EP2437643B1 - Dishwasher and method for operating a dishwasher - Google Patents

Dishwasher and method for operating a dishwasher Download PDF

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EP2437643B1
EP2437643B1 EP10718100.0A EP10718100A EP2437643B1 EP 2437643 B1 EP2437643 B1 EP 2437643B1 EP 10718100 A EP10718100 A EP 10718100A EP 2437643 B1 EP2437643 B1 EP 2437643B1
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Bernd Schwenk
Stefan Lukschnat
Heiko Fritz
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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
    • A47L15/0018—Controlling processes, i.e. processes to control the operation of the machine characterised by the purpose or target of the control
    • A47L15/0049—Detection or prevention of malfunction, including accident prevention
    • 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
    • A47L15/44—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
    • A47L15/4409—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants by tipping containers or opening their lids, e.g. with the help of a programmer
    • 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
    • A47L2301/00—Manual input in controlling methods of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. information entered by a user
    • A47L2301/04—Operation mode, e.g. delicate washing, economy washing, reduced time, sterilizing, water softener regenerating, odor eliminating or service
    • 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
    • A47L2301/00—Manual input in controlling methods of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. information entered by a user
    • A47L2301/06—Crockery or tableware details, e.g. material, quantity, condition
    • 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
    • A47L2401/00—Automatic detection in controlling methods of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, e.g. information provided by sensors entered into controlling devices
    • A47L2401/02—Consumable products information, e.g. information on detergent, rinsing aid or salt; Dispensing device information, e.g. information on the type, e.g. detachable, or status of the device
    • 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
    • A47L2501/00—Output in controlling method of washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware, i.e. quantities or components controlled, or actions performed by the controlling device executing the controlling method
    • A47L2501/30—Regulation of machine operational steps within the washing process, e.g. performing an additional rinsing phase, shortening or stopping of the drying phase, washing at decreased noise operation conditions

