In one embodiment, the present invention provides a device for producing a fire special effect that is suitable for applications in which the viewers of the simulated flame are able inspect the device from relatively close range andor from a number of perspectives. An Event Log stores the details of each malfunction and enables an electronic service requester generator to develop formatted packets of information for transmittal to a remote service center. A voltage detecting unit detects the voltage induced by the voltage inducing unit. The intermediate shaft brake is activated so that the rotational speed of the intermediate shaft is adapted to the next gear selected at the same time as the rotational speed of the engine is adapted to the rotational speed of the input shaft in the new gear by virtue of the engine-braking device being activated. The curved portion of the second grill rib has an elevation higher than those of the flat portions of the first and second ribs to prevent sliding out a meat piece from the cooking plate when the meat piece is disposed on the flat portions of the first and second grill ribs. In some embodiments, the filter wheel further comprises a plurality of light sources mounted on the filter wheel.