Cooktop appliance with features for improving illumination

摘要

A cooktop appliance is provided with features for directing light from a light source through a cooking surface of the appliance. The light source may be positioned below the cooking surface, and the features may be positioned adjacent the cooking surface such that the features direct light from the light source through the cooking surface. As a result, the visibility of light to a user of the appliance can be improved.

主权项

1. A cooktop appliance comprising:
a heating source for applying a heat input to a cooking utensil; a solid cooking surface configured for supporting the cooking utensil, said solid cooking surface having a top and bottom, said solid cooking surface including:
an opaque portion formed of said solid cooking surface; anda transparent or translucent portion formed of said solid cooking surface; a light source positioned below the transparent or translucent portion of said solid cooking surface; and a reflector positioned on the bottom of said solid cooking surface above said light source, said reflector having a pair of reflective panels positioned opposite each other about the transparent or translucent portion of said solid cooking surface, each reflective panel of the pair of reflective panels positioned directly below the opaque portion of said solid cooking surface and extending away from the transparent or translucent portion of said solid cooking surface, the pair of reflective panels positioned and oriented such that the pair of reflective panels reflect light from said light source heading towards the opaque portion of said solid cooking surface towards the transparent or translucent portion of said solid cooking surface.