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  • the invention relates to a dishwasher, in particular household dishwasher, with a control device for carrying out at least one dishwashing program, and with an adding device which can be filled with cleaning agent, rinse aid and / or other additives and can be closed by means of a closure element.
  • Dishwashers have a washing container, which is provided for receiving items to be washed.
  • the rinsing container is usually closable with a door and comprises a closable with a lid adding unit for receiving a detergent, rinse aid, and / or additive such.
  • salt which is / are provided for a cleaning of the items to be washed during a wash program / are.
  • a cleaning agent such as e.g. a powder or a tab filled in the addition unit or adding device. Then the lid of the addition and then the door of the dishwasher are closed.
  • the user is usually operated by a separate main switch or an on / off switch of the dishwasher, which is located on the front outer wall of the door, or panel of the dishwasher above the door or on the door top edge of the door, whereby the control device of the dishwasher with a electrical supply voltage is applied, and a wash program, possibly also special options selected by means of one or more program buttons, and then actuates a separate start button of the dishwasher, whereupon the selected Geschirrspolprogramm starts.
  • a separate main switch or an on / off switch of the dishwasher which is located on the front outer wall of the door, or panel of the dishwasher above the door or on the door top edge of the door, whereby the control device of the dishwasher with a electrical supply voltage is applied, and a wash program, possibly also special options selected by means of one or more program buttons, and then actuates a separate start button of the dishwasher, whereupon the selected Geschirrspolprogramm starts.
  • a dishwasher according to the preamble of claim 1 is made EP 1859721 A1 known.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a dishwasher, which allows easier operation.
  • the object of the invention is achieved by a dishwasher of the type mentioned, in which the closure element of the adding device is at the same time designed as a main switch, with which the control device for carrying out at least one dishwashing program is switched on when the closure element is brought into its closed position.
  • the closure element of the adding device or the receiving device acts as a main switch, with which the control device for performing at least one dishwashing program is switched on when the closure element is brought into its closed position.
  • the closure element of the adding device thus replaces a previous main switch, which is provided on the front outer wall of the dishwasher above the door or on the upper edge of the door, so that it can be omitted and the Extra spur of such a previous main switch can be omitted.
  • the adding device e.g. close after filling with detergent, rinse aid or other additives and on the other hand activate the control device, i. in particular by applying a mains voltage ready for the implementation of a dishwashing program. This increases the ease of use of the dishwasher designed according to the invention.
  • the invention also relates to a method for operating a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, with a control device for carrying out at least one dishwashing program, and with an adding device which can be filled with cleaning agent, rinse aid and / or other admixture and closed by means of a closure element which is characterized is that the closure element of the adding device at the same time the function of a main switch is exercised, with which the control device for performing at least one dishwashing program is switched on when the closure element is brought into its closed position.
  • the dishwasher according to the invention is in particular a household dishwasher.
  • the dishwasher according to the invention which is designed in particular as automatic dishwashing machine, according to an advantageous embodiment of the invention expediently to a first detection device which is provided which is adapted to detect whether the adding device is closed by means of the closure element, d. h to recognize a closed adding or receiving device which serves for receiving or storing the cleaning agent, for example a powder or a tab, rinse aid and / or other additives.
  • the receiving device is for example a receptacle or an addition (unit).
  • the control device therefore has information about the closed state of the adding or receiving device, for which reason it is possible for the dishwasher according to the invention, for example, to allow starting of a set washing program only if the receiving device is also closed.
  • the dishwasher according to the invention is also provided with the detergent, rinse aid and / or other additives before it is started.
  • the receiving device can have as a closure element, for example, a lid or a flap for opening and closing the receiving device. It may preferably be arranged on the side of the door directed in the direction of the washing compartment limited washing compartment.
  • a closure element for example, a lid or a flap for opening and closing the receiving device. It may preferably be arranged on the side of the door directed in the direction of the washing compartment limited washing compartment.
  • the first detection device has a switch or a button, which is actuated by means of the closure element due to a closing of the receiving device.
  • the switch or the key are actuated, for example, by the lid when it is in its closing end position, thus closing the adding or receiving device.
  • This makes it possible for a corresponding Signal is sent to the control device and the control device receives information that the adding or receiving device by means of its closure element is now closed, ie assumes its closed state.
  • the button or the switch of the first detection device acts as the main switch of the dishwasher according to the invention.
  • the lid or the flap of the adding or receiving device in a double function on a closing and a switch function ie the lid or the flap of the adding device not only acts to close and open the adding device, but at the same time as the main switch or on - / Switch off the dishwasher. If necessary, it can also include a program selection function.
  • the adding device when the adding device is provided on or in the inner wall of the door, a particularly comfortable and easy operation of the dishwasher is provided.
  • the adding device on or in the inner wall of the door a user after inserting the baskets in the interior of the washing container of the dishwasher is freely accessible.
  • buttons on the top edge of the door and / or on the outer wall of the door in their horizontal open position for an operator would be hidden or difficult to access.
  • the dishwasher according to the invention can be designed such that the control device is set up to automatically start the washing program when the receiving device is closed, in particular closing the lid or flap, after closing the door.
  • the control device is set up to automatically start the washing program when the receiving device is closed, in particular closing the lid or flap, after closing the door.
  • Dishwasher according to the invention can then in particular make do without any further operating buttons or operating switch.
  • this has a second detection device connected to the control device, which is set up to detect whether cleaning agent, rinse aid and / or additive is in the receiving device.
  • the second detection device is, for example, a corresponding sensor, in particular arranged in the receiving device.
  • the control device is set up to automatically start the washing program only if cleaning agent, rinse aid and / or other additives are / are present in the receiving device.
  • the dishwasher according to the invention is started with an empty receiving device.
  • the dishwasher may be a special program of the dishwasher upon detection that the adding device is unfilled, but whose closure element has been brought into its Sch mand ein to be started. For example, this can only be operated with a pre-rinse program. In this case, if necessary, heating up of rinsing liquor liquid can be omitted.
  • the control device of the dishwasher according to the invention can thus be suitably also set up so that it automatically starts a pre-rinse program when the door is closed and the receiving device is closed but empty.
  • a pre-wash program is not a complete program and does not require a detergent.
  • the dishwashing machine according to the invention may preferably also have input means which are set up to select the wash program from a plurality of wash programs and / or to modify the wash program.
  • the input means are e.g. arranged on a front panel of the dishwasher above the door, on the front of the door, or on the upper edge of the door.
  • the receiving device has the input means and / or the input means are arranged on the side of the door directed towards the washing compartment in the direction of the washing compartment, then a control panel visible from the outside when the door is closed or with the door closed visible control buttons on the door, or be dispensed on the upper edge of the door in the dishwasher according to the invention.
  • this variant of the dishwasher according to the invention or the automatic dishwashing machine can according to this variant or run this independently and go through the cleaner program (washing program).
  • the closure element in particular the lid of the receiving device thus acts in particular as a main switch, which, when actuated in its end position optionally a "button” or a switch operated or even acts as a switch or button. This sends, for example, a signal to the control device, that the closure element, in particular the lid, closed or the main switch has been actuated.
  • the second detection device It may be provided, for example in the form of a sensor, the second detection device.
  • the second recognition device it is possible that after the closure element of the receiving device has been closed, it is determined by means of the second recognition device whether or not there are / are detergents, rinse aids and / or other additives in the addition (unit). If no detergent, rinse aid and / or other additives in the addition (unit), runs automatically after closing the door, preferably a special program, such as the program: "pre-rinse" from, ie a program that no detergent, rinse aid and / or additives needed.
  • a cleaning program (eg Eco50 °, Auto 45 ° -65 °) automatically runs.
  • This configuration has the effect, for example, that the door front, the panel above the door, and / or the upper door edge of the door of the automatic dishwashing machine according to the invention can possibly operate completely without a control panel and / or without control buttons.
  • the sensor in general: second recognition device
  • a program selection is made possible directly at the feeder.
  • An operator fills detergent powder, generally a detergent in the addition (generally: receiving device) and closes the closure element, in particular the detergent cap, the receiving device.
  • the second recognition device e.g. Detected in the form of the sensor that is in the receiving device cleaning agent ("adding contains detergent powder"
  • the operator can be given the opportunity, in particular directly to the addition of two or more special options to select, such as "time reduction", “Vario Speed ",” Half Load ".
  • a special option can also be a completely different program (rinse program). After the door has been closed, the dishwasher starts up automatically.
  • the dishwasher according to the invention optionally makes it easier to operate a fully automatic dishwasher. It will if necessary realized a detergent addition, rinse aid addition and / or additive addition with main switch function.
  • the Fig. 1 shows an advantageous embodiment of an inventively designed household dishwasher 1 as an example of a dishwasher in a perspective view and the Fig. 2 shows a front view of the household dishwasher 1.
  • the household dishwasher 1 has a body 2 with a washing container 3, which is provided to receive items not shown in detail.
  • the washing container 3 defines a washing compartment 7, which can be closed by means of a door 8 arranged pivotably on the body 2.
  • the Fig. 1 shows the household dishwasher 1 with a substantially horizontally open door 8, so that the items to be washed, for example, in a casserole basket 4 and a dish basket 5 of the domestic dishwasher 1 can be classified.
  • the lower basket on the inner wall of the door can be moved out and get up on this as a support table.
  • spraying devices for applying the items to be washed are arranged with a liquid, which is usually referred to as rinsing liquor.
  • the spray devices are formed as upper and lower rotatable spray arms 6, of which only the lower spray arm 6 is shown.
  • the liquid can be conveyed by a non-illustrated, but well-known circulating pump via a first fluid supply line also not shown to the upper spray arm and a second fluid supply to the lower spray arm 6, not shown.
  • the circulating pump is driven, for example, by means of an electric drive not shown in detail, in particular by means of its electric motor.
  • the circulation pump and its drive are preferably provided in a bottom assembly of the dishwasher below the washing compartment.
  • the domestic dishwasher 1 further comprises a control device 9 which, for example, within the door 8, i. is arranged in the intermediate space between the inner wall and the outer wall.
  • the control device 9 comprises electronics, e.g. a microcontroller or a microprocessor, and is arranged to control the operation of the household dishwasher 1.
  • the term “taxes” should also include the term “rules” in this context.
  • control device 9 is e.g. connected to the circulation pump to control this suitably.
  • the control device in the bottom assembly of the dishwasher.
  • the household dishwasher 1 requires a generally known cleaning agent which, in the case of the present embodiment, can be fed into an adding device 10 as an example of a receiving device for receiving cleaning agent, which in the case of the present embodiment is located on the side directed towards the washing compartment 7 .
  • an adding device 10 as an example of a receiving device for receiving cleaning agent, which in the case of the present embodiment is located on the side directed towards the washing compartment 7 .
  • interior wall 12 of the door 8 are disposed i st.
  • the adding device 10, which is closer in the Fig. 3 is shown, for example, can be closed with a lid 11. During the washing program, the lid 11 opens, so that the detergent contained in the adding device 10 can enter the washing compartment 7.
  • the adding device 10 is associated with a first recognition device 13 connected to the control device 9, which is provided to detect the closed state of the cover 11, ie to generally recognize whether the receiving device or the adding device 10 is closed.
  • the first detection device 13 is, for example, a switch which is closed when the lid 11 is closed, or a button which the closed lid 11 actuates in its end position.
  • the button is set up, for example, due to the actuation of a signal to the control device 9, in particular via a corresponding signal line, here in the Fig. 1 is omitted for clarity, to send, so that the control device receives information about the closed lid 11.
  • the lid 11 itself may be formed as a switch and be connected to the control device 9 via one or more electrical lines, ie the lid 11 comprises a recognition device for its closed and its open position.
  • the feeder 10 is also provided with the control device 9 e.g. associated here via a signal line connected second recognition device 14 which is adapted to detect whether in the closed adding device 10, i. in the present case with the lid 11 closed cleaning agent in the adding device 10 is located. This information is also transmitted to the control device 9.
  • the control device 9 e.g. associated here via a signal line connected second recognition device 14 which is adapted to detect whether in the closed adding device 10, i. in the present case with the lid 11 closed cleaning agent in the adding device 10 is located. This information is also transmitted to the control device 9.
  • the household dishwasher 1 comprises a device 15, in particular a closing device, which is set up to detect whether the door 8 is closed or opened, so that e.g. the control device 9 can interrupt a running wash program when the door 8 is opened during the wash program, or only starts the wash program with the door 8 closed.
  • a closing device which is set up to detect whether the door 8 is closed or opened, so that e.g. the control device 9 can interrupt a running wash program when the door 8 is opened during the wash program, or only starts the wash program with the door 8 closed.
  • the first receiving device 13 recognizes that the lid 11, i. the adding device 10 is closed. This information is obtained by the control device 9.
  • the second recognition device 14, e.g. as a sensor is formed, that cleaning agent is in the adding device 10. This information is also received by the control device 9.
  • the control device 9 receives information about the closed door 8.
  • the control device 9 automatically starts the washing program after the door 8 is closed.
  • the domestic dishwasher 1 and in particular the door front of the door 8 and / or a front control panel above the door and / or the top door edge of the door needs no input means, in particular at least no dedicated main switch to contain, as shown in the Fig. 2 is apparent.
  • control device 9 is also set up in such a way that it starts the washing program only when the cleaning agent is present in the adding device 10 when the adding device 10 and the closed door 8 are closed. If the closed adding device 10 is empty, then the control device 9 only starts a special program after the door 8 has been closed, in particular a pre-rinse program, that is to say no complete rinsing program which requires cleaning agent and / or a heating of rinsing liquor liquid.
  • the household dishwasher 1 can input means 16 (see FIG. 3 ), which are formed, for example, as a field with a plurality of keys 17.
  • the keys 17 of the input means 16 are connected to the control device 9 in a manner not shown. They are intended to allow the person to manually modify the wash program.
  • the person can activate, for example, two or more special functions, such as a time reduction of the wash program, an adjustment of the wash program, for example, to only a half-filled washing container 3 or a variable speed of the wash program.
  • a special option can also be the selection of the wash program from a plurality of wash programs.
  • the input means 16 are arranged directly on the adding device 10 itself. But it is also possible that these are arranged on the direction of Spülraum 7 side 12 and inner wall of the door 8 adjacent to the adding device 10. Thus, the person can modify the wash program or change it if necessary. The selected wash program or the modified wash program is restarted automatically after the door 8 has been closed and the control device 9 has received the information about the closed feed device 10. An actuation of a further input means for starting the wash program is thus unnecessary. Also, for this embodiment, it is unnecessary to input input means e.g. to provide on the door front of the door 8.
  • the Fig. 4 shows a front view of another household dishwasher 1 a as an example of another dishwasher.
  • components in the Fig. 4 shown domestic kitchen dishwasher 1a, with components of the in FIGS. 1 and 2 shown domestic dishwasher 1 are essentially identical in construction and function, provided with the same reference numerals.
  • the domestic dishwasher 1 a differs essentially from the domestic dishwasher 1 by means of the present embodiment on the door front of the door 8 arranged input means 16, which are formed for example as a field with a plurality of keys 17.
  • the keys 17 of the input means 16 are connected to the control device 9 in a manner not shown and are provided that the person can manually modify the washing program.
  • the person can activate, for example, two or more special functions, such as a shortening of the wash program, an adaptation of the wash program, for example, to only a half-filled wash container 3 or a variable speed of the wash program.
  • a special option can also be the selection of another wash program.
  • the person can modify the wash program or change it if necessary.
  • the washing program will start again automatically, after the door 8 has been closed and the control device 9 has received the information about the closing state of the adding device 10, ie that the adding device 10 is closed by means of the closing element 11. An actuation of a further input means for starting the wash program is thus unnecessary.
  • the cleaning agent can fill rinse aid and / or other additives such as salts in the receiving device.
  • the inventively practiced start / stop function with regard to a dishwashing process to be carried out during opening / closing of the lid, in particular the flap of the receiving device for the detergent, can be advantageously also on other receptacles in the dishwasher such as for the rinse aid or for the regenerating salt addition tank transfer.
  • the cover of the respective receiving device can be omitted. It may possibly be replaced by another locking mechanism.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Geschirrspülmaschine, insbesondere Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine, mit einer Steuerungsvorrichtung zur Durchführung von mindestens einem Geschirrspülprogramm, und mit einer Zugabevorrichtung, die mit Reinigungsmittel, Klarspülmittel und/ oder sonstigem Zusatzmittel befüllbar und mittels eines Verschlusselements verschließbar ist.The invention relates to a dishwasher, in particular household dishwasher, with a control device for carrying out at least one dishwashing program, and with an adding device which can be filled with cleaning agent, rinse aid and / or other additives and can be closed by means of a closure element.

