EP2022385B1 - Geschirrspüler - Google Patents

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EP2022385B1
EP2022385B1 EP07015582A EP07015582A EP2022385B1 EP 2022385 B1 EP2022385 B1 EP 2022385B1 EP 07015582 A EP07015582 A EP 07015582A EP 07015582 A EP07015582 A EP 07015582A EP 2022385 B1 EP2022385 B1 EP 2022385B1
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sedimentation chamber
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Stefan Füglein
Rolf Stahlmann
Gordon Elger
Matthieu Rousset
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Priority to EP11003775A priority patent/EP2359734A1/de
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Priority to KR1020107003276A priority patent/KR20100041834A/ko
Priority to PCT/EP2008/005802 priority patent/WO2009018903A1/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/4202—Water filter means or strainers
    • A47L15/4208—Arrangements to prevent clogging of the filters, e.g. self-cleaning
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/4246—Details of the tub
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/4214—Water supply, recirculation or discharge arrangements; Devices therefor
    • A47L15/4219—Water recirculation
    • A47L15/4221—Arrangements for redirection of washing water, e.g. water diverters to selectively supply the spray arms

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  • the invention concerns a dishwasher, comprising a first wash circulation system with a wash circulation pump to circulate washing liquid from a sump to at least one spray device arranged in a wash tank.
  • washing liquid is normally drawn from a sump at the bottom of a wash tank, pumped by a circulation pump into spray arms distributing the wash liquid within the wash tank to remove soils from dishes located in dish baskets in the tank.
  • a filter screen or filter mesh is deposited on the outlet side of the circulation pump.
  • a fine filter or even a micro fine filter can be used.
  • backwash jets are directed against the filter in an attempt to clear the filter and prevent clogging.
  • the circulation pump itself needs to be actuated so that the backwash jets work against a high pressure so that cleaning may be incomplete.
  • behind a clogged filter increasing pressure builds up so that soil is pressed into the filter and embedding itself fixedly, so that it cannot be easily removed.
  • a filter in the sump normally comprising a fine filter surrounding the final drain inlet where only a coarse filter is provided.
  • Backwashing or cleaning filter is very complex and sophisticated in such a case, so that usually no micro-fine filters are used. Water or washing liquid passing the circumferential fine filter is recirculated again by the circulation pump.
  • filter clogging can adversely effect the dishwashers' cleaning ability, causing poor washability and indirectly increased water and energy consumption.
  • a dishwasher of the above mentioned type wherein a second circulation system comprising a further pump and a filtration device is provided to filter washing liquid independently from actuation of the circulation pump of the first circulation system, is described in document EP-A-0 990 413 .
  • a second circulation system is provided, which is dedicated to the process of filtering the washing liquid.
  • the circulation pump of the first circulation system and the further pump driving the second circulation system can be controlled independently. Filtration and filter cleaning no longer effect the washing cycle itself, so that the freedom for cycle design is increased. Phases with 100 % filtration and/or 100 % filter cleaning are now possible.
  • Another advantage is that a flat sump design can be achieved, since the filtration device no longer needs to be positioned in the sump itself, as well as backwashing devices. A reduction of the total water volume in the sump is possible.
  • the filtration device can comprise a micro fine filter and/or a fine filter. 100 % micro fine filtering is now possible without the risk of adversely effecting the dishwashers cleaning ability.
  • At least one filter of the filtration device forms part of a vertical wall of the wash tank.
  • This filter can for example be a filter screen or a filter mesh and is preferably a micro fine filter. In this manner, a visible clue to the improved filtering is given to the customer. Additionally, easy replacement of the filter is possible and space is effectively used.
  • a device for backwashing the filter can advantageously be provided in the wash tank.
  • the device for backwashing the filter comprises nozzles located at the outwardly facing ends of at least one spray arm.
  • the device for backwashing the filter is preferably driven by the circulation pump of the first circulation system, while the further pump is not active. Cleaning of the filter forming part of the wall of the wash tank can this manner be effected at the same time the dishes are washed.
  • Soil particles therefore do not tend to be embedded into the filter and can for example easily be backwashed by a device for backwashing the filter.
