Abstract: Household appliance (1), (17) comprising a program control for controlling program sequences for at least one operational parameter, such as temperature, pH value or the like, and/or the operation of at least one machine component, such as spray arms, pumps or the like, wherein the program control comprises a program mode for use of a metering device (6) that is not permanently integrated into the household appliance (1), (17), wherein the program sequence thereof is adapted for at least one operational parameter and/or at least one operation of at least one machine component to the ability of the sensor of a metering device (6) that is not permanently integrated to control the metering on the basis of operational parameters and/or operations detected by the sensor.

Abstract: The invention proposes a household appliance, in particular a dishwasher, a washing machine or the like, having a liquid circuit and a pump which has a pump casing which comprises a heating element (3) for heating the liquid, which element is adapted, with a heat-conducting contact area (20), to the outer shape (2) of the casing with an at least partial form fit. In this case, the heating system of the household appliance according to the invention is intended to have an improved efficiency. This is achieved, according to the invention, by the contact area (20) being at least half the size of the entire outer area of the heating element.

Abstract: The present invention suggests a washing machine for washing textiles that comprises a liquid circuit whereby the liquid circuit comprises at least one feed pump and an inflow element for the inflow of the liquid into a washing area where said washing machine considerably improves the washing action or the cleaning action. This is achieved according to the present invention by providing at least one adjusting mechanism for changing the characteristics of the outflowing liquid.

Abstract: A water filter cartridge is proposed that is intended especially for treating drinking water in beverage machines or drinking water devices, which includes a replaceable control unit to monitor the condition of the water filter cartridge (1). The water filter cartridge according to the invention is intended to make possible reliable monitoring of its condition. This is accomplished according to the invention in that the control unit includes a sensor unit (11) with at least one conductance sensor (13, 14).

Abstract: The invention proposes a household appliance, in particular a dishwasher, a washing machine or the like, having a liquid circuit and a pump which has a pump casing which comprises a heating element (3) for heating the liquid, which element is adapted, with a heat-conducting contact area (20), to the outer shape (2) of the casing with an at least partial form fit. In this case, the heating system of the household appliance according to the invention is intended to have an improved efficiency. This is achieved, according to the invention, by the contact area (20) being at least half the size of the entire outer area of the heating element.

Abstract: A dishwasher (1) is proposed, in which the program sequence can be controlled as required. According to the invention, this is achieved by providing a radar sensor (12).

Abstract: A dispenser for a dishwasher is proposed containing a housing 1 partially projecting in the installed condition through a door recess into the interior of the door of the automatic dishwasher and located partially within the wash area. The housing consists of two housing sections which preclude housing leaks into the interior of the door. This is achieved by providing an inner section located only partially within the interior of the door and projecting into the wash area, and an outer section located completely on the side of the wash area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a household dishwasher, said dishwasher being equipped with a program selection device and a combined device for adding a detergent and a clear rinse agent to the washing area. The aim of the invention is to improve the cleaning effect. To this end, the clear rinse agent is added not only once during the last wash cycle, but on several occasions at various times during the wash program. Each of these processes is characterized by an adjustable number of equal quantities or a non-adjustable number of variable quantities of a clear rinse agent. A metering device for carrying out the inventive method comprises a reservoir, a temporary storage unit and a metering chamber. Both the temporary storage unit and the metering chamber can be configured with an adjustable volume.

Abstract: A water outlet fitting with a transmitter, a receiver and an electronic circuit for the contactless operation of an integrated non-return valve, in which the circuit is designed for operation in a plurality of selectable functions. On the fitting there is a manually operable switch, especially a push-button which, when operated, can issue setting commands in the form of switching pulse groups in order to select and activate a given function.