EP1329187A2 - Dishwasher with a salt container of the water softener device arranged in the appliance door - Google Patents

Dishwasher with a salt container of the water softener device arranged in the appliance door Download PDF

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EP1329187A2
EP1329187A2 EP02026203A EP02026203A EP1329187A2 EP 1329187 A2 EP1329187 A2 EP 1329187A2 EP 02026203 A EP02026203 A EP 02026203A EP 02026203 A EP02026203 A EP 02026203A EP 1329187 A2 EP1329187 A2 EP 1329187A2
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Volker Marks
Ludger Stallmann
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
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  • the invention relates to a dishwasher with an appliance door and one arranged therein Salt container with filler neck for refilling regeneration salt for one of the device's own Softening device, the filler neck is closed with a closure flap, which information, warnings or the like associated with the agent to be filled are.
  • the salt container is the device-specific softening device installed in the device door.
  • a filling opening is provided on the inside of the door to facilitate regeneration salt which has a closure lid designed as a fold-out chute.
  • Such a Sealing cap is, as is also known from DE-GM 91 15 706, after the salt filling liquid-tight to connect with the filling opening, so that brine escapes into the wash cabinet and the penetration of washing liquid from the washing container is effectively prevented. It is also expedient to place information, warnings or on such a cover The like. Apply for the agent to be filled (see DE 199 07 112 A1). This is to prevent that the user uses a different additive for dishwashers instead of salt, z. B. cleaner, filled.
  • the salt filler opening is located with the cover in the vicinity of the device's own dosing devices for those necessary in the washing operation Detergent and rinse aid.
  • the dosing devices and the salt drawer are one for the sake of Easy to operate and refill individually or in combination (see DE 38 31 745 A1) arranged on the inner door of the dishwasher. Filling the pantries the so-called combination metering devices are carried out manually, for which each metering device has a corresponding one Has filler opening for the intended detergent or cleaning agent.
  • the assignment of the additives is also the design of the dosing devices different, d. that is, the regeneration salt container is not in any case not with the low-viscosity rinse aid or with the more viscous liquid or powder detergent may be filled, or vice versa. This would destroy the softening device cause.
  • the individual dosing devices are indeed due to the additives intended for them structurally different, but for reasons of an appealing design, the aim is to design the respective closure flaps at least in handling the same or similar. However, this has despite the different information for the to be used Medium and despite the instructions in the device instructions for use, this reinforces this The problem is that detergent or rinse aid is poured into the salt container. One to the outside Particularly noticeable identification of the salt drawer is to eliminate this problem not desirable for optical reasons. There is also another one here Problem that arises when country-specific different information on the shutters for the salt filler neck. To do this, different designed hinged lid are manufactured.
  • the invention ensures that the salt container is filled with an unintended one Means is probably excluded.
  • the operation of the salt container is self-explanatory and simple, because it is based on the simple operation of dishwashers known combination dosing devices. This eliminates costly disruptions Dispenser and the resulting poor washing results are definitely avoided.
  • the design of the salt drawer can be easily adapted to the design of neighboring assemblies become. It is also not necessary to use the lid for the salt container itself as a salt chute train.
  • the arrangement of the one acting as a second cover is particularly advantageous Cover part below the closure flap, on which the warnings for the to be filled Medium (salt) noticeable - but not visually disturbing when the hinged lid is closed - are upset.
  • the separate is also advantageously designed as a salt chute Cover part still the function of a protective cover for the filler opening.
