstract: Cooking appliances, cooking assemblies, and cooking assembly components that improve heat distribution are provided. In one embodiment, a cooking assembly has a sear grid including a radiant panel having an undulating shape. The panel defines at least one generally parabolic dome with a radiused peak to allow liquids at the peak to be rapidly heated by the burner. The dome has sides extending away from the peak with a generally increasing slope to cause liquids flowing down the sides of the dome to accelerate. In another embodiment, a double U-shaped burner is provided. A U-shaped burner has a base for positioning at the front of the cooking assembly and a pair of legs that extend toward the rear of the cooking assembly. A second U-shaped connecting tube is positioned to connect the U-shaped burner base to the front of the cooking assembly housing.

Abstract: A device for improving the efficiency, safety and cleanliness of cooking on a grill wherein the device is placed between the item being cooked and the heat source. Said device being a chamber with dimensions proportional to those of the cooking surface. The chamber is encased by a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is to be compatible with and coated by an oxidation catalyst, constructed by one or more layers, have structural integrity and constructed so that gases can pass freely through the structure while any liquids or solids falling from above would be interrupted by impingement. The top surface is to be compatible with and coated by an oxidation catalyst and having a structure constructed of one or more layers which would allow substantial flow of liquids and gases. The top and bottom surface forming a chamber with dimensions of separation ranging from 0.1 inches to 6 inches. The top layer to be optimized for collecting and oxidizing the fats and oils to reduce flame but not smoke.

Abstract: A flavor plate is used in a gas barbecue to replace the ceramic briquettes or lava rock used previously. The grid that is located above the burner to support ceramic briquettes is also replaced by the flavor plate. The flavor plate has several vertical passages there through but is closed off immediately above a burner of the barbecue to prevent the juices from the food being cooked from contacting the burner.

Abstract: The present invention is a barbecue grill assembly having a frame with a work surface secured by a sliding mechanism, such as a sliding track assembly. The present invention alternatively provides a work surface being a slidable burner cover assembly for an auxiliary burner of a barbecue gas grill. The assembly includes a burner cover having a body portion disposed over the auxiliary burner in a closed position and a slide mechanism attached to the grill and the cover to allow the cover to be slidably moved from the closed position to a second position wherein the auxiliary burner is exposed from underneath the body portion of the burner cover. The slide mechanism also provides extended cantilever support for the work surface in the second position.

Abstract: A stopper including a collection receptacle, characterized in that the stopper is provided with a valve that permits flow of sediments into said collection receptacle, wherein said valve may be closed to substantially trap said sediments in said collection receptacle and obstruct flow therefrom.

Abstract: An outdoor barbecue grill including a cooking chamber with a lower portion and an upper portion removably positioned atop the lower portion. An automobile-shaped cover surrounds upper portion at a distance so as to form an insulative air gap therebetween. At locations reminiscent of automobile tail pipes, one or more conduits extend from the upper portion of the cooking chamber and through the cover for venting heat and smoke from said cooking chamber.

Abstract: A grilling device for a cooking appliance, with an underside and a top side upon which a foodstuff to be cooked can be laid, wherein the top side comprises a plurality of raised portions upon which the foodstuff can be laid and a plurality of depressions in which liquid can be received, wherein at least some of the depressions are troughs which are inclined with respect to the underside, and wherein a cross-trough is provided at the top side, serving as a collection container into which the troughs lead (FIG. 14).

Abstract: A food mixing apparatus includes a main housing, a mixing container (3) for receiving food, and having a central axis: Y, a rotor ring (5) surrounding the mixing container, the rotor ring being fixed to the mixing container and having a central axis: X extending at an angle to the central axis: Y of the mixing container (3), and a support roller mechanism attached to the main housing, the support roller mechanism supporting the rotor ring at two points only from below to rotate the rotor ring about the axis: X. An aerating tube communicating with an opening formed in a bottom surface of the mixing container extends coaxially with the axis: X of the rotor ring. The aerating tube communicates with a blast duct mounted in the main housing.

Abstract: The invention comprises a gas barbecue (1; 20) for grilling food comprising a box-shaped container (2) with a griddle (3) that carries the food being cooked; one or more burners (4) placed underneath said griddle (3), each of which has a gas supply line (5); an ignition device (14) for said one or more burners (4); a main pipeline (6) which is connected to said supply lines (5) for each burner (4), connected to a gas supply source (F) and provided with a cut-off valve (7; 21); the cut-off valve's operation is connected to a timer (8) suited to keeping it open for a pre-set time.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus for improved heat circulation and containment when smoking or grilling using electric, gas, or charcoal as the heat source. The base pan design enhances heat containment, and offers a channel design in the bottom of the base pan. A flame disk for even heat distribution is provided and can be used in conjunction with the base pan, and prevents internal food drippings from escaping through the disk. The disk design enhances the heat efficiency, and safeguards against drippings or ashes falling through to the burner or ground. The holes in the disk are raised, and has attached covers strategically placed over the holes to deter drippings or ashes from falling through. A fire pit container is also provided and designed for use with the base pan. The fire pit container supports a heat source such as a gas burner which directs a flame toward the base pan open hole and also toward the underside of a flame disk when a flame disk is suspended above the base pan hole.

