Cooking utensil, control method and device thereof, electronic equipment and readable storage medium

By introducing a display control component in the dual cooking chamber steamer, users can independently set and control each cooking chamber, solving the problem that the cooking parameters cannot be adjusted in the prior art, and achieving better cooking effect and temperature stability.

CN120130828APending Publication Date: 2025-06-13FOSHAN SHUNDE MIDEA ELECTRICAL HEATING APPLIANCES MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202311701038.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-12
Publication Date
2025-06-13

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Technical Problem

The existing dual cooking chamber steamer cannot adjust the cooking parameters for specific cooking methods, resulting in poor cooking results.

Method used

By introducing a display control component in the cooking appliance, the user can make a first input to display a first-level menu of the first cooking chamber, then make a second input to display a second-level menu, and control the menu of the second cooking chamber to enter a locked state when a specific condition is met to ensure the cooking effect of the first cooking chamber.

Benefits of technology

Fine control of a single cooking chamber is achieved, allowing cooking parameters to be adjusted, thereby improving cooking effect and ensuring temperature stability.

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Abstract

The invention provides a cooking utensil and a control method and device thereof, electronic equipment and a readable storage medium, the cooking utensil comprises a first cooking cavity and a second cooking cavity, and the control method of the cooking utensil comprises the steps of displaying a first-level menu for the first cooking cavity in response to first input of a user; in response to a second input of the user for the first-level menu, displaying a second-level menu for the first cooking cavity; when the second input meets the first condition, the menu of the second cooking cavity is controlled to enter the locking state after the first duration or directly enters the locking state.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a control method for a cooking appliance, a control device for a cooking appliance, an electronic device, a readable storage medium, and a cooking appliance. Background Art

[0002] Currently, when using an electric steamer to steam food, since the water vapor penetrates layer by layer, the temperature of the upper layer and the lower layer will be inconsistent. The food in the lower layer is cooked while the food in the upper layer is not cooked yet, resulting in poor taste of the food.

[0003] In the related art, in order to solve the above problems, there is a steamer with two cooking chambers, and each cooking chamber is independently supplied with gas. However, for a steamer with two cooking chambers, there are usually only an on button and an off button, and the cooking parameters of the cooking chamber cannot be adjusted for a specific cooking method, which affects the cooking effect. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to at least solve or improve the technical problem that the two cooking chambers of a cooking appliance in the prior art usually have only two options of opening and closing, which affects the cooking effect of the cooking appliance.

[0005] To this end, a first aspect embodiment of the present invention provides a control method for a cooking appliance.

[0006] A second aspect embodiment of the present invention provides a control device for a cooking appliance.

[0007] A third aspect embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device.

[0008] A fourth aspect embodiment of the present invention provides a readable storage medium.

[0009] A fifth aspect embodiment of the present invention provides a cooking appliance.

[0010] A sixth aspect embodiment of the present invention provides a cooking appliance.

[0011] In view of this, according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, a control method for a cooking appliance is provided. The cooking appliance includes a first cooking chamber and a second cooking chamber. The control method for the cooking appliance includes: in response to a first input from a user, displaying a first-level menu for the first cooking chamber; in response to a second input from the user for the first-level menu, displaying a second-level menu for the first cooking chamber; when the second input meets a first condition, controlling the menu of the second cooking chamber to enter a locked state after a first duration or directly.

[0012] The control method of the cooking appliance proposed by the present invention is executed by the cooking appliance. The cooking appliance includes a first cooking cavity and a second cooking cavity, and the first cooking cavity and the second cooking cavity can cook independently. The control method of the cooking appliance includes that the user can perform a first input on the cooking appliance. In response to the user's first input, the cooking appliance displays a first-level menu of the first cooking cavity on the display control component of the cooking appliance. After that, the user can perform a second input on the first-level menu of the first cooking cavity. In response to the user's second input, the cooking appliance displays a second-level menu for the first cooking cavity.

[0013] Through the above method, the control of a single cooking cavity of the cooking appliance can be realized, so that the cooking parameters of a single cooking cavity can be adjusted, and the cooking effect of the cooking appliance can be improved.

[0014] Moreover, when the second input meets the first condition, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after a first time period, that is, when a certain specific cooking method is adopted in the first cooking cavity, the menu of the second cooking cavity enters the locked state after the first time period, so as to prohibit starting the cooking program of the second cooking cavity after the first time period, thereby ensuring the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity.

[0015] Or when the second input meets the first condition, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to directly enter the locked state, that is, when a certain specific cooking method is adopted in the first cooking cavity, the menu of the second cooking cavity directly enters the locked state, so as to prohibit the opening of the second cooking cavity, so as to reduce the influence of the second cooking cavity on the first cooking cavity, thereby ensuring the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity.

[0016] In addition, according to the control method of the cooking appliance in the above technical solution provided by the present invention, the following additional technical features may also be provided:

[0017] In some embodiments, optionally, when the second input meets the first condition, the step of controlling the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after a first time period or directly includes: when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than the first temperature threshold, the menu of the second cooking cavity enters the locked state after the first time period or directly; and / or when the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the menu of the second cooking cavity enters the locked state after the first time period or directly.

[0018] In this embodiment, when the second input meets the first condition, the step of controlling the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after a first time period includes that when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than the first temperature threshold, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after the first time period.

[0019] Since there will be heat exchange between the two cooking cavities, if the cooking temperature of the first cooking cavity is lower than the first temperature threshold, in order to reduce the influence of the second cooking cavity on the first cooking cavity, after the first period of time, the second cooking cavity is no longer allowed to be turned on to ensure the temperature stability in the first cooking cavity and improve the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity. If the second cooking cavity is started within the first period of time, the temperature detection of the first cooking cavity includes the heat exchange between the first cooking cavity and the second cooking cavity. Therefore, the control effect on the first cooking cavity can be ensured.

[0020] When the second input meets the first condition, the steps for controlling the menu of the second cooking cavity to directly enter the locked state include that when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than the first temperature threshold, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to directly enter the locked state.

[0021] Since there will be heat exchange between the two cooking cavities, if the cooking temperature of the first cooking cavity is lower than the first temperature threshold, in order to reduce the influence of the second cooking cavity on the first cooking cavity, the second cooking cavity is controlled not to be turned on to ensure the temperature stability in the first cooking cavity and improve the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity.

[0022] When the second input meets the first condition, the steps for controlling the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after the first period of time include that when the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after the first period of time.

[0023] Since the total power of the heating elements of the two cooking cavities is fixed, if the two cooking cavities cook at the same time, it will cause the two heating elements to share the power. Therefore, if the cooking mode of the first cooking cavity is fast cooking, in order to reduce the influence of the second cooking cavity on the first cooking cavity, after the first period of time, the second cooking cavity is no longer allowed to be turned on to ensure the power stability of the heating element corresponding to the first cooking cavity and improve the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity. If the second cooking cavity is started within the first period of time, the power control of the heating element corresponding to the first cooking cavity takes into account the heating element corresponding to the second cooking cavity. Therefore, the control effect on the first cooking cavity can be ensured.

[0024] When the second input meets the first condition, the steps for controlling the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after the first period of time include that when the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to directly enter the locked state.

[0025] Since the total power of the heating elements of the two cooking chambers is fixed, if the two cooking chambers cook simultaneously, the power will be shared by the two heating elements. Therefore, when the cooking mode of the first cooking chamber is fast cooking, to reduce the influence of the second cooking chamber on the first cooking chamber, the cooking appliance controls the second cooking chamber not to be turned on, so as to ensure the stability of the power of the heating element corresponding to the first cooking chamber and improve the cooking effect of the first cooking chamber.

[0026] In some embodiments, optionally, the cooking appliance further includes a first heating element and a second heating element. The first heating element is used to provide heat for the first cooking chamber, and the second heating element is used to provide heat for the second cooking chamber. It further includes: when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than the first temperature threshold, controlling the working power of the first heating element according to the temperature in the first cooking chamber, and the power of the second heating element enters the locked mode; and / or when the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, controlling the first heating element to increase the heating power or operate at the target power, and controlling the second heating element to reduce the heating power or stop working. Wherein, the fast cooking mode means that the power of the heating element is greater than the power threshold and works continuously.

[0027] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance further includes a first heating element and a second heating element. The first heating element is used to provide heat for the first cooking chamber, and the second heating element is used to provide heat for the second cooking chamber.

