Steam cooker

Abstract

Steam cooking appliance (100), in particular steam cooking drawer (102), with - a device body (110) that surrounds an interior (112) of the steam cooker (100), - a steam cooking area (120) which is designed to be closable in the interior (112), and - a water tank (130) with a tank volume (132) for receiving water (134), which is arranged and designed to be connectable to the steam cooking area (120) via a water supply system of the steam cooking appliance (100) and to be removable within a receiving area (115) of the appliance body (110), wherein the water tank (130) further comprises a removable lid (140) for access to the tank volume (132), wherein the removable lid (130) has at least one opening (142) for emptying and / or filling the water tank (130), and wherein the removable lid (130) comprises at least one handle (146) for removing the water tank (130) from the appliance body (110).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a steam cooking appliance, in particular a steam cooking drawer.

[0002] Steam cookers with various designs are generally known. In particular, it is known that steam is introduced into a steam cooking chamber via a water tank within the steam cooker. The water tank is connected to a water supply system within the steam cooker, which, via a heating element, enables steam cooking in the supplied steam.

[0003] Document DE 10 2007 048 200 A1 describes, by way of example, a steam cooking appliance in which access to the water tank is possible via a control panel.

[0004] It is also generally known to provide a steam cooking appliance as a steam cooking drawer, which can be inserted into a furniture body in the manner of a drawer.

[0005] Against this background, the invention aims to provide an improved steam cooking appliance, in particular a particularly user-friendly steam cooking appliance.

[0006] According to the invention, this problem is solved by a steam cooking appliance with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention are described in the dependent claims.

[0007] In particular, a steam cooking appliance, especially a steam cooking drawer, is proposed to solve this problem, with - a device body that surrounds an interior space of the steam cooker, - a steam cooking area that can be closed off in the interior, and - a water tank with a tank volume for receiving water, which is arranged and designed to be connectable to the steam cooking area via a water supply system of the steam cooking appliance and to be removable within a receiving area of ​​the appliance body, wherein the water tank further has a removable lid for access to the tank volume, wherein the removable lid has at least one opening for emptying and / or filling the water tank, and wherein the removable lid includes at least one handle for removing the water tank from the appliance body.

[0008] Within the scope of the invention, it was discovered that by providing at least one opening in the removable lid, the need for frequent opening of the lid can be avoided. This allows the water tank to be emptied and / or refilled with the lid closed via the at least one opening. Furthermore, when adding other substances, such as a descaling agent, splashing around the water tank is prevented, as the at least one opening provides a larger opening for such additions.

[0009] Finally, the inventive design of the removable lid allows for particularly simple setup of the inventive steam cooker. Only the removable lid of the water tank from known steam cookers needs to be adapted.

[0010] The advantages achievable with the invention, besides the convenient option of changing the water in the water tank via the at least one opening, include particularly easy access to the water tank thanks to the at least one handle. This allows the user of the steam cooker to access the water tank very easily and conveniently, thus reliably preventing contamination of the steam cooker's water circuit.

[0011] It is known that water can be pumped from the water tank to the steaming area of ​​the steam cooker via a pump system. For this purpose, the water tank typically has at least one valve, such as a check valve. Therefore, corresponding connections are provided for the water tank within the appliance body, as are known from commercially available water tank designs.

[0012] The steam cooking area is preferably sealable in the sense that an area for cooking is essentially sealed watertight to ensure that moisture does not escape from the steam cooking appliance during the cooking process and thereby damage, for example, a furniture body or the like.

[0013] The water tank is a water tank in the sense that it provides the tank volume into which water can be added for the cooking process. Alternatively or additionally, other liquids or water additives can obviously also be added to the water tank according to the invention. In particular, a descaling agent, such as a descaling tablet, can be added to the water tank through at least one opening without having to open the removable lid.

