Abstract: The spadelike terminal pins of a conventional plug-in surface heating element for a domestic range of the electric type are received in a socket member hingedly mounted to the range by a clip structure including a spring-biased pin joint. The clip structure allows the heating element, normally nested within and supported by a drip pan, to be tilted upwardly and then unplugged from the socket to permit ready removal of the drip pan for cleaning purposes. Spring-biasing of the clip structure aids in retaining the heating element at its normal position within the drip pan. The spring-biased pin joint is shielded from the radiant heat generated by the heating element to minimize the deteriorating effects of repeated thermal expansion and contraction cycles.

Abstract: An oven door assembly for hinge mounting on an oven frame, the door having a glass-sealed window aperture and a shutter manually positionable between an open position permitting view of the oven contents through the window and a closed position preventing thermal radiation from the oven through the window and view of the oven contents. Shutter position indicator means governed by the movement of the shutter to and from its closed position cooperates with sensor means on the oven frame to provide an interlock for the oven heating system such that the heating system is prevented from operating when either the shutter or door is not fully closed. The shutter is disposed within an air wash zone formed by spaced door panels in a manner which permits both sides of the shutter to be cooled by convective air flow to thereby minimize heat transfer to the outer panel of the door.