[0028] Wherein, the first heating element can heat the liquid to generate steam, and the steam is delivered into the first cooking chamber for cooking. The second heating element can heat the liquid to generate steam, and the steam is delivered into the second cooking chamber for cooking.

[0029] The control method of the cooking appliance further includes when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than the first temperature threshold, controlling the working power of the first heating element according to the temperature in the first cooking chamber, so as to ensure that the temperature in the first cooking chamber is maintained at the set temperature, and controlling the power of the second heating element to enter the locked mode, that is, to prevent the power of the second heating element from being too large, so that the temperature in the second cooking chamber is too high and affects the temperature of the first cooking chamber, thereby improving the cooking effect of the cooking appliance.

[0030] When the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the cooking appliance controls the first heating element to increase the heating power and controls the second heating element to reduce the heating power, so as to ensure that the first heating element can complete cooking at a relatively high power and improve the cooking speed of the first cooking chamber.

[0031] When the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is quick cooking, the cooking appliance controls the first heating element to increase the heating power and controls the second heating element to stop working, so as to avoid the second heating element sharing the power, ensuring that the first heating element can complete cooking at a relatively high power and improving the cooking speed of the first cooking cavity.

[0032] When the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is quick cooking, the cooking appliance controls the first heating element to work at a target power and controls the second heating element to reduce the heating power, so as to ensure that the first heating element can complete cooking at a relatively high power and improve the cooking speed of the first cooking cavity.

[0033] When the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is quick cooking, the cooking appliance controls the first heating element to work at a target power and controls the second heating element to stop working, so as to avoid the second heating element sharing the power, ensuring that the first heating element can complete cooking at a relatively high power and improving the cooking speed of the first cooking cavity.

[0034] According to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a control device for a cooking appliance. The cooking appliance includes a first cooking cavity and a second cooking cavity. The control device of the cooking appliance includes: a first display module for displaying a first-level menu for the first cooking cavity in response to a first input from a user; a second display module for displaying a second-level menu for the first cooking cavity in response to a second input from the user for the first-level menu; a first control module for controlling the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter a locked state after a first time period or directly when the second input meets a first condition.

[0035] The control device of the cooking appliance proposed by the present invention is executed by the cooking appliance. The cooking appliance includes a first cooking cavity and a second cooking cavity, and the first cooking cavity and the second cooking cavity can cook independently. The control device of the cooking appliance includes that the user can perform a first input on the cooking appliance. The cooking appliance responds to the first input from the user and displays a first-level menu for the first cooking cavity on the display control component of the cooking appliance. Then the user can perform a second input for the first-level menu of the first cooking cavity. The cooking appliance responds to the second input from the user and displays a second-level menu for the first cooking cavity.

[0036] Through the above device, the control of a single cooking cavity of the cooking appliance can be realized, so that the cooking parameters of a single cooking cavity can be adjusted, and the cooking effect of the cooking appliance can be improved.

[0037] Moreover, when the second input satisfies the first condition, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after a first time period. That is, when a certain specific cooking method is used in the first cooking cavity, the menu of the second cooking cavity enters the locked state after the first time period, so as to prohibit starting the cooking program of the second cooking cavity after the first time period, thereby ensuring the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity.

[0038] Alternatively, when the second input satisfies the first condition, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to directly enter the locked state. That is, when a certain specific cooking method is used in the first cooking cavity, the menu of the second cooking cavity directly enters the locked state, so as to prohibit the opening of the second cooking cavity, thereby reducing the influence of the second cooking cavity on the first cooking cavity and ensuring the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity.

[0039] According to the third aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides an electronic device, including a processor, a memory, and a program or instruction stored on the memory and executable on the processor. When the program or instruction is executed by the processor, it implements the control method of the cooking appliance as proposed in the first aspect.

[0040] The electronic device proposed by the present invention includes a processor, a memory, and a program or instruction stored on the memory and executable on the processor. Since the program or instruction implements the control method of the cooking appliance as proposed in the first aspect when executed by the processor, the electronic device proposed by the present invention has all the beneficial effects of the control method of the cooking appliance as proposed in the first aspect, which will not be elaborated here one by one.

[0041] According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a readable storage medium, on which a program or instruction is stored. When the program or instruction is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the control method of the cooking appliance as proposed in the first aspect.

[0042] The readable storage medium proposed by the present invention stores a program or instruction. Since the program or instruction implements the control method of the cooking appliance as proposed in the first aspect when executed by a processor, the readable storage medium proposed by the present invention has all the beneficial effects of the control method of the cooking appliance as proposed in the first aspect, which will not be elaborated here one by one.

[0043] According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a cooking appliance, including: the control device of the cooking appliance as proposed in the second aspect; or the electronic device as proposed in the third aspect; or the readable storage medium as proposed in the fourth aspect.

[0044] The cooking appliance proposed by the present invention includes the control device of the cooking appliance proposed in the second aspect; or the electronic device proposed in the third aspect; or the readable storage medium proposed in the fourth aspect. Therefore, the readable storage medium proposed by the present invention has all the beneficial effects of the control device of the cooking appliance proposed in the second aspect; or the electronic device proposed in the third aspect; or the readable storage medium proposed in the fourth aspect, which will not be elaborated one by one here.

[0045] According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a cooking appliance is proposed, including: a first cooking chamber and a second cooking chamber; a display control component for displaying the control menus of the first cooking chamber and the second cooking chamber, and for receiving user inputs, the inputs including a first input and a second input; wherein, the display control component displays a primary menu for the first cooking chamber in response to the user's first input, and displays a secondary menu for the first cooking chamber in response to the user's second input for the primary menu; when the second input meets the first condition, the menu of the second cooking chamber enters a locked state after a first time period or directly.

[0046] The cooking appliance proposed by the present invention includes a first cooking chamber and a second cooking chamber, and the first cooking chamber and the second cooking chamber can cook independently. The cooking appliance further includes a display control component, and the display control device is used to receive user inputs and display the menus of the first cooking chamber and the second cooking chamber.

[0047] The user can perform a first input on the display control component of the cooking appliance. The display control component displays a primary menu for the first cooking chamber in response to the user's first input. Then the user can perform a second input for the primary menu of the first cooking chamber, and the display control component displays a secondary menu for the first cooking chamber in response to the user's second input.

[0048] Through the above structure, the control of a single cooking chamber of the cooking appliance can be achieved, so that the cooking parameters of a single cooking chamber can be adjusted, and the cooking effect of the cooking appliance can be improved.

[0049] Moreover, when the second input meets the first condition, the display control component controls the menu of the second cooking chamber to enter a locked state after a first time period, that is, when a certain specific cooking method is adopted in the first cooking chamber, the menu of the second cooking chamber enters a locked state after a first time period to prohibit the start of the cooking program of the second cooking chamber after the first time period, so as to ensure the cooking effect of the first cooking chamber.

[0050] Alternatively, when the second input meets the first condition, the display control component controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to directly enter the locked state, that is, when a certain specific cooking method is used in the first cooking cavity, the menu of the second cooking cavity directly enters the locked state to prohibit the opening of the second cooking cavity, so as to reduce the influence of the second cooking cavity on the first cooking cavity and ensure the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity.

[0051] In some embodiments, optionally, the display control component includes: a display panel for displaying the control menus of the first cooking cavity and the second cooking cavity; a first button for receiving a first input from the user for the control menu of the first cooking cavity displayed on the display panel; a second button for receiving a third input from the user for the control menu of the second cooking cavity displayed on the display panel; a third button for determining items in the primary menu and the secondary menu, and during the cooking process, controlling the cooking appliance to pause or continue cooking in response to a fourth input from the user; and a knob for searching for items in the secondary menu and adjusting the cooking time.

[0052] In this embodiment, the display control component includes a display panel, a first button, a second button, a third button, and a knob. Among them, the display panel is used to display the control menus of the first cooking cavity and the second cooking cavity, and the menu includes a primary menu and a secondary menu.

[0053] Among them, the first button is used to receive a first input from the user for the control menu of the first cooking cavity displayed on the display panel, the second button is used to receive a third input from the user for the control menu of the second cooking cavity displayed on the display panel, the third button is used to determine items in the primary menu and the secondary menu, and during the cooking process, controlling the cooking appliance to pause or continue cooking in response to a fourth input from the user, and the knob is used to search for items in the secondary menu and adjust the cooking time.