[0014] The inventive concept of a water tank with at least one opening and at least one handle on the removable lid is particularly advantageous for a steam cooking drawer, since such a steam cooking drawer requires very little installation space within the appliance body for the water tank, compared to other steam cooking appliances, such as a steam cooker and / or a dialog oven. Given this particular challenge, it is especially advantageous that the inventive water tank is located outside the steam cooking area and connected to it via the water supply system. Furthermore, it is particularly advantageous that the at least one handle and at least one opening allow for convenient and regular emptying and / or refilling of the water tank, enabling the quick and easy removal of used water from the corresponding water circuit.This makes it particularly reliable and easy to avoid contamination of the water circuit of the steam cooker.

[0015] As a general rule, it follows from the above that the steam cooking device according to the invention can also be a different kitchen appliance than a steam cooking drawer. In particular, the steam cooking device can also be a classic steam cooker and / or a Dialog oven.

[0016] Preferred embodiments of the steam cooking appliance according to the invention are described below.

[0017] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the water tank can be inserted into the appliance body via a tank receptacle located laterally to the steam cooking area. In this embodiment, the water tank can be inserted into the appliance body in a particularly space-saving manner. In particular, the water tank can be removed independently of the state of the steam cooking area, since the water tank is located in the separate tank receptacle. The tank receptacle helps to prevent the water tank from tipping over during operation of the steam cooker and / or during insertion into the tank receptacle. Finally, the tank receptacle can provide valve connections for at least one valve of the water tank, preferably for two valves, so that the water tank can be inserted into the appliance body particularly easily.

[0018] In a further advantageous embodiment, the removable lid has at least one opening with an opening width of at least 2 cm and an opening length of at least 2 cm. In this embodiment, it is advantageously possible to insert a descaling tablet into the water tank without opening the removable lid. Furthermore, the combination of a removable lid and at least one opening of the specified size allows for particularly reliable introduction of a medium into the water tank without splashes contaminating the surrounding area. For example, the rim around the water tank opening can be designed to be sufficiently large to ensure that splashes land almost exclusively on the lid, which, due to its shape, prevents any remaining medium and / or water from spilling into the surrounding area.Alternatively or additionally, at least one opening can have a rim protruding from the lid, which prevents splashing of a medium into the area around the water tank.

[0019] In a further particularly preferred embodiment, the removable lid has a central opening and a side opening for emptying and / or filling the water tank. In this embodiment, the central opening, which protects against splashing when introducing a medium, can advantageously be combined with the side opening for particularly convenient emptying of the medium, without the need to remove the lid during these steps. The side opening can be particularly advantageously provided with a drain edge to enable particularly convenient and splash-free emptying of the medium. Additionally, at least one further opening can be provided in the removable lid to accommodate, for example, a specific, and in particular manufacturer-specific, filling nozzle for adding a medium.

[0020] In a further preferred embodiment, a central opening of the removable lid is arranged in the area of ​​the at least one handle. In this embodiment, the handle can advantageously form an additional barrier and thus provide additional splash protection against any medium that might spray out during filling. Furthermore, by arranging the handle in the area of ​​the central opening, the user's hand on the handle can provide additional splash protection against any sudden movements that may occur when pulling out and / or inserting the water tank.

[0021] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the at least one handle of the removable lid is a folding handle, wherein the handle rests flush against the top of the removable lid in a folded-down position and is suitable for removing the water tank from the appliance body in a folded-up position. Such a folding handle allows for particularly efficient use of the installation space within the appliance housing. In particular, no installation space is left unused by a protruding, rigid handle. The folding handle also has the advantage that the water tank can be taller than with a rigid handle while maintaining the same installation height. This allows for a larger tank volume or a narrower tank width. For example, the steam cooking area can be particularly wide because the folding handle allows the water tank to be particularly narrow and tall.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the preceding design, the at least one handle of the removable lid is integrated into the lid in the folded-down position, corresponding to a surface contour of the lid's upper surface. In this embodiment, the handle is positioned particularly flat against the lid when folded down. This allows for particularly efficient use of the steamer's installation space. Furthermore, the integration of the at least one handle results in a high-quality appearance and enables a particularly functional design for the upper surface of the removable lid. For example, the lid's upper surface can facilitate the backflow of water that has splashed out of the water tank.

