Abstract: In a method for embodying a hotplate for a hob, at least one metallic layer and a further layer under the metallic layer are formed on an underside of the hotplate. After applying the at least one metallic layer and the further layer, at least one region of the metallic layer is changed by a laser light of a laser beam so that the further layer is recognized when viewing the hob on a topside.

Abstract: A nozzle device for a spray arm of a dishwasher for spraying cleaning fluid out into a dishwashing space is provided with a fluid outflow surface for the outflow of the cleaning fluid from the nozzle device into the dishwashing space. The fluid outflow surface is configured with two subsurfaces which form an angle smaller than 180°.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-using domestic appliance comprising a tub for accommodating articles to be cleaned and at least one interior surface containing a catalytically active substance, said catalytically active substance being a polyoxometalate and the interior surface being likely to come into contact with water during operation of the domestic appliance. The invention further relates to a method for operating said domestic appliance.

Abstract: A gas burner assembly for a gas hob includes a gas burner fed with gas via a gas line. Attached to the gas line is a gas control valve which is infinitely variably to control or shut off a gas volume flow to the gas burner, and downstream of the gas control valve a gas switching valve having a constantly open fluid duct and a closable fluid duct. The gas switching valve is selectively switchable between a first switching state in which the closable fluid duct is closed and a maximum gas volume flow to the gas burner is restricted by a cross-section of the constantly open fluid duct of the gas switching valve, and a second switching state in which the closable fluid duct is open and the maximum gas volