Diagnostic display method for electronic cooking appliance control
First Claim
1. A cooktop service diagnostics method which is effected by a programmable controller system, wherein the programmable controller:
- a) executes a routine upon receipt of a first specified pattern of input signals selectively input by the cooktop operator to the programmable controller;
b) issues an activation audible signal to indicate receipt of the specified pattern of input signals;
c) issues an activation visual signal to indicate receipt of the specified pattern of input signals;
d) tests a plurality of cooktop heating element drivers for malfunction conditions;
e) tests a plurality of cooktop controller input drivers for malfunction conditions;
f) issues a malfunction visual signal to indicate the existence and type of any malfunction condition;
g) terminates the routine upon the receipt of a second specified pattern of input signals selectively input by the cooktop operator to the programmable controller;
h) issues a deactivation visual signal to indicate termination of the routine; and
i) issues a deactivation audible signal to indicate termination of the routine.
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Abstract
A cooktop service diagnostics method which is effected by a programmable controller system, wherein the programmable controller system: a) executes a routine upon receipt of a first specified pattern of input signals to the programmable controller: b) issues an activation audible signal to indicate receipt of the specified pattern of input signals; c) issues an activation visual signal to indicate receipt of the specified pattern of input signals; d) tests cooktop heating element drivers for malfunction conditions; e) tests cooktop controller input drivers for malfunction conditions; f) issues a malfunction visual signal to indicate the existence and type of any malfunction condition; g) terminates the routine upon the receipt of a second specified pattern of input signals to the programmable controller; h) issues a deactivation visual signal to indicate termination of the routine; and i) issues a deactivation audible signal to indicate termination of the routine.
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34 Claims
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1. A cooktop service diagnostics method which is effected by a programmable controller system, wherein the programmable controller:
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a) executes a routine upon receipt of a first specified pattern of input signals selectively input by the cooktop operator to the programmable controller; b) issues an activation audible signal to indicate receipt of the specified pattern of input signals; c) issues an activation visual signal to indicate receipt of the specified pattern of input signals; d) tests a plurality of cooktop heating element drivers for malfunction conditions; e) tests a plurality of cooktop controller input drivers for malfunction conditions; f) issues a malfunction visual signal to indicate the existence and type of any malfunction condition; g) terminates the routine upon the receipt of a second specified pattern of input signals selectively input by the cooktop operator to the programmable controller; h) issues a deactivation visual signal to indicate termination of the routine; and i) issues a deactivation audible signal to indicate termination of the routine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An electric range having a diagnostics system comprising:
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at least one heating element; at least one heating element driver associated with the at least one heating element; at least one keypad for entry of data by a user; at least one input driver associated with the at least one keypad; and a programmable controller system interfacing with the at least one heating element driver and the at least one input driver, the programmable controller system programmed to; a) execute a routine upon receipt of a first specified pattern of input signals selectively input by the cooktop user to the programmable controller; b) issue an activation audible signal to indicate receipt of the specified pattern of input signals; c) issue an activation visual signal to indicate receipt of the specified pattern of input signals; d) test said at least one cooktop heating element driver for malfunction conditions; e) test said at least one cooktop controller input drivers for malfunction conditions; f) issue a malfunction visual signal to indicate the existence and type of any malfunction condition; g) terminate the routine upon the receipt of a second specified pattern of input signals selectively input by the cooktop user to the programmable controller; h) issue a deactivation visual signal to indicate termination of the routine; and i) issue a deactivation audible signal to indicate termination of the routine. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A service diagnostic system which comprises:
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a cooktop power driver system which operatively drives a plurality of cooktop heating elements, an output and display driver interface which is operatively coupled to a cooktop display and a cooktop keypad; and a programmable controller coupled between the input and display driver interface and the cooktop power driver system for communication input signals thereto and receiving feedback signals therefrom, said programmable controller programmed to; a) execute a routine upon receipt of a first specified pattern of input signals selectively input by the cooktop operator to the programmable controller; b) issue an activation audible signal to indicate receipt of the specified pattern of input signals; c) issue an activation visual signal to indicate receipt of the specified pattern of input signals; d) test said cooktop power driver system for malfunction conditions; e) test said output and display interface for malfunction conditions; f) issue a malfunction visual signal to indicate the existence and type of any malfunction condition; g) terminate the routine upon the receipt of a second specified pattern of input signals selectively input by the cooktop operator to the programmable controller; h) issue a deactivation visual signal to indicate termination of the routine; and i) issue a deactivation audible signal to indicate termination of the routine. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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