[0023] In a further particularly preferred embodiment of the preceding design, the at least one handle of the releasable lid is held in the folded-down position by a spring element, so that a tensile force must be applied against the spring force of the spring element to achieve the folded-up position of the handle. In this embodiment, it is particularly reliable to prevent the handle from accidentally being in the folded-up position. This ensures that, after the water tank is inserted, the at least one handle does not inadvertently occupy more installation space than necessary. Finally, the spring element also allows the handle to automatically return to the folded-down position without requiring any manual intervention by the user of the steam cooker.Automated folding is particularly advantageous for a sliding steamer drawer, as it prevents accidental blockage of the drawer by the extended handle of the water tank. The spring element is preferably a leaf spring. Such a spring element can be provided in a particularly simple and robust manner.

[0024] In a further advantageous embodiment of the preceding design, the removable lid features a pair of handles consisting of two opposing, foldable handles. This type of handle allows for a particularly secure grip on the water tank for emptying. In particular, the handles enable a more ergonomic carrying experience by distributing the tank's weight evenly across the user's hand. Finally, the two opposing handles can provide a particularly reliable splash guard for the at least one opening of the removable lid.

[0025] In a particularly preferred example of the preceding embodiment, the two opposing folding handles surround the at least one opening for filling and emptying the water tank. In this example, the two folding handles form a particularly reliable splash guard for the at least one opening located between them. Preferably, the user's hand, when carrying the water tank, provides additional protection against splashing from the corresponding central opening.

[0026] In another advantageous example of the previous variant, the two opposing folding handles perform a common folding movement between the folded-down and folded-up positions via a shared toothing mechanism at the handle attachment. In this example, the movement of the handle pair is advantageously provided synchronously. This eliminates the need to grasp both handles simultaneously to achieve the folded-up position. Only one handle needs to be pulled to raise the other, opposing handle via the toothing mechanism. This also prevents accidentally folding down only one of the two handles. As a result, a synchronous folded-down and folded-up position for both handles is reliably achieved.The toothing can be achieved by two gear profiles, partially formed on the two handles, which mesh with each other due to their position on the top of the removable cover. This allows for a particularly simple and robust provision of the advantageous pair of handles as shown in this example. An exemplary embodiment of toothing according to this variant is shown in [reference to be added]. Fig. 5 and Fig. 7 described.

[0027] In another particularly advantageous example of the inventive variant with a pair of handles, exactly one of the folding handles of the pair is held in the folded-down position by the spring element. In this example, only one handle of the pair advantageously requires the spring element. This reduces the complexity of manufacturing the water tank compared to using multiple spring elements. Furthermore, the spring element ensures that both handles of the pair remain reliably in the folded-down position simultaneously, as long as no external force, such as a pulling force from the user, is applied to at least one of the handles. This reliably prevents the pair of handles from accidentally being folded up.

[0028] In another version of the steamer with at least one folding handle, the steamer can be inserted into an external cabinet using a rail system. In this version, the handle, when folded up, extends beyond the installation height of the steamer, thus preventing it from being inserted. This handle provides reliable protection against accidental insertion when the steamer is folded up. This effectively prevents, for example, the user from accidentally pinching their fingers when inserting the steamer.

[0029] In an advantageous embodiment, the installation height of the appliance area is less than 45 cm, and in particular less than 30 cm. Such dimensions allow for particularly easy integration of the steam cooker into commercially available designs of external kitchen cabinetry. Furthermore, such dimensions illustrate that the water tank according to the invention can be provided in a particularly compact manner within the steam cooker, thus enabling even low installation heights for such steam cookers.

