Abstract: A positioning lever for use with a rotisserie cradle of the type wherein clamping rods may be angularly and radially disposed for the containment of food therein by means of rotational adjustment of two pairs of slotted plates disposed at either end thereof. The positioning lever allows the clamping rods to be quickly and easily repositioned.

Abstract: A holder for retaining refractory materials with adjustable upper and lower trays, which accommodate and hold securely therebetween the refractory materials. The holder comprises a lower tray having an open bottom mesh, and an upper tray with an open top mesh. The upper tray is telescopically received by the lower tray. Adjustable spacing between the upper and lower tray provides for secure retention of a uniformly distributed layer of radiant refractory material, thus offering a relatively constant dissipation of heat. The adjustable feature is provided by the accommodation of fasteners which extend generally horizontally from the side of the lower tray within vertical slots which are defined within the side walls of the top tray. The holder also provides a convenient means for cleaning the refractory materials after they have become soiled in use.