[0054] Specifically, after the user issues a first input through the first button, the primary menu of the first cooking cavity is displayed on the display panel. The user can switch the selected items of the primary menu by continuously pressing the first button. After finding the item the user wants, press the third button to display the secondary menu.

[0055] When the primary menu meets the first condition, the second button enters the locked state after a first time period or directly.

[0056] Moreover, the user can search for items in the secondary menu by rotating the knob. After finding the item the user wants, pressing the third button can trigger the selection of the secondary menu to complete the determination of the control menu.

[0057] Moreover, during the cooking process, if a fourth input is issued through the third button, the cooking appliance pauses cooking, or after triggering the third button again, the cooking appliance continues cooking.

[0058] Among them, the fourth input for pausing cooking and resuming cooking can be a short press of the third button, and a short press can be a press lower than the second duration.

[0059] Moreover, after the secondary menu is determined or during the cooking process, rotating the knob again can adjust the cooking time.

[0060] In some embodiments, optionally, the display control component further includes: a third button, which controls the cooking appliance to return to the standby mode in response to a fifth input by the user for the third button.

[0061] In this embodiment, the display control component further includes a third button. In response to a fifth input for the third button, the cooking appliance can return to the standby mode. The fourth input can be a long press of the third button, and a long press can be a press not lower than the third duration.

[0062] Specifically, the third duration and the second duration can be the same or different.

[0063] In some embodiments, optionally, it further includes: a steam generating device, which includes a first heating chamber, a second heating chamber, a first heating element, and a second heating element. The first heating element is used to heat the first heating chamber, and the second heating element is used to heat the second heating chamber. The first cooking chamber is in communication with the first heating chamber, and the second cooking chamber is in communication with the second heating chamber; a first temperature detection component, which is used to detect the temperature of the first cooking chamber or the second cooking chamber; among them, the cooking appliance adjusts the first heating element or the second heating element according to the temperature of the first cooking chamber or the second cooking chamber and the target temperature.

[0064] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance further includes a steam generating device, which includes a first heating chamber and a second heating chamber. The first heating chamber is in communication with the first cooking chamber, and the second heating chamber is in communication with the second cooking chamber. The first heating element is used to heat the first heating chamber, so that the liquid in the first heating chamber generates steam, and the steam can enter the first cooking chamber to cook the food ingredients in the first cooking chamber. The second heating element is used to heat the second heating chamber, so that the liquid in the second heating chamber generates steam, and the steam can enter the second cooking chamber to cook the food ingredients in the second cooking chamber. Among them, the first temperature detection component is used to detect the temperature of the first cooking chamber or the temperature of the second cooking chamber, and the first heating element and the second heating element adjust the power according to the detection result of the first temperature detection component.

[0065] In some embodiments, optionally, it further includes: a second temperature detection component, which is used to detect the temperature of the first heating element and the second heating element. In the case where the temperature of the first heating element or the second heating element is greater than or equal to the protection temperature, the cooking appliance stops working.

[0066] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance further includes a second temperature detection component, which is used to detect the temperatures of the first heating element and the second heating element. When the temperature of the first heating element or the second heating element is greater than or equal to the protection temperature, the cooking appliance stops working, that is, controls the first heating element and the second heating element to stop working, thereby reducing the risk of dry burning of the first heating element and the second heating element and improving the safety of the cooking appliance.

[0067] The additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent in the following description section or be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0068] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and be readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0069] Figure 1 The flowchart of the control method of the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0070] Figure 2 The block diagram of the control device of the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0071] Figure 3 The block diagram of the electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0072] Figure 4 The exploded view of the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0073] Figure 5 The exploded view of the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0074] Figure 6 The exploded view of a part of the structure of the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0075] Figure 7 The exploded view of a part of the structure of the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0076] Figure 8 The schematic structural diagram of the steaming bowl in the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0077] Figure 9 The schematic structural diagram of the steaming tray in the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0078] Figure 10 The sectional view of the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0079] Figure 11The circuit diagram of the controller, the first temperature detection component and the second temperature detection component in the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0080] Figure 12 The schematic structural diagram of the control panel in the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0081] Figure 13 The schematic structural diagram of the control panel in the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0082] Figure 14 The schematic diagram of the corresponding relationship between the first-level menu and the second-level menu of the first cooking cavity and / or the second cooking cavity in the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0083] Figure 15 The flowchart of the cooking process of the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0084] Figure 16 The flowchart of the operation process of the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0085] Figure 17 The flowchart of the cooking process of the cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0086] Among them, Figures 4 to 14 The corresponding relationship between the reference numerals and the component names is as follows:

[0087] 400 Cooking appliance, 410 Steamer, 412 First cooking cavity, 414 Second cooking cavity, 420 Display control component, 422 Display panel, 424 First button, 426 Second button, 428 Third button, 430 Knob, 432 Controller, 434 Fourth button, 440 Steam generating device, 442 First heating cavity, 444 Second heating cavity, 446 First heating element, 448 Second heating element, 450 First temperature detection component, 460 Second temperature detection component, 462 First temperature sensor, 464 Second temperature sensor, 470 Steaming bowl, 480 Steaming tray, 490 First-level menu, 500 Second-level menu. Detailed implementation manners

[0088] In order to be able to more clearly understand the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation manners. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0089] In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may be practiced in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0090] The following will refer to Figures 1 to 17 to describe a control method for a cooking appliance, a control device for a cooking appliance, an electronic device, a readable storage medium, and a cooking appliance provided according to some embodiments of the present invention. Among them, Figure 10 The arrow in it indicates the flow direction of the steam.

[0091] Figure 1 FIG. shows a flowchart of a control method for a cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0092] As Figure 1 shown, the specific flow of the control method for a cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is as follows:

[0093] Step 102: In response to a first input from the user, display a primary menu for the first cooking cavity;

[0094] Step 104: In response to a second input from the user for the primary menu, display a secondary menu for the first cooking cavity;

[0095] Step 106: When the second input meets the first condition, control the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after a first duration or directly.

[0096] Among them, the cooking appliance includes a first cooking cavity and a second cooking cavity.

[0097] The control method for the cooking appliance proposed by the present invention is executed by the cooking appliance. The cooking appliance includes a first cooking cavity and a second cooking cavity. The first cooking cavity and the second cooking cavity can cook independently. The control method for the cooking appliance includes that the user can perform a first input on the cooking appliance. The cooking appliance responds to the first input from the user and displays a primary menu for the first cooking cavity on the display control component of the cooking appliance. After that, the user can perform a second input for the primary menu of the first cooking cavity. The cooking appliance responds to the second input from the user and displays a secondary menu for the first cooking cavity.

[0098] Through the above method, the control of a single cooking cavity of the cooking appliance can be realized, so that the cooking parameters of a single cooking cavity can be adjusted, and the cooking effect of the cooking appliance can be improved.

[0099] Moreover, when the second input meets the first condition, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after a first time period. That is, when a certain specific cooking method is adopted in the first cooking cavity, the menu of the second cooking cavity enters the locked state after the first time period, so as to prohibit starting the cooking program of the second cooking cavity after the first time period, thereby ensuring the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity.

[0100] Alternatively, when the second input meets the first condition, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to directly enter the locked state. That is, when a certain specific cooking method is adopted in the first cooking cavity, the menu of the second cooking cavity directly enters the locked state, so as to prohibit the opening of the second cooking cavity, thereby reducing the influence of the second cooking cavity on the first cooking cavity and ensuring the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity.

[0101] In some embodiments, optionally, when the second input meets the first condition, the step of controlling the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after a first time period or directly includes: when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than a first temperature threshold, the menu of the second cooking cavity enters the locked state after the first time period or directly; and / or when the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the menu of the second cooking cavity enters the locked state after the first time period or directly.

[0102] In this embodiment, when the second input meets the first condition, the step of controlling the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after a first time period includes that when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than the first temperature threshold, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after the first time period.

[0103] Since there will be heat exchange between the two cooking cavities, if the cooking temperature of the first cooking cavity is lower than the first temperature threshold, in order to reduce the influence of the second cooking cavity on the first cooking cavity, it is not allowed to open the second cooking cavity after the first time period to ensure the temperature stability in the first cooking cavity and improve the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity. And if the second cooking cavity is started within the first time period, the temperature detection of the first cooking cavity includes the heat exchange between the first cooking cavity and the second cooking cavity. Therefore, the control effect on the first cooking cavity can be ensured.

[0104] When the second input meets the first condition, the step of controlling the menu of the second cooking cavity to directly enter the locked state includes that when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than the first temperature threshold, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to directly enter the locked state.