  • the function of a Protective cover is advantageous if the appliance door in front of the with the flap open Salt filling is pivoted.
  • the protective cover prevents brine from being Door movement spills out of the filling opening in an uncontrolled manner.
  • a dishwasher (1) not shown in FIG. 1 has an appliance door (2) in the open position on, inside the door next to a combination dosing device (3) for rinse aid and detergent at a user-friendly door height a filler neck (4) for refilling regeneration salt for the salt container installed in the appliance door (2) of an in-house softening device (not shown) is arranged.
  • the filler neck (4) has a locking flap that is locked against unintentional opening (5) sealed liquid-tight, which also the filler flaps (6) for optical reasons of the adjacent combination metering device (3) is adapted. If regeneration salt has to be refilled, see above the lock (7) of this closure flap (5) is released manually, so that the flap according to Fig. 2 can be opened.
  • the on the filler neck (4) or on the salt store module (8) swiveling hinged flap (5) swivels towards the top edge of the door (see Arrow).
  • the flap or the flap receptacle has a liquid-tight seal a peripheral seal (9) on the construction module.
  • the sealing seat of the closure flap (5) prevents that brine from the filler neck (4) or vice versa rinsing liquid in the rinsing mode from the wash cabinet (10) of the dishwasher (1) into the nozzle and thus into the built-in doors Salt container penetrates.
  • the flap (5) When the flap (5) is opened, it can be operated separately below the flap Cover part (11) of the filler neck (4) accessible, which on its top (12) is very noticeable Information (13), warnings or the like. For the agent to be filled. This clearly indicates to the operator that only regeneration salt in this filler neck (4) and no rinse aid or detergent should be added.
  • the warnings and / or the like. Symbols or lettering for salt are preferably colored and realized by means of foils, embossments or the like on the cover part (11). The color of the clues (13) differs significantly from the color scheme of the other assembly parts of the salt shop module.
  • the additional cover part (11) (second “cover”) provided next to the closure flap (5) for the filler neck (4) is designed as a salt chute which is used for filling salt according to FIG. 3 is pivoted out of the filler neck (4).
  • the salt chute is at the filler neck (4) pivotally mounted.
  • the cover part (11) pivots in the opposite direction to the closure flap (5), the rear wall of the chute being approximately perpendicular to the filler neck (4) stands. This makes it easy to fill in regeneration salt without having to bend down almost half-open appliance door (2) possible.
  • the warnings (13) or the like relating to the agent to be filled are on the Closing flap (5) facing the rear wall of the chute (top 12) of the cover part (11) trained, so that the medium-specific information, as already mentioned, only when open Hinged lid and salt chute that has not been swung out for use are conspicuously visible. The operator is therefore made more aware of the agent to be filled in here (regeneration salt).
  • the operation of the salt container is self-explanatory and simple, because it is based on the simple one Operation of the combination dosing devices (3) known in dishwashers. hereby become costly malfunctions on the dosing device and resulting bad ones Dishwashing results avoided with certainty.
  • the design of the salt drawer without Problems can be adapted to the design of neighboring assemblies.
  • the cover part (11) designed as a chute is preferably replaceable on the filler neck (4) attached by detent. This means that cover parts can be replaced without any changes the flaps according to country-specific warning signs (13), salt symbols or multilingual text easily possible. Compared to state-of-the-art solutions There is also no need for the measure of closing the lid for the salt vessel as a salt chute train.
  • the separate cover part (11) also functions as a separate protective cover for the filler neck (4) and the design of this cover part (11) as a salt chute.
  • the function of a protective cover is advantageous if the appliance door (2) is open when the flap is open (5) is pivoted before the salt filling.
  • the protective cover prevents that brine spills out of the filling opening in an uncontrolled manner when the door is moved.