Abstract: A cooking appliance having an upper cooking unit pivotally mounted on a lower cooking unit for rotation substantially about a horizontal axis into three different positions, a first position in which the upper cooking unit is on top of the lower cooking unit to form a contact grill, a second position in which the upper cooking unit is substantially horizontally oriented with and parallel to the lower cooking unit to form therewith a double grooved griddle, and a third, generally upright, position intermediate the first and second positions to provide access to the lower cooking plate when the appliance is being used as a contact grill. The cooking plates have elongate grooves which are generally parallel to an axis of the hinge that connects the upper and lower cooking units together and which grooves increase in depth from one side of the cooking appliance to the other for carrying liquid cooking byproducts away from the food being cooked.

Abstract: The barbecuing cooker according to the invention comprises a main body(10) with side and rear reflecting plates(20 and 30) as the inner walls of a cooking chamber(11); an upper and lower door(40 and 50) for opening or closing the inlet opening of the cooking chamber(11); a ceramic heater(60) mounted on the rear reflecting plate(30); spits(80) provided rotatably through gear wheels(70) positioned at the central areas of the opposite side reflecting plates(20); a motor(100) for operating the gear wheels(70) by means of a driving gear(90); a control panel(C) for controlling the ceramic heater(60) and motor(100); an oil receiver(110) provided at a lower part of the cooking chamber(11); and a parching cage(120) in substantially a cylindrical form, said parching cage having a cover(121) and said parching cage having a circumferential surface formed with a plurality of small holes(122) and with axial spit grooves(123) at opposite sides, said spit grooves resulting in the formation of inward protuberances(124).

Abstract: A grill device includes a horizontal upper grill unit with a rear side, a horizontal lower grill unit with a rear side, and a connecting unit. The upper grill unit is superposed on the lower grill unit. The connecting unit interconnects the rear sides of the upper and lower grill units in such a manner that the upper grill unit can be turned rearward from the lower grill unit to a half-open position and to a horizontal fully-open position. When turned to the half-open position, the upper grill unit is retained automatically thereat unless it is pulled upwardly relative to the lower grill unit.

Abstract: A poultry steamer having a base with a floor and an upstanding perimeter wall; an upwardly projecting removable support member on the floor for receiving and supporting poultry; a contourable ante base above the floor; a non-porous contourable protective shield above the ante base; and a removable cover, with a removable handle mechanism, fitting over the support member and contourably onto the ante base thereby defining a sealed chamber inside the cover for housing the poultry and defining an open space between the cover and the upstanding perimeter wall.

Abstract: A portable griddle stove has two non-stick cooking surfaces, either of which can withstand being on the underside of the cooking surface in use and the heat applied to the underside surface. A heat shield and heat diffuser control the temperature applied to the underside of the cooking surface by providing radiant heat to the center portion of the cooking surface and cooling the combustion gas diffused to the perimeter of the cooking surface. Secondary air provided through openings in case the and heat shield assist in cooling the combustion gas.

Abstract: An indoor/outdoor smokeless grill for grilling and barbecuing food, this grill emits a variable controlled amount of steam during the grilling process: more steam during the early part of the process when the food is raw, and a reduction in the amount of steam emitted as the cooking process continues. This is accomplished by way of insulating the water containers from direct, intense heat and a grill situated on top of the heat source, and with a lid or cover on the grill to capture the steam and cook the food through a combination of steam and heat in a convection process.

Abstract: A broiler frame includes a base, a net, an ash plate, two sloping side plates and a net frame combined together. The broiler frame has good heat concentration, and possible to broil food in various ways, with food to be broiled not sticking to the net, easy to assemble and disassemble for washing and convenient for storing away.

Abstract: This invention describes a heat dissipation system that uses a pair of panels rotatably mounted in a grill, which allows a cook to equalize the heat radiated within a gas or electric grill to provide more even heat distribution and prevents wind from extinguishing the burner flame, even in the presence of a crosswind. A grease drainage system is also described for a gas or electric grill.

Abstract: A collector adapted to be mounted on the rear top edge of the base of a conventional barbecue grill to receive and collect condensed moisture running off the lower rear edge of the grill cover has a sloped bottom wall terminating in an opening through which the fluid drains. A receptacle suspended below the opening on a hanger retains the fluid for subsequent disposal. The hanger is secured to the leg of the grill stand to anchor the collector to the grill.