Geschirrspülmaschinen weisen einen Spülbehälter auf, der zur Aufnahme von Spülgut vorgesehen ist. Der Spülbehälter ist üblicherweise mit einer Tür verschließbar und umfasst eine mit einem Deckel verschließbare Zugabeeinheit zur Aufnahme eines Reinigungsmittels, Klarspülmittels, und/oder Zusatzmittels wie z. B. Salz, das oder die für eine Reinigung des Spülgutes während eines Spülprogramms vorgesehen ist/ sind. Um eine konventionelle Geschirrspülmaschine zu starten, wird üblicherweise u. a. zunächst z.B. ein Reinigungsmittel, wie z.B. ein Pulver oder ein Tab in die Zugabeeinheit bzw. Zugabevorrichtung eingefüllt. Anschließend werden der Deckel der Zugabe und dann die Tür der Geschirrspülmaschine geschlossen. Danach wird üblicherweise vom Benutzer ein separater Hauptschalter bzw. ein Ein-/Ausschalter der Geschirrspülmaschine betätigt, der sich an der frontseitigen Außenwandung der Tür, oder Blende der Geschirrspülmaschine oberhalb der Tür oder an der Türoberkante der Tür befindet, wodurch die Steuerungsvorrichtung der Geschirrspülmaschine mit einer elektrischen Versorgungsspannung beaufschlagt wird, und ein Spülprogramm, möglicherweise auch Sonderoptionen mittels ein oder mehrerer Programmtasten ausgewählt, und dann eine separate Start-Taste der Geschirrspülmaschine betätigt, worauf das ausgewählte Geschirrspolprogramm startet.Dishwashers have a washing container, which is provided for receiving items to be washed. The rinsing container is usually closable with a door and comprises a closable with a lid adding unit for receiving a detergent, rinse aid, and / or additive such. As salt, which is / are provided for a cleaning of the items to be washed during a wash program / are. To start a conventional dishwasher, u. a. first, e.g. a cleaning agent, such as e.g. a powder or a tab filled in the addition unit or adding device. Then the lid of the addition and then the door of the dishwasher are closed. Thereafter, the user is usually operated by a separate main switch or an on / off switch of the dishwasher, which is located on the front outer wall of the door, or panel of the dishwasher above the door or on the door top edge of the door, whereby the control device of the dishwasher with a electrical supply voltage is applied, and a wash program, possibly also special options selected by means of one or more program buttons, and then actuates a separate start button of the dishwasher, whereupon the selected Geschirrspolprogramm starts.

Aufgrund dieser zahlreichen Bedienschritte kann es vorkommen, dass der jeweilige Benutzer vergisst, z.B. den Deckel der Reinigerzugabe zu schließen oder überhaupt Reinigungsmittel in die Zugabevorrichtung vor dem Schließen deren Deckels einzufüllen. Trotzdem kann die Geschirrspülmaschine durch Betätigen des separaten Hauptschalters gestartet werden. Die Folge können schlechte oder unbefriedigende Reinigungsergebnisse sein.Because of these numerous operating steps, it may happen that the respective user forgets, for example, to close the lid of the detergent addition or to even fill detergent into the adding device before closing the lid. Nevertheless, the dishwasher can be started by pressing the separate main switch. The result can be poor or unsatisfactory cleaning results.

Eine Geschirrspülmaschine gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 ist aus EP 1859721 A1 bekannt.A dishwasher according to the preamble of claim 1 is made EP 1859721 A1 known.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Geschirrspülmaschine anzugeben, die eine einfachere Bedienung erlaubt.The object of the invention is to provide a dishwasher, which allows easier operation.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung wird gelöst durch eine Geschirrspülmaschine der eingangs genannten Art, bei der das Verschlusselement der Zugabevorrichtung zugleich als Hauptschalter ausgebildet ist, mit dem die Steuerungsvorrichtung zur Durchführung mindestens eines Geschirrspülprogramms einschaltbar ist, wenn das Verschlusselement in seine Schließstellung gebracht ist.The object of the invention is achieved by a dishwasher of the type mentioned, in which the closure element of the adding device is at the same time designed as a main switch, with which the control device for carrying out at least one dishwashing program is switched on when the closure element is brought into its closed position.

Dies vereinfacht die Inbetriebnahme der Geschirrspülmaschine. Denn das Verschlusselement der Zugabevorrichtung bzw. der Aufnahmevorrichtung fungiert als Hauptschalter, mit dem die Steuerungsvorrichtung zur Durchführung mindestens eines Geschirrspülprogramms einschaltbar ist, wenn das Verschlusselement in seine Schließstellung gebracht ist. Das Verschlusselement der Zugabevorrichtung ersetzt also einen bisherigen Hauptschalter, der an der frontseitigen Außenwandung der Geschirrspülmaschine oberhalb der Tür oder an der Türoberkante vorgesehen ist, so dass dieser wegfallen und das Extradrücken eines solchen bisherigen Hauptschalters entfallen kann. Mit Hilfe des Verschlusselements der Zugabevorrichtung lässt sich also in Doppelfunktion zum einen die Zugabevorrichtung z.B. nach Befüllen mit Reiniger, Klarspüler oder sonstigem Zusatzmittel verschließen und zum anderen die Steuerungsvorrichtung aktivieren, d.h. insbesondere durch Anlegen einer Netzspannung betriebsbereit für die Durchführung eines Geschirrspülprogramms machen. Dies steigert den Bedienkomfort der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Geschirrspülmaschine.This simplifies the commissioning of the dishwasher. For the closure element of the adding device or the receiving device acts as a main switch, with which the control device for performing at least one dishwashing program is switched on when the closure element is brought into its closed position. The closure element of the adding device thus replaces a previous main switch, which is provided on the front outer wall of the dishwasher above the door or on the upper edge of the door, so that it can be omitted and the Extra spur of such a previous main switch can be omitted. Thus, with the aid of the closure element of the adding device, in a double function, on the one hand, the adding device, e.g. close after filling with detergent, rinse aid or other additives and on the other hand activate the control device, i. in particular by applying a mains voltage ready for the implementation of a dishwashing program. This increases the ease of use of the dishwasher designed according to the invention.

Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Geschirrspülmaschine, insbesondere Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine, mit einer Steuerungsvorrichtung zur Durchführung von mindestens einem Geschirrspülprogramm, und mit einer Zugabevorrichtung, die mit Reinigungsmittel, Klarspülmittel und/ oder sonstigem Zusatzmittel befüllbar und mittels eines Verschlusselements verschließbar ist, welche dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass vom Verschlusselement der Zugabevorrichtung zugleich die Funktion eines Hauptschalters ausgeübt wird, mit dem die Steuerungsvorrichtung zur Durchführung mindestens eines Geschirrspülprogramms einschaltbar ist, wenn das Verschlusselement in seine Schließstellung gebracht wird.The invention also relates to a method for operating a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, with a control device for carrying out at least one dishwashing program, and with an adding device which can be filled with cleaning agent, rinse aid and / or other admixture and closed by means of a closure element which is characterized is that the closure element of the adding device at the same time the function of a main switch is exercised, with which the control device for performing at least one dishwashing program is switched on when the closure element is brought into its closed position.

Die erfindungsgemäße Geschirrspülmaschine ist insbesondere eine Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine. Die erfindungsgemäße Geschirrspülmaschine, die insbesondere als Geschirrspülvollautomat ausgeführt ist, weist nach einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung zweckmäßigerweise eine erste Erkennungsvorrichtung auf, die vorgesehen ist, die eingerichtet ist, zu erkennen, ob die Zugabevorrichtung mittels des Verschlusselements geschlossen ist, d. h eine geschlossene Zugabe- bzw. Aufnahmevorrichtung zu erkennen, die zum Aufnehmen bzw. Bevorraten des Reinigungsmittels, beispielsweise ein Pulver oder ein Tab, Klarspülmittel und/oder sonstige Zusatzmittel dient. Die Aufnahmevorrichtung ist beispielsweise ein Aufnahmebehälter bzw. eine Zugabe(einheit). Aufgrund der ersten Erkennungsvorrichtung steht demnach der Steuerungsvorrichtung eine Information über den Schließzustand der Zugabe- bzw. Aufnahmevorrichtung zu Verfügung, weshalb es der erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrspülmaschine beispielsweise möglich ist, nur dann ein Starten eines eingestellten Spülprogramms zu erlauben, wenn die Aufnahmevorrichtung auch geschlossen ist. Somit ist es wahrscheinlich, dass die erfindungsgemäße Geschirrspülmaschine auch mit dem Reinigungsmittel, Klarspülmittel und/oder sonstigem Zusatzmittel versehen ist, bevor sie gestartet wird.The dishwasher according to the invention is in particular a household dishwasher. The dishwasher according to the invention, which is designed in particular as automatic dishwashing machine, according to an advantageous embodiment of the invention expediently to a first detection device which is provided which is adapted to detect whether the adding device is closed by means of the closure element, d. h to recognize a closed adding or receiving device which serves for receiving or storing the cleaning agent, for example a powder or a tab, rinse aid and / or other additives. The receiving device is for example a receptacle or an addition (unit). On the basis of the first recognition device, the control device therefore has information about the closed state of the adding or receiving device, for which reason it is possible for the dishwasher according to the invention, for example, to allow starting of a set washing program only if the receiving device is also closed. Thus, it is likely that the dishwasher according to the invention is also provided with the detergent, rinse aid and / or other additives before it is started.

