Steam generator having a variable thermal output and fabric treatment appliance therewith

摘要

A steam generator (60) according to the invention includes a steam generation chamber (136) for converting the water to steam, and a heating element (150) thermally coupled with the steam generation chamber and having a first portion below an operational water level (L) of the steam generation chamber (136) and a second portion above the operational water level (L), with the first portion having a greater thermal output than the second portion.