[0030] According to a further aspect of the invention, a method for operating a steam cooking appliance, in particular a steam cooking drawer, is proposed to solve the aforementioned problem. The method comprises the steps: - Filling the water tank of the steam cooker with water via at least one opening of a removable lid of the water tank; - Carrying out a cooking process within a steam cooking area that is connected to the water tank via a water supply system; and - Emptying the water tank by removing the water tank from the steam cooker via at least one handle located on the removable lid of the water tank and by tipping out the water contained in the water tank through the at least one opening of the removable lid.

[0031] The method according to the further aspect of the invention is carried out by the steam cooking appliance according to the invention, so that the method has all the advantages mentioned for the steam cooking appliance.

[0032] In particular, the method allows for easy emptying and filling of the water tank via the at least one opening. Furthermore, a possible rim between the at least one opening and the lid's end provides splash protection for surrounding areas of the steam cooker. This is especially advantageous when adding a descaling agent, such as a descaling tablet, which, with known water tank designs, can lead to splashing and thus contamination of surrounding areas of the water tank.

[0033] The steps of the inventive method are preferably carried out in the specified order. First, the water tank is filled for a new cooking process, then the cooking process is started, and afterwards the water tank is emptied again. Within this method, the water tank undergoes a usage cycle necessary for a cooking process. Therefore, the inventive method is typically carried out in less than 10 hours, particularly in less than 6 hours, and most preferably in less than 4 hours.

[0034] Finally, emptying the water tank is particularly easy thanks to the handle on the removable lid. For thorough cleaning, the lid can also be opened, allowing the user access to the water tank's contents.

[0035] In a particularly preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention, the method is supplemented by the step of descaling the water tank by introducing a descaling agent through the at least one opening of the removable lid. In this embodiment, the opening according to the invention in the removable lid is used particularly advantageously.

[0036] An embodiment of the invention is shown schematically in the drawings and is described in more detail below. The drawings show... Fig. 1 a perspective view of an embodiment of a steam cooking appliance according to the invention; Fig. 2 a perspective view of a built-in water tank of the embodiment of the steam cooking appliance according to the invention; Fig. 3 a perspective view of the water tank of the embodiment of the steam cooking appliance according to the invention; Fig. 4, Fig. 5 sectional views of the water tank of the exemplary embodiment of the steam cooking appliance according to the invention, wherein one section plane of the sectional view is outside the handles ( Fig. 4) and in the area of ​​the handles ( Fig. 5) of the water tank; Fig. 6 a perspective view of the water tank of the embodiment of the steam cooking appliance according to the invention with handles in the folded-up position; Fig. 7 a sectional view of the water tank of the exemplary embodiment of the steam cooking appliance according to the invention with handles in the folded-up position; and Fig. 8 a flowchart of an embodiment of a method according to a further aspect of the invention.

[0037] Fig. Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a steam cooking appliance 100 according to a first aspect of the invention.

[0038] The steam cooker 100 is in this case a steam cooker drawer 102, with a unit body 110, a steam cooker area 120 and a water tank 130.

[0039] The appliance body 110 surrounds an interior 112 of the steam cooker 100. The steam cooker drawer 102 can be moved like a drawer via a rail system 104 in a retracted position or in the position shown in the original text. Fig. The extended state shown in section 1 is present.

[0040] The steam cooking compartment 120 is designed to be closable within the interior 112. The steam cooking compartment 120 is surrounded by walls 122 of the steam cooking appliance 100, which are intended to prevent steam from escaping. These walls are made, for example, of glass or plastic.

[0041] The water tank 130 is arranged laterally to the steam cooking area 120 and is located in a tank receptacle 114 of the appliance body 110. The tank receptacle 114 at least partially surrounds the water tank 130, ensuring its stability when installed. The tank receptacle 114 forms the receiving area 115 of the appliance body 110 for the water tank 130. The water tank 130 forms a tank volume 132, which in this case is filled with water 134. The water tank is connected to the steam cooking area 120 via a water supply system (not shown) of the steam cooking appliance 100. According to the invention, the water tank 130 includes a removable lid 140 for accessing the tank volume 132.

