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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2020
Filed:
Sep. 12, 2017
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Giulio Ghiglieri, Milan, IT;
Marco Giuliani, Cassinetta, IT;
Davide Parachini, Cassano Magnago, IT;
Cristiano Vito Pastore, Camerio, IT;
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
In at least another aspect, a method for calculating a humidity level in a cooking apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises heating a food load in a cooking cavity of the cooking apparatus and selectively activating a convection fan in the cooking cavity. The method further comprises monitoring a humidity signal detected by a humidity sensing apparatus in response to the activation of the convection fan. As a result of the activation of the convection fan, the method may determine an actual humidity level from a plurality of humidity levels based on a change in the humidity signal.