摘要 |
A method of manufacturing an electric heater assembly with a plurality of electric heating units includes the steps of providing a tray-like support (1) and moulding microporous thermal and electrical insulation material into the support. The tray-like support (1) is formed with a number of dish-like recesses (2), each dish-like recess comprising a base (4) and a surrounding wall (5). The microporous thermal and electrical insulation material is moulded into each dish-like recess to form a base layer (6) against the base (4) of each dish-like recess and an upstanding wall layer (7) against the surrounding wall (5) of each dish-like recess, the base layer (6) being formed integrally with the wall layer (7). At least one electric heating element (12) is provided in each dish-like recess (2), the heating element being supported on or adjacent to the base layer (6). The electric heater assembly is adapted for use behind a plate (10) to provide a plurality of discrete heating zones on the plate.
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