[0105] Since there will be heat exchange between the two cooking chambers, if the cooking temperature of the first cooking chamber is lower than the first temperature threshold, in order to reduce the influence of the second cooking chamber on the first cooking chamber, the second cooking chamber is controlled not to be turned on, so as to ensure the stability of the temperature in the first cooking chamber and improve the cooking effect of the first cooking chamber.

[0106] When the second input meets the first condition, the steps of controlling the menu of the second cooking chamber to enter the locked state after the first duration include that when the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking chamber to enter the locked state after the first duration.

[0107] Since the total power of the heating elements of the two cooking chambers is fixed, if the two cooking chambers cook simultaneously, it will cause the two heating elements to share the power. Therefore, if the cooking mode of the first cooking chamber is fast cooking, in order to reduce the influence of the second cooking chamber on the first cooking chamber, the second cooking chamber is not allowed to be turned on after the first duration, so as to ensure the stability of the power of the heating element corresponding to the first cooking chamber and improve the cooking effect of the first cooking chamber. If the second cooking chamber is started within the first duration, the control of the power of the heating element corresponding to the first cooking chamber takes into account the heating element corresponding to the second cooking chamber. Therefore, the control effect on the first cooking chamber can be ensured.

[0108] When the second input meets the first condition, the steps of controlling the menu of the second cooking chamber to enter the locked state after the first duration include that when the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking chamber to directly enter the locked state.

[0109] Since the total power of the heating elements of the two cooking chambers is fixed, if the two cooking chambers cook simultaneously, it will cause the two heating elements to share the power. Therefore, if the cooking mode of the first cooking chamber is fast cooking, in order to reduce the influence of the second cooking chamber on the first cooking chamber, the cooking appliance controls the second cooking chamber not to be turned on, so as to ensure the stability of the power of the heating element corresponding to the first cooking chamber and improve the cooking effect of the first cooking chamber.

[0110] In some embodiments, optionally, the cooking appliance further includes a first heating element and a second heating element. The first heating element is configured to provide heat for the first cooking cavity, and the second heating element is configured to provide heat for the second cooking cavity. The cooking appliance further includes: when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than the first temperature threshold, controlling the operating power of the first heating element based on the temperature in the first cooking cavity, and the power of the second heating element enters a locked mode; and / or when the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, controlling the first heating element to increase its heating power or operate at a target power, and controlling the second heating element to reduce its heating power or stop working. Herein, the fast cooking mode means that the heating element operates continuously with a power greater than the power threshold.

[0111] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance further includes a first heating element and a second heating element. The first heating element is configured to provide heat for the first cooking cavity, and the second heating element is configured to provide heat for the second cooking cavity.

[0112] Wherein, the first heating element can heat a liquid to generate steam, and the steam is delivered into the first cooking cavity for cooking. The second heating element can heat a liquid to generate steam, and the steam is delivered into the second cooking cavity for cooking.

[0113] The control method of the cooking appliance further includes: when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than the first temperature threshold, controlling the operating power of the first heating element based on the temperature in the first cooking cavity, so as to ensure that the temperature in the first cooking cavity is maintained at the set temperature. Moreover, controlling the power of the second heating element to enter a locked mode, that is, avoiding the power of the second heating element being too large, so that the temperature in the second cooking cavity is too high and affects the temperature in the first cooking cavity, thereby improving the cooking effect of the cooking appliance.

[0114] When the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the cooking appliance controls the first heating element to increase its heating power and controls the second heating element to reduce its heating power, so as to ensure that the first heating element can complete cooking at a relatively high power and improve the cooking speed in the first cooking cavity.

[0115] When the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the cooking appliance controls the first heating element to increase its heating power and controls the second heating element to stop working, avoiding the second heating element sharing power, so as to ensure that the first heating element can complete cooking at a relatively high power and improve the cooking speed in the first cooking cavity.

[0116] When the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the cooking appliance controls the first heating element to operate at a target power and controls the second heating element to reduce its heating power, so as to ensure that the first heating element can complete cooking at a relatively high power and improve the cooking speed in the first cooking cavity.

[0117] When the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the cooking appliance controls the first heating element to operate at a target power and controls the second heating element to stop working, so as to prevent the second heating element from sharing power, ensuring that the first heating element can complete cooking at a relatively high power and improving the cooking speed of the first cooking cavity.

[0118] Among them, the first cooking cavity can be located above the second cooking cavity, or the first cooking cavity can be located below the second cooking cavity. The first cooking cavity can be located on the left side of the second cooking cavity, or the first cooking cavity can be located on the right side of the second cooking cavity.

[0119] Moreover, the control logics for the first cooking cavity and the second cooking cavity are the same.

[0120] The control methods of the cooking appliance can be implemented in various different ways according to specific features and / or example applications. For example, these methods can be implemented through a combination of hardware, firmware, and / or software. For example, in a hardware implementation, the processor can be implemented in one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, electronic devices, other device units for performing the above functions, and / or their combinations.

[0121] As Figure 2 shown, according to the second aspect embodiment of the present invention, the present invention provides a control device 200 for a cooking appliance. The cooking appliance includes a first cooking cavity and a second cooking cavity. The control device 200 of the cooking appliance includes: a first display module 202, configured to display a primary menu for the first cooking cavity in response to a first input from a user; a second display module 204, configured to display a secondary menu for the first cooking cavity in response to a second input from the user for the primary menu; a first control module 206, configured to control the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter a locked state after a first duration or directly when the second input meets a first condition.

[0122] The control device of the cooking appliance proposed by the present invention is executed by the cooking appliance. The cooking appliance includes a first cooking cavity and a second cooking cavity, and the first cooking cavity and the second cooking cavity can cook independently. The control device of the cooking appliance includes that the user can perform a first input on the cooking appliance, and the cooking appliance responds to the first input of the user and displays a primary menu for the first cooking cavity on the display control component of the cooking appliance. Then, the user can perform a second input for the primary menu of the first cooking cavity, and the cooking appliance responds to the second input of the user and displays a secondary menu for the first cooking cavity.

[0123] Through the above device, the control of a single cooking cavity of the cooking appliance can be achieved, so that the cooking parameters of the single cooking cavity can be adjusted, and the cooking effect of the cooking appliance can be improved.

[0124] Moreover, when the second input meets the first condition, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after the first duration, that is, when a certain specific cooking method is adopted in the first cooking cavity, the menu of the second cooking cavity enters the locked state after the first duration, so as to prohibit the start of the cooking program of the second cooking cavity after the first duration, thereby ensuring the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity.

[0125] Alternatively, when the second input meets the first condition, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to directly enter the locked state, that is, when a certain specific cooking method is adopted in the first cooking cavity, the menu of the second cooking cavity directly enters the locked state, so as to prohibit the opening of the second cooking cavity, so as to reduce the influence of the second cooking cavity on the first cooking cavity, thereby ensuring the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity.

[0126] In some embodiments, optionally, the first control module includes: a first control sub-module, configured to, when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than the first temperature threshold, the menu of the second cooking cavity enters the locked state after the first duration or directly; and / or a second control sub-module, configured to, when the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the menu of the second cooking cavity enters the locked state after the first duration or directly.

[0127] In this embodiment, when the second input meets the first condition, the step of controlling the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after the first duration includes that when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than the first temperature threshold, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after the first duration.

[0128] Since there will be heat exchange between the two cooking cavities, therefore, if the cooking temperature of the first cooking cavity is lower than the first temperature threshold, in order to reduce the influence of the second cooking cavity on the first cooking cavity, the second cooking cavity is not allowed to be opened after the first duration, so as to ensure the temperature stability in the first cooking cavity and improve the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity. And if the second cooking cavity is started within the first duration, the temperature detection of the first cooking cavity includes the heat exchange between the first cooking cavity and the second cooking cavity. Therefore, the control effect on the first cooking cavity can be ensured.

[0129] When the second input meets the first condition, the step of controlling the menu of the second cooking cavity to directly enter the locked state includes that when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than the first temperature threshold, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to directly enter the locked state.

[0130] Since there will be heat exchange between the two cooking cavities, if the cooking temperature of the first cooking cavity is lower than the first temperature threshold, in order to reduce the influence of the second cooking cavity on the first cooking cavity, the second cooking cavity is controlled not to be turned on, so as to ensure the stability of the temperature in the first cooking cavity and improve the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity.