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The dishwasher has an equipment door with a salt container with a filling port for topping up regeneration salt for an internal softening device with a closure cap with guidance or warning information or similar regarding the material to be introduced. The filling port (4) has an additional cover part (11) under the closure cap (5) that carries the warning notice (13) or similar.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Geschirrspülmaschine mit einer Gerätetür und einem darin angeordneten Salzbehälter mit Einfüllstutzen zum Nachfüllen von Regeneriersalz für eine geräteeigene Enthärtungseinrichtung, wobei der Einfüllstutzen mit einer Verschlussklappe verschlossen ist, welcher Hinweisinformationen, Warnhinweise oder dergl. für das einzufüllende Mittel zugeordnet sind.The invention relates to a dishwasher with an appliance door and one arranged therein Salt container with filler neck for refilling regeneration salt for one of the device's own Softening device, the filler neck is closed with a closure flap, which information, warnings or the like associated with the agent to be filled are.

Bei einer aus der DE 41 42 665 A1 bekannten Geschirrspülmaschine ist der Salzbehälter der geräteeigenen Enthärtungseinrichtung in der Gerätetür installiert. Um das Befüllen des Salzgefässes mit Regeneriersalz zu erleichtern ist türinnenseitig eine Einfüllöffnung vorgesehen, welche einen als herausklappbare Schütte ausgebildeten Verschlussdeckel aufweist. Ein solcher Verschlussdeckel ist, wie ferner aus dem DE-GM 91 15 706 bekannt, nach dem Salzeinfüllen flüssigkeitsdicht mit der Einfüllöffnung zu verbinden, damit ein Soleaustritt in den Spülraum sowie das Eindringen von Spülflüssigkeit aus dem Spülbehälter wirksam verhindert wird. Ferner ist es zweckmäßig, auf einem solchen Deckel Hinweisinformationen, Warnhinweise oder dergl. für das einzufüllende Mittel aufzubringen (sh. DE 199 07 112 A1). Hierdurch soll verhindert werden, dass der Benutzer anstatt Salz ein anderes Zugabemittel für Geschirrspülmaschinen, z. B. Reiniger, einfüllt.In a dishwasher known from DE 41 42 665 A1, the salt container is the device-specific softening device installed in the device door. To fill the salt container A filling opening is provided on the inside of the door to facilitate regeneration salt which has a closure lid designed as a fold-out chute. Such a Sealing cap is, as is also known from DE-GM 91 15 706, after the salt filling liquid-tight to connect with the filling opening, so that brine escapes into the wash cabinet and the penetration of washing liquid from the washing container is effectively prevented. It is also expedient to place information, warnings or on such a cover The like. Apply for the agent to be filled (see DE 199 07 112 A1). This is to prevent that the user uses a different additive for dishwashers instead of salt, z. B. cleaner, filled.

Bei in der Gerätetür installiertem Salzbehälter liegt die Salzeinfüllöffnung mit dem Verschlussdeckel in der Nähe der geräteeigenen Dosiervorrichtungen für die im Spülbetrieb notwendigen Reiniger und Klarspüler. Die Dosiereinrichtungen und auch die Salzlade sind aus Gründen einer einfachen Bedien- und Nachfüllbarkeit einzeln oder in Kombibauweise (sh. DE 38 31 745 A1) an der Innentür der Geschirrspülmaschine angeordnet. Das Befüllen der Vorratskammern der sog. Kombidosiergeräte erfolgt dabei manuell, wofür jede Dosiervorrichtung eine entsprechende Einfüllöffnung für das ihr zugedachte Spül- oder Reinigungsmittel aufweist. Entsprechend der Zuordnung der Zusatzstoffe ist auch die Bauweise bzw. Konstruktion der Dosiervorrichtungen unterschiedlich, d. h., dass der Regeneriersalzbehälter keinesfalls nicht mit dem dünnflüssigen Klarspülmittel oder mit dem höherviskosen flüssigen oder pulverförmigen Reinigungsmittel gefüllt werden darf, oder umgekehrt. Dies würde eine Zerstörung der Enthärtungseinrichtung herbeiführen.When the salt container is installed in the appliance door, the salt filler opening is located with the cover in the vicinity of the device's own dosing devices for those necessary in the washing operation Detergent and rinse aid. The dosing devices and the salt drawer are one for the sake of Easy to operate and refill individually or in combination (see DE 38 31 745 A1) arranged on the inner door of the dishwasher. Filling the pantries the so-called combination metering devices are carried out manually, for which each metering device has a corresponding one Has filler opening for the intended detergent or cleaning agent. Corresponding The assignment of the additives is also the design of the dosing devices different, d. that is, the regeneration salt container is not in any case not with the low-viscosity rinse aid or with the more viscous liquid or powder detergent may be filled, or vice versa. This would destroy the softening device cause.

