EP2292831B1 - Method for operating a washing machine, control device and washing machine - Google Patents

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EP2292831B1
EP2292831B1 EP09011240A EP09011240A EP2292831B1 EP 2292831 B1 EP2292831 B1 EP 2292831B1 EP 09011240 A EP09011240 A EP 09011240A EP 09011240 A EP09011240 A EP 09011240A EP 2292831 B1 EP2292831 B1 EP 2292831B1
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Ernst Hokamp
Rainer Bicker
Markus Kamp
Ulrich Kornfeld
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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    • D06F33/32—Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/52—Changing sequence of operational steps; Carrying out additional operational steps; Modifying operational steps, e.g. by extending duration of steps

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  • the invention relates to a method for operating a washing machine with a tub for storing washing liquid or rinsing liquid, in which a drum is rotatably mounted, and a heating device for heating the washing or rinsing liquid, comprising a washing cycle for washing a Wäschepostens, with a washing phase, in which at least one predetermined amount of water is introduced into the tub, and at least one phase rinsing, wherein the washing cycle consists of a sequence of the individual phases.
  • the laundry For washing laundry in a washing machine, the laundry is moved in a first phase with heated water with the addition of detergent with strong or less strong drum motion. This treatment procedure leads to the detachment and removal of dirt from the laundry.
  • the laundry In order to achieve a good development of the detergent and a good soil solution, the laundry is usually moved for about 20 to 30 minutes in the washing liquid, depending on the laundry to be washed, the washing liquid is heated to a predetermined temperature. Based on the selected wash program and some optionally selectable additional parameters, the treatment procedure for a specific laundry item or textile type is determined. For this purpose, the program running in the controller is configured.
  • the user thus buys the comfort gained due to the lack of intermittent wiping with a poorer dishwashing result and with the need to end defrosting by an additionally selected sling program to have to perform. In this case, there is also the danger that too high a spin speed is selected for a high proportion of easy-care textiles.
  • the EP 0 835 955 A2 discloses a universal program for a load mix of coloreds and easy-care textiles. On the basis of the suction behavior of the laundry, the rhythm of rotation of the drum is automatically adjusted, whereby always washed with an increased water level compared to a normal program
  • the invention is thus based on the object to improve the washing of laundry for a uniform or mixed laundry items in a washing machine in a simple manner.
  • the main advantage of the method according to the invention is that the washing or treating of different textile types is provided in a single wash cycle. Furthermore, the user is provided with a simple and clear possibility for configuring the washing program, wherein the washing program is configured with regard to the sequence and the parameters by the selection of the textile types to be treated. The user only needs to know the types of textile that are to be washed together in a wash cycle.
  • the individual phases are selected on the basis of a selection from at least two different, stored textile-specific washing cycles, so that a single combined washing cycle is created for the simultaneous washing of different textile types in the drum.
  • This has the advantage that, with the configuration of the washing cycle or washing program, an optimal adaptation of the washing process to the actually introduced laundry is undertaken.
  • at least two different or different textile types can be selected, from which textile-specific washing cycles or textiles-specific washing programs stored in the memory of the control device are read in each case parts and / or phases to form a new, combined washing cycle or washing program.
  • the individual phases are each determined from a combination of parameters, wherein the individual parameters at least the temperature and Determine the temperature profile of the washing liquid, the duration of treatment, the intensity of the drum rotation and the water level.
  • the combined parameter set is in this case created for each individual phase of the wash cycle with parameters from individual, different parameter sets, which are intended for each textile type.
  • the selection of the combined washing cycle by means of an operating handle of an operating device, wherein after selecting the combined washing cycle, the selection of the textile-specific washing cycles.
  • the individual phases or the individual parameters of the textile-specific washing cycles are selected by means of a rank identifier assigned to the respective phase and / or parameters.
  • the rank identifier determines from which textile-specific wash cycle or parameter set the respective phase or the respective individual parameter is taken over into the combined wash cycle or parameter set. In this case, the highest-ranking phases or parameters are adopted. The phases or parameters with lower rank are then not taken over into the combined washing cycle or parameter set.
  • the ranking is set so that each of the phase and / or the parameter has the highest rank for the acquisition in the combined washing cycle, with the optimal protection of all selected textile types is ensured. This always ensures that no laundry damage due to improper treatment in the washing process occur. Eventually higher water consumption or a longer program runtime will be accepted.
  • a washing cycle with textile-specific phases or parameters is provided for at least three types of textile and / or types of soiling. This provides a good choice of individual phases or parameters for creating the combined wash cycle. It may also be provided more textile-specific wash cycles, which can be selected to form the combined wash cycle.
  • the creation of the combined washing cycle takes place on the basis of the selection of at least two textile-specific washing cycles.
  • the user can wash two different types of fabric in a wash cycle.
  • the choice of four textile-specific washing cycles has been found, which means that nearly 90% of the household types occurring in a combined washing cycle can be washed optimally.
  • an incompatibility of selected textile types can be determined by means of the ranking code if these are not together in one washing cycle can be washed. The occurrence of an incompatibility is reported to the user. This provides the user with the opportunity to dispense with a type of textile and remove it from the laundry item to be washed before the combined wash cycle is started.
  • the invention further relates to a control device for a washing machine or a washer-dryer, having a microcontroller and a memory connected to the microcontroller, in which a computer program and a plurality of specific washing cycles or parameter sets are stored, wherein the computer program is adapted to a section the program for performing a combined washing cycle, such that individual phases or parameters that determine the temperature profile, the treatment duration and the intensity of the drum rotation of a phase can be determined from textile-specific, selectable washing cycles based on a user selection.
  • the invention further relates to a washing machine or a washer-dryer with a housing and arranged therein, swingably attached tub in which a drivable with a motor drum is rotatably mounted, a water inlet valve, a drain device, a heater and a control device asurbannannt, with the Heater, the motor, the water inlet valve and the drain device are controllable, and an operating handle which is operatively connected to the control device which is adapted to select one or more thereof from a variety of textile types and / or types of contamination.
  • Fig. 1 is a purely schematic representation of a washing machine 1 with a tub 2 shown.
  • the position and direction data refer to the operating position of the washing machine 1.
  • a rotatably mounted and driven by an electric motor 13 drum 3 is arranged, which moves the washing unit 8 located in the tub 2 and in the drum 3.
  • the drum 3 is made in the present embodiment of stainless steel and provided with a plurality of openings for the flooding.
  • the housing 4 has a loading opening 18, through which the interior of the drum 3 through the sealing sleeve 6 can be reached.
  • the loading opening 18 can be closed by means of the door 5.
  • the washing liquid 9 which is needed for cleaning or treating the laundry 8.
  • a radiator 7 is arranged in the lower region of the tub 2.
  • an inlet valve 15 is sketched, which controls the entry of the water from the supply network.
  • the water is passed through the connecting pipe 14 in the tub 2, wherein in the dispenser 11 entered detergent is flushed into the tub 2.
  • a drain device 10 is arranged, which leads the spent washing liquid or the rinse water 7 from the tub 2 to the drain line 12, which usually opens into a sewer.
  • the control device 17 controls the water inlet 15, the activity of the drain device 10 and the drive motor 13, which is energized via the power unit or a frequency converter 16, and the heater 7.
  • the controller 17 is in this case with an operating and display device 19 in connection, the used for program and parameter setting. Furthermore, by means of the display 19 hints for the treatment of the laundry items 8 can be displayed, for example in text form. With the control device also types of pollution or types of stains can be selected, which should be removed from the laundry 8. This can be done in dialogue with the display device 19.
  • Fig. 2 shows by way of example the sequence of a textile-specific washing program WP in a time course.
  • the washing program comprises a pretreatment phase VB, a prewash phase VW, a wash phase WA, a rinse phase SP and a final spin phase ES.
  • the washing cycle or the washing program WP is completed.
  • the washing program outlined here also corresponds to the combined washing program KW, which is composed or configured from phases or parameters of various textile-specific washing programs.
  • Fig. 3 is exemplified by a tabular representation of the selection process for the compilation of the combined washing cycle KW clarified.
  • a textile-type-specific washing cycle WP is provided for each textile type or type of contamination to be selected.
  • three different types of fabrics are selected: jeans, shirts and sportswear.
  • Each washing cycle which is deposited as a program in the memory of the controller, the individual phases are each provided with a rank identifier RANG, which determines the selection of which individual phase or from which textile-specific washing cycle (jeans, shirts, sports) the respective individual phase in the combined washing cycle KW is taken over.
  • the pre-treatment phase VB of the textile-specific wash cycle for jeans with two has the highest rank recognition, so that this phase is taken over into the combined wash cycle KW.
  • This is outlined with the arrows, which show which individual phase of which textile-specific washing cycle is entered or adopted in the combined washing cycle.
  • the prewash phase of the wash cycle for sports in this example has the ranking RANK 3 and thus the highest rank.
  • this prewash phase VW of the washing cycle for sports is taken over into the combined washing cycle KW. Accordingly, the selection of the other phases washing, rinsing and spin takes place. The selection is configured so that the most gentle treatment is always ensured for the laundry items to be washed.
  • Fig. 4 is the selection of each parameter for a single phase, here washing WA, outlined.
  • the parameters mentioned here are the duration, drum movement, temperature, temperature hold time and water level. As already mentioned, these are schematic details which have to be implemented according to programming technology for a computer program.
  • the washing phase for the textile type jeans includes as a time parameter a total duration of 40 minutes and a strong drum movement, based on a standard program for coloreds.
  • the strong drum movement is achieved by a speed in the range of about 40 1 / min to 60 1 / min with a drive duration in the range of 60% to 90%.
  • the temperature value set by the user is the temperature value for heating the washing liquid.
  • a temperature maintenance time of 10 minutes and a 10% increase in the water level compared to a normal colored laundry program results in an optimal washing effect.
  • the washing phases which are respectively provided for shirts and sports, the parameters are set accordingly for the optimal treatment of the respective textile types, so that an optimal washing effect with the lowest possible water and energy consumption is provided.
  • the arrows show that only the parameters with the highest rank ID RANG in each case are shown the combined washing phase will be adopted. The same applies to all other phases of the combined washing cycle KW.
  • the selection of the individual phases or parameters for the combined washing cycle KW will now be explained below.
  • the user would like to wash a mixed laundry of jeans, shirts, and sportswear at the same time as a wash cycle.
  • he selects by means of the operating handle 19, first a so-called multi-product program, which is intended for different types of textile.
  • the combined washing cycle is put together, whereby the user now has to enter the textile types to be washed.
  • the order of selection is irrelevant to the compilation.
  • the combined washing cycle KW is compiled depending on the user selection, as shown in FIG Fig. 3 and 4 outlined. Thereafter, the combined wash cycle is started so that the wash cycle for the mixed laundry batch 8 is performed with the correspondingly selected phases and parameters.