[0131] When the second input meets the first condition, the steps of controlling the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after the first duration include that when the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after the first duration.

[0132] Since the total power of the heating elements of the two cooking cavities is fixed, if the two cooking cavities cook simultaneously, it will cause the power to be shared by the two heating elements. Therefore, if the cooking mode of the first cooking cavity is fast cooking, in order to reduce the influence of the second cooking cavity on the first cooking cavity, the second cooking cavity is not allowed to be turned on after the first duration, so as to ensure the stability of the power of the heating element corresponding to the first cooking cavity and improve the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity. If the second cooking cavity is started within the first duration, the control of the power of the heating element corresponding to the first cooking cavity takes into account the heating element corresponding to the second cooking cavity. Therefore, the control effect on the first cooking cavity can be ensured.

[0133] When the second input meets the first condition, the steps of controlling the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter the locked state after the first duration include that when the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the cooking appliance controls the menu of the second cooking cavity to directly enter the locked state.

[0134] Since the total power of the heating elements of the two cooking cavities is fixed, if the two cooking cavities cook simultaneously, it will cause the power to be shared by the two heating elements. Therefore, if the cooking mode of the first cooking cavity is fast cooking, in order to reduce the influence of the second cooking cavity on the first cooking cavity, the cooking appliance controls the second cooking cavity not to be turned on, so as to ensure the stability of the power of the heating element corresponding to the first cooking cavity and improve the cooking effect of the first cooking cavity.

[0135] In some embodiments, optionally, the cooking appliance further includes a first heating element and a second heating element. The first heating element is configured to provide heat for the first cooking cavity, and the second heating element is configured to provide heat for the second cooking cavity. The control device of the cooking appliance further includes: a second control module, configured to control the operating power of the first heating element based on the temperature in the first cooking cavity and enter the power locking mode for the second heating element when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than the first temperature threshold; and / or a third control module, configured to control the first heating element to increase its heating power or operate at a target power and control the second heating element to decrease its heating power or stop working when the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is the quick cooking mode. Herein, the quick cooking mode means that the heating element operates continuously at a power greater than the power threshold.

[0136] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance further includes a first heating element and a second heating element. The first heating element is configured to provide heat for the first cooking cavity, and the second heating element is configured to provide heat for the second cooking cavity.

[0137] Wherein, the first heating element can heat the liquid to generate steam, and the steam is delivered into the first cooking cavity for cooking. The second heating element can heat the liquid to generate steam, and the steam is delivered into the second cooking cavity for cooking.

[0138] The control method of the cooking appliance further includes controlling the operating power of the first heating element based on the temperature in the first cooking cavity when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than the first temperature threshold, so as to ensure that the temperature in the first cooking cavity is maintained at the set temperature. Moreover, the power of the second heating element is controlled to enter the locking mode, that is, to prevent the power of the second heating element from being too large, causing the temperature in the second cooking cavity to be too high and affecting the temperature in the first cooking cavity, thereby improving the cooking effect of the cooking appliance.

[0139] When the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is the quick cooking mode, the cooking appliance controls the first heating element to increase its heating power and controls the second heating element to decrease its heating power, so as to ensure that the first heating element can complete cooking at a relatively high power and improve the cooking speed in the first cooking cavity.

[0140] When the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is the quick cooking mode, the cooking appliance controls the first heating element to increase its heating power and controls the second heating element to stop working, so as to prevent the second heating element from sharing power and ensure that the first heating element can complete cooking at a relatively high power and improve the cooking speed in the first cooking cavity.

[0141] When the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the cooking appliance controls the first heating element to operate at a target power and controls the second heating element to reduce the heating power, so as to ensure that the first heating element can complete cooking at a relatively high power and improve the cooking speed of the first cooking cavity.

[0142] When the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the cooking appliance controls the first heating element to operate at a target power and controls the second heating element to stop working, so as to avoid the second heating element sharing power, ensure that the first heating element can complete cooking at a relatively high power, and improve the cooking speed of the first cooking cavity.

[0143] As Figure 3 shown, according to the third aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides an electronic device 300, including a processor 302, a memory 304, and a program or instruction stored in the memory 304 and executable on the processor 302. When the program or instruction is executed by the processor 302, it implements the control method of the cooking appliance proposed in the first aspect.

[0144] The electronic device proposed by the present invention includes a processor, a memory, and a program or instruction stored in the memory and executable on the processor. Since the program or instruction implements the control method of the cooking appliance proposed in the first aspect when executed by the processor, the electronic device proposed by the present invention has all the beneficial effects of the control method of the cooking appliance proposed in the first aspect, which will not be elaborated one by one here.

[0145] According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a readable storage medium, on which a program or instruction is stored. When the program or instruction is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the control method of the cooking appliance proposed in the first aspect.

[0146] The readable storage medium proposed by the present invention stores a program or instruction. Since the program or instruction implements the control method of the cooking appliance proposed in the first aspect when executed by a processor, the readable storage medium proposed by the present invention has all the beneficial effects of the control method of the cooking appliance proposed in the first aspect, which will not be elaborated one by one here.

[0147] A computer-readable storage medium can be a tangible device that can retain and store instructions for use by an instruction execution device. The computer-readable storage medium can be an electronic storage device, a magnetic storage device, an optical storage device, an electromagnetic storage device, a semiconductor storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing devices, without limitation. A non-exhaustive list of more specific examples of computer-readable storage media includes: portable computer floppy disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), static random access memory (SRAM), portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital versatile disks (DVDs), memory cards, floppy disks, encoding mechanical devices (such as punched cards or grooves with raised structures recording instructions), and any suitable combination of the foregoing devices. The computer-readable storage medium used herein should not be construed as a signal per se, such as radio waves or other freely propagating electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic waves propagating through a waveguide or other transmission media, or electrical signals transmitted through wires, etc.

[0148] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cooking appliance, comprising: the control device of the cooking appliance as proposed in the second aspect; or the electronic device as proposed in the third aspect; or the readable storage medium as proposed in the fourth aspect.

[0149] The cooking appliance proposed by the present invention comprises the control device of the cooking appliance as proposed in the second aspect; or the electronic device as proposed in the third aspect; or the readable storage medium as proposed in the fourth aspect. Therefore, the cooking appliance proposed by the present invention has all the beneficial effects of the control device of the cooking appliance as proposed in the second aspect; or the electronic device as proposed in the third aspect; or the readable storage medium as proposed in the fourth aspect, which will not be elaborated herein one by one.

[0150] Among them, the cooking appliance can be an electric steamer, an electric rice cooker, an electric pressure cooker, etc.

[0151] Such as Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 10As shown in the figure, according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a cooking appliance 400, comprising: a first cooking chamber 412 and a second cooking chamber 414; a display control component 420, configured to display control menus of the first cooking chamber 412 and the second cooking chamber 414, and configured to receive inputs from a user, the inputs including a first input and a second input; wherein, in response to the user's first input, the display control component 420 displays a primary menu 490 for the first cooking chamber 412, and in response to the user's second input for the primary menu 490, the display control component 420 displays a secondary menu 500 for the first cooking chamber 412; when the second input meets a first condition, the menu of the second cooking chamber 414 enters a locked state after a first duration or directly.

[0152] The cooking appliance 400 provided by the present invention includes a first cooking chamber 412 and a second cooking chamber 414. The first cooking chamber 412 and the second cooking chamber 414 can cook independently. The cooking appliance 400 further includes a display control component 420. The display control device is configured to receive inputs from a user and display menus of the first cooking chamber 412 and the second cooking chamber 414.

[0153] A user can make a first input to the display control component 420 of the cooking appliance 400. In response to the user's first input, the display control component 420 displays a primary menu 490 for the first cooking chamber 412. Then, the user can make a second input for the primary menu 490 of the first cooking chamber 412. In response to the user's second input, the display control component 420 displays a secondary menu 500 for the first cooking chamber 412.

[0154] Through the above structure, the control of a single cooking chamber of the cooking appliance 400 can be achieved, so that cooking parameters of a single cooking chamber can be adjusted, and the cooking effect of the cooking appliance 400 can be improved.

[0155] Moreover, when the second input meets the first condition, the display control component 420 controls the menu of the second cooking chamber 414 to enter a locked state after a first duration, that is, when a certain specific cooking method is adopted in the first cooking chamber 412, the menu of the second cooking chamber 414 enters a locked state after a first duration, so as to prohibit starting the cooking program of the second cooking chamber 414 after the first duration, thereby ensuring the cooking effect of the first cooking chamber 412.