Die einzelnen Dosiereinrichtungen sind aufgrund der ihnen zugedachten Zusatzstoffe zwar baulich unterschiedlich, man ist aus Gründen eines ansprechenden Designs jedoch bestrebt, die jeweiligen Verschlussklappen zumindest in der Handhabung gleich oder ähnlich auszugestalten. Dies hat jedoch trotz der unterschiedlichen Hinweisinformationen für das zu verwendende Mittel und trotz der Hinweise in den Geräte-Gebrauchsanweisungen aber verstärkt das Problem zur Folge, dass Reiniger oder Klarspüler in das Salzgefäß gefüllt wird. Eine nach außen hin besonders auffällige Kenntlichmachung der Salzlade ist zur Beseitigung dieses Problems aus optischen Gründen jedoch nicht wünschenswert. Es besteht hier auch ein weiteres Problem das sich ergibt, wenn länderspezifisch unterschiedliche Informationen auf die Verschlussklappen für die Salz-Einfüllstutzen aufzubringen sind. Hierfür müssen unterschiedlich gestaltete Klappdeckel gefertigt werden. Da ferner eine Verschlussklappe für das Salzgefäß aus Gründen der Soledichtheit noch zusätzlich mit einer aufwendigen Deckeldichtung zu versehen ist, ist die Bereitstellung der verschiedenen Deckelvarianten als Serienteil sehr kostenaufwendig. Andererseits kann aber auf eine Kenntlichmachung auf das zugeordnete Dosiermittel im gerät keinesfalls verzichtet werden. Die Folge einer falschen Befüllung des Salzgefäßes ist, dass die Enthärtungseinrichtung defekt und das gewünschte Spülergebnis zwangsläufig nicht erreicht wird. Dies ist in jedem Fall zu vermeiden.The individual dosing devices are indeed due to the additives intended for them structurally different, but for reasons of an appealing design, the aim is to design the respective closure flaps at least in handling the same or similar. However, this has despite the different information for the to be used Medium and despite the instructions in the device instructions for use, this reinforces this The problem is that detergent or rinse aid is poured into the salt container. One to the outside Particularly noticeable identification of the salt drawer is to eliminate this problem not desirable for optical reasons. There is also another one here Problem that arises when country-specific different information on the shutters for the salt filler neck. To do this, different designed hinged lid are manufactured. There is also a flap for the salt container for reasons of brine tightness to be additionally provided with an elaborate lid seal is, the provision of the different lid variants as a series part is very expensive. On the other hand, the identification of the assigned dosing means in no way be dispensed with in the device. The consequence of incorrect filling of the salt container is that the softening device is defective and the desired washing result is not necessarily is achieved. This should be avoided in any case.

Ausgehend von einer Geschirrspülmaschine mit einem in der Gerätetür angeordneten Salzbehälter einer Enthärtungseinrichtung der eingangs genannten Art werden die vorstehenden Probleme erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.Starting from a dishwasher with a salt container arranged in the appliance door The above are a softening device of the type mentioned Problems according to the invention solved by the features of claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den nachfolgenden Unteransprüchen.Advantageous refinements and developments of the invention result from the following Dependent claims.