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The method involves stocking washing liquid or rinsing liquid in a caustic solution container, in which a drum is mounted in a pivoted manner. An individual phase (VB,VW,WA,SP,ES) is selected on the basis of a selection from two different mounted textile-specific wash cycles (WP) in such a manner that a combined wash cycle is provided for simultaneous washing of different kinds of textile in the drum. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a controlling device for a washing machine or washing dryer; and (2) a washing machine or washing dryer, which has a housing.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Waschmaschine mit einem Laugenbehälter zum Bevorraten von Waschflüssigkeit oder Spülflüssigkeit, in dem eine Trommel drehbar gelagert ist, und einer Heizeinrichtung zum Erwärmen der Wasch- oder Spülflüssigkeit, umfassend einen Waschzyklus zum Waschen eines Wäschepostens, mit einer Waschphase, in der zumindest eine vorgegebene Wassermenge in den Laugenbehälter eingelassen wird, und zumindest einer Phase Spülen, wobei der Waschzyklus aus einer Abfolge der einzelnen Phasen besteht.The invention relates to a method for operating a washing machine with a tub for storing washing liquid or rinsing liquid, in which a drum is rotatably mounted, and a heating device for heating the washing or rinsing liquid, comprising a washing cycle for washing a Wäschepostens, with a washing phase, in which at least one predetermined amount of water is introduced into the tub, and at least one phase rinsing, wherein the washing cycle consists of a sequence of the individual phases.