Die Aufnahmevorrichtung kann als Verschlusselement beispielsweise einen Deckel oder eine Klappe zum Öffnen und Schließen der Aufnahmevorrichtung aufweisen. Sie kann vorzugsweise an der in Richtung vom Spülbehälter begrenzten Spülraum gerichteten Seite der Tür angeordnet sein. Diese Varianten der erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrspülmaschine können ein Bedienen derselben erleichtern.
Nach einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist die erste Erkennungsvorrichtung Bestandteil des Verschlusselements oder diesem als Komponente zugeordnet. Dadurch ist eine konstruktiv einfache sowie kompakte Baueinheit bereitgestellt.The receiving device can have as a closure element, for example, a lid or a flap for opening and closing the receiving device. It may preferably be arranged on the side of the door directed in the direction of the washing compartment limited washing compartment. These variants of the dishwasher according to the invention can facilitate an operation thereof.
According to an advantageous development of the invention, the first recognition device is part of the closure element or associated with it as a component. As a result, a structurally simple and compact unit is provided.

Nach einer zweckmäßigen Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrspülmaschine weist die erste Erkennungsvorrichtung einen Schalter oder eine Taste auf, der bzw. die aufgrund eines Schließens der Aufnahmevorrichtung mittels des Verschlusselements betätigt wird. Der Schalter oder die Taste werden z.B. von dem Deckel betätigt, wenn sich dieser in seiner Schließendlage befindet, also die Zugabe- bzw. Aufnahmevorrichtung schließt. Dadurch ist es möglich, dass ein entsprechendes Signal an die Steuerungsvorrichtung gesendet wird und die Steuerungsvorrichtung eine Information darüber erhält, dass die Zugabe- bzw. Aufnahmevorrichtung mittels ihres Verschlusselements jetzt geschlossen ist, d.h. ihren Schließzustand einnimmt. In diesem Fall ist es möglich, dass der Taster bzw. der Schalter der ersten Erkennungsvorrichtung als Hauptschalter der erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrspülmaschine fungiert. Insbesondere weist der Deckel bzw. die Klappe der Zugabe- bzw. Aufnahmevorrichtung in Doppelfunktion eine Schließ- und eine Schalterfunktion auf, d.h. der Deckel bzw. die Klappe der Zugabevorrichtung fungiert nicht nur zum Schließen und Öffnen der Zugabevorrichtung, sondern gleichzeitig als Hauptschalter bzw. Ein-/Ausschalter der Geschirrspülmaschine. Es kann ggf. zusätzlich auch noch eine Programmauswahlfunktion mit übernehmen.According to an expedient embodiment of the dishwasher according to the invention, the first detection device has a switch or a button, which is actuated by means of the closure element due to a closing of the receiving device. The switch or the key are actuated, for example, by the lid when it is in its closing end position, thus closing the adding or receiving device. This makes it possible for a corresponding Signal is sent to the control device and the control device receives information that the adding or receiving device by means of its closure element is now closed, ie assumes its closed state. In this case, it is possible that the button or the switch of the first detection device acts as the main switch of the dishwasher according to the invention. In particular, the lid or the flap of the adding or receiving device in a double function on a closing and a switch function, ie the lid or the flap of the adding device not only acts to close and open the adding device, but at the same time as the main switch or on - / Switch off the dishwasher. If necessary, it can also include a program selection function.

Insbesondere wenn die Zugabevorrichtung auf oder in der Innenwandung der Tür vorgesehen ist, ist eine besonders komfortable und einfache Bedienung der Geschirrspülmaschine bereitgestellt. Denn bei waagrecht offenstehender Tür ist die Zugabevorrichtung auf oder in der Innenwandung der Tür einem Benutzer nach Einschieben der Geschirrkörbe in den Innenraum des Spülbehälters der Geschirrspülmaschine frei zugänglich. Demgegenüber wären Tasten am oberseitigen Rand der Tür und/oder an der Außenwandung der Tür bei deren waagrechter Offenstellung für eine Bedienperson verdeckt oder nur schwer zugänglich.In particular, when the adding device is provided on or in the inner wall of the door, a particularly comfortable and easy operation of the dishwasher is provided. For horizontally open door, the adding device on or in the inner wall of the door a user after inserting the baskets in the interior of the washing container of the dishwasher is freely accessible. In contrast, buttons on the top edge of the door and / or on the outer wall of the door in their horizontal open position for an operator would be hidden or difficult to access.

Vorzugsweise kann die erfindungsgemäße Geschirrspülmaschine derart ausgeführt sein, dass die Steuerungsvorrichtung eingerichtet ist, das Spülprogramm bei geschlossener Aufnahmevorrichtung, insbesondere Schließen des Deckels oder Klappe, nach Schließen der Tür automatisch zu starten. Somit ergeben sich Vorraussetzungen für eine erleichterte Bedienung, da die die erfindungsgemäße Spülmaschine bedienende Person lediglich das Reinigungsmittel, Klarspülmittel und/oder sonstige Zusatzmittel in die Aufnahmevorrichtung zugeben, die Aufnahmevorrichtung zu verschließen, indem z.B. der Deckel geschlossen wird, und die Tür zu schließen braucht. Anschließend startet die erfindungsgemäße Geschirrspülmaschine automatisch, ohne dass ein Betätigen eines weiteren Eingabeelements wie z.B. einer Einschalttaste oder eines Hauptschalters nötig ist. Somit kann beispielsweise auf eine bei geschlossener Tür von außen sichtbare, frontale Bedienblende z.B. oberhalb der Tür und/oder auf Tasten am oberen Kantenrand der Tür für die erfindungsgemäße Geschirrspülmaschine verzichtet werden. Die erfindungsgemäße Geschirrspülmaschine kann dann insbesondere völlig ohne weitere Betätigungstasten oder Betätigungsschalter auskommen.Preferably, the dishwasher according to the invention can be designed such that the control device is set up to automatically start the washing program when the receiving device is closed, in particular closing the lid or flap, after closing the door. Thus, there are preconditions for easier operation, since the person using the dishwasher according to the invention only admit the detergent, rinse aid and / or other additives in the receiving device to close the receiving device, for example by the lid is closed, and the door needs to close. Subsequently, the dishwasher according to the invention starts automatically, without an actuation of another input element such as a power button or a main switch is necessary. Thus, for example, can be dispensed with a door visible from the outside, frontal control panel eg above the door and / or buttons on the upper edge edge of the door for the dishwasher according to the invention. The Dishwasher according to the invention can then in particular make do without any further operating buttons or operating switch.

Weiterhin betrifft ein weiterer Aspekt der Erfindung insbesondere ein vorteilhaftes Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Geschirrspülmaschine, aufweisend folgende Verfahrensschritte:

  • Erkennen des Schließens und/oder Befüllens einer Aufnahmevorrichtung der Geschirrspülmaschine zum Aufnehmen eines Reinigungsmittels, Klarspülmittels und/oder sonstigen Zusatzmittels, das für ein Spülprogramm der Geschirrspülmaschine vorgesehen ist/ sind,
  • Erkennen eines Schließens einer Tür der Geschirrspülmaschine, die zum Verschließen eines einen Spülraum begrenzenden Spülbehälters der Geschirrspülmaschine vorgesehen ist, und
  • automatisches Starten des Spülprogramms der Geschirrspülmaschine aufgrund des geschlossenen Zustands und/oder des gefüllten Zustands der Aufnahmevorrichtung und aufgrund der geschlossenen Tür.
Furthermore, another aspect of the invention relates in particular to an advantageous method for operating a dishwasher, comprising the following method steps:
  • Recognizing the closing and / or filling of a receiving device of the dishwasher for receiving a cleaning agent, rinse aid and / or other additive, which is / are intended for a washing program of the dishwasher,
  • Recognizing a closing of a door of the dishwasher, which is provided for closing a washing compartment delimiting a washing compartment of the dishwasher, and
  • automatic starting of the washing program of the dishwasher due to the closed state and / or the filled state of the receiving device and due to the closed door.

Nach einer weiteren zweckmäßigen Variante der erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrspülmaschine weist diese eine mit der Steuerungsvorrichtung verbundene zweite Erkennungsvorrichtung auf, die eingerichtet ist, zu erkennen, ob sich Reinigungsmittel, Klarspülmittel und/oder Zusatzmittel in der Aufnahmevorrichtung befindet. Die zweite Erkennungsvorrichtung ist beispielsweise ein entsprechender, insbesondere in der Aufnahmevorrichtung angeordneter Sensor.According to a further expedient variant of the dishwasher according to the invention, this has a second detection device connected to the control device, which is set up to detect whether cleaning agent, rinse aid and / or additive is in the receiving device. The second detection device is, for example, a corresponding sensor, in particular arranged in the receiving device.

