Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to operate, by a processor coupled to memory, a steam heating mode including selective control of a bake heating element and two or more fans according to preset and timed duty cycles of a plurality of heating stages comprising preset requirements for transitions therebetween based on received input; and heat, based on the operation, one or more food items via steam.

Abstract: A multi-function griddle pan assembly includes a pan and an insert removably positionable thereon. The pan includes a pan surface and a pan sidewall extending from or adjacent a peripheral edge of the pan surface. The insert includes: a planar wall having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of apertures therein; and an insert sidewall extending from or adjacent a peripheral edge of the top surface. In a first configuration, the insert rests on the pan surface to provide a broiler usable in an oven. In a second configuration the insert rests on the pan surface to provide a charbroiler or grill usable on the cooktop.