Zum Waschen von Wäsche in einer Waschmaschine wird die Wäsche in einer ersten Phase mit erwärmtem Wasser unter Zugabe von Waschmittel mit starker oder weniger starker Trommelbewegung bewegt. Dieser Behandlungsablauf führt zur Ablösung und Entfernung von Schmutz aus der Wäsche. Um eine gute Entfaltung des Waschmittels und eine gute Schmutzlösung zu erreichen, wird die Wäsche in der Regel für etwa 20 bis 30 Minuten in der Waschflüssigkeit bewegt, wobei abhängig von der zu waschenden Wäsche die Waschflüssigkeit auf eine vorbestimmte Temperatur erwärmt wird. Anhand des ausgewählten Waschprogramms und einiger optional wählbaren Zusatzparameter wird der Behandlungsablauf für einen bestimmten Wäscheposten bzw. eine Textilart festgelegt. Hierzu wird das in der Steuerung ablaufende Programm konfiguriert.For washing laundry in a washing machine, the laundry is moved in a first phase with heated water with the addition of detergent with strong or less strong drum motion. This treatment procedure leads to the detachment and removal of dirt from the laundry. In order to achieve a good development of the detergent and a good soil solution, the laundry is usually moved for about 20 to 30 minutes in the washing liquid, depending on the laundry to be washed, the washing liquid is heated to a predetermined temperature. Based on the selected wash program and some optionally selectable additional parameters, the treatment procedure for a specific laundry item or textile type is determined. For this purpose, the program running in the controller is configured.

Aus der EP 0 546 606 A1 ist ein Universalprogramm für eine Waschmaschine bekannt, um einen farbechten Beladungsmix aus Buntwäsche und pflegeleichten Textilien zu waschen. Hierdurch wird dem Benutzer der Vorteil geboten, dass er seine Wäsche nicht mehr vorsortieren muss. Als nachteilig ist dabei anzusehen, dass die im Universalprogramm verwendeten Programmparameter bezüglich Waschdrehzahl, Wasserstand und Waschzeit festgelegt sind. Um ausreichende Sicherheit vor Wäscheschäden und Knitterbildung zu gewährleisten, sind diese Programmparameter weitestgehend denen eines Pflegeleicht-Programms angepasst. Bei einem hohen Anteil stark verschmutzter Buntwäsche wird deshalb aufgrund der verringerten Waschmechanik ein schlechtes Waschergebnis erreicht. Außerdem ist bei diesem Universalprogramm das Schleudern der Wäsche sowohl vor den Spülgängen (Zwischenschleudern) als auch zum Programmende (Endschleudern) ausgeblendet. Der Benutzer erkauft sich also den gewonnenen Komfort aufgrund des fehlenden Zwischenschleudems mit einem schlechteren Spülergebnis und mit der Notwendigkeit, das Endschleudem durch ein zusätzlich gewähltes Schleuderprogramm durchführen zu müssen. Dabei besteht dann auch noch die Gefahr, dass bei einem hohen Anteil von pflegeleichten Textilien eine zu hohe Schleuderdrehzahl gewählt wird.From the EP 0 546 606 A1 is a universal program for a washing machine known to wash a colorfast load mix of coloreds and easy care textiles. As a result, the user is offered the advantage that he no longer has to pre-sort his laundry. A disadvantage is to be considered that the program parameters used in the universal program with respect to washing speed, water level and washing time are fixed. In order to ensure adequate safety against damage to the laundry and creasing, these program parameters are largely adapted to those of an easy-care program. With a high proportion of heavily soiled coloreds, therefore, a poor washing result is achieved due to the reduced washing mechanics. In addition, with this universal program the spinning of the laundry is hidden both before the rinse cycles (intermediate spin) and at the end of the program (final spin). The user thus buys the comfort gained due to the lack of intermittent wiping with a poorer dishwashing result and with the need to end defrosting by an additionally selected sling program to have to perform. In this case, there is also the danger that too high a spin speed is selected for a high proportion of easy-care textiles.

Die EP 0 835 955 A2 offenbart ein Universalprogramm für einen Beladungsmix aus Buntwäsche und pflegeleichten Textilien. Anhand des Saugverhaltens der Wäsche wird automatisch der Drehrhythmus der Trommel angepasst, wobei stets mit einem erhöhten Wasserstand gegenüber einem Normalprogramm gewaschen wirdThe EP 0 835 955 A2 discloses a universal program for a load mix of coloreds and easy-care textiles. On the basis of the suction behavior of the laundry, the rhythm of rotation of the drum is automatically adjusted, whereby always washed with an increased water level compared to a normal program

Der Erfindung liegt somit die Aufgabe zu Grunde, auf einfache Weise das Waschen von Wäsche für einen einheitlichen oder gemischten Wäscheposten in einer Waschmaschine zu verbessern.The invention is thus based on the object to improve the washing of laundry for a uniform or mixed laundry items in a washing machine in a simple manner.

Die Aufgabe wird durch ein Verfahren mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1, einer Steuereinrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 8 und einer Waschmaschine mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 9 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausführungen ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Ansprüchen 2 bis 7.The object is achieved by a method having the features of claim 1, a control device having the features of claim 8 and a washing machine having the features of claim 9. Advantageous embodiments emerge from the dependent claims 2 to 7.