Aufgrund der zweiten Erkennungsvorrichtung ist es nach einer weiteren zweckmäßigen Variante der erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrspülmaschine möglich, dass die Steuerungsvorrichtung eingerichtet ist, nur dann das Spülprogramm automatisch zu starten, wenn sich in der Aufnahmevorrichtung Reinigungsmittel, Klarspülmittel und/oder sonstige Zusatzmittel befindet/ befinden. Somit kann insbesondere verhindert werden, dass die erfindungsgemäße Geschirrspülmaschine mit leerer Aufnahmevorrichtung gestartet wird. Alternativ dazu kann die Geschirrspülmaschine bei Erkennung, dass die Zugabevorrichtung unbefüllt ist, aber deren Verschlusselement in seine Schließendstellung gebracht worden ist, ein Sonderprogramm der Geschirrspülmaschine gestartet werden. So kann diese beispielsweise lediglich mit einem Vorspülprogramm betrieben werden. Bei diesem kann ggf. ein Aufheizen von Spülflottenflüssigkeit unterbleiben.Due to the second recognition device, it is possible according to a further expedient variant of the dishwasher according to the invention that the control device is set up to automatically start the washing program only if cleaning agent, rinse aid and / or other additives are / are present in the receiving device. Thus, it can be prevented in particular that the dishwasher according to the invention is started with an empty receiving device. Alternatively, the dishwasher may be a special program of the dishwasher upon detection that the adding device is unfilled, but whose closure element has been brought into its Schließendstellung to be started. For example, this can only be operated with a pre-rinse program. In this case, if necessary, heating up of rinsing liquor liquid can be omitted.

Die Steuerungsvorrichtung der erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrspülmaschine kann also zweckmäßigerweise auch derart eingerichtet sein, dass diese bei geschlossener Tür und geschlossener, jedoch leeren Aufnahmevorrichtung ein Vorspülprogramm automatisch startet. Ein Vorwaschspülprogramm ist kein vollständiges Spülprogramm und benötigt kein Reinigungsmittel.The control device of the dishwasher according to the invention can thus be suitably also set up so that it automatically starts a pre-rinse program when the door is closed and the receiving device is closed but empty. A pre-wash program is not a complete program and does not require a detergent.

Die erfindungsgemäße Geschirrspülmaschine kann vorzugsweise auch Eingabemittel aufweisen, die eingerichtet sind, das Spülprogramm aus einer Mehrzahl von Spülprogrammen auszuwählen und/oder das Spülprogramm zu modifizieren. Die Eingabemittel sind z.B. an einer frontseitigen Bedienblende der Geschirrspülmaschine oberhalb der Tür, an der Frontseite der Tür, oder an der Oberkante der Tür angeordnet.The dishwashing machine according to the invention may preferably also have input means which are set up to select the wash program from a plurality of wash programs and / or to modify the wash program. The input means are e.g. arranged on a front panel of the dishwasher above the door, on the front of the door, or on the upper edge of the door.

Weist nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrspülmaschine die Aufnahmevorrichtung die Eingabemittel auf und/oder sind die Eingabemittel an der in Richtung vom Spülbehälter begrenzten Spülraum gerichteten Seite der Tür angeordnet, dann kann auf eine bei geschlossener Tür von außen sichtbare Bedienblende, oder auf bei geschlossener Tür sichtbare Bedientasten an der Tür, oder auf der Oberkante der Tür bei der erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrspülmaschine verzichtet werden.If, according to a preferred embodiment of the inventive dishwasher, the receiving device has the input means and / or the input means are arranged on the side of the door directed towards the washing compartment in the direction of the washing compartment, then a control panel visible from the outside when the door is closed or with the door closed visible control buttons on the door, or be dispensed on the upper edge of the door in the dishwasher according to the invention.

Je nach Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrspülmaschine bzw. des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens zum Betreiben einer Geschirrspülmaschine wird es insbesondere ermöglicht, das Starten der erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrspülmaschine vorzugsweise auf lediglich drei Schritte zu verkürzen, nämlich: Reiniger bzw. Reinigungsmittel, beispielsweise als Pulver oder Tab, Klarspülmittel und/oder sonstige Zusatzmittel in die Zugabe (Aufnahmevorrichtung) einfüllen; das Verschlusselement, insbesondere den Deckel oder die Klappe, der Aufnahmeeinrichtung schließen (allgemein: Schließen der Aufnahmevorrichtung); und Schließen der Tür der Geschirrspülmaschine. Nachdem die Tür geschlossen wurde, kann nach dieser Variante der erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrspülmaschine bzw. des Geschirrspülvollautomaten diese bzw. dieser selbständig anlaufen und das Reinigerprogramm (Spülprogramm) durchlaufen.Depending on the embodiment of the dishwasher according to the invention or the method according to the invention for operating a dishwasher, it is possible in particular to shorten the starting of the dishwasher according to the invention preferably to only three steps, namely: cleaner or cleaning agent, for example as powder or tab, rinse aid and / or add other additives to the addition (receiving device); closing the closing element, in particular the lid or the flap, of the receiving device (in general: closing the receiving device); and closing the door of the dishwasher. After the door has been closed, this variant of the dishwasher according to the invention or the automatic dishwashing machine can according to this variant or run this independently and go through the cleaner program (washing program).

Das Verschlusselement, insbesondere der Deckel der Aufnahmeeinrichtung fungiert demnach insbesondere als Hauptschalter, welcher bei Betätigung in seiner Endlage gegebenenfalls einen "Taster" oder einen Schalter betätigt oder selbst als Schalter oder Taster wirkt. Dieser sendet beispielsweise ein Signal an die Steuerungsvorrichtung, dass das Verschlusselement, insbesondere der Deckel, geschlossen bzw. der Hauptschalter betätigt wurde.The closure element, in particular the lid of the receiving device thus acts in particular as a main switch, which, when actuated in its end position optionally a "button" or a switch operated or even acts as a switch or button. This sends, for example, a signal to the control device, that the closure element, in particular the lid, closed or the main switch has been actuated.

Gegebenfalls kann auch eine Programmauswahl, d.h. eine Wahl des zu verwendeten Spülprogramms vorgesehen sein. Möglich wären u.A. folgende Varianten:

  • Es können Eingabemittel vorgesehen sein, die z.B. auf der Frontseite der Tür, insbesondere auf einer frontseitigen Blende oberhalb der Tür, vorgesehen sind. Zusätzlich oder unabhängig hiervon können die Eingabemittel an der oberen Randkante der Tür vorgesehen sein. Die Eingabemittel sind z.B. Programmtasten, aufgrund der jeweiligen Betätigung das jeweilige Programm ausgewählt werden kann.
Optionally, a program selection, ie a choice of the wash program to be used can be provided. Possible options include the following variants:
  • There may be provided input means, which are provided for example on the front side of the door, in particular on a front panel above the door. Additionally or independently thereof, the input means may be provided at the upper edge of the door. The input means are eg program keys, due to the respective operation the respective program can be selected.

Es kann die zweite Erkennungsvorrichtung z.B. in Form eines Sensors vorgesehen sein. In diesem Fall ist es möglich, dass nachdem das Verschlusselement der Aufnahmeeinrichtung geschlossen wurde, mittels der zweiten Erkennungsvorrichtung ermittelt wird, ob sich in der Zugabe(einheit) Reinigungsmittel, Klarspülmittel und/oder sonstige Zusatzmittel befindet/ befinden oder nicht. Ist kein Reinigungsmittel, Klarspülmittel und/oder sonstige Zusatzmittel in der Zugabe(einheit), läuft nach dem Schließen der Tür automatisch vorzugsweise ein Sonderprogramm, beispielsweise das Programm: "Vorspülen" ab, d.h. ein Programm, das kein Reinigungsmittel, Klarspülmittel und/oder Zusatzmittel benötigt. Wird mittels der zweiten Erkennungsvorrichtung ermittelt, dass sich in der Zugabe Reinigungsmittel, Klarspülmittel und/oder Zusatzmittel befindet, so läuft automatisch ein Reinigerprogramm (z. B. Eco50°, Auto 45°-65°) ab. Diese Ausgestaltung hat beispielsweise den Effekt, dass die Türfront, die Blende oberhalb der Tür, und/oder die obere Türkante der Tür des erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrspülvollautomaten ggf. völlig ohne Bedienblende und/oder ohne Bedientasten auskommen können.It may be provided, for example in the form of a sensor, the second detection device. In this case, it is possible that after the closure element of the receiving device has been closed, it is determined by means of the second recognition device whether or not there are / are detergents, rinse aids and / or other additives in the addition (unit). If no detergent, rinse aid and / or other additives in the addition (unit), runs automatically after closing the door, preferably a special program, such as the program: "pre-rinse" from, ie a program that no detergent, rinse aid and / or additives needed. If it is determined by means of the second recognition device that cleaning agents, rinse aids and / or additives are present in the addition, a cleaning program (eg Eco50 °, Auto 45 ° -65 °) automatically runs. This configuration has the effect, for example, that the door front, the panel above the door, and / or the upper door edge of the door of the automatic dishwashing machine according to the invention can possibly operate completely without a control panel and / or without control buttons.