Durch die Erfindung ist gewährleistet, dass das Befüllen des Salzbehälters mit einem nicht zugedachten Mittel wohl sicher ausgeschlossen ist. Die Bedienung des Salzgefäßes ist selbsterklärend und einfach, denn sie lehnt sich an die einfache Bedienung der bei Geschirrspülmaschinen bekannten Kombidosiergeräte an. Hierdurch werden kostenintensive Störungen am Dosiergerät und daraus resultierende schlechte Spülergebnisse mit Sicherheit vermieden. Das Design der Salzlade kann problemlos an das Design benachbarter Baugruppen angepasst werden. Es ist auch nicht erforderlich, den Verschlussdeckel für das Salzgefäß selbst als Salzschütte auszubilden. Besonders vorteilhaft ist die Anordnung des als zweitèn Deckel wirkenden Abdeckteils unterhalb der Verschlussklappe, auf welchem die Warnhinweisen für das einzufüllende Mittel (Salz) auffällig - jedoch bei geschlossenem Klappdeckel nicht optisch störend - aufgebracht sind. Zusätzlich übernimmt das separate vorteilhaft auch als Salzschütte ausgebildete Abdeckteil noch die Funktion eines Schutzdeckels für die Einfüllöffnung. Die Funktion eines Schutzdeckels ist vorteilhaft, wenn die Gerätetür bei geöffneter Verschlussklappe vor dem Salzeinfüllen verschwenkt wird. Durch den Schutzdeckel wird verhindert, dass Sole bei der Türbewegung unkontrolliert aus der Einfüllöffnung schwappt.The invention ensures that the salt container is filled with an unintended one Means is probably excluded. The operation of the salt container is self-explanatory and simple, because it is based on the simple operation of dishwashers known combination dosing devices. This eliminates costly disruptions Dispenser and the resulting poor washing results are definitely avoided. The The design of the salt drawer can be easily adapted to the design of neighboring assemblies become. It is also not necessary to use the lid for the salt container itself as a salt chute train. The arrangement of the one acting as a second cover is particularly advantageous Cover part below the closure flap, on which the warnings for the to be filled Medium (salt) noticeable - but not visually disturbing when the hinged lid is closed - are upset. In addition, the separate is also advantageously designed as a salt chute Cover part still the function of a protective cover for the filler opening. The function of a Protective cover is advantageous if the appliance door in front of the with the flap open Salt filling is pivoted. The protective cover prevents brine from being Door movement spills out of the filling opening in an uncontrolled manner.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen rein schematisch dargestellt und wird nachfolgend näher beschrieben. Es zeigt

Figur 1
die geöffnete Gerätetür einer Geschirrspülmaschine mit auf der Türinnenseite angeordneten und deckelverschlossenen Einfüllöffnungen für im Spülbetrieb notwendige Zusatzmittel,
Figur 2
einen Einfüllstutzen für Regeneriersalz mit geöffneter Verschlussklappe und
Figur 3
den türinnenseitig angeordneten Einfüllstutzen nach Fig. 2 mit einer aus dem Stutzen herausgeklappten Salzschütte in perspektivischer Darstellung.
An embodiment of the invention is shown purely schematically in the drawings and is described in more detail below. It shows
Figure 1
the open appliance door of a dishwasher with filler openings arranged on the inside of the door and closed for the additives required in the washing operation,
Figure 2
a filler neck for regeneration salt with open flap and
Figure 3
the filler neck arranged inside the door according to FIG. 2 with a salt chute folded out of the neck in a perspective view.

Eine in Fig. 1 nicht näher gezeigte Geschirrspülmaschine (1) weist eine Gerätetür (2) in Offenstellung auf, wobei türinnenseitig neben einem Kombidosiergerät (3) für Klarspüler und Reiniger in einer bedienerfreundlichen Türhöhe ein Einfüllstutzen (4) zum Nachfüllen von Regeneriersalz für den in der Gerätetür (2) eingebauten Salzbehälter einer geräteeigene Enthärtungseinrichtung (nicht gezeigt) angeordnet ist.A dishwasher (1) not shown in FIG. 1 has an appliance door (2) in the open position on, inside the door next to a combination dosing device (3) for rinse aid and detergent at a user-friendly door height a filler neck (4) for refilling regeneration salt for the salt container installed in the appliance door (2) of an in-house softening device (not shown) is arranged.

