| 摘要 |
<p>An improved cooking range includes art improved notification system that is configured to detect an operated state o f the range and to periodically output a notification representative of a duration of time that the range has remained in the operated state. The notification may include the audible outputting of as sound tag representative of one or more spoken words that indicate a duration of time that the apparatus has remained in the operated state and/or an operational level of the range. The notification system can additionally be configured to detect a predetermined condition such as a flame or an excessive ambient temperature in the vicinity of the range and output an audible and/or visible warning notification. The notification system can be built into the range or can be in the form of a system that can be retrofitted to an existing range. The system enhances operational safety.</p> |