Der wesentliche Vorteil des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens ist, dass das Waschen bzw. Behandeln von unterschiedlichen Textilarten in einem einzigen Waschgang bereitgestellt wird. Ferner wird dem Benutzer eine einfache und übersichtliche Möglichkeit zum Konfigurieren des Waschprogramms bereitgestellt, wobei das Waschprogramm hinsichtlich des Ablaufs und der Parameter durch die Auswahl der zu behandelnden Textilarten konfiguriert wird. Der Benutzer muss nur die Textilarten kennen, die gemeinsam in einem Waschgang gewaschen werden sollen.The main advantage of the method according to the invention is that the washing or treating of different textile types is provided in a single wash cycle. Furthermore, the user is provided with a simple and clear possibility for configuring the washing program, wherein the washing program is configured with regard to the sequence and the parameters by the selection of the textile types to be treated. The user only needs to know the types of textile that are to be washed together in a wash cycle.

Beim erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren werden die einzelnen Phasen anhand einer Auswahl aus zumindest zwei verschiedenen, abgespeicherten textilartspezifischen Waschzyklen ausgewählt, so dass ein einziger kombinierter Waschzyklus zum gleichzeitigen Waschen verschiedener Textilarten in der Trommel erstellt wird. Das hat den Vorteil, dass mit der Konfiguration des Waschzyklus bzw. Waschprogramms eine optimale Anpassung des Waschprozesses an die tatsächlich eingebrachte Wäsche vorgenommen wird. Es können dabei zumindest zwei verschiedene bzw. unterschiedliche Textilarten ausgewählt werden, von deren textilartspezifischen Waschzyklen bzw. im Speicher der Steuerungseinrichtung abgelegten textilartspezifischen Waschprogramme jeweils Teile bzw. Phasen herausgelesen und zu einem neuen, kombinierten Waschzyklus bzw. Waschprogramm zusammengestellt werden.In the method according to the invention, the individual phases are selected on the basis of a selection from at least two different, stored textile-specific washing cycles, so that a single combined washing cycle is created for the simultaneous washing of different textile types in the drum. This has the advantage that, with the configuration of the washing cycle or washing program, an optimal adaptation of the washing process to the actually introduced laundry is undertaken. In this case, at least two different or different textile types can be selected, from which textile-specific washing cycles or textiles-specific washing programs stored in the memory of the control device are read in each case parts and / or phases to form a new, combined washing cycle or washing program.

In einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung sind die einzelnen Phasen jeweils aus einer Kombination von Parametern bestimmt, wobei die einzelnen Parameter zumindest die Temperatur und den Temperaturverlauf der Waschflüssigkeit, die Behandlungsdauer, die Intensität der Trommeldrehung und den Wasserstand bestimmen. Der kombinierte Parametersatz wird hierbei für jeweils eine einzelne Phase des Waschzyklus mit Parametern aus einzelnen, verschiedenen Parametersätzen, die für jeweils eine Textilart bestimmt sind, erstellt. Damit sind sehr individuelle und feine Abstimmungen der einzelnen Phasen bzw. Programmblöcke möglich, um ein optimales Waschergebnis bei einem gemischten Wäscheposten zu erreichen. Die genannten Parameter stellen nur eine sinnvolle Auswahl dar, es können auch weitere Parameter für eine Phase vorgesehen werden.In an advantageous development, the individual phases are each determined from a combination of parameters, wherein the individual parameters at least the temperature and Determine the temperature profile of the washing liquid, the duration of treatment, the intensity of the drum rotation and the water level. The combined parameter set is in this case created for each individual phase of the wash cycle with parameters from individual, different parameter sets, which are intended for each textile type. These are very individual and fine votes of the individual phases or program blocks possible to achieve optimum washing results in a mixed batch of laundry. The mentioned parameters represent only a sensible selection, it is also possible to provide further parameters for one phase.

In einer zweckmäßigen Weiterbildung erfolgt die Auswahl des kombinierten Waschzyklus mittels einer Bedienhandhabe einer Bedieneinrichtung, wobei nach der Anwahl des kombinierten Waschzyklus die Auswahl der textilspezifischen Waschzyklen. Hierbei erfolgt die Auswahl der einzelnen Phasen bzw. der einzelnen Parameter der textilspezifischen Waschzyklen mittels einer der jeweiligen Phase und/oder Parameter zugeordneten Rangkennung. Die Rangkennung legt fest, aus welchem textilspezifischen Waschzyklus bzw. Parametersatz die jeweilige Phase bzw. der jeweilige einzelne Parameter in den kombinierten Waschzyklus bzw. Parametersatz übernommen wird. Es werden hierbei die jeweils höchstrangigen Phasen bzw. Parameter übernommen. Die Phasen bzw. Parameter mit niedrigerem Rang werden dann entsprechend nicht in den kombinierten Waschzyklus bzw. Parametersatz übernommen.In an expedient development, the selection of the combined washing cycle by means of an operating handle of an operating device, wherein after selecting the combined washing cycle, the selection of the textile-specific washing cycles. In this case, the individual phases or the individual parameters of the textile-specific washing cycles are selected by means of a rank identifier assigned to the respective phase and / or parameters. The rank identifier determines from which textile-specific wash cycle or parameter set the respective phase or the respective individual parameter is taken over into the combined wash cycle or parameter set. In this case, the highest-ranking phases or parameters are adopted. The phases or parameters with lower rank are then not taken over into the combined washing cycle or parameter set.

Die Rangkennung ist dabei so eingestellt, dass jeweils die Phase und/oder der Parameter den höchsten Rang für die Übernahme in den kombinierten Waschzyklus besitzt, mit dem eine optimale Schonung aller ausgewählten Textilarten sichergestellt ist. Dadurch wird stets sichergestellt, dass keine Wäscheschäden aufgrund unsachgemäßer Behandlung im Waschprozess auftreten. Eventuell höherer Wasserverbrauch oder eine längere Programmlaufzeit wird hierbei in Kauf genommen.The ranking is set so that each of the phase and / or the parameter has the highest rank for the acquisition in the combined washing cycle, with the optimal protection of all selected textile types is ensured. This always ensures that no laundry damage due to improper treatment in the washing process occur. Eventually higher water consumption or a longer program runtime will be accepted.

