CONTACT TOASTER AND METHOD

摘要

A device for toasting food items is provided. The device includes a toasting chamber (12) for toasting food items by contact with a heated platen (14) along which the food items are transported while in contact with the heated platen surface. The platen includes heating structure which heats the toasting surface by application of energy to the platen such that an energy gradient that decreases in the direction of transport of the food items is achieved.