  • the first circulation system also comprises a filtration device.
  • this additional filtration device will only comprise coarse filters and/or fine filters, so that micro fine filtering remains the domain of the second circulation system.
  • Such an additional filtration device or part of the filtration device of the second circulation system may be located in the sump.
  • the already known fine filter placed in the sump can be used for the first as well as for the second circulation system.
  • the additional filtration device or the part of the filtration device located in the sump only apply to the first or the second circulation system.
  • Such an additional filtration device, or part of the filtration device can, if assigned to the second circulation system, act as a prefiltering stage for a micro fine filter, for example forming part of the wall of the wash tank.
  • the further pump is the drain pump.
  • the drain pump not only drives the draining of water out of the dishwasher, but also the second circulation system.
  • a control unit of the dishwasher may then independently control operation of the drain pump so that either draining or filtration/cleaning of the filter or the filters is effected.
  • a backflow valve can be provided upstream of the drain pump.
  • the second circulation system comprises a sedimentation chamber located downstream of the drain pump and having a filter, in particular a micro fine filter, in its upper part.
  • a filter in particular a micro fine filter
  • water is pumped into the sedimentation chamber by the drain pump, at a pressure such that the water level just reaches the filter arranged in the upper part of the sedimentation chamber wall.
  • the filter can, like already mentioned, form a part of the wall of the wash tank.
  • the soil particles, which cannot pass the filter remain in the sedimentation chamber.
  • washing liquid may remain in the sedimentation chamber and the soil particles slowly begin to sediment, i.e. sink down to the bottom of the sedimentation chamber, where they can be simply drained away.
  • the dishwasher may comprise a junction having at least one inlet connected to the outlet side of the drain pump and at least two outlets, wherein a first outlet is connected to the sedimentation chamber and a second outlet is connected to a drain tube for final drainage of washing liquid.
  • a u-like bend of the drain tube for finally draining washing liquid can be located higher than the highest point of the second circulation system, in particular the sedimentation chamber.
  • washing liquid is pumped by the drain pump at a low pressure, the water level can only be raised to reach the filter located in the sedimentation chamber, but no water is drained. If driven at a higher speed, water can be drained. Still, the possibility exists that washing liquid may flow back into the wash tank during draining.
  • a switch is provided at the junction, wherein the switch is adapted to selectively connect at least the inlet and the first outlet and the inlet and the second outlet.
  • the at least two positions of the switch correspond to "filtration", i.e. use of the second circulation system, and "draining". If the switch is in a first position, connecting the inlet with the first outlet, washing liquid is circulated through the second circulation system, passing the sedimentation chamber and the filter. Please note that when the pump is turned off, soil particles begin to sink down to the bottom of the sedimentation chamber, which can preferably be adjacent to the junction and the switch. To drain water from the dishwasher, the switch is in the second position, connecting the inlet with the second outlet. On actuation of the pump, water is drained from the dishwasher.
  • water can be reloaded from the sedimentation chamber by turning the pump off and switching the switch back to the first position, so that water and soil particles residing at least in the lower part of the sedimentation chamber flow into the tub section between the backflow valve or the drain pump and the junction.
  • the switch is actuated into the second position and the soil-laden washing liquid can easily be drained.
  • this process can be repeated one or more times. In this manner, at least in multiple steps, the sedimentation chamber can be fully drained. Even heavy dirt can be handled. If the filter of the sedimentation chamber is formed as part of the wall of the wash tank and a device for backwashing the filter is used to clean the filter, the water accumulating in the sedimentation chamber can also be drained in this manner.
  • an outlet in the upper part of the sedimentation chamber can be connected to the drain'tube such that an overflow for a completely filled sedimentation chamber is formed.
  • the drain pump is controllable to effect a tangential cleaning of the filter. This means, the drain pump is driven at a high speed so that the water passes tangentially along the filter in the sedimentation chamber, taking along the soil particles which are drained through the overflow and subsequently through the drain tube.
  • a backflow valve can be provided downstream of the outlet of the sedimentation chamber.