[0156] Or when the second input meets the first condition, the display control component 420 controls the menu of the second cooking chamber 414 to directly enter a locked state, that is, when a certain specific cooking method is adopted in the first cooking chamber 412, the menu of the second cooking chamber 414 directly enters a locked state, so as to prohibit the opening of the second cooking chamber 414, so as to reduce the influence of the second cooking chamber 414 on the first cooking chamber 412, thereby ensuring the cooking effect of the first cooking chamber 412.

[0157] As Figure 12 and Figure 13 shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the display control component 420 includes: a display panel 422 for displaying control menus of the first cooking chamber 412 and the second cooking chamber 414; a first button 424 for receiving a first input from the user for the control menu of the first cooking chamber 412 to be displayed; a second button 426 for receiving a third input from the user for the control menu of the second cooking chamber 414 to be displayed; a third button 428 for determining items in the secondary menu 500 and, during the cooking process, controlling the cooking appliance 400 to pause or continue cooking in response to a fourth input from the user; and a knob 430 for finding items in the secondary menu 500 and adjusting the cooking time.

[0158] In this embodiment, the display control component 420 includes a display panel 422, a first button 424, a second button 426, a third button 428, and a knob 430. Among them, the display panel 422 is used to display the control menus of the first cooking chamber 412 and the second cooking chamber 414, and the menu includes a primary menu 490 and a secondary menu 500.

[0159] Among them, the first button 424 is used to receive a first input from the user for the control menu of the first cooking chamber 412 to be displayed on the display panel 422, the second button 426 is used to receive a third input from the user for the control menu of the second cooking chamber 414 to be displayed on the display panel 422, the third button 428 is used to determine items in the secondary menu 500 and, during the cooking process, control the cooking appliance 400 to pause or continue cooking in response to a fourth input from the user, and the knob 430 is used to find items in the secondary menu 500 and adjust the cooking time.

[0160] Specifically, after the user sends a first input through the first button 424, the primary menu 490 of the first cooking chamber 412 is displayed on the display panel 422. The user can switch the selected items of the primary menu 490 by continuously pressing the first button 424. After finding the item the user wants, press the third button 428 to display the secondary menu 500.

[0161] In the case where the primary menu 490 meets the first condition, the second button 426 enters the locked state after a first duration or directly.

[0162] Moreover, the user can find items in the secondary menu 500 by rotating the knob 430. After finding the item the user wants, pressing the third button 428 can trigger the selection of the secondary menu 500 to complete the determination of the control menu.

[0163] Moreover, during the cooking process, if a fourth input is issued by pressing the third button 428, the cooking appliance 400 pauses cooking. Alternatively, after triggering the third button 428 again, the cooking appliance 400 resumes cooking.

[0164] Among them, the fourth input for pausing cooking and resuming cooking can be a short press of the third button 428, and a short press can be a press that is shorter than the second time duration.

[0165] Moreover, after the secondary menu 500 is determined or during the cooking process, rotating the knob 430 again can adjust the cooking time.

[0166] Among them, the corresponding relationship between the primary menu 490 and the secondary menu 500 can be as Figure 14 shown. The primary menu 490 includes four items: tender-lock steaming, low-temperature steaming, nourishing stewing, and self-service steaming. The secondary menu 500 corresponding to tender-lock steaming includes b1 perch, b2 pastries, b3 corn, b4 sweet potatoes, and b5 spareribs. The secondary menu 500 corresponding to low-temperature steaming includes L1 steamed egg custard at 90°C, L2 chicken breast at 70°C, L3 steak at 60°C, L4 shrimp at 60°C, and L5 salmon steak at 70°C. The secondary menu 500 corresponding to nourishing stewing includes d1 pork rib soup, d2 ginseng chicken soup, d3 tremella soup, d4 multi-grain porridge, and d5 bird's nest.

[0167] Specifically, the operation process can be as follows: After pressing the first button 424, the display panel 422 can display four items: tender-lock steaming, low-temperature steaming, nourishing stewing, and self-service steaming. After pressing the first button 424 again, the items in the primary menu 490 flash one by one. Then, the third button 428 can be pressed to select the item in the flashing state. After that, the display panel 422 displays the secondary menu 500 corresponding to that item. For the secondary menu 500, the corresponding items can be rotated by rotating the knob 430. After selecting the desired item, the third button 428 can be pressed to select the secondary menu 500. After selecting the secondary menu 500, the display panel 422 displays the time, and the cooking time can be adjusted by rotating the knob 430. Then, pressing the third button 428 can start cooking.

[0168] Alternatively, after pressing the second button 426, the display panel 422 can display four items: delicate steaming, low-temperature steaming, nourishing stewing, and self-service steaming. After pressing the second button 426 again, the items in the primary menu 490 flash one by one. Then, the third button 428 can be pressed to select the flashing item. After that, the display panel 422 shows the secondary menu 500 corresponding to that item. For the secondary menu 500, the corresponding items can be rotated by turning the knob 430. After selecting the desired item, the third button 428 can be pressed to select the secondary menu 500. After selecting the secondary menu 500, the display panel 422 shows the time, and the cooking time can be adjusted by turning the knob 430. Then, pressing the third button 428 can start the cooking.

[0169] As Figure 12 and Figure 13 shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the display control component 420 further includes: a third button 428, which, in response to a fifth input by the user to the third button 428, controls the cooking appliance 400 to return to the standby mode.

[0170] In this embodiment, the display control component 420 further includes a third button 428. In response to a fifth input to the third button 428, the cooking appliance 400 can return to the standby mode. The fourth input can be a long press of the third button 428, and the long press can be a press for no less than a third duration.

[0171] Specifically, the third duration and the second duration can be the same or different.

[0172] The third button 428 can be used to determine the items in both the primary menu 490 and the secondary menu 500, and during the cooking process, in response to a fourth input by the user, it controls the cooking appliance 400 to pause or continue cooking. It is also used for a fifth input to the third button 428, in response to which the cooking appliance 400 can return to the standby mode.

[0173] As Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 10As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, it further includes: a steam generating device 440, the steam generating device 440 includes a first heating chamber 442, a second heating chamber 444, a first heating element 446 and a second heating element 448, the first heating element 446 is used to heat the first heating chamber 442, the second heating element 448 is used to heat the second heating chamber 444, the first cooking chamber 412 is in communication with the first heating chamber 442, and the second cooking chamber 414 is in communication with the second heating chamber 444; a first temperature detection component 450, which is used to detect the temperature of the first cooking chamber 412 or the second cooking chamber 414; wherein, the cooking appliance 400 adjusts the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 according to the temperature of the first cooking chamber 412 or the second cooking chamber 414 and the target temperature.

[0174] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance 400 further includes a steam generating device 440. The steam generating device 440 includes a first heating chamber 442 and a second heating chamber 444. The first heating chamber 442 is in communication with the first cooking chamber 412, and the second heating chamber 444 is in communication with the second cooking chamber 414. The first heating element 446 is used to heat the first heating chamber 442 so that the liquid in the first heating chamber 442 generates steam, and the steam can enter the first cooking chamber 412 to cook the ingredients in the first cooking chamber 412. The second heating element 448 is used to heat the second heating chamber 444 so that the liquid in the second heating chamber 444 generates steam, and the steam can enter the second cooking chamber 414 to cook the ingredients in the second cooking chamber 414.

[0175] Among them, the first temperature detection component 450 is used to detect the temperature in the first cooking chamber 412 or the temperature in the second cooking chamber 414. The power of the first heating element 446 and the second heating element 448 is adjusted according to the detection result of the first temperature detection component 450.

[0176] As Figure 10 shown, in some embodiments, optionally, it further includes: a second temperature detection component 460, which is used to detect the temperature of the first heating element 446 and the second heating element 448. When the temperature of the first heating element 446 or the temperature of the second heating element 448 is greater than or equal to the protection temperature, the cooking appliance 400 stops working.

[0177] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance 400 further includes a second temperature detection component 460. The second temperature detection component 460 is used to detect the temperature of the first heating element 446 and the second heating element 448. When the temperature of the first heating element 446 or the temperature of the second heating element 448 is greater than or equal to the protection temperature, the cooking appliance 400 stops working, that is, controls the first heating element 446 and the second heating element 448 to stop working, thereby reducing the risk of dry burning of the first heating element 446 and the second heating element 448 and improving the safety of the cooking appliance 400.

