Abstract: An apparatus for setting the spacing of a free standing range relative to a floor includes a base component for contacting the floor, a threaded element, and a winding follower. The winding follower extends into the helical recess of the threaded element such that the winding follower travels progressively further along the helical recess of the threaded element. A blocking member engages the winding follower during travel of the winding follower along the helical recess of the threaded element to resist a disengagement movement.

Abstract: An apparatus for setting the spacing of a free standing range relative to a floor includes a base component for contacting the floor, a threaded element, and a winding follower. The winding follower extends into the helical recess of the threaded element such that the winding follower travels progressively further along the helical recess of the threaded element. A blocking member engages the winding follower during travel of the winding follower along the helical recess of the threaded element to resist a disengagement movement.

Abstract: A ventilating hood and cooktop system includes safety components to reduce or eliminate the possibility of a fire in the ventilating hood. The system provides elements for sensing the temperature over the cooktop. When the temperature reaches a first predetermined level, the ventilation fan speed is increased. The system includes alarm warning elements which issue different signals depending on the temperature above the cooktop. If a maximum temperature is reached, the system shuts off the fan of the ventilating hood and shuts down the cooktop.

Abstract: An apparatus for setting the spacing of a free standing range relative to a floor includes a base component for contacting the floor, a threaded element, and a winding follower. The winding follower extends into the helical recess of the threaded element such that the winding follower travels progressively further along the helical recess of the threaded element. A blocking member engages the winding follower during travel of the winding follower along the helical recess of the threaded element to resist a disengagement movement.

Abstract: A ventilating hood and cooktop system includes safety components to reduce or eliminate the possibility of a fire in the ventilating hood. The system provides elements for sensing the temperature over the cooktop. When the temperature reaches a first predetermined level, the ventilation fan speed is increased. The system includes alarm warning elements which issue different signals depending on the temperature above the cooktop. If a maximum temperature is reached, the system shuts off the fan of the ventilating hood and shuts down the cooktop.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method as well as a device to protect against overheating in a cooker extractor hood (1) over a cooker (7) with at least one fan device (4) and with at least one temperature sensor (5, 6). To this end the method includes the steps of detection of a temperature by the temperature sensor (5, 6); when a first temperature threshold is reached or exceeded (level 1) of increasing the blower output (4); when a second temperature threshold is reached or exceeded (level 2) of presentation of a second warning signal, and when a third threshold is reached or exceeded (level 3) of switching off the blower device (4).

Abstract: An apparatus for setting the spacing of a free standing range relative to a floor includes a base component for contacting the floor, a threaded element, and a winding follower. The winding follower extends into the helical recess of the threaded element such that the winding follower travels progressively further along the helical recess of the threaded element. A blocking member engages the winding follower during travel of the winding follower along the helical recess of the threaded element to resist a disengagement movement.

Abstract: An extendable oven rack assembly includes an oven rack adapted for positioning in an oven cavity. The rack is supported on two telescoping extension slides shaped for being received in support slots or ledges of an oven cavity. The telescoping extension slides are made of at least a first section received in fixed position within an oven. At least a second section is slidable in relationship to the first section and can be extended out of the oven. The second section supports the oven rack thereon.

Abstract: A control unit for a household appliance, preferably a cooking device, containing a control device and regulating devices. The control device has a removable control element and a blocking device. The regulating devices have a change-over regulating device that allows the cooking device to be used in an alternative operating mode should the control element be removed from the cooking device.

Abstract: A method for steam cooking in an oven having a heating device disposed in a bottom area utilizes a cooking container that can be placed in the oven and having a heat-conductive dish element for receiving a liquid supply and a steam tray disposed on the dish element for receiving a product to be cooked. Steam is produced from the liquid supply in the dish element by placing the heating device in the bottom area of the oven so that the steam flows around the product to be cooked on the steam tray to steam cook said product. To such an end, the dish element of the cooking container includes a holding device for disposing the dish element at a distance from the bottom of the oven. Preferably, the dish element divides the oven into two substantially separate spatial regions.

Abstract: A control unit for a household appliance, preferably a cooking device, containing a control device and regulating devices. The control device has a removable control element and a blocking device. The regulating devices have a change-over regulating device that allows the cooking device to be used in an alternative operating mode should the control element be removed from the cooking device.

Abstract: An extraction system for domestic appliances, especially cooking devices, containing an item holder, at least one fixed support unit and at least one mobile support unit. The mobile support unit guided on the fixed support unit and having at least one bearing surface to enhance the extraction of the item holder.

Abstract: A telescopic linkage, in particular, for gas cooking points includes an arresting mechanism between two longitudinal telescopic bodies, one inserted inside the other in a longitudinal direction, optionally opened, by manual rotation at one linkage end, for changing the length of the telescopic linkage or for safeguarding against unauthorized or accidental switching on of a household appliance.

Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a cooking area containing both a gas burner and an electric heating element. Such a configuration allows a greater output range for cooking heat.

Abstract: A telescopic linkage, in particular, for gas cooking points includes an arresting mechanism between two longitudinal telescopic bodies, one inserted inside the other in a longitudinal direction, optionally opened, by manual rotation at one linkage end, for changing the length of the telescopic linkage or for safeguarding against unauthorized or accidental switching on of a household appliance.

Abstract: A control unit for setting operating functions and operating parameters in an electrical household appliance includes a control knob retained on a control area. The control knob can be rotated about a knob axis for setting the operating parameters of, for example, a heating level. In order to simplify operation of the control unit, the control knob can be tilted or pushed out of an initial position or knob axis, into a selection position in order to select a specific operating function, for example a specific cooking position.

Abstract: An electric oven with an oven muffle which can be closed by a door and in which a cooking-product support can be held on a holder element. The cooking-product support has its own cooking-product support heater element, and via a power supply element, the cooking-product support heater element can be fed with an electric voltage of the oven, is known. In order to keep the outlay for providing electrical contact for the cooking-product support heater element low, the holder element for the cooking-product support at the same time serves as the power supply conduit or element.

Abstract: Carbonator apparatus used in connection with a postmix beverage dispenser system includes a water delivery branching circuit for the water fed under pressure from a fresh water source and which is used to fill a storage tank for carbonated water produced therein and to supply fresh water to a recirculating type of fresh water cooling structure which includes a water circulating coil located in the bottom of the storage tank and/or a water channel guide located on the outside of the storage tank. The branching system selectively enables fresh water to be fed into a carbonator storage tank where the water is blended with CO.sub.2 gas or is guided around it while being cooled without being carbonated so that either cooled carbonated water or non-carbonated water is delivered to a mixing station along with a drink concentrate.

Abstract: The storage tank for providing liquids to a unit further processing these liquids comprises in its bottom area a plug-in connection for a drawing unit, and in the area of this elastically designed plug-in connection, a pivot bearing is placed offset to the centroidal axis of the storage tank and relative to the centroidal axis, an elastic block with an evaluating element is placed relative to the pivot bearing.

Abstract: For enhanced cooling power in a beverage vending machine the compressor is arranged in a recess of the apparatus housing, and the condenser in the form of a coil-shaped tube, is arranged in a convection shaft connected to the recess. One wall of the shaft is formed by the rear wall of the housing. Inside the shaft the tube coil of the condenser is disposed diagonally upwards in the direction of the rear wall of the apparatus housing.