Alternativ ist es auch möglich, dass wenn der Sensor (allgemein: zweite Erkennungsvorrichtung) z.B. ein Reinigungsmittel in der Zugabevorrichtung erkennt, eine Programmauswahl direkt an der Zugabevorrichtung ermöglicht wird. Beispiel: Eine Bedienperson füllt Reinigerpulver, allgemein ein Reinigungsmittel in die Zugabe (allgemein: Aufnahmevorrichtung) und schließt das Verschlusselement, insbesondere den Reinigerdeckel, der Aufnahmeeinrichtung. Wird mittels der zweiten Erkennungsvorrichtung z.B. in Form des Sensors erkannt, dass sich in der Aufnahmevorrichtung Reinigungsmittel befindet ("Zugabe enthält Reinigerpulver"), dann kann der Bedienperson die Möglichkeit gegeben werden, insbesondere direkt an der Zugabe zwei oder mehrere Sonderoptionen anzuwählen, wie beispielsweise "Zeitverkürzen", "Vario Speed", "Half Load". Eine Sonderoption kann auch ein komplett anderes Programm (Spülprogramm) sein. Nachdem die Tür geschlossen wurde, läuft die Geschirrspülmaschine automatisch an.Alternatively, it is also possible that if the sensor (in general: second recognition device) e.g. detects a detergent in the feeder, a program selection is made possible directly at the feeder. Example: An operator fills detergent powder, generally a detergent in the addition (generally: receiving device) and closes the closure element, in particular the detergent cap, the receiving device. If, by means of the second recognition device, e.g. Detected in the form of the sensor that is in the receiving device cleaning agent ("adding contains detergent powder"), then the operator can be given the opportunity, in particular directly to the addition of two or more special options to select, such as "time reduction", "Vario Speed "," Half Load ". A special option can also be a completely different program (rinse program). After the door has been closed, the dishwasher starts up automatically.

Vorteile der erfindungsgemäßen Geschirrspülmaschine bzw. des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens können insbesondere sein:

  • Die Herstellungskosten können reduziert und gleichzeitig kann die Bedienfreundlichkeit verbessert werden. Die Senkung der Herstellkosten kann beispielsweise erreicht werden, indem die Bedienblende der Geschirrspülmaschine, die z.B. oberhalb der Tür frontal vorgesehen ist, komplett ohne Tasten oder zumindest ohne eigens vorgesehenen Hauptschalter auskommen kann. Dies gilt in analoger Weise für ein etwaig an der Frontwand der Tür oder an der Oberkante der Tür vorgesehenes Bedienfeld. Die Bedienfreundlichkeit kann somit verbessert werden, da die erfindungsgemäße Geschirrspülmaschine die Gefahr eines Startens derselben ohne Zugabe von Reinigungsmittel wenn nicht gar verhindert, so doch zumindest reduziert. Zusätzlich ist es möglich, die jeweilige Bedienblende bzw. das jeweilige Bedienfeld durch den Wegfall zumindest des bisher eigens vorgesehenen Hauptschalters einfacher, d.h. weniger kompliziert zu gestalten.
Advantages of the dishwasher according to the invention or of the method according to the invention can be in particular:
  • The manufacturing costs can be reduced and at the same time the user-friendliness can be improved. The reduction in manufacturing costs can be achieved, for example, by the control panel of the dishwasher, which is provided above the door frontally, for example, can do without any buttons or at least without specially provided main switch. This applies in an analogous manner to a possibly provided on the front wall of the door or on the upper edge of the door panel. The ease of use can thus be improved because the dishwasher according to the invention the risk of starting the same without the addition of detergent if not even prevented, then at least reduced. In addition, it is possible to make the respective control panel or the respective control panel simpler, ie less complicated, by eliminating at least the previously intended main switch.

Somit ermöglicht die erfindungsgemäße Geschirrspülmaschine gegebenenfalls eine Erleichterung der Bedienung eines Geschirrspülvollautomaten. Es wird gegebenenfalls eine Reinigerzugabe, Klarspülmittelzugabe und/ oder Zusatzmittelzugabe mit Hauptschalterfunktion realisiert.Thus, the dishwasher according to the invention optionally makes it easier to operate a fully automatic dishwasher. It will if necessary realized a detergent addition, rinse aid addition and / or additive addition with main switch function.

Sonstige Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen wiedergegeben.Other developments of the invention are given in the dependent claims.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sowie deren Weiterbildungen sind exemplarisch in den beigefügten schematischen Zeichnungen dargestellt. Es zeigen jeweils schematisch:

Fig. 1
ein vorteilhaftes Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine in einer perspektivischen Darstellung,
Fig. 2
eine Frontansicht der Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine der Fig. 1,
Fig. 3
einen Aufnahmebehälter zum Aufnehmen von Reinigungsmittel, und
Fig. 4
eine Frontansicht einer alternativen Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine.
Embodiments of the invention and their developments are illustrated by way of example in the accompanying schematic drawings. Each show schematically:
Fig. 1
an advantageous embodiment of an inventively designed household dishwasher in a perspective view,
Fig. 2
a front view of the household dishwasher of the Fig. 1 .
Fig. 3
a receptacle for receiving detergent, and
Fig. 4
a front view of an alternative household dishwasher.

Die Fig. 1 zeigt en vorteilhaftes Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1 als Beispiel einer Geschirrspülmaschine in einer perspektivischen Darstellung und die Fig. 2 zeigt eine Frontansicht der Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1.The Fig. 1 shows an advantageous embodiment of an inventively designed household dishwasher 1 as an example of a dishwasher in a perspective view and the Fig. 2 shows a front view of the household dishwasher 1.

Die Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1 weist einen Korpus 2 mit einem Spülbehälter 3 auf, der vorgesehen ist, nicht näher dargestelltes Spülgut aufzunehmen. Der Spülbehälter 3 begrenzt einen Spülraum 7, der mittels einer schwenkbar am Korpus 2 angeordneten Tür 8 verschlossen werden kann. Die Fig. 1 zeigt die Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1 mit im Wesentlichen waagrecht geöffneter Tür 8, so dass das Spülgut beispielsweise in einem Geschirroberkorb 4 und einem Geschirrunterkorb 5 der Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1 eingeordnet werden kann. Insbesondere kann der untere Geschirrskorb auf der Innenwandung der Tür herausgefahren werden und auf dieser als Auflagetisch aufstehen.The household dishwasher 1 has a body 2 with a washing container 3, which is provided to receive items not shown in detail. The washing container 3 defines a washing compartment 7, which can be closed by means of a door 8 arranged pivotably on the body 2. The Fig. 1 shows the household dishwasher 1 with a substantially horizontally open door 8, so that the items to be washed, for example, in a casserole basket 4 and a dish basket 5 of the domestic dishwasher 1 can be classified. In particular, the lower basket on the inner wall of the door can be moved out and get up on this as a support table.

In dem Spülbehälter 3 sind Sprühvorrichtungen zum Beaufschlagen des Spülguts mit einer Flüssigkeit angeordnet, die üblicherweise als Spülflotte bezeichnet wird. Im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels sind die Sprühvorrichtungen als obere und untere drehbare Sprüharme 6 ausgebildet, von denen nur der untere Sprüharm 6 dargestellt ist. Die Flüssigkeit kann von einer nicht näher dargestellten, jedoch allgemein bekannten Umwälzpumpe über eine ebenfalls nicht dargestellten ersten Flüssigkeitszuleitung zum oberen Sprüharm und über eine nicht dargestellte zweite Flüssigkeitszuleitung zum unteren Sprüharm 6 gefördert werden. Die Umwälzpumpe wird z.B. mittels eines nicht näher dargestellten elektrischen Antriebs, insbesondere mittels dessen elektrischen Motors, angetrieben. Die Umwälzpumpe und deren Antrieb sind vorzugsweise in einer Bodenbaugruppe der Geschirrspülmaschine unterhalb dessen Spülbehälters vorgesehen.In the washing container 3 spraying devices for applying the items to be washed are arranged with a liquid, which is usually referred to as rinsing liquor. In the event of In the present embodiment, the spray devices are formed as upper and lower rotatable spray arms 6, of which only the lower spray arm 6 is shown. The liquid can be conveyed by a non-illustrated, but well-known circulating pump via a first fluid supply line also not shown to the upper spray arm and a second fluid supply to the lower spray arm 6, not shown. The circulating pump is driven, for example, by means of an electric drive not shown in detail, in particular by means of its electric motor. The circulation pump and its drive are preferably provided in a bottom assembly of the dishwasher below the washing compartment.

Die Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1 weist ferner eine Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 auf, die beispielsweise innerhalb der Tür 8, d.h. im Zwischenraum zwischen deren Innenwandung und deren Außenwandung angeordnet ist. Die Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 weist eine Elektronik auf, die z.B. einen Mikrokontroller oder einen Mikroprozessor umfasst, und ist eingerichtet, den Betrieb der Hausaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1 zu steuern. Der Begriff "Steuern" soll in diesem Zusammenhang gegebenenfalls auch den Begriff "Regeln" umfassen.The domestic dishwasher 1 further comprises a control device 9 which, for example, within the door 8, i. is arranged in the intermediate space between the inner wall and the outer wall. The control device 9 comprises electronics, e.g. a microcontroller or a microprocessor, and is arranged to control the operation of the household dishwasher 1. The term "taxes" should also include the term "rules" in this context.

Um den Betrieb der Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1 zu steuern, insbesondere den Ablauf eines zum Reinigen des Spülguts vorgesehenen Spülprogramms zu steuern, ist die Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 z.B. mit der Umwälzpumpe verbunden, um dieses geeignet anzusteuern. Selbstverständlich ist es auch möglich, die Steuerungsvorrichtung in der Bodenbaugruppe der Geschirrspülmaschine unterzubringen.In order to control the operation of the domestic dishwasher 1, in particular to control the flow of a washing program provided for cleaning the dishes, the control device 9 is e.g. connected to the circulation pump to control this suitably. Of course, it is also possible to accommodate the control device in the bottom assembly of the dishwasher.