  • the junction can comprise a second inlet connected to an outlet in the upper part of the sedimentation chamber such that an overflow for a completely filled sedimentation chamber is formed and the switch can be actuated so that the first inlet is connected to the first outlet and at the same time the second inlet is connected to the first outlet, and so that the first inlet is connected to the second outlet.
  • the first position of the switch, connecting the first inlet to the first outlet and the second inlet to the second outlet allows for filtration of the washing liquid at a low speed of the drain pump. Even if the filter is clogged in such a situation, overflowing washing liquid can simply be drained through the final drain tube.
  • washing liquid is directly drained to the drain tube. If the switch is in the second position, connecting the first inlet to the second outlet, washing liquid can be directly be drained.
  • the switch can additionally be actuated so that the first inlet is connected to the first outlet and at the same time the second inlet and the second outlet are closed.
  • This third position is especially preferable if a sensor device adapted to sense a clogging of the filter is used, for example a hydrostatic sensor connected to the upper end of the sedimentation chamber. If during filtration of the washing liquid the filter is clogged, washing liquid filling the overflow is not drained,through the drain tube, but confined to the overflow so that a strong increase in pressure can be measured. Adequate measures can be taken in such- a case, like notifying the user that the filter is to be cleanned. Cleaning or draining of the filter is again effected in the first position of the switch, when the second inlet is connected to the second outlet.
  • the further pump can be an additional pump.
  • the dishwasher comprises the circulation pump of the first circulation system, the drain pump and an additional pump dedicated to drive the second circulation system.
  • the additional pump may also' draw washing liquid to be filtered from the sump.
  • the additional pump draws washing liquid from an area of the sump separated by a filter, in particular a fine filter, from which area also the circulation pump draws washing liquid.
  • both circulation systems share the fine filter, while the second circulation system's filtration device preferably comprises a micro fine filter.
  • the outlet of the additional pump can be connected to an inlet located in the upper part of a sedimentation chamber, wherein a part of the sedimentation chamber's wall is formed as a filter, in particular a micro fine filter, and the lower part of the sedimentation chamber has an outlet connected to a feeding tube leading from the sump to a drain pump, the backflow of water from the sedimentation chamber to the sump being prevented by a backflow valve.
  • washing liquid can be fed into the sedimentation chamber from its upper part.
  • the.filter which may be formed as a part of the wall of the wash tank, filtered washing liquid can re-enter the wash tank.
  • the lower part of the sedimentation chamber remains filled with washing liquid, so that soil particles sediment, i.e. sink downwards.
  • the soil filtered out during the filtration of the washing liquid can now easily be drained by actuation of the drain pump through the feeding tube, so that only a small amount of water needs to be drained.
  • a device for backwashing the filter is provided in the wash tank, washing liquid or water from the backwash jets cleaning the filter can also be easily drained, removing all the soil from the sedimentation chamber and the filter.
  • an u-like bend of the drain tube for finally draining washing liquid can be located higher than the highest point of the second circulation system, in particular the sedimentation chamber.
  • the additional pump in the following also named filter pump, is driven at a speed such that washing liquid enters the sedimentation chamber and passes through the filter, but is not drained through the drain tube.
  • a flat sump can be realised, possibly comprising a flat fine filter acting as a pre-filtering stage for the filtration system.
  • a two layer filter can be used in the wall of the sedimentation chamber.
  • the water would first pass a fine filter and afterwards a micro fine filter to prevent clogging of the micro fine filter by bigger soil particles.
  • a sensor device adapted to sense a clogging of the filter can be provided.
  • This sensor device can be hydrostatic sensor, which, in case a sedimentation chamber is provided, can be connected to the upper end of the sedimentation chamber.
  • clogging of the filter can be detected in such a configuration and countermeasures can be taken and/or a warning can be output to a user to exchange or manually clean the filter.
  • Fig. 1 shows a dishwasher 1 according to the first variant of the first embodiment of the invention. It comprises a wash tank 2 wherein soiled dishes can be loaded in dish baskets (not shown) to be washed. Two spray arms 3, 4 are provided in the wash tank 2. During operation of the dishwasher 1, washing liquid is drawn from a sump 5 by a circulation pump 6 and recirculated into the wash tank 2 via the spray arms 3, 4. While circulating in this first circulation system 7, the washing liquid passes a flat fine filter 8 located in the sump 5.