[0178] Specifically, the second temperature detection component 460 includes a first temperature sensor 462 and a second temperature sensor 464. The first temperature sensor 462 is used to detect the temperature of the first heating element 446, and the second temperature sensor 464 is used to detect the temperature of the second heating element 448.

[0179] As Figure 10 shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the cooking appliance 400 includes a steamer 410. A first cooking chamber 412 and a second cooking chamber 414 are provided in the steamer 410. For example, the steamer 410 includes two layers. The first cooking chamber 412 is located in the lower layer, and the second cooking chamber 414 is located in the upper layer. Among them, as Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 7 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, the cooking appliance 400 further includes a steaming bowl 470 or a steaming tray 480. The steaming bowl 470 can be placed in the first cooking chamber 412 or the second cooking chamber 414, and the steaming tray 480 can be placed in the first cooking chamber 412 or the second cooking chamber 414.

[0180] As Figure 11 shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the display control component 420 further includes a controller 432. The controller 432 is used to control each component of the cooking appliance 400. The controller 432 is electrically connected to the first detection circuit and the first temperature detection component 450, electrically connected to the first temperature sensor 462 through the second detection circuit, and electrically connected to the second temperature sensor 464 through the third detection circuit.

[0181] As Figure 12 and Figure 13 shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the display control component 420 further includes a fourth button 434. The fourth button 434 is used to trigger the reservation function of the cooking appliance 400.

[0182] The cooking appliance 400 provided by the present invention includes a first heating element 446 and a second heating element 448. The first heating element 446 heats the liquid in the first heating chamber 442 to generate steam for supplying the first cooking chamber 412. The second heating element 448 heats the liquid in the second heating chamber 444 to generate steam for supplying the second cooking chamber 414. The total power of the first heating element 446 and the second heating element 448 can be 2000W. And, the steam generating device 440 further includes a liquid storage chamber. The liquid storage chamber is communicated with the first heating chamber 442 and the second heating chamber 444, so as to supply gas to the first heating chamber 442 and the second heating chamber 444, and reduce the amount of water heated by the first heating element 446 and the second heating element 448, and improve the speed of steam generation.

[0183] Moreover, the above structure makes the first heating chamber 442 and the second heating chamber 444 independent, reducing the possibility of flavor cross - contamination between ingredients. Among them, the display control component 420 can respectively set the parameters of the first cooking chamber 412 and the second cooking chamber 414. The display control device includes four buttons and an encoder, forming an operation logic through the four buttons and the encoder, which can satisfy the control of the heating element in a single cooking chamber at 2000W, and can also control the heating element in a single cooking chamber at 1000W from 40°C to 100°C.

[0184] The cooking appliance 400 includes a first heating element 446 and a second heating element 448, a first temperature detection component 450 and a second temperature detection component 460. The second temperature detection component 460 includes a first temperature sensor 462 and a second temperature sensor 464. The first temperature detection component 450 includes a third temperature sensor. The first heating element 446 corresponds to the first cooking chamber 412, and the second heating element 448 corresponds to the second cooking chamber 414. The steam generation speed is increased through the first heating chamber 442 and the second heating chamber 444. The separately arranged steam channels can prevent flavor cross - contamination between ingredients. The first heating element 446 detects the temperature through the first temperature sensor 462, the second heating element 448 detects the temperature through the second temperature sensor 464, and the third temperature sensor detects the temperature of the first cooking chamber 412.

[0185] The user can trigger the first - level menu 490 and the second - level menu 500 of the first cooking chamber 412, as well as the first - level menu 490 and the second - level menu 500 of the second cooking chamber 414 through the display control component 420, and rotate the recipe and cooking time. Then, the cooking appliance 400 can be started for the cooking mode. The corresponding function lights of the cooking appliance 400 indicate and are on, and a countdown display is carried out, and the temperature of the cooking chamber is detected in real - time.

[0186] The operation display logic for low - temperature steaming in the first cooking chamber 412 can be: in the standby mode, click the first button 424 to enter the first - level menu 490 corresponding to the first cooking chamber 412. At this time, the first - level menu 490 is displayed on the display panel 422. The user can select the low - temperature steaming item with the third button 428 or the first button 424. When low - temperature steaming is selected, the menu of the second cooking chamber 414 will be disabled from selection to prevent temperature cross - contamination.

[0187] After the selection of the first - level menu 490 for low - temperature steaming is completed, the second - level menu 500 will be displayed on the display panel 422. The user can select the items in the second - level menu 500, and each item in the second - level menu 500 has a corresponding set temperature for setting the temperature of the first cooking chamber 412.

[0188] For the second cooking cavity 414, the operation display logic for low-temperature steaming can be as follows: In the standby mode, click the second button 426 to enter the first-level menu 490 corresponding to the second cooking cavity 414. At this time, the first-level menu 490 is displayed on the display panel 422, and the user can select the low-temperature steaming item with the third button 428 or the second button 426. When selecting low-temperature steaming, the menu of the first cooking cavity 412 will be disabled to prevent temperature cross.

[0189] After the selection of the first-level menu 490 for low-temperature steaming is completed, a second-level menu 500 will be displayed on the display panel 422, and the user can select the items of the second-level menu 500. Each item of the second-level menu 500 has a corresponding set temperature for setting the temperature of the second cooking cavity 414.

[0190] Specifically, Figure 15 The flowchart of the cooking process of the cooking appliance 400 provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0191] As Figure 15 shown, the specific process of the cooking process of the cooking appliance 400 provided by an embodiment of the present invention is as follows:

[0192] Step 1502: Cooking process;

[0193] Step 1504: The first heating element works at the target power;

[0194] Step 1506: Determine whether the set temperature - actual temperature is greater than 5°C; if the judgment result is yes, execute step 1508, and if the judgment result is no, execute step 1504;

[0195] Step 1508: The controller performs power adjustment heating on the first heating element;

[0196] Step 1510: Determine whether the set temperature - actual temperature is less than or equal to 5°C; if the judgment result is yes, execute step 1512, and if the judgment result is no, execute step 1508;

[0197] Step 1512: Determine whether the cooking countdown is 0; if the judgment result is yes, execute step 1514, and if the judgment result is no, execute step 1508;

[0198] Step 1514: Return to standby.

[0199] Specifically, the corresponding relationship between the value of the set temperature - actual temperature and the heating power of the heating element is shown in Table 1.

[0200] Table 1

[0201]

[0202] As shown in Table 1, when the temperature difference between the set temperature and the actual temperature is -5°C, the working power of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is 1000W; when the temperature difference is -4°C, the working power of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is 900W; when the temperature difference is -3°C, the working power of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is 700W; when the temperature difference is -2°C, the working power of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is 600W; when the temperature difference is -1°C, the working power of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is 300W; when the temperature difference is 0°C, the working power of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is 200W; when the temperature difference is 1°C, the working power of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is 100W; when the temperature difference is 2°C, the working power of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is 0; when the temperature difference is 3°C, the working power of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is 0; when the temperature difference is 4°C, the working power of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is 0; when the temperature difference is 5°C, the working power of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is 0.

[0203] The display logic for the rapid steaming operation of the first cooking cavity 412 can be as follows: In the standby mode, click the first button 424 to enter the first-level menu 490 of the first cooking cavity 412. At this time, the first-level menu 490 is displayed on the display panel 422. When rapid steaming is selected, the menu of the second cooking cavity 414 will be disabled from selection to prevent power dispersion. The first-level menu 490 of rapid steaming has a corresponding temperature curve. Short-press the third button 428 to select the second-level menu 500. At this time, the second-level menu 500 is displayed on the display panel 422. The cooking curve varies with different heating power adjustment ratios for each time period. Therefore, each second-level menu 500 results in different cooking effects due to different times, meeting the cooking curves of different menus.

[0204] The display logic for the rapid steaming operation of the second cooking cavity 414 can be as follows: In the standby mode, click the second button 426 to enter the first-level menu 490 of the second cooking cavity 414. At this time, the first-level menu 490 is displayed on the display panel 422. When rapid steaming is selected, the menu of the first cooking cavity 412 will be disabled from selection to prevent power dispersion. The first-level menu 490 of rapid steaming has a corresponding temperature curve. Short-press the third button 428 to select the second-level menu 500. At this time, the second-level menu 500 is displayed on the display panel 422. The cooking curve varies with different heating power adjustment ratios for each time period. Therefore, each second-level menu 500 results in different cooking effects due to different times, meeting the cooking curves of different menus.