Abstract: A child proof toaster with touch pad controls including a housing having a generally rectangular configuration. The housing has a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, opposed side walls and an interior. The top wall has a pair of slots formed therein. The slots are in communication with the interior. The slots receive toastable items therein. The interior has toasting elements disposed therein. The front wall has an opening therein in communication with the interior. A cover member is hingedly coupled with the top wall of the housing. The cover member has an open orientation exposing the pair of slots and a closed orientation covering the pair of slots. A tray portion is removably received within the opening in the front wall of the housing. The tray portion is positionable under the pair of slots in a closed orientation.

Abstract: A drip collector for a grill includes side walls, end walls, and a bottom. The drip collector is connected to a rear wall of a grill. When the grill is in use, grease and other droppings fall from the rear wall of the grill cover into the collector. The collector is then removed for cleaning.

Abstract: Heating part of a steamer, composed of a base structure (1), a heating body (2), a main water reservoir (4) communicating with the heating body (2) and enclosing an air volume, a lid (10) closing the reservoir (4), a filling orifice (8) opening on an exterior wall of at least one of the base (1) and the lid (10), a wall (5) closing at least one part of the air volume enclosed by the water reservoir (4) and disposed between the heating body (2) and of the filling orifice (8), the lid (10) having at least one opening (14) provided for the passage of steam toward a cooking receptacle disposed above the lid.

Abstract: A barbeque grill structure includes a concave base, a grille-shaped framework, and a top cap. The framework defines an opening having two side walls each formed with a support step face. A material box is received in the opening and has two sides each formed with a support piece seated on the support step face. A top cover is removably mounted on the material box and defines a plurality of air vents. In such a manner, a closed chamber is defined between the framework and the top cap, and connects to the material box through the air vents.

Abstract: A broiling device including a housing having a generally rectangular configuration. The housing has an open upper end, a closed lower end, a front wall, a rear wall, and opposed side walls. The front wall and the rear wall each have a pair of upper and lower support tabs extending inwardly from inner surfaces thereof to support grilling grates thereon. The opposed side walls each have corresponding upper and lower apertures therethrough. A dome-shaped lid is hingedly coupled with the open upper end of the housing. A heating element is disposed within an interior surface of the dome-shaped lid. A handled skewer selectively extends between the upper and lower apertures of the opposed side walls of the housing.

Abstract: An integrated system including an oven and a separator for converting a grease/water mixture exiting the oven into a grease component and a gray water component is disclosed. The oven, which may be considered to be independent of the integrated system, includes a reservoir that acts as a water vapor source and a drip pan for capturing the juice and/or grease that exude from a food stuff as it cooks. A water supply line in fluid communication with reservoir provide a means for clearing the surface of the reservoir of grease slicks or a grease layer that might interfere with the humidity or water vapor content of the oven. A controller may be provided to regulate the frequency and duration of the clearing of the reservoir surface.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus especially useful as an outdoor portable barbecue grill wherein a housing has a heat source at the bottom thereof, a cooking grate or griddle at the top thereof and a heat-funnel disposed between the heat source and the cooking grate. The heat-funnel, in turn, is removably positioned in relation to a separate grease deflector or drip shield member to provide an air gap between the two units. Heated air from the heat source flows upwardly around the grease deflector, passes through the gap to enter the heat-funnel member which is constructed in such a manner to direct the heated air stream directly upon the cooking grate undersurface.

Abstract: A collapsible barbecue grill includes a tray-like ash/grease catcher having a predetermined depth. The ash/grease catcher is provided at a bottom surface with a pair of wheeled collapsible legs and locating means, along two lateral walls of its top surface with two outward bent edges to provide two supporting frames, and along a rear wall of its top surface with an inward bent edge to provide a baffle, such that a cooking grid having front hooks is removably positioned on and between the two supporting frames and below the baffle. The ash/grease catcher is also provided at an outer front surface with a handle, and near middle points of outer surfaces of its two lateral walls with two bar receivers for a suspension grid set to detachably mount thereto.

Abstract: A grilling appliance includes a housing defining an internal grilling compartment for receiving food articles to be grilled; an impaling member mounted within the grilling compartment for impaling a food article to be grilled; a circular array of electrical heaters surrounding and spaced from the impaling member for heating a food article when impaled thereon; and an electrical system for sequentially energizing the electrical heaters to produce a rotating heating front which rotates around a food article when impaled on the impaling member. Each electrical heater is shaped in the form of a loop extending for a part of the circumference of the grilling compartment and has a pair of mounting legs at one end joined by a U-section at the opposite end.

Abstract: An integrated poultry and meat cooking apparatus is provided having a collecting pan and a vertical steaming tube permanently fixed thereto upon which the poultry or meat is supported in an upright position during cooking. The steaming tube has a well which contains liquid seasonings, such as water, beer or wine. During cooking, the fatty juices in the poultry or meat are secreted out of and away from the poultry or meat because of its upright position and are collected in the collecting pan. The liquid seasonings in the steaming tube are vaporized and enter the poultry or meat to replace the loss of the fatty juices and thereby maintain the moistness of the poultry or meat while adding flavor.

