| 摘要 |
A cam actuated retractable burner for an electric range having a removable burner element. In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, a burner assembly (10) is provided with a thermal safety switch assembly, a switch installation assembly (18), a preset thermal switch, a heating element actuator (20), associated control knobs (30) for the heating actuator, a heating element assembly (34), a vessel support assembly (14), and a drip bo w (12). The present invention represents an improved method of raising and lowering an electrical element for improved cooking characteristics. The present invention allows the user to obtain radiant heat transfer for more even cooking while still allowing traditional conductive heat transfer cooki ng.
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