[0205] Specifically,Figure 16 The flowchart shows the operation process of the cooking appliance 400 provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0206] As Figure 16 shown, the specific operation process of the cooking appliance 400 provided by an embodiment of the present invention is as follows:

[0207] Step 1602: Standby operation, click the first button;

[0208] Step 1604: Select the first-level menu "Rapid steaming", the border of the first-level menu blinks. After selecting the first-level menu, enter the second-level menu selection;

[0209] Step 1608: After entering the second-level menu, select the second-level menu through the knob, and click the third button to enter the time selection;

[0210] Step 1610: After entering the time selection, the time can be switched through the knob. At the same time, clicking the fourth button can switch to the adjustment of the reservation time, or click the fourth button for reservation setting;

[0211] Step 1612: Cooking process;

[0212] Step 1614: Determine whether the cooking countdown is 0; if the determination result is yes, execute step 1616; if the determination result is no, execute step 1612;

[0213] Step 1616: Return to standby;

[0214] Step 1618: Rotate the knob to adjust the cooking time. Short-pressing the third button can pause or continue cooking, and long-pressing the third button can return to the standby mode;

[0215] Step 1620: When the detection result of the second temperature detection component is greater than the protection temperature, control the first heating element and the second heating element to stop;

[0216] Step 1622: Fault alarm.

[0217] Figure 17 The flowchart shows the cooking process of the cooking appliance 400 provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0218] As Figure 17 shown, the specific cooking process of the cooking appliance 400 provided by an embodiment of the present invention is as follows:

[0219] Step 1702: Cooking process;

[0220] Step 1704: The first heating element and the second heating element heat according to the power adjustment ratio;

[0221] Step 1706: Determine whether time migration is completed; if the determination result is yes, execute Step 1708, and if the determination result is no, execute Step 1704;

[0222] Step 1708: Determine whether the cooking countdown is 0; if the determination result is yes, execute Step 1710, and if the determination result is no, execute Step 1704;

[0223] Step 1710: Return to standby.

[0224] Specifically, the specific parameters of the cooking stages corresponding to the rapid steaming menu are as shown in Table 2 below.

[0225] Table 2

[0226]

[0227] As shown in Table 2, when the cooking stage is the rapid steam stage, the control mode of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is to turn on for 32S, stop for 0, and the running time is 5 minutes. The first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 operates at the target power, and the target power can be the maximum power of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448. When the cooking stage is the fast steaming stage, the control mode of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is to turn on for 32S, stop for 0, and the running time is 8 minutes. When the cooking stage is the normal stage 1, the control mode of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is to turn on for 12S, stop for 8S, and the running time is 10 minutes. When the cooking stage is the normal stage 2, the control mode of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is to turn on for 25S, stop for 15S, and the running time is 30 minutes. When the cooking stage is the normal stage 3, the control mode of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is to turn on for 15S, stop for 5S, and the running time is 7 minutes. When the cooking stage is the normal stage 4, the control mode of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is to turn on for 10S, stop for 10S, and the running time is 7 minutes.

[0228] During the entire cooking process, when the temperature of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is greater than or equal to 120 °C, a dry-burning alarm is issued.

[0229] Single cooking cavity operation, insulation and reservation status operation display logic: When working, rotating the knob 430 can directly modify the time parameter for a single layer. Pressing the third button 428 briefly can pause and continue cooking, and pressing the third button 428 long can exit and return to the standby mode.

[0230] During the cooking process, the temperature of the first heating element 446 and the second heating element 448 is detected throughout the cooking process. When the temperature of the first heating element 446 or the second heating element 448 is 120°C, the dry-burning protection mode is activated, the heating load is completely stopped, and the temperature is quickly cooled. The protection mode needs to be released after the power is turned on again.

[0231] The cooking appliance 400 counts down according to the set time, which is generally a cooking time of more than 1 minute. When the countdown reaches 0, cooking ends and the appliance returns to the standby mode.

[0232] In the present invention, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "plurality" refers to two or more, unless otherwise clearly defined. The terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "connected" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0233] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the directions or positional relationships indicated by the terms "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "back", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the components or units referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore, cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0234] In the description of this specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "specific embodiments", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0235] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a cooking appliance, characterized in that, the cooking appliance includes a first cooking cavity and a second cooking cavity, and the control method for the cooking appliance includes: responding to a first input from a user, and displaying a first-level menu for the first cooking cavity; responding to a second input from the user for the first-level menu, and displaying a second-level menu for the first cooking cavity; when the second input meets a first condition, controlling the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter a locked state after a first duration or directly.

2. The control method for a cooking appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, the step of controlling the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter a locked state after a first duration or directly when the second input meets the first condition includes: when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than a first temperature threshold, the menu of the second cooking cavity enters a locked state after a first duration or directly; and / or when the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, the menu of the second cooking cavity enters a locked state after a first duration or directly.

3. The control method for a cooking appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that, the cooking appliance further includes a first heating element and a second heating element, the first heating element is used to provide heat for the first cooking cavity, the second heating element is used to provide heat for the second cooking cavity, and further includes: when the cooking temperature corresponding to the option selected by the second input is lower than the first temperature threshold, controlling the working power of the first heating element with the temperature in the first cooking cavity, and the power of the second heating element enters a locked mode; and / or when the cooking mode corresponding to the option selected by the second input is fast cooking, controlling the first heating element to increase the heating power or work at a target power, and controlling the second heating element to reduce the heating power or stop working.

4. A control device for a cooking appliance, characterized in that, the cooking appliance includes a first cooking cavity and a second cooking cavity, and the control device for the cooking appliance includes: a first display module, configured to respond to a first input from a user and display a first-level menu for the first cooking cavity; a second display module, configured to respond to a second input from the user for the first-level menu and display a second-level menu for the first cooking cavity; a first control module, configured to control the menu of the second cooking cavity to enter a locked state after a first duration or directly when the second input meets the first condition.

5. An electronic device, characterized in that, it includes a processor, a memory, and a program or instruction stored on the memory and executable on the processor, and when the program or instruction is executed by the processor, it implements the control method for a cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

6. A readable storage medium, characterized in that, a program or instruction is stored on the readable storage medium, and when the program or instruction is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the control method for a cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

7. A cooking appliance, characterized in that, it includes: The control device of the cooking appliance according to claim 4; The electronic device according to claim 5; The readable storage medium according to claim 6.

8. A cooking appliance, characterized in that it comprises: a first cooking cavity and a second cooking cavity; a display control component for displaying control menus of the first cooking cavity and the second cooking cavity, and for receiving inputs from a user, the inputs including a first input and a second input; wherein, in response to the first input of the user, the display control component displays a first-level menu for the first cooking cavity, and in response to the second input of the user for the first-level menu, displays a second-level menu for the first cooking cavity; when the second input meets a first condition, the menu of the second cooking cavity enters a locked state after a first time period or directly.

9. The cooking appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that the display control component comprises: a display panel for displaying control menus of the first cooking cavity and the second cooking cavity; a first button for receiving the first input of the user for displaying the control menu of the first cooking cavity; a second button for receiving a third input of the user for displaying the control menu of the second cooking cavity; a third button for determining items in the first-level menu and the second-level menu, and during the cooking process, controlling the cooking appliance to pause or continue cooking in response to a fourth input of the user; a knob for finding items in the second-level menu and adjusting the cooking time.

10. The cooking appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that the display control component comprises: a third button, and in response to a fifth input of the user for the third button, controlling the cooking appliance to return to the standby mode.

11. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that it further comprises: a steam generating device, the steam generating device comprising a first heating cavity, a second heating cavity, a first heating element and a second heating element, the first heating element being used for heating the first heating cavity, the second heating element being used for heating the second heating cavity, the first cooking cavity being in communication with the first heating cavity, and the second cooking cavity being in communication with the second heating cavity; a first temperature detection component for detecting the temperature of the first cooking cavity or the second cooking cavity; wherein, the cooking appliance adjusts the first heating element or the second heating element according to the temperature of the first cooking cavity or the second cooking cavity and the target temperature.

12. The cooking appliance according to claim 11, characterized in that it further comprises: a second temperature detection component for detecting the temperatures of the first heating element and the second heating element, and when the temperature of the first heating element or the temperature of the second heating element is greater than or equal to a protection temperature, the cooking appliance stops working.