Der Einfüllstutzen (4) ist mit einer gegen unbeabsichtigtes Öffnen verriegelten Verschlussklappe (5) flüssigkeitsdicht verschlossen, die auch aus optischen Gründen den Einfüllklappen (6) des benachbarten Kombidosiergerätes (3) angepasst ist. Ist Regeneriersalz nachzufüllen, so wird die Verriegelung (7) dieser Verschlussklappe (5) manuell gelöst, so dass die Klappe gemäß Fig. 2 geöffnet werden kann. Die am Einfüllstutzen (4) bzw. am Salzladenmodul (8) schwenkbar angelenkte Verschlussklappe (5) schwenkt dabei in Richtung Türoberkante (sh. Pfeil) aus. Für den flüssigkeitsdichten Verschluss weist die Klappe oder die Klappenaufnahme am Baumodul eine umlaufende Dichtung (9) auf. Der Dichtsitz der Verschlussklappe (5) verhindert, dass Salzsole aus dem Einfüllstutzen (4) oder umgekehrt Spülflüssigkeit im Spülbetrieb aus dem Spülraum (10) der Geschirrspülmaschine (1) in den Stutzen und damit in den türeingebauten Salzbehälter eindringt.The filler neck (4) has a locking flap that is locked against unintentional opening (5) sealed liquid-tight, which also the filler flaps (6) for optical reasons of the adjacent combination metering device (3) is adapted. If regeneration salt has to be refilled, see above the lock (7) of this closure flap (5) is released manually, so that the flap according to Fig. 2 can be opened. The on the filler neck (4) or on the salt store module (8) swiveling hinged flap (5) swivels towards the top edge of the door (see Arrow). The flap or the flap receptacle has a liquid-tight seal a peripheral seal (9) on the construction module. The sealing seat of the closure flap (5) prevents that brine from the filler neck (4) or vice versa rinsing liquid in the rinsing mode from the wash cabinet (10) of the dishwasher (1) into the nozzle and thus into the built-in doors Salt container penetrates.

Mit dem Öffnen der Verschlussklappe (5) wird ein unterhalb der Klappe separat betätigbares Abdeckteil (11) des Einfüllstutzens (4) zugänglich, welches auf seiner Oberseite (12) sehr auffällig Hinweisinformationen (13), Warnhinweise oder dergl. für das einzufüllende Mittel trägt. Hierdurch ist dem Bediener deutlich kenntlich gemacht, das in diesen Einfüllstutzen (4) nur Regeneriersalz und keinesfalls Klarspüler oder Reiniger einzufüllen ist. Die Warnhinweise und/oder dergl. Symbole oder Schriftzüge für Salz sind vorzugsweise farblich gestaltet und mittels Folien, Verprägungen oder dergl. auf dem Abdeckteil (11) realisiert. Die Farbe der Hinweise (13) unterscheidet sich wesentlich von der Farbgestaltung der übrigen Baugruppenteile des Salzladenmoduls.When the flap (5) is opened, it can be operated separately below the flap Cover part (11) of the filler neck (4) accessible, which on its top (12) is very noticeable Information (13), warnings or the like. For the agent to be filled. This clearly indicates to the operator that only regeneration salt in this filler neck (4) and no rinse aid or detergent should be added. The warnings and / or the like. Symbols or lettering for salt are preferably colored and realized by means of foils, embossments or the like on the cover part (11). The color of the clues (13) differs significantly from the color scheme of the other assembly parts of the salt shop module.