[0042] A detailed representation of the removable lid 140 and the water tank 130 according to the invention can be seen in the following figures.

[0043] Fig. Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a built-in water tank 130 of the embodiment of the steam cooking appliance 100 according to the invention.

[0044] Out of Fig. 2. The detailed structure of the water tank 130 results from Fig. 1. Thus, in Fig. 2. It can be seen that the water tank 130 has a removable lid 140 with at least one opening 142 for emptying and / or filling the water tank 130. A central opening for filling the water tank is essentially rectangular, while a second lateral opening 144 is provided for emptying the water tank 130 when the lid 140 is closed. The central opening 142 has an opening width B of at least 2 cm, in particular at least 4 cm, and an opening length L of at least 2 cm, in particular at least 2.5 cm. The lateral opening 144 is partially rounded and thus partially oval, and has a maximum width of less than 3 cm, in particular less than 2.5 cm.

[0045] Furthermore, in Fig. Figure 2 shows that the removable lid 140 includes at least one handle 146 for removing the water tank 130 from the device body 110. In the illustrated embodiment, the at least one handle 146 is a pair of handles 147 consisting of opposing handles 146, 146', which are arranged in the area of ​​the central opening 142. The two handles 146, 146' surround the central opening 142. It can also be seen that the two handles 146, 146' are integrated into the removable lid 140 by virtue of their shape, which corresponds to a surface contour of the upper surface of the removable lid 140. As a result, the two handles 146, 146' lie so flat against the upper surface of the removable lid 140 in the illustrated state that they have no additional protrusion compared to the surrounding surface contour.This allows the water tank 130 to be positioned particularly high without preventing the insertion of the steam cooking drawer 102.

[0046] Finally, the water tank 130 also has a level indicator 136, which is made of a transparent material, such as a transparent plastic, and through which it is possible to see how full the water tank 130 is while the water tank 130 is arranged in the tank holder 114.

[0047] Fig. Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the water tank 130 of the embodiment of the steam cooking appliance 100 according to the invention.

[0048] Unlike the one in Fig. In the state shown in Figure 2, the water tank 130 has now been removed from the tank mount, so that a lateral structure of the water tank 130 can also be seen.

[0049] The water tank 130 preferably has a length of at least 25 cm, in particular at least 35 cm. Furthermore, the water tank 130 preferably has a width of at least 5 cm, in particular at least 7 cm.

[0050] The water tank 130 has a rectangular shape, specifically a cuboid shape. Alternatively, the water tank can also be round, for example cylindrical.

[0051] The Fig. 4 and Fig. Figure 5 shows sectional views of the water tank 130 of the embodiment of the steam cooking appliance 100 according to the invention, wherein one section plane of the sectional view is outside the handles 146, 146' ( Fig. 4) and in the area of ​​handles 146, 146' ( Fig. 5) of the water tank 130.

[0052] It has been shown that the surface profile in Fig. 4 essentially corresponds to the surface profile provided by the handles 146, 146'.

[0053] Furthermore, one of the valves 150 of the water tank 130 is shown in the figures, through which the connection to the water supply system of the steam cooker 100 is provided. Water is supplied from the water tank 130 to the steam cooking area and later from the steam cooking area back to the water tank 130 via the valves 150. The valves are preferably designed as check valves.

[0054] The two handles 146, 146' made of Fig. The five handles are connected to each other via a toothed joint 148. If one of the handles 146, 146' is erected, the corresponding other handle 146, 146' would follow through the toothed joint 148, as is the case, for example, in the context of Fig. 7 is shown.

[0055] Finally, one can recognize through the two Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, that the removable lid 140 is connected to the rest of the water tank 130 via a snap-fit ​​connection. Alternatively or additionally, a clamping connection or a similar positive-locking connection between the removable lid 140 and the water tank 130 may be provided.