  • the fine filter 8 is part of a filtration device 9 of the first circulation system 7. However, filtration in the first circulation system 7 depends on the actuation of the circulation pump 6, and no micro fine filtering is available.
  • a coarse filter 25 can be provided in the sump 5 where washing liquid is drained.
  • the dishwasher 1 comprises a second circulation system 10 comprising a filtration device 11 with a micro fine filter 12 to filter washing liquid independently from actuation of the circulation pump 6 of the first circulation system 7.
  • the second circulation system 10 is driven by the drain pump 13, by which usually water is drained from the sump 5 to a drain tube 14.
  • the dishwasher 1 comprises a junction 15 with a switch 16.
  • the junction 15 has one inlet connected to the outlet side of the drain pump 13 and two outlets, namely a first outlet connected to a sedimentation chamber 17 and a second outlet connected to the drain tube 14.
  • the switch 16 can be actuated between two positions.
  • the inlet In a first position, the inlet is connected to a first outlet, in a second position the inlet is connected to the second outlet. Also provided are backflow valves 18 preventing the flowback of water into the sump 5 or the sedimentation chamber 17. Please note that the narrow, lower portion 24 is also a part of the sedimentation chamber 17.
  • the micro fine filter 12 is arranged so that it forms part of a vertical wall 19 of the wash tank 2. Washing liquid passing through the micro fine filter 12 from the sedimentation chamber 17 is directly recirculated into the wash tank 2.
  • the micro fine filter 12 can easily be cleaned by backwashing using a device 20 for backwashing the filter 12 located in the wash tank 2.
  • the device 20 comprises nozzles 21 arranged circumferentially around the upper spray arm 3 facing outwardly, so that backwash jets ejected from the nozzles 21 hit the micro fine filter 12, thereby cleaning it.
  • nozzles aimed at the filter 12 can be provided at the lower spray arm 4 or other spray devices.
  • the switch 16 is actuated into the first position, connecting the inlet to the first outlet and therewith the sedimentation chamber 17.
  • the drain pump 13 is now actuated at a speed which raises the washing liquid level in the sedimentation chamber to a height in which washing liquid can just pass the filter 12. In this manner, the pressure exerted on the filter 12 is as low as possible, preventing soil particles from being pressed into the filter mesh or screen. This means, soil particles at or in the filter 12 can usually still be removed by actuation of the device 20 for backwashing the filter 12.
  • the drain pump 13 is stopped and the switch 16 is actuated to the second position, now connecting the inlet to the second outlet and therewith the drain tube 14. Meanwhile, the soil particles in the remaining column of washing liquid filling the sedimentation chamber 17 begin to sink down to the bottom of the sedimentation chamber 17, i.e. the lower portion 24. There, the sedimented particles remain close to the switch 16.
  • washing liquid can be drained from the sump 5 to the drain tube 14.
  • the portion 22 between the sump-side backflow valve 18 and the switch 16 can at least partly be emptied.
  • the switch 16 is again actuated into the first position so that at least part of the washing liquid column in the sedimentation chamber 17, in particular the lower part containing the soil particles, flows into the portion 22.
  • the switch 16 is then again actuated into the second position, so that the washing liquid reloaded from the sedimentation chamber 17 containing the soil particles can be drained through the drain tube 14.
  • This process of draining the sedimentation chamber 17 can, if required, be repeated one or several times, for example, if it cannot be completely drained in one step.
  • the switch is again actuated into the first position, washing liquid from the sedimentation chamber 17 containing soil particles is drained into the portion 22, the switch is again actuated into the second position, and the washing liquid is drained.
  • the micro fine filter 12 as part of the wall 19 of the wash tank 2 can be seen by the user looking into the dishwasher, assuring him of a good cleaning performance wherein soil particles are less often recirculated through the first circulation system 7. Additionally, the micro fine filter 12 can easily be disassembled and cleaned by hand.
  • the dishwasher also comprises a hydrostatic sensor 23, located at the upper end of the sedimentation chamber 17.