Für das Spülprogramm benötigt die Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1 ein in allgemein bekanntes Reinigungsmittel, das im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels in eine Zugabevorrichtung 10 als Beispiel einer Aufnahmevorrichtung zum Aufnehmen von Reinigungsmittel eingegeben werden kann, der im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels an der in Richtung Spülraum 7 gerichteten Seite bzw. Innenwandung 12 der Tür 8 angeordnet ist. Die Zugabevorrichtung 10, der näher in der Fig. 3 gezeigt ist, kann beispielsweise mit einem Deckel 11 geschlossen werden. Während des Spülprogramms öffnet sich der Deckel 11, so dass das in der Zugabevorrichtung 10 befindliche Reinigungsmittel in den Spülraum 7 gelangen kann.For the rinsing program, the household dishwasher 1 requires a generally known cleaning agent which, in the case of the present embodiment, can be fed into an adding device 10 as an example of a receiving device for receiving cleaning agent, which in the case of the present embodiment is located on the side directed towards the washing compartment 7 . interior wall 12 of the door 8 are disposed i st. The adding device 10, which is closer in the Fig. 3 is shown, for example, can be closed with a lid 11. During the washing program, the lid 11 opens, so that the detergent contained in the adding device 10 can enter the washing compartment 7.

Im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels ist der Zugabevorrichtung 10 eine mit der Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 verbundene erste Erkennungsvorrichtung 13 zugeordnet, die vorgesehen ist, den Schließzustand des Deckels 11 zu erkennen, also allgemein zu erkennen, ob die Aufnahmevorrichtung bzw. die Zugabevorrichtung 10 geschlossen ist. Die erste Erkennungsvorrichtung 13 ist beispielsweise ein Schalter, der bei geschlossenem Deckel 11 geschlossen ist, oder ein Taster, den der geschlossene Deckel 11 in seiner Endstellung betätigt. Der Taster ist z.B. eingerichtet, aufgrund des Betätigens ein Signal zur Steuerungsvorrichtung 9, insbesondere über eine entsprechende Signalleitung, die hier in der Fig. 1 der Übersichtlichkeit halber weggelassen ist, zu senden, damit die Steuerungsvorrichtung eine Information über den geschlossenen Deckel 11 erhält. Insbesondere kann der Deckel 11 selbst als Schalter ausgebildet und mit der Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 über ein oder mehrere elektrische Leitungen verbunden sein, d.h. der Deckel 11 umfasst eine Erkennungsvorrichtung für seine Schließ- und seine Offenstellung.In the case of the present exemplary embodiment, the adding device 10 is associated with a first recognition device 13 connected to the control device 9, which is provided to detect the closed state of the cover 11, ie to generally recognize whether the receiving device or the adding device 10 is closed. The first detection device 13 is, for example, a switch which is closed when the lid 11 is closed, or a button which the closed lid 11 actuates in its end position. The button is set up, for example, due to the actuation of a signal to the control device 9, in particular via a corresponding signal line, here in the Fig. 1 is omitted for clarity, to send, so that the control device receives information about the closed lid 11. In particular, the lid 11 itself may be formed as a switch and be connected to the control device 9 via one or more electrical lines, ie the lid 11 comprises a recognition device for its closed and its open position.

Im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels ist der Zugabevorrichtung 10 eine ebenfalls mit der Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 z.B. hier über eine Signalleitung verbundene zweite Erkennungsvorrichtung 14 zugeordnet, die eingerichtet ist zu erkennen, ob sich in der geschlossenen Zugabevorrichtung 10, d.h. im vorliegenden Fall bei geschlossenem Deckel 11 Reinigungsmittel in der Zugabevorrichtung 10 befindet. Diese Information wird ebenfalls der Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 übermittelt.In the case of the present embodiment, the feeder 10 is also provided with the control device 9 e.g. associated here via a signal line connected second recognition device 14 which is adapted to detect whether in the closed adding device 10, i. in the present case with the lid 11 closed cleaning agent in the adding device 10 is located. This information is also transmitted to the control device 9.

Des Weiteren umfasst die Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1 eine Einrichtung 15, insbesondere eine Schließeinrichtung, die eingerichtet ist, zu erkennen, ob die Tür 8 geschlossen oder geöffnet ist, so dass z.B. die Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 ein laufendes Spülprogramm unterbrechen kann, wenn die Tür 8 während des Spülprogramms geöffnet wird, oder nur das Spülprogramm bei geschlossener Tür 8 startet.Furthermore, the household dishwasher 1 comprises a device 15, in particular a closing device, which is set up to detect whether the door 8 is closed or opened, so that e.g. the control device 9 can interrupt a running wash program when the door 8 is opened during the wash program, or only starts the wash program with the door 8 closed.

Im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels steuert die Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 die Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1 folgendermaßen:

  • Zunächst ist der Deckel 11 der Zugabevorrichtung 10 geöffnet und der die Zugabevorrichtung 10 ist leer. Eine nicht dargestellte Person füllt Reinigungsmittel in die Zugabevorrichtung 10 und schließt diesen, indem sie den Deckel 11 schließt.
In the case of the present embodiment, the control device 9 controls the household dishwasher 1 as follows:
  • First, the lid 11 of the feeder 10 is opened and the feeder 10 is empty. An unillustrated person fills detergent into the dispenser 10 and closes it by closing the lid 11.

Die erste Aufnahmevorrichtung 13 erkennt, dass der Deckel 11, d.h. die Zugabevorrichtung 10 geschlossen ist. Diese Information erhält die Steuerungsvorrichtung 9. Außerdem erkennt im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels die zweite Erkennungsvorrichtung 14, die z.B. als ein Sensor ausgebildet ist, dass sich Reinigungsmittel in der Zugabevorrichtung 10 befindet. Diese Information erhält ebenfalls die Steuerungsvorrichtung 9.The first receiving device 13 recognizes that the lid 11, i. the adding device 10 is closed. This information is obtained by the control device 9. In addition, in the case of the present embodiment, the second recognition device 14, e.g. as a sensor is formed, that cleaning agent is in the adding device 10. This information is also received by the control device 9.

Anschließend schließt die Person die Tür 8, was mittels der Einrichtung 15 erkannt wird. Somit erhält die Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 eine Information über die geschlossene Tür 8.Subsequently, the person closes the door 8, which is detected by means 15. Thus, the control device 9 receives information about the closed door 8.

Aufgrund der Informationen, dass die Zugabevorrichtung 10 geschlossen und Reinigungsmittel enthält und die Tür 8 geschlossen ist, startet im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels automatisch die Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 das Spülprogramm, nachdem die Tür 8 geschlossen wurde. Somit braucht die Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1 und insbesondere die Türfront der Tür 8 und/oder eine frontseitige Bedienblende oberhalb der Tür und/oder die Türoberkante der Tür keine Eingabemittel, insbesondere zumindest keinen eigens vorgesehenen Hauptschalter, zu enthalten, wie dies in der Fig. 2 ersichtlich ist.In the case of the present embodiment, based on the information that the adding device 10 is closed and contains detergent and the door 8 is closed, the control device 9 automatically starts the washing program after the door 8 is closed. Thus, the domestic dishwasher 1 and in particular the door front of the door 8 and / or a front control panel above the door and / or the top door edge of the door needs no input means, in particular at least no dedicated main switch to contain, as shown in the Fig. 2 is apparent.

Im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels ist die Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 auch derart eingerichtet, dass sie bei geschlossener Zugabevorrichtung 10 und geschlossener Tür 8 nur dann das Spülprogramm startet, wenn sich Reinigungsmittel in der Zugabevorrichtung 10 befindet. Ist die geschlossene Zugabevorrichtung 10 leer, dann startet die Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 nach Schließen der Tür 8 lediglich ein Sonderprogramm, insbesondere Vorspülprogramm, also kein komplettes Spülprogramm, welches Reinigungsmittel und/oder ein Aufheizen von Spülflottenflüssigkeit benötigt.In the case of the present exemplary embodiment, the control device 9 is also set up in such a way that it starts the washing program only when the cleaning agent is present in the adding device 10 when the adding device 10 and the closed door 8 are closed. If the closed adding device 10 is empty, then the control device 9 only starts a special program after the door 8 has been closed, in particular a pre-rinse program, that is to say no complete rinsing program which requires cleaning agent and / or a heating of rinsing liquor liquid.

Im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels kann die Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1 Eingabemittel 16 (siehe Figur 3) aufweisen, die z.B. als ein Feld mit mehreren Tasten 17 ausgebildet sind. Die Tasten 17 der Eingabemittel 16 sind mit der Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 in nicht dargestellter Weise verbunden. Sie sind vorgesehen, dass die Person das Spülprogramm manuell modifizieren kann. Mittels der Eingabetasten 16 kann die Person z.B. zwei oder noch mehrere Sonderfunktionen aktivieren, wie z.B. eine Zeitverkürzung des Spülprogramms, eine Anpassung des Spülprogramms z.B. an nur einen halb befüllten Spülbehälter 3 oder auch eine variable Geschwindigkeit des Spülprogramms. Eine Sonderoption kann aber auch die Auswahl des Spülprogramms aus einer Mehrzahl von Spülprogrammen sein.In the case of the present embodiment, the household dishwasher 1 can input means 16 (see FIG. 3 ), which are formed, for example, as a field with a plurality of keys 17. The keys 17 of the input means 16 are connected to the control device 9 in a manner not shown. They are intended to allow the person to manually modify the wash program. By means of the input keys 16, the person can activate, for example, two or more special functions, such as a time reduction of the wash program, an adjustment of the wash program, for example, to only a half-filled washing container 3 or a variable speed of the wash program. A special option, however, can also be the selection of the wash program from a plurality of wash programs.