[0056] Fig. Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the water tank of the embodiment of the steam cooking appliance 100 according to the invention with handles 146, 146' in the folded-up state.

[0057] The illustrated folded-up state of the handles 146, 146' is particularly advantageous for removing the water tank 130 from the body of the steam cooker.

[0058] Because the handles 146, 146' are foldable, the water tank 130 can be easily and conveniently removed, and the handles 146, 146' still occupy little space in the steam cooker 100 when folded down. In an embodiment not shown, the handle of the water tank according to the invention is formed by a rigid handle or by a plurality of rigid handles. Such a rigid handle can project laterally or above the removable lid of the water tank.

[0059] In combination with Fig. 1 illustrates the in Fig. Figure 6 shows the handle pair 147 in its folded-up position, indicating that the handles 146, 146' act as a stop mechanism when folded up. Only when the folded-up handles 146, 146' are folded down again and thus rest directly against the removable cover 140, is it possible to insert the steam cooking drawer 102.

[0060] Fig. Figure 7 shows a sectional view of the water tank 130 of the embodiment of the steam cooking appliance 100 according to the invention with handles 146, 146' in the folded-up state.

[0061] This sectional view clearly shows that a spring element 160 is arranged on a handle 146 to hold the folding handle 146 in the folded-down position. In combination with the in Fig. In the toothed arrangement shown in Figure 5, the opposite handle 146' is also indirectly held in the folded-down position via the spring element 160, so that a tensile force must be applied against the spring force of the spring element 160 to achieve the folded-up position of the handles 146, 146'. In this case, the spring element 160 is formed by a leaf spring, which is pressed against a stop inside the interior of the water tank and is thereby reliably held in its position. In an alternative embodiment (not shown), each of the opposite handles has its own spring element, which holds the corresponding handle in a folded-down position. Alternatively or additionally to a leaf spring, the spring element can be formed by a coil spring, a torsion spring, and / or the like.

[0062] In this sense, the in Fig. The illustrated state of the handles 146, 146' is a state in which a tensile force is applied to the handles against the existing spring force of the spring element 160 and in which the corresponding steam cooking appliance 100 does not exceed the limit shown in Fig. The rail system 104 shown can be inserted into a furniture carcass. Only after the handles 146, 146' have been folded down can the steam cooker be inserted and the corresponding cooking process started.

[0063] It follows directly from what has been written above that the following is in the Fig. The embodiments shown in Figures 1 to 7 merely illustrate an exemplary design of the steam cooker 100 according to the invention. Alternatively or additionally, further features of the steam cooker can be added or modified. In particular, the structure of the handles 146, 146' and / or the openings of the removable lid 140 can be provided differently for a steam cooker according to the invention, as long as at least one handle 146 and at least one opening are arranged on the removable lid 140.

[0064] Fig. Figure 8 shows a flowchart of an embodiment of a method 800 according to a further aspect of the invention.

[0065] Method 800 is designed for operating a steam cooking appliance, in particular a steam cooking drawer. Method 800 comprises the steps described below.

[0066] A first step 810 involves filling a water tank of the steam cooker with water via at least one opening of a removable lid of the water tank.

[0067] A next step 820 involves carrying out a cooking process within a steam cooking area which is connected to the water tank via a water supply system.

[0068] A subsequent step 830 comprises emptying the water tank by removing the water tank from the steam cooker via at least one handle arranged on the removable lid of the water tank and by tipping out water contained in the water tank through the at least one opening of the removable lid.

[0069] Steps 810, 820, and 830 according to the invention are preferably carried out in the specified order and describe a cooking process. The water tank is first filled in step 810, then used for the cooking process in step 820, and finally emptied after the cooking process in step 830. Accordingly, the steps according to the invention are carried out for different durations. Steps 810 and 830 are preferably carried out manually, and the cooking process in step 820 is carried out manually, semi-automatically, or automatically.