In einer zweckmäßigen Ausführung ist für mindestens drei Textilarten und/oder Verschmutzungsarten jeweils ein Waschzyklus mit textilspezifischen Phasen bzw. Parametern vorgesehen. Dadurch wird eine gute Auswahlmöglichkeit an einzelnen Phasen oder Parametern für die Erstellung des kombinierten Waschzyklus bereitgestellt. Es können auch mehr textilspezifische Waschzyklen vorgesehen sein, die zur Bildung des kombinierten Waschzyklus auswählbar sind.In an expedient embodiment, a washing cycle with textile-specific phases or parameters is provided for at least three types of textile and / or types of soiling. This provides a good choice of individual phases or parameters for creating the combined wash cycle. It may also be provided more textile-specific wash cycles, which can be selected to form the combined wash cycle.

In einer weiteren, zweckmäßigen Ausführung erfolgt die Erstellung des kombinierten Waschzyklus anhand der Auswahl von zumindest zwei textilspezifischen Waschzyklen. Somit kann der Benutzer zwei unterschiedliche Textilarten vermischt in einem Waschgang waschen. Vorteilhaft hat sich die Auswahlmöglichkeit von vier textilspezifischen Waschzyklen ergeben, womit nahezu 90 % der im Haushalt vorkommenden Textilarten in einem kombinierten Waschzyklus optimal gewaschen werden können.In a further expedient embodiment, the creation of the combined washing cycle takes place on the basis of the selection of at least two textile-specific washing cycles. Thus, the user can wash two different types of fabric in a wash cycle. Advantageously, the choice of four textile-specific washing cycles has been found, which means that nearly 90% of the household types occurring in a combined washing cycle can be washed optimally.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführung ist anhand der Rangkennung eine Unverträglichkeit von ausgewählten Textilarten feststellbar, wenn diese nicht gemeinsam in einem Waschgang gewaschen werden können. Das Auftreten einer Unverträglichkeit dem Benutzer gemeldet wird. Dadurch bietet sich dem Benutzer die Möglichkeit, auf eine Textilart zu verzichten und diese aus dem zu waschenden Wäscheposten zu entfernen, bevor der kombinierte Waschzyklus gestartet wird.In an advantageous embodiment, an incompatibility of selected textile types can be determined by means of the ranking code if these are not together in one washing cycle can be washed. The occurrence of an incompatibility is reported to the user. This provides the user with the opportunity to dispense with a type of textile and remove it from the laundry item to be washed before the combined wash cycle is started.

Die Erfindung betrifft ferner eine Steuereinrichtung für eine Waschmaschine oder einen Waschtrockner, mit einem Mikrocontroller und einem mit dem Mikrocontroller in Verbindung stehenden Speicher, in dem ein Computerprogramm und eine Mehrzahl spezifischer Waschzyklen bzw. Parametersätze gespeichert sind, wobei das Computerprogramm dazu eingerichtet ist, einen Abschnitt des Programms zur Durchführung eines kombinierten Waschzyklus zu konfigurieren, derart, dass einzelne Phasen bzw. einzelne Parameter, die den Temperaturverlauf, die Behandlungsdauer und die Intensität der Trommeldrehung einer Phase bestimmen, aus textilspezifischen, auswählbaren Waschzyklen anhand einer Benutzerauswahl festgelegt werden können.The invention further relates to a control device for a washing machine or a washer-dryer, having a microcontroller and a memory connected to the microcontroller, in which a computer program and a plurality of specific washing cycles or parameter sets are stored, wherein the computer program is adapted to a section the program for performing a combined washing cycle, such that individual phases or parameters that determine the temperature profile, the treatment duration and the intensity of the drum rotation of a phase can be determined from textile-specific, selectable washing cycles based on a user selection.

Die Erfindung betrifft ferner eine Waschmaschine oder einen Waschtrockner mit einem Gehäuse und einem darin angeordneten, schwingbeweglich befestigten Laugenbehälter, in dem eine mit einem Motor antreibbare Trommel drehbar gelagert ist, einem Wasserzulaufventil, einer Ablaufeinrichtung, einer Heizeinrichtung und einer Steuereinrichtung wie vorbenannt, mit der die Heizeinrichtung, der Motor, das Wasserzulaufventil und die Ablaufeinrichtung steuerbar sind, und einer Bedienhandhabe die mit der Steuereinrichtung in Wirkverbindung steht, die dazu eingerichtet ist, aus einer Vielzahl von Textilarten und/oder Verschmutzungsarten eine oder mehrere daraus auszuwählen.The invention further relates to a washing machine or a washer-dryer with a housing and arranged therein, swingably attached tub in which a drivable with a motor drum is rotatably mounted, a water inlet valve, a drain device, a heater and a control device as vorbenannt, with the Heater, the motor, the water inlet valve and the drain device are controllable, and an operating handle which is operatively connected to the control device which is adapted to select one or more thereof from a variety of textile types and / or types of contamination.

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

Fig. 1:
eine Waschmaschine in einer skizzierten Schnittdarstellung;
Fig. 2:
die Phasen und Abschnitte des Waschprogramms als Diagramm im zeitlichen Ablauf und
Fig. 3, 4:
den schematischen Ablauf für die Auswahl der Phasen bzw. Parameter.
An embodiment of the invention is shown purely schematically in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. Show it:
Fig. 1:
a washing machine in a sketched sectional view;
Fig. 2:
the phases and sections of the washing program as a diagram in chronological order and
3, 4:
the schematic sequence for the selection of phases or parameters.

