Cooking device and method

Abstract

The cooking device comprises a body which carries a tank with electrical heating means and containing a basket the food. The basket is connected to actuation means suitable for moving it between a position inside the tank and a position at least partially outside of it. The device comprises a first temperature sensor of a portion of the tank and a timer connected to control means of the actuation means, for moving the basket in relation to the signals which the control means receive from the temperature sensor and from the timer. In the cooking procedure through the indicated device the heating means heat the water contained in the tank up to a predetermined temperature, when the first sensor detects that such a temperature has been reached the basket is lowered and, at the same time, the timer is started for a preset time period, when the timer reaches the end of such a time period the control means deactivate the heating means and command the removal of the basket from the tank.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a cooking device and method. [0002] The present invention relates in particular to a device and method for cooking pasta, but it is obvious that it can also be effectively used for cooking other foods, such as oriental rice, risotto and the like. Background technique [0003] Currently, pasta is cooked in a pan filled with water, usually boiled on a hob. [0004] When the water boils, add the pasta to the pot and cook for the desired time. [0005] Once cooked, the pasta is strained through a colander. [0006] Conventional devices have many drawbacks as follows. [0007] Using gas hobs can be dangerous, especially if left unattended. Overcooked water or foam in an accidental pot may douse the flame without shutting off the gas supply. In this case, the consequences are disastrous. [0008] In addition, conventional units require constant supervision as the pasta needs to be placed, stirred, drained, etc. Otherw...

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In this case, the consequences are disastrous

[0008] In addition, traditional units require constant supervision as the pasta needs to be placed, stirred, drained, etc. Otherwise, the cooked food is of poor quality

[0009] In addition, traditional devices require extensive experience in order to obtain good results especially in terms of the degree of cooking of pasta

In fact, in many cases the pasta was overcooked to poor results due to inexperience

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