DEVICE FOR WATER VAPOUR GENERATION AND COOKING OVEN HAVING SUCH A DEVICE

摘要

The device for generating steam within a cooking oven includes a heating element (1) and a water reservoir (2). The heating element is placed above the water (3) contained in the reservoir (11). Two sheet-metal members (4, 5) located in closely spaced relation so as to define a capillary space are placed in contact with the heating element (1) and immersed in the water (3) of the reservoir, one of the sheet-metal members being provided with at least one opening (7) placed in proximity to the heating element (1).