[0070] In principle, it follows from the above that the inventive method 800 can be supplemented by one or more steps according to the embodiments of the invention described above. In particular, the method 800 can be supplemented by an additional step that includes descaling the water tank by introducing a descaling agent through the at least one opening of the removable lid. Such a step advantageously utilizes the inventive structure of the removable lid to enable the descaling agent, such as a descaling tablet, to be introduced into the water tank in a particularly user-friendly manner. Reference symbol list 100 steam cooker 102 Steam cooking drawer 104 rail system 110 device bodies 112 Interior 114 Tank mounting 115 Recording area 120 steam cooking area 122 wall 130 water tank 132 tank volume 134 Water 136 Level indicator 140 removable lids 142 central opening 144 side opening 146, 146' handle 147 pairs of handles 148 gear teeth 150 valve 160 spring element 800 procedures Steps 810, 820, 830 of the procedure B Opening width L Opening length QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

[1] Steam cooking appliance (100), in particular steam cooking drawer (102), with - a device body (110) that surrounds an interior (112) of the steam cooker (100), - a steam cooking area (120) which is designed to be closable in the interior (112), and - a water tank (130) with a tank volume (132) for receiving water (134), which is arranged and designed to be connectable to the steam cooking area (120) via a water supply system of the steam cooking appliance (100) and to be removable within a receiving area (115) of the appliance body (110), wherein the water tank (130) further comprises a removable lid (140) for access to the tank volume (132), wherein the removable lid (130) has at least one opening (142) for emptying and / or filling the water tank (130), and wherein the removable lid (130) comprises at least one handle (146) for removing the water tank (130) from the appliance body (110). [2] Steam cooking appliance (100) according to claim 1, wherein the water tank (130) can be inserted into the appliance body (110) in a tank receptacle (114) arranged laterally from the steam cooking area (120). [3] Steam cooker (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the removable lid (140) has at least one opening (142) with an opening width (B) of at least 2 cm and an opening length (L) of at least 2 cm. [4] Steam cooker (100) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the removable lid (140) has a central opening (142) and a side opening (144) for emptying and / or filling the water tank (130). [5] Steam cooker (100) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein a central opening (142) of the removable lid (140) is arranged in the area of ​​the at least one handle (146). [6] Steam cooker (100) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one handle (146) of the removable lid (140) is a foldable handle (146), and wherein the handle (146) in a folded-down state rests flush against an upper surface of the removable lid (140) and in a folded-up state is suitable for removing the water tank (130) from the appliance body (110). [7] Steam cooker (100) according to claim 6, wherein the at least one handle (146) of the removable lid (140) is integrated into the removable lid (140) in the folded-down state according to a surface contour of the top of the removable lid (140). [8] Steam cooker (100) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the at least one handle (146) of the releasable lid (140) is held in the folded-down state by a spring element (160), such that a tensile force must be applied against a spring force of the spring element (160) in order to achieve the folded-up state of the handle (146). [9] Steam cooker (100) according to at least one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the removable lid (140) has a pair of handles (147) which consists of two opposing folding handles (146, 146'). [10] Steam cooker (100) according to claim 9, wherein the two opposing folding handles (146, 146') surround the at least one opening (142) for filling and emptying the water tank (130). [11] Steam cooker (100) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the two opposing folding handles (146, 146') perform a common folding movement between the folded-down state and the folded-up state via a common toothing (147) on the handle attachment. [12] Steam cooker (100) according to claim 8 and according to at least one of claims 9 to 11, wherein exactly one of the folding handles (146, 146') of the handle pair (147) is held in the folded-down position by the spring element (160). [13] Steam cooker (100) according to at least one of claims 6 to 12, wherein the steam cooker (100) can be inserted into an external furniture body via a rail system (104), and wherein the at least one handle (146) in the folded-up state extends beyond an installation height of the steam cooker (100) and thereby prevents the steam cooker (100) from being inserted.

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