  • the hydrostatic sensor 23 measures a high pressure and therefore countermeasures and/or warnings to the user can be effected.
  • Fig. 2 shows a dishwasher 1' according to the second variant of the first embodiment, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals.
  • the first circulation system 7 and the part of a filter device 9 located in the sump 5 are similar in all embodiments, thus, the description is omitted in the following.
  • the' drain pump 13 also acts as a further pump, having a switch 16 at a junction 15 downstream.
  • an outlet 26 is provided in the upper part of' the sedimentation chamber 17. This outlet 26 is connected to the final drain tube 14 so that an overflow 27 of a completely filled sedimentation chamber 17 is formed.
  • a backflow valve 28 is' provided along the overflow 27.
  • the overflow 27 may be used in a tangential cleaning step for the filter 12.
  • the switch 16 is in a first position, so that the inlet on the drain pump 13 side and the first outlet leading to the sedimentation chamber are connected.
  • the drain pump 13 is then driven at a high speed, so that washing liquid passes tangentially upwards along the filter 12, which again can be a micro fine filter, taking with it soil particles sticking to the filter or sedimented in the sedimentation chamber 17.
  • the soil-laden washing liquid then passes through the overflow 27 and is discharged through the drain tube 14.
  • a device 20 for backwashing the filter 12 is in principle not needed, but may additionally be provided.
  • soil accumulated in the lower portion 24 of the sedimentation chamber 17 can also be drained using the same process as described with reference to fig. 1 , i.e. at least partly emptying the section 22, moving the switch 16 to the first position, moving the switch 16 to the second position and again driving the pump.
  • a third variant of the first embodiment of a dishwasher 1'' according to the invention is shown in fig. 3 .
  • the difference to the variant in fig. 2 is that in this case a second inlet connected to the overflow 27 is provided at the junction 15 and a different switch 16' is used which can be actuated into three positions.
  • the switch 16' comprises a rotatable actuator 29 having an expanded section 30 at one side. This configuration allows to dispense with the backflow valve 28.
  • the switch 16' can be actuated into three positions shown in fig. 5 , each corresponding to a mode of function of the dishwasher 1''.
  • a first position I the first inlet corresponding to the section 22 is connected to the first outlet corresponding to the sedimentation chamber 17, while the second inlet corresponding to the overflow 27 and the second outlet corresponding to the drain tube 14 are blocked.
  • the filter 12 of the filtration device 11 and the sedimentation chamber 17 are used for filtration of the washing liquid in the second circulation system 10. Washing liquid is pumped into the sedimentation chamber 17 by the drain pump 13 at a low speed such that at nearly zero pressure washing liquid may pass through the filter 12 into the wash tank 2, thereby being filtered.
  • a hydrostatic sensor 23 can again be used in this variant to detect clogging of the filter 12.
  • a first inlet corresponding to the section 22 is connected to the second outlet corresponding to the drain tube 14. In this position, washing liquid can be directly drained from the dishwasher 1''.
  • the third position III connects a first inlet corresponding to the section 22 to the first outlet corresponding to the sedimentation chamber 17 and at the same time the second inlet corresponding to the overflow 27 to the second outlet corresponding to the drain tube 14.
  • a tangential cleaning of the filter 112 as described above with reference to fig. 2 can be effected while the drain pump 13 runs at a high speed. Washing liquid-is pumped from the sump 5 through the section 22, then through switch 16' into the sedimentation chamber 17, passing the filter 12. Afterwards, the washing liquid passes the overflow 27, again flows through switch 16' to be drained through a drain tube 14.
  • fig. 6 shows a dishwasher 1''' according to the second embodiment of the invention.
  • the dishwasher 1''' comprises a first circulation system 7 as described with respect to fig. 1 as well as a drain pump 13 drawing washing liquid from a sump 5 to discharge it through a drain tube 14.
  • a fine filter 8 and a coarse filter 25 are provided in the sump.
  • the second circulation system 10 for filtration is not driven by the drain pump 13, but by an additional pump or filter pump 30.
  • the filter pump 30 draws water filtered by the flat fine filter 8 from the sump 5 through a tube 31 to the upper end of a sedimentation chamber 17.