In Fig. 1 ist in rein schematischer Darstellung eine Waschmaschine 1 mit einem Laugenbehälter 2 dargestellt. Die Positions- und Richtungsangaben beziehen sich auf die betriebsgemäße Aufstellposition der Waschmaschine 1. Innerhalb des Laugenbehälters 2 ist eine drehbar gelagerte und über einen elektrischen Motor 13 angetriebene Trommel 3 angeordnet, die die im Laugenbehälter 2 bzw. in der Trommel 3 befindlichen Wäschestücke 8 bewegt. Die Trommel 3 ist im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel aus Edelstahl hergestellt und mit einer Vielzahl an Öffnungen für die Durchflutung versehen. Das Gehäuse 4 hat eine Beladungsöffnung 18, über die das Innere der Trommel 3 durch die Dichtungsmanschette 6 hindurch erreichbar ist. Die Beladungsöffnung 18 ist mittels der Tür 5 verschließbar. Im unteren Bereich des Laugenbehälters 2 ist die Waschflüssigkeit 9, welche zum Reinigen oder Behandeln der Wäsche 8 benötigt wird. Zur Erwärmung oder zum Erhitzen der Flüssigkeit 9 ist im unteren Bereich des Laugenbehälters 2 ein Heizkörper 7 angeordnet. Im oberen Bereich der Maschine 1 ist ein Einlassventil 15 skizziert, welches das Einlaufen des Wassers aus dem Versorgungsnetz steuert. Über den Einspülkasten 11 wird das Wasser über das Verbindungsrohr 14 in den Laugenbehälter 2 geleitet, wobei im Einspülkasten 11 eingegebenes Waschmittel mit in den Laugenbehälter 2 gespült wird. Unterhalb des Laugenbehälters 2 ist eine Ablaufeinrichtung 10 angeordnet, die die verbrauchte Waschflüssigkeit oder das Spülwasser 7 aus dem Laugenbehälter 2 zur Ablaufleitung 12, die in der Regel in einen Abwasserkanal mündet, herausführt. Die Steuereinrichtung 17 steuert den Wassereinlauf 15, die Aktivität der Ablaufeinrichtung 10 und den Antriebsmotor 13, der über das Leistungsteil oder einen Frequenzumrichter 16 bestromt wird, und den Heizkörper 7. Die Steuereinrichtung 17 steht hierbei mit einer Bedien- und Anzeigeeinrichtung 19 in Verbindung, die zur Programm- und Parametereinstellung dient. Ferner können mittels der Anzeigeeinrichtung 19 Hinweise zur Behandlung der Wäschestücke 8 zur Anzeige gebracht werden, beispielsweise in Textform. Mit der Bedieneinrichtung können auch Verschmutzungsarten oder Fleckenarten ausgewählt werden, die aus der Wäsche 8 entfernt werden sollen. Dies kann im Dialog mit der Anzeigeeinrichtung 19 erfolgen.In Fig. 1 is a purely schematic representation of a washing machine 1 with a tub 2 shown. The position and direction data refer to the operating position of the washing machine 1. Within the tub 2, a rotatably mounted and driven by an electric motor 13 drum 3 is arranged, which moves the washing unit 8 located in the tub 2 and in the drum 3. The drum 3 is made in the present embodiment of stainless steel and provided with a plurality of openings for the flooding. The housing 4 has a loading opening 18, through which the interior of the drum 3 through the sealing sleeve 6 can be reached. The loading opening 18 can be closed by means of the door 5. In the lower region of the tub 2, the washing liquid 9, which is needed for cleaning or treating the laundry 8. For heating or for heating the liquid 9, a radiator 7 is arranged in the lower region of the tub 2. In the upper part of the machine 1, an inlet valve 15 is sketched, which controls the entry of the water from the supply network. About the Einspülkasten 11, the water is passed through the connecting pipe 14 in the tub 2, wherein in the dispenser 11 entered detergent is flushed into the tub 2. Below the tub 2, a drain device 10 is arranged, which leads the spent washing liquid or the rinse water 7 from the tub 2 to the drain line 12, which usually opens into a sewer. The control device 17 controls the water inlet 15, the activity of the drain device 10 and the drive motor 13, which is energized via the power unit or a frequency converter 16, and the heater 7. The controller 17 is in this case with an operating and display device 19 in connection, the used for program and parameter setting. Furthermore, by means of the display 19 hints for the treatment of the laundry items 8 can be displayed, for example in text form. With the control device also types of pollution or types of stains can be selected, which should be removed from the laundry 8. This can be done in dialogue with the display device 19.

Fig. 2 zeigt beispielhaft den Ablauf eines textilspezifischen Waschprogramms WP in einem zeitlichen Verlauf. Das Waschprogramm umfasst eine Vorbehandlungsphase VB, eine Phase Vorwaschen VW, eine Waschphase WA, eine Spülphase SP und eine Endschleuderphase ES. In diesem Beispiel beginnt der Waschzyklus WP zum Zeitpunkt T=0 mit der Vorbehandlungsphase, wie Einweichen oder Beaufschlagung mit Dampf oder fleckenlösenden Mitteln. Vom Zeitpunkt T=2 bis T=4 ist die Phase Vorwäsche VW aktiv. Nach Beendigung dieser Phase schließt sich die Waschphase WA an, die bis zum Zeitpunkt T=10 andauert. Zum Zeitpunkt T=10 beginnt die Spülphase SP, die bis zum Zeitpunkt T=12 aktiv ist, anschließend ist die Schleuderphase ES bis zum Zeitpunkt T=14 aktiv, in der die Wäsche entwässert wird. Nach dem Zeitpunkt T=14 ist der Waschzyklus bzw. das Waschprogramm WP beendet. Fig. 2 shows by way of example the sequence of a textile-specific washing program WP in a time course. The washing program comprises a pretreatment phase VB, a prewash phase VW, a wash phase WA, a rinse phase SP and a final spin phase ES. In this example, the wash cycle WP begins at the time T = 0 with the pre-treatment phase, such as soaking or exposure to steam or stain-dissolving agents. From the time T = 2 to T = 4, the prewash VW phase is active. After completion of this phase, the washing phase WA closes, which lasts until the time T = 10. At the time T = 10, the rinsing phase SP begins, which is active up to the time T = 12, then the spin phase ES is active up to the time T = 14, in which the laundry is dehydrated. After the time T = 14, the washing cycle or the washing program WP is completed.