Das neben der Verschlussklappe (5) vorgesehene weitere Abdeckteil (11) (zweiter "Deckel") für den Einfüllstutzen (4) ist als Salzschütte ausgebildet, welche zum Salzeinfüllen gemäß Fig. 3 aus dem Einfüllstutzen (4) herausgeschwenkt wird. Hierfür ist die Salzschütte am Einfüllstutzen (4) schwenkbeweglich gelagert. Anhand einer Fingermulde (14) am Abdeckteil (11) erkennt der Kunde, dass er die Schütte herausklappen kann. Das Abdeckteil (11) schwenkt entgegengesetzt zur Verschlussklappe (5), wobei die Schüttenrückwand annähernd senkrecht zum Einfüllstutzen (4) steht. Hierdurch ist ohne Bücken ein bequemes Einfüllen von Regeneriersalz bei annähernd halbgeöffneter Gerätetür (2) möglich.The additional cover part (11) (second “cover”) provided next to the closure flap (5) for the filler neck (4) is designed as a salt chute which is used for filling salt according to FIG. 3 is pivoted out of the filler neck (4). For this, the salt chute is at the filler neck (4) pivotally mounted. Using a finger recess (14) on the cover part (11), the Customer that he can fold out the chute. The cover part (11) pivots in the opposite direction to the closure flap (5), the rear wall of the chute being approximately perpendicular to the filler neck (4) stands. This makes it easy to fill in regeneration salt without having to bend down almost half-open appliance door (2) possible.

Die auf das einzufüllende Mittel bezogenen Warnhinweise (13) oder dergl. sind auf der der Verschlussklappe (5) zugewandten Schüttenrückwand (Oberseite 12) des Abdeckteils (11) ausgebildet, so dass die mittelspezifischen Hinweise wie schon erwähnt nur bei geöffnetem Klappdeckel und nicht gebrauchsmässig ausgeschwenkter Salzschütte auffällig sichtbar sind. Der Bediener wird deshalb verstärkt auf das hier einzufüllende Mittel (Regeneriersalz) hingewiesen.The warnings (13) or the like relating to the agent to be filled are on the Closing flap (5) facing the rear wall of the chute (top 12) of the cover part (11) trained, so that the medium-specific information, as already mentioned, only when open Hinged lid and salt chute that has not been swung out for use are conspicuously visible. The operator is therefore made more aware of the agent to be filled in here (regeneration salt).

Die Bedienung des Salzgefäßes ist selbsterklärend und einfach, denn sie lehnt sich an die einfache Bedienung der bei Geschirrspülmaschinen bekannten Kombidosiergeräte (3) an. Hierdurch werden kostenintensive Störungen am Dosiergerät und daraus resultierende schlechte Spülergebnisse mit Sicherheit vermieden. Außerdem kann das Design der Salzlade ohne Probleme an das Design benachbarter Baugruppen angepasst werden.The operation of the salt container is self-explanatory and simple, because it is based on the simple one Operation of the combination dosing devices (3) known in dishwashers. hereby become costly malfunctions on the dosing device and resulting bad ones Dishwashing results avoided with certainty. In addition, the design of the salt drawer without Problems can be adapted to the design of neighboring assemblies.

Das als Schütte ausgebildete Abdeckteil (11) ist auswechselbar am Einfüllstutzen (4) vorzugsweise durch Rastung befestigt. Dadurch ist der Austausch von Abdeckteilen ohne Änderung der Verschlussklappen nach länderspezifisch gestalteten Wamhinweisen (13), Salzsymbolen oder mehrsprachigen Text einfach möglich. Gegenüber Lösungen des Standes der Technik entfällt auch die Maßnahme, den Verschlussdeckel für das Salzgefäß kostenintensiv als Salzschütte auszubilden.The cover part (11) designed as a chute is preferably replaceable on the filler neck (4) attached by detent. This means that cover parts can be replaced without any changes the flaps according to country-specific warning signs (13), salt symbols or multilingual text easily possible. Compared to state-of-the-art solutions There is also no need for the measure of closing the lid for the salt vessel as a salt chute train.