Abstract: A portable outdoor cooker is provided which includes a round, sheet-like heat transfer plate adapted for easy movement between operative and inoperative positions by a single person. The heat transfer plate has an upwardly facing convex cooking surface with a downwardly directed outer rim around the periphery. The convex cooking surface is smooth and continuous and has sufficient slope to cause any juices produced by cooking food to run off the outer rim. A drip pan is disposed under the outer rim to collect the juices. The portable outdoor cooker also includes a frame assembly with a stand, a suspension device and a shell. The frame assembly is configured to support and position the heat transfer plate, drip pan and burner in relation to one another. The shell includes open top and bottom ends and a sidewall. The sidewall surrounds and deflects wind from the burner. The heat transfer plate rests upon the suspension device and is thereby positioned over the burner in the operative position.

Abstract: The roaster includes two handles disposed at both sides of an upper portion of the roaster, two opposite racks respectively fixed at a front end and a rear end of the two handles, electric heating tubes arranged between the two handles, an oil-gathering pan located in a lower portion of the roaster, a guide tube disposed in an inner sidewall of the roaster and extending from an inner sidewall of one of the two handles to the oil-gathering pan, and a grill pan which is located on a top end of the roaster and of which bottom is connected with the guide tube so that excess oil and sauce remained in the grill pan will be guided through the guide tube into the oil-gathering pan, by which the grill pan is capable of being placed above and across the opposite racks of the two handles and being fixed at corresponding locations for grilling meat so as to fully using the inner and outer spaces of the roaster for achieving the multi-function of roasting and grilling in one roaster and saving electricity.

Abstract: An ash catcher assembly for catching ash falling out through openings in the bottom of a charcoal grill is disclosed. The ash catcher assembly can be assembled easily and removably mounted on the bottom of the charcoal grill. The ash catcher assembly for a charcoal grill includes a cylinder mounted on the bottom of the charcoal grill. Multiple slots are defined in the exterior edge of the cylinder opposite to the charcoal grill. The slots are essentially L-shaped and each includes a vertical portion, a horizontal portion and a vertical key directed toward the cylindrical basket. Multiple vents are defined in a line in the side of the cylinder to provide oxygen into the charcoal grill. A cylindrical basket is removably mounted on the exterior end of the cylinder to catch and hold ash and debris. Multiple stubs extend inward from side of the cylindrical basket near the top. The stubs correspond to the slots in the cylinder and are received in the slots to hold the cylindrical basket in place.

Abstract: A gas-fired or briquette-burning barbecue grill that outputs extremely high BTUs from a removable, vertical firebox that is backwardly inclined so as to provide a combination of direct and indirect heating. In addition, multiple cooking grids positioned at various vertical levels across the face of the firebox provide an enormous cooking area for grilling, broiling, and searing. Inclination minimizes ash avalanche during briquette burning and also increases the effective heating area applied to multiple cooking grids of gas-fired and briquette-burning grills. A top grid located directly over the firebox provides a surface for searing or high-temperature cooking (i.e., direct heating), a mid-level cooking grid provides medium temperature indirect and/or partial direct heating cooking, and a lower main cooking grid provides indirect medium temperature for broiling or baking.

Abstract: Cooking appliances, cooking assemblies, and cooking assembly components that improve heat distribution are provided. In one embodiment, a cooking assembly has a sear grid including a radiant panel having an undulating shape. The panel defines at least one generally parabolic dome with a radiused peak to allow liquids at the peak to be rapidly heated by the burner. The dome has sides extending away from the peak with a generally increasing slope to cause liquids flowing down the sides of the dome to accelerate. In another embodiment, a double U-shaped burner is provided. A U-shaped burner has a base for positioning at the front of the cooking assembly and a pair of legs that extend toward the rear of the cooking assembly. A second U-shaped connecting tube is positioned to connect the U-shaped burner base to the front of the cooking assembly housing.

Abstract: A griller having a substantially horizontally extending grill member to support food while being grilled, the grill member consisting of alternating bars and slots the bars being made of aluminium, aluminium alloy or a substance having similar heat transmitting properties there being arranged under the grill member an elongated electric heating element that is accommodated within a groove formed on the underside of the grill member, whereby fats and liquids emerging from food being cooked on the grill member are prevented from coming into contact with the electric heating element, an electric plug socket connected to the electric heating element directly and without intervention of a thermostat, the heating element and the grill member being constructed and arranged so that heat from the heating element is distributed more or less evenly over the surface of the grill member, the grill member being removeably supported on a container that in use underlies the grill member and acts to catch fat and liquids from