  • a micro fine filter 12 forms a boundary of the sedimentation chamber 17 in its upper part.
  • the sedimentation chamber 17 is connected to a feeding tube 32 for the drain pump 13.
  • the u-like bend 33 of the drain tube 14 is located.higher than the upper end of the sedimentation chamber 17.
  • the filter pump 30 is driven at a low speed so that washing liquid may enter the sedimentation chamber 17 from above, but no washing liquid is drained from the dishwasher 1''' through the drain tube 14.
  • soil particles sedimented at the bottom of the sedimentation chamber 17 are not swirled up again in the direction of the filter 12. Draining of the sedimentation chamber 17 is easily effected by actuation of the drain pump 13.
  • Backflow valves 33, 18 prevent washing liquid from flowing back to the sedimentation chamber 17 or the sump 5.
  • Tangential cleaning of the filter 12 can also be effected by running the filter pump 30 at a higher speed so that washing liquid not only enters the sedimentation chamber 17, but is also drained through the drain tube 14. Additionally or alternatively, cleaning of the filter 12 can also be effected using a device 20 for backwashing the filter 12 as described with respect to fig. 1 .
  • both the circulation pump 6 and the additional pump 30 draw washing liquid from behind the flat fine filter 8 in the sump 5.
  • the filter pump 30 may also draw washing liquid from the feeding tube 32 upstream the backflow valve 33.
  • washing liquid is not yet fine filtered before entering the sedimentation chamber 17.
  • a two-layer filter 12' is used instead of the micro fine filter 12.
  • a first layer of the filter 12' acts as a fine filter
  • a second layer acts as a micro fine filter.

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  1. Geschirrspüler, umfassend ein erstes Spülumwälzsystem (7) mit einer Spülumwälzpumpe (6), um Spülflüssigkeit von einem Sumpf (5) zu mindestens einer Sprühvorrichtung (3, 4), die in einem Spülbehälter (2) angeordnet ist, umzuwälzen, wobei ein zweites Umwälzsystem (10) umfassend eine weitere Pumpe und eine Filtervorrichtung (11) vorgesehen ist, um die Spülflüssigkeit unabhängig von der Betätigung der Umwälzpumpe (6) des ersten Spülumwälzsystems (7) zu filtern,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens ein Filter (12) der Filtervorrichtung (11) einen Teil einer vertikalen Wand (19) des Spülbehälters (2) bildet.
  2. Geschirrspüler nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Filtervorrichtung (11) einen Mikrofeinfilter (12) und/oder einen Feinfilter umfasst.
  3. Geschirrspüler nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Vorrichtung (20) zum Rückspülen des Filters (12) im Spülbehälter (2) vorgesehen ist.
  4. Geschirrspüler nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorrichtung (20) zum Rückspülen des Filters (12) Düsen (21) umfasst, die an den nach außen gewandten Enden von mindestens einem Sprüharm (3, 4) vorgesehen sind.
  5. Geschirrspüler nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Umwälzsystem (7) ebenfalls eine Filtervorrichtung (9) umfasst.
  6. Geschirrspüler nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine zusätzliche Filtervorrichtung (9) oder ein Teil der Filtervorrichtung (11) im Sumpf (5) angeordnet ist.
  7. Geschirrspüler nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die weitere Pumpe die Entleerungspumpe (13) ist, wobei insbesondere ein Rückschlagventil (18) stromaufwärts von der Entleerungspumpe (13) vorgesehen ist.
  8. Geschirrspüler nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das zweite Umwälzsystem (10) eine Absetzkammer (17) umfasst, die stromabwärts von der Entleerungspumpe (13) vorgesehen ist und in ihrem oberen Teil einen Filter (12), insbesondere einen Mikrofeinfilter (12), umfasst.