Zusätzlich übernimmt das separate Abdeckteil (11) noch die Funktion eines separaten Schutzdeckels für den Einfüllstutzen (4) sowie die Ausbildung dieses Abdeckteils (11) als Salzschütte. Die Funktion eines Schutzdeckels ist vorteilhaft, wenn die Gerätetür (2) bei geöffneter Verschlussklappe (5) vor dem Salzeinfüllen verschwenkt wird. Durch den Schutzdeckel wird verhindert, dass Sole bei der Türbewegung unkontrolliert aus der Einfüllöffnung schwappt.In addition, the separate cover part (11) also functions as a separate protective cover for the filler neck (4) and the design of this cover part (11) as a salt chute. The function of a protective cover is advantageous if the appliance door (2) is open when the flap is open (5) is pivoted before the salt filling. The protective cover prevents that brine spills out of the filling opening in an uncontrolled manner when the door is moved.

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Geschirrspülmaschine mit einer Gerätetür und einem darin angeordneten Salzbehälter mit Einfüllstutzen zum Nachfüllen von Regeneriersalz für eine geräteeigene Enthärtungseinrichtung, wobei der Einfüllstutzen mit einer Verschlussklappe verschlossen ist, welcher Hinweisinformationen, Warnhinweise oder dergl. für das einzufüllende Mittel zugeordnet sind,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Einfüllstutzen (4) unterhalb der Verschlussklappe (5) mit einem weiteren Abdeckteil (11) versehen ist, welches die Warnhinweise (13) oder dergl. trägt.
Dishwasher with an appliance door and a salt container arranged therein with a filler neck for refilling regeneration salt for a device-specific softening device, the filler neck being closed with a closure flap to which information, warnings or the like are assigned for the agent to be filled,
characterized in that the filler neck (4) below the closure flap (5) is provided with a further cover part (11) which carries the warning notices (13) or the like.
Geschirrspülmaschine mit einem Salzbehälter nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das weitere Abdeckteil (11) als Salzschütte ausgebildet ist.
Dishwasher with a salt container according to claim 1,
characterized in that the further cover part (11) is designed as a salt chute.
Geschirrspülmaschine mit einem Salzbehälter nach Anspruch 1 und 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Salzschütte am Einfüllstutzen (4) schwenkbeweglich gelagert ist.
Dishwasher with a salt container according to claim 1 and 2,
characterized in that the salt chute is pivotally mounted on the filler neck (4).
Geschirrspülmaschine mit einem Salzbehälter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die auf das einzufüllende Mittel bezogenen Warnhinweise (13) oder dergl. auf der der Verschlussklappe (5) zugewandten Schüttenrückwand (Oberseite 12) des Abdeckteils (11) ausgebildet bei geöffneter Verschlussklappe (5) und nicht gebrauchsmässig ausgeschwenkter Salzschütte (11) auffällig sichtbar angeordnet sind.
Dishwasher with a salt container according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized in that the warning notices (13) or the like relating to the agent to be filled are formed on the back wall (top 12) of the cover part (11) facing the closure flap (5) when the closure flap (5) is open and the salt chute (11) is not swung out in accordance with use. are conspicuously arranged.
Geschirrspülmaschine mit einem Salzbehälter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Warnhinweise (13) und/oder dergl. Symbole vorzugsweise farblich gestaltet sind und mittels Folien, Verprägungen oder dergl. auf dem Abdeckteil (11) realisiert sind.
Dishwasher with a salt container according to one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized in that the warnings (13) and / or similar symbols are preferably colored and are implemented on the cover part (11) by means of foils, embossments or the like.
Geschirrspülmaschine mit einem Salzbehälter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das als Schütte ausgebildete Abdeckteil (11) auswechselbar am Einfüllstutzen (4) vorzugsweise durch Rastung befestigt ist.
Dishwasher with a salt container according to one of claims 1 to 5,
characterized in that the cover part (11) designed as a chute is exchangeably fastened to the filler neck (4), preferably by means of latching.
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