Im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels sind die Eingabemittel 16 unmittelbar an der Zugabevorrichtung 10 selbst angeordnet. Es ist aber auch möglich, dass diese an der in Richtung Spülraum 7 gerichteten Seite 12 bzw. Innenwandung der Tür 8 neben der Zugabevorrichtung 10 angeordnet sind. Somit kann die Person das Spülprogramm modifizieren oder gegebenenfalls ändern. Das gewählte Spülprogramm bzw. das modifizierte Spülprogramm wird wieder automatisch gestartet, nachdem die Tür 8 geschlossen wurde und die Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 die Information über die geschlossene Zugabevorrichtung 10 erhielt. Ein Betätigen eines weiteren Eingabemittels zum Starten des Spülprogramms ist somit unnötig. Auch ist es für diese Ausführungsform unnötig, Eingabemittel z.B. an der Türfront der Tür 8 vorzusehen.In the case of the present embodiment, the input means 16 are arranged directly on the adding device 10 itself. But it is also possible that these are arranged on the direction of Spülraum 7 side 12 and inner wall of the door 8 adjacent to the adding device 10. Thus, the person can modify the wash program or change it if necessary. The selected wash program or the modified wash program is restarted automatically after the door 8 has been closed and the control device 9 has received the information about the closed feed device 10. An actuation of a further input means for starting the wash program is thus unnecessary. Also, for this embodiment, it is unnecessary to input input means e.g. to provide on the door front of the door 8.

Die Fig. 4 zeigt eine Frontansicht einer weiteren Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1a als Beispiel einer weiteren Geschirrspülmaschine. Wenn nicht anders beschrieben, dann sind Bestandteile der in der Fig. 4 gezeigten Haushalsgeschirrspülmaschine 1a, die mit Bestandteilen der in den Figuren 1 und 2 gezeigten Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1 im Wesentlichen bau- und funktionsgleich sind, mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen.The Fig. 4 shows a front view of another household dishwasher 1 a as an example of another dishwasher. Unless otherwise stated, components in the Fig. 4 shown domestic kitchen dishwasher 1a, with components of the in FIGS. 1 and 2 shown domestic dishwasher 1 are essentially identical in construction and function, provided with the same reference numerals.

Die Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1 a unterscheidet sich im Wesentlichen von der Haushaltsgeschirrspülmaschine 1 durch im Falle des vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiels an der Türfront der Tür 8 angeordneten Eingabemitteln 16, die beispielsweise als ein Feld mit mehreren Tasten 17 ausgebildet sind. Die Tasten 17 der Eingabemittel 16 sind mit der Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 in nicht dargestellter Weise verbunden und sind vorgesehen, dass die Person das Spülprogramm manuell modifizieren kann. Mittels der Eingabetasten 16 kann die Person z.B. zwei oder noch mehrer Sonderfunktionen aktivieren, wie z.B. eine Zeitverkürzung des Spülprogramms, eine Anpassung des Spülprogramms z.B. an nur einen halb befüllten Spülbehälter 3 oder auch eine variable Geschwindigkeit des Spülprogramms. Eine Sonderoption kann aber auch die Auswahl eines anderen Spülprogramms sein. Somit kann die Person das Spülprogramm modifizieren oder gegebenenfalls ändern. Das Spülprogramm wird aber wieder automatisch gestartet, nachdem die Tür 8 geschlossen wurde und die Steuerungsvorrichtung 9 die Information über den Schließzustand der Zugabevorrichtung 10 erhielt, d.h. darüber, dass die Zugabevorrichtung 10 mittels des Verschlusselements 11 geschlossen ist. Ein Betätigen eines weiteren Eingabemittels zum Starten des Spülprogramms ist somit unnötig.The domestic dishwasher 1 a differs essentially from the domestic dishwasher 1 by means of the present embodiment on the door front of the door 8 arranged input means 16, which are formed for example as a field with a plurality of keys 17. The keys 17 of the input means 16 are connected to the control device 9 in a manner not shown and are provided that the person can manually modify the washing program. By means of the input keys 16, the person can activate, for example, two or more special functions, such as a shortening of the wash program, an adaptation of the wash program, for example, to only a half-filled wash container 3 or a variable speed of the wash program. A special option can also be the selection of another wash program. Thus, the person can modify the wash program or change it if necessary. The washing program will start again automatically, after the door 8 has been closed and the control device 9 has received the information about the closing state of the adding device 10, ie that the adding device 10 is closed by means of the closing element 11. An actuation of a further input means for starting the wash program is thus unnecessary.

Selbstverständlich ist es möglich, zusätzlich oder unabhängig vom Reinigungsmittel, Klarspülmittel und/ oder sonstige Zusatzmittel wie z.B. Salze in die Aufnahmeeinrichtung einzufüllen. Die erfindungsgemäß ausgeübte Start-/ Stoppfunktion hinsichtlich eines durchzuführenden Geschirrspülvorganges beim Öffnen/ Schließen des Deckels, insbesondere der Klappe der Aufnahmevorrichtung für das Reinigungsmittel, lässt sich in vorteilhafter Weise auch auf sonstige Aufnahmebehälter in der Geschirrspülmaschine wie z.B. für den Klarspülbehälter oder für den Regeneriersalz-Zugabebehälter übertragen. Dabei kann auch der Deckel der jeweiligen Aufnahmeeinrichtung entfallen. Er kann ggf. durch einen anderen Verschlussmechanismus ersetzt sein.Of course, it is possible to additionally or independently of the cleaning agent to fill rinse aid and / or other additives such as salts in the receiving device. The inventively practiced start / stop function with regard to a dishwashing process to be carried out during opening / closing of the lid, in particular the flap of the receiving device for the detergent, can be advantageously also on other receptacles in the dishwasher such as for the rinse aid or for the regenerating salt addition tank transfer. In this case, the cover of the respective receiving device can be omitted. It may possibly be replaced by another locking mechanism.

BEZUGSZEICHENLISTELIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1, 1a1, 1a HaushaltsgeschirrspülmaschineDomestic dishwasher 22 Korpuscorpus 33 Spülbehälterrinse tank 44 GeschirroberkorbDishes upper basket 55 GeschirrunterkorbHarnesspads basket 66 Sprüharmspray arm 77 SpülraumWash cabinet 88th Türdoor 99 Steuerungsvorrichtungcontrol device 1010 Zugabevorrichtungadding device 1111 Deckelcover 1212 Seitepage 1313 erste Erkennungsvorrichtungfirst recognition device 1414 zweite Erkennungsvorrichtungsecond recognition device 1515 EinrichtungFacility 1616 Eingabemittelinput means 1717 TastenKeys

Claims (13)

  1. Dishwasher, in particular household dishwasher, having a control device (9) for performing at least one dishwashing program, and having a dispensing device (10) which can be filled with detergent, rinse aid and/or other additive and can be closed by means of a closing element (11),
    characterised in that
    the closing element (11) of the dispensing device (10) is simultaneously embodied as a main switch by means of which the control device (9) for performing at least one dishwashing program can be switched on when the closing element (11) has been moved into its closed position.
  2. Dishwasher according to claim 1, characterised in that the closing element (11) is embodied as a cover or flap for opening and closing the dispensing device (10).
  3. Dishwasher according to either one of claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the dispensing device (10) is arranged on the side (12) of the door (8) orientated in the direction of the washing compartment (7) delimited by the wash tub (3).
  4. Dishwasher according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it is provided with a first detection device (13) which is connected to the control device (9) and is configured to detect whether the dispensing device (10) has been closed by means of the closing element (11).
  5. Dishwasher according to claim 4, characterised in that the first detection device (13) has a switch or button which is actuated as a result of the closing element (11) of the dispensing device (10) being closed.
  6. Dishwasher according to either one of claims 4 or 5, characterised in that the closing element (11) includes the first detection device (13) as a component.
  7. Dishwasher according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterised in that with the dispensing device (10) closed, the control device (9) is configured to start the wash program automatically after the door (8) is closed.
  8. Dishwasher according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterised by a second detection device (14) which is connected to the control device (9) and is configured to detect whether detergent, rinse aid and/or other additives is/are contained in the dispensing device (10).
  9. Dishwasher according to claim 8, characterised in that the control device (9) is configured to start the wash program automatically only when detergent, rinse aid and/or other additives is/are contained in the dispensing device (10).
  10. Dishwasher according to claim 8 or 9, characterised in that with the door (8) closed and the dispensing device (10) closed but empty, the control device (9) is configured to start only a special program, in particular only a prewash program, automatically.
  11. Dishwasher according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterised by input means (16) which are configured to select the wash program from a plurality of wash programs and/or to modify the wash program.
  12. Dishwasher according to claim 11, characterised in that the dispensing device (10) additionally comprises the input means (16), the input means (16) are arranged on the side (12) of the door (8) orientated in the direction of the washing compartment (7) delimited by the wash tub (3), and/or the input means (16) are arranged on a control panel fascia of the dishwasher (1, 1a).
  13. Method for operating a dishwasher, in particular a household dishwasher, having a control device (9) for performing at least one dishwashing program, and having a dispensing device (10) which can be filled with detergent, rinse aid and/or other additive and can be closed by means of a closing element (11), in particular according to at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that the closing element (11) of the dispensing device (10) simultaneously fulfils the function of a main switch by means of which the control device (9) for performing at least one dishwashing program can be switched on when the closing element (11) is moved into its closed position.
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