Rotisserie oven having horizontally and vertically oriented cooking elements

Abstract

Indoor use rotisserie ovens which have construction features and scale which make the cleaning process easier. Shown are indoor use rotisserie ovens which also may rotate cooking foods about either a horizontal or vertical axis, which makes their applications more versatile. Construction features include: a scale appropriate for cleaning in a typical kitchen sink, use of removable electrical components, and single oven wall construction, all to allow easy cabinet cleaning. Also shown is a locking tab manufacturing detail which creates an inexpensive, light weight, oven cavity, which is easy to clean and also permits oven cavity washing and/or immersion in water. This manufacturing detail also is easy to handle by the end-user without projecting sharp edges. Self lubricated spit assembly axles are shown as well to help deaden sound.

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         8 . A device for rotationally cooking food comprising: 
 a cooking heat source,    a first rotating food support adjacent to the heat source and having a horizontal axis,    a second rotating food support also adjacent to the heat source and the second rotating food support having a vertical axis and a generally horizontal cooking surface—a power source energizing the first food support to rotate,    
     
     
         9 . The device of claim  1  further including the second rotating food support being rotationally energized by the power source.  
     
     
         10 . The device of claim  1  wherein the first food support is not simultaneously present with the second food support.  
     
     
         11 . The device of claim  1  where the power source rotationally energizes the first rotating food support through a detachable gear engagement.  
     
     
         12 . The device of claim  1  where the power source rotationally engages the second rotating food support through a detachable gear engagement.  
     
     
         13 . The device of claim  1  further including an oven cavity housing both the cooking heat source and the first food support.  
     
     
         14 . The device of claim  1  wherein there is an oven cavity which houses both the cooking heat source the second rotating food support.  
     
     
         15 . The device of claim  6  wherein the heat source can be removed by hand from the oven cavity without use of tools.  
     
     
         16 . The device of claim  1  wherein the first rotating food support includes a first horizontal spit rod.  
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 9  wherein the first rotating food support also includes a plurality of spit rods.  
     
     
         18 . The device of claim  1  wherein the generally horizontal cooking surface is not perforated.  
     
     
         19 . The device of claim  1  wherein the generally horizontal surface is dome shaped.  
     
     
         20 . The device of claim  1  wherein the first food support can be removed from its adjacency to the cooking heat source by hand, without use of tools.  
     
     
         21 . The device of claim  1  wherein the second food support can be removed from its adjacency to the cooking heat source by hand, without use of tools.