Die Skalierung der Zeiten T ist hierbei schematisch angegeben, wobei für einen Skalierungsabschnitt T=1 eine reale Zeit im Bereich von 6 bis 12 Minuten angesetzt werden kann. Das hier skizzierte Waschprogramm entspricht auch dem kombinierten Waschprogramm KW, welches aus Phasen bzw. Parametern verschiedener textilspezifischer Waschprogramme zusammengesetzt bzw. konfiguriert ist.The scaling of the times T is indicated schematically, wherein for a scaling section T = 1, a real time in the range of 6 to 12 minutes can be set. The washing program outlined here also corresponds to the combined washing program KW, which is composed or configured from phases or parameters of various textile-specific washing programs.

In Fig. 3 ist beispielhaft anhand einer tabellarischen Darstellung das Auswahlverfahren für die Zusammenstellung des kombinierten Waschzyklus KW verdeutlicht. Hierbei ist für jede auszuwählende Textilart oder Verschmutzungsart ein textilartspezifischer Waschzyklus WP vorgesehen. In diesem Beispiel sind drei verschiedene Textilarten ausgewählt: Jeans, Oberhemden und Sportbekleidung. Jedem Waschzyklus, der als Programm im Speicher der Steuereinrichtung hinterlegt ist, sind die einzelnen Phasen jeweils mit einer Rangkennung RANG versehen, die die Auswahl bestimmt welche einzelne Phase bzw. aus welchem textilartspezifischen Waschzyklus (Jeans, Oberhemden, Sport) die jeweils einzelne Phase in den kombinierten Waschzyklus KW übernommen wird. In dem aufgeführten Beispiel hat die Vorbehandlungsphase VB des textilspezifischen Waschzyklus für Jeans mit zwei die höchste Rangkennung, so dass diese Phase in den kombinierten Waschzyklus KW übernommen wird. Dies ist mit den Pfeilen skizziert, die aufzeigen welche einzelne Phase aus welchem textilartspezifischen Waschzyklus in den kombinierten Waschzyklus eingetragen bzw. übernommen wird. Die Phase Vorwäsche aus dem Waschzyklus für Sport hat in diesem Beispiel die Rangkennung RANG 3 und damit den höchsten Rang. Somit wird diese Vorwaschphase VW des Waschzyklus für Sport in den kombinierten Waschzyklus KW übernommen. Entsprechend erfolgt die Auswahl der weiteren Phasen Waschen, Spülen und Schleudern. Die Auswahl ist hierbei so konfiguriert, dass immer die schonendste Behandlung für den zu waschenden Wäscheposten sicher gestellt ist.In Fig. 3 is exemplified by a tabular representation of the selection process for the compilation of the combined washing cycle KW clarified. In this case, a textile-type-specific washing cycle WP is provided for each textile type or type of contamination to be selected. In this example, three different types of fabrics are selected: jeans, shirts and sportswear. Each washing cycle, which is deposited as a program in the memory of the controller, the individual phases are each provided with a rank identifier RANG, which determines the selection of which individual phase or from which textile-specific washing cycle (jeans, shirts, sports) the respective individual phase in the combined washing cycle KW is taken over. In the example given, the pre-treatment phase VB of the textile-specific wash cycle for jeans with two has the highest rank recognition, so that this phase is taken over into the combined wash cycle KW. This is outlined with the arrows, which show which individual phase of which textile-specific washing cycle is entered or adopted in the combined washing cycle. The prewash phase of the wash cycle for sports in this example has the ranking RANK 3 and thus the highest rank. Thus, this prewash phase VW of the washing cycle for sports is taken over into the combined washing cycle KW. Accordingly, the selection of the other phases washing, rinsing and spin takes place. The selection is configured so that the most gentle treatment is always ensured for the laundry items to be washed.

In Fig. 4 ist die Auswahl der einzelnen Parameter für eine einzige Phase, hier Waschen WA, skizziert. Als Parameter sind hier die Dauer, Trommelbewegung, Temperatur, Temperaturhaltezeit und Wasserstand genannt. Wie bereits erwähnt, handelt es sich um schematische Angaben, die für ein Computerprogramm entsprechend programmiertechnisch umgesetzt werden müssen.In Fig. 4 is the selection of each parameter for a single phase, here washing WA, outlined. The parameters mentioned here are the duration, drum movement, temperature, temperature hold time and water level. As already mentioned, these are schematic details which have to be implemented according to programming technology for a computer program.

Die Waschphase für die Textilart Jeans umfasst als Zeitparameter eine Gesamtdauer von 40 Minuten und eine starke Trommelbewegung, bezogen auf ein Standardprogramm für Buntwäsche. Die starke Trommelbewegung wird durch eine Drehzahl im Bereich von etwa 40 1/min bis 60 1/min bei einer Antriebsdauer im Bereich von 60 % bis 90 % erreicht. Als Temperaturwert wird der vom Benutzer eingestellte Temperaturwert für das Aufheizen der Waschflüssigkeit eingestellt. Eine Temperaturhaltezeit von 10 Minuten und ein um 10 % erhöhter Wasserstand gegenüber einem normalen Buntwäscheprogramm bewirkt eine optimale Waschwirkung. Bei den Waschphasen, die jeweils für Oberhemden bzw. Sport vorgesehen sind, sind die Parameter entsprechend für die optimale Behandlung der jeweiligen Textilarten eingestellt, so dass eine optimale Waschwirkung bei möglichst geringem Wasser- und Energieverbrauch bereit gestellt wird. Mit den Pfeilen ist hierbei aufskizziert, dass jeweils nur die Parameter mit der jeweils höchsten Rangkennung RANG in die kombinierte Phase Waschen übernommen werden. Entsprechendes gilt auch für alle anderen Phasen des kombinierten Waschzyklus KW.The washing phase for the textile type jeans includes as a time parameter a total duration of 40 minutes and a strong drum movement, based on a standard program for coloreds. The strong drum movement is achieved by a speed in the range of about 40 1 / min to 60 1 / min with a drive duration in the range of 60% to 90%. The temperature value set by the user is the temperature value for heating the washing liquid. A temperature maintenance time of 10 minutes and a 10% increase in the water level compared to a normal colored laundry program results in an optimal washing effect. In the washing phases, which are respectively provided for shirts and sports, the parameters are set accordingly for the optimal treatment of the respective textile types, so that an optimal washing effect with the lowest possible water and energy consumption is provided. The arrows show that only the parameters with the highest rank ID RANG in each case are shown the combined washing phase will be adopted. The same applies to all other phases of the combined washing cycle KW.