  9. Geschirrspüler nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Geschirrspüler (1, 1', 1") eine Verbindungsstelle (15) umfasst, die mindestens einen Einlass, der mit der Auslassseite der Entleerungspumpe (13) verbunden ist, und mindestens zwei Auslässe aufweist, wobei ein erster Auslass mit der Absetzkammer (17) verbunden ist und ein zweiter Auslass mit einem Ablaufrohr (14) zum abschließenden Ablassen der Spülflüssigkeit verbunden ist, wobei insbesondere eine U-förmige Biegung (34) des Ablaufrohrs (14) zum abschließenden Ablassen der Spülflüssigkeit höher als der höchste Punkt des zweiten Umwälzsystems (10), insbesondere die Absetzkammer (17), angeordnet ist.
  10. Geschirrspüler nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Schalter (16, 16') an der Verbindungsstelle (15) vorgesehen ist, wobei der Schalter (16, 16') geeignet ist, mindestens den Einlass und den ersten Auslass bzw. den Einlass und den zweiten Auslass selektiv miteinander zu verbinden.
  11. Geschirrspüler nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Auslass im oberen Teil der Absetzkaznmer (17) mit dem Ablaufrohr (14) derart verbunden ist, dass ein Überlauf (27) für eine vollständig gefüllte Absetzkammer (17) gebildet wird, wobei insbesondere die Entleerungspumpe (13) steuerbar ist, um eine tangentiale Reinigung des Filters (12) auszuführen und/oder wobei ein Rückschlagventil (28) stromabwärts vom Auslass der Absetzkammer (17) vorgesehen ist.
  12. Geschirrspüler nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verbindungsstelle (15) einen zweiten Einlass umfasst, der mit einem Auslass im oberen Teil der Absetzkammer (17) verbunden ist, so dass ein Überlauf (27) für eine vollständig gefüllte Absetzkammer (17) gebildet wird und der Schalter (16') betätigt werden kann, sodass der erste Einlass mit dem ersten Auslass verbunden ist und gleichzeitig der zweite Einlass mit dem ersten Auslass verbunden ist, und sodass der erste Einlass mit dem zweiten Auslass verbunden ist, wobei insbesondere der Schalter (16') darüber hinaus derart werden kann, sodass der erste Einlass mit dem ersten Auslass verbunden ist und gleichzeitig der zweite Einlass und der zweite Auslass geschlossen sind.
  13. Geschirrspüler nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die weitere Pumpe eine zusätzliche Pumpe (30) ist.
  14. Geschirrspüler nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die zusätzliche Pumpe (30) zu filternde Spülflüssigkeit vom Sumpf (5) abzieht und/oder wobei die zusätzliche Pumpe (30) Spülflüssigkeit von einem Bereich des Sumpfs (5) abzieht, der durch einen Filter (8), insbesondere einen Feinfilter (8), getrennt ist, wobei auch die Umwälzpumpe (6) Spülflüssigkeit von diesem Bereich abzieht.
  15. Geschirrspüler nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Auslass der zusätzlichen Pumpe (30) mit einem Einlass verbunden ist, der im oberen Teil einer Absetzkammer (17) angeordnet ist, wobei ein Teil der Wand der Absetzkammer als ein Filter (12), insbesondere als ein Mikrofeinfilter (12) ausgebildet ist, und wobei der untere Teil der Absetzkammer (17) einen Auslass aufweist, der mit einem Zulaufrohr (32) verbunden ist, das vom Sumpf (5) zu einer Entleerungspumpe (13) führt, wobei das Rückströmen der Spülflüssigkeit von der Absetzkammer (17) zum Sumpf (5) durch ein Rückschlagventil (33) verhindert wird, wobei insbesondere eine U-förmige Biegung (34) des Ablaufrohrs (14) zum abschließenden Ablassen der Spülflüssigkeit höher als der höchste Punkt des zweiten Umwälzsystems (10), insbesondere die Absetzkammer (17), angeordnet ist.
  16. Geschirrspüler nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Sensorvorrichtung vorgesehen ist, die geeignet ist, eine Verstopfung des Filters (13) zu erkennen, wobei die Sensorvorrichtung insbesondere ein hydrostatischer Sensor (23) ist, wobei insbesondere das zweite Umwälzsystem (10) eine Absetzkammer (17) umfasst, wobei der Sensor (23) mit dem oberen Ende der Absetzkammer (17) verbunden ist.
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