Im Folgenden wird nun die Auswahl der einzelnen Phasen bzw. Parameter für den kombinierten Waschzyklus KW erläutert. Der Benutzer möchte einen gemischten Wäscheposten aus Jeans, Oberhemden und Sportbekleidung gleichzeitig mit einem Waschzyklus waschen. Hierbei wählt er mittels der Bedienhandhabe 19 zunächst ein sogenanntes Multiartikelprogamm aus, welches für verschiedene Textilarten vorgesehen ist. Danach wird der kombinierte Waschzyklus zusammengestellt, wobei der Benutzer nun die zu waschenden Textilarten eingeben muss. In diesem Beispiel wählt er als erste Textilart "Jeans" als zweite Textilart "Oberhemden" und als dritte Textilart "Sport" aus. Die Reihenfolge der Auswahl ist für die Zusammenstellung irrelevant. Wenn der Benutzer die Auswahl der zu waschenden Textilarten beendet hat, wird der kombinierte Waschzyklus KW abhängig von der Benutzerauswahl zusammengestellt, wie dies in Fig. 3 und 4 skizziert ist. Danach wird der kombinierte Waschzyklus gestartet bzw. aktiviert, so dass der Waschgang für den gemischten Wäscheposten 8 mit den entsprechend ausgewählten Phasen und Parametern durchgeführt wird.The selection of the individual phases or parameters for the combined washing cycle KW will now be explained below. The user would like to wash a mixed laundry of jeans, shirts, and sportswear at the same time as a wash cycle. Here he selects by means of the operating handle 19, first a so-called multi-product program, which is intended for different types of textile. Thereafter, the combined washing cycle is put together, whereby the user now has to enter the textile types to be washed. In this example he selects as the first textile type "jeans" as the second textile type "dress shirts" and as the third textile type "sport". The order of selection is irrelevant to the compilation. When the user has finished selecting the types of fabrics to be washed, the combined washing cycle KW is compiled depending on the user selection, as shown in FIG Fig. 3 and 4 outlined. Thereafter, the combined wash cycle is started so that the wash cycle for the mixed laundry batch 8 is performed with the correspondingly selected phases and parameters.

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  1. Method for operating a washing machine (1) comprising a suds container (2) for storing washing liquid (9) or rinsing liquid, in which suds container a drum (3) is rotatably mounted, and comprising a heating device for heating the washing or rinsing liquid, including a wash cycle (WP) for washing a laundry load, having a washing phase (WA) in which at least one predetermined amount of water (9) is admitted into the suds container (2), and having at least one rinsing phase (SP), the wash cycle (WP) consisting of a sequence of the individual phases (VB, VW, WA, SP, ES), characterised in that the individual phases (VB, VW, WA, SP, ES) are selected by means of a selection by the user from at least two different stored textile-type-specific wash cycles (WP), in such a way that a single combined wash cycle (KW) is established for simultaneous washing of different types of textiles in the drum (3).
  2. Method for operating a washing machine (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the individual phases (VB, VW, WS, SP, ES) are each determined from a combination of parameters, the individual parameters determining at least the temperature and the march of temperature of the washing liquid (9), the treatment period and the intensity of rotation of the drum, and in that the combined parameter set is established in each case for an individual phase of the washing cycle (WP) with parameters from individual, different parameter sets which are each determined for a textile type.
  3. Method for operating a washing machine (1) according to either claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the combined wash cycle (KW) is selected by means of an operating handle (19) of an operating device (17), the textile-specific wash cycle (WP) being selected once the combined wash cycle (KW) has been selected, and the individual phases (VB, VW, WS, SP, ES) and/or the individual parameters of the textile-specific wash cycles (WP) being selected by means of a rank identification (RANG) associated with the respective phase (VB, VW, WS, SP, ES) and/or parameter.
  4. Method for operating a washing machine (1) according to claim 3, characterised in that the rank identification (RANG) is set in such a way that in each case the phase (VB, VW, WS, SP, ES) and/or the parameter occupies the highest rank (RANG) for the adoption into the combined wash cycle (KW) with which an optimal care of all selected textile types (jeans, shirts, sportswear) is ensured.
  5. Method for washing laundry (8) according to claim 1, characterised in that in each case a wash cycle (WP) with textile-specific phases (VB, VW, WS, SP, ES) and/or parameters is provided for at least three textile types and/or soiling types.
  6. Method for washing laundry (8) according to claim 1, characterised in that the combined wash cycle (KW) is established by means of the selection of at least two textile-specific wash cycles (WP).
  7. Method for washing laundry (8) according to claim 4, characterised in that an incompatibility of selected textile types (jeans, shirts, sportswear) can be ascertained by means of the rank identification (RANG), the occurrence of an incompatibility being signalled to the user.
  8. Control device (17) for a washing machine (1) or a washer-dryer, comprising a microcontroller and a storage means connected to the microcontroller, in which storage means a computer program and a plurality of specific wash cycles (WP) and parameter sets are stored, the computer program being set up to configure a portion of the program for carrying out a combined wash cycle (KW) in such a way that individual phases (VB, VW, WS, SP, ES) and individual parameters, which determine the march of temperature, the treatment period and the intensity of rotation of the drum during a phase, can be ascertained from specific selectable wash cycles (WP) by means of a user selection.
  9. Washing machine (1) or washer-dryer comprising a housing (4) and a suds container (2) arranged therein and fixed in a vibratory manner, in which suds container a drum (3) which can be driven by a motor (13) is rotatably mounted, and comprising a water supply valve (15), a discharge device (12), a heating device (19) and a control device (17) according to claim 8, with which the heating device (10), the motor (13), the water supply valve (15) and the discharge device (12) can be controlled, and comprising an operating handle (19) which cooperates with the control device (17) and is set up to select one or more textile types and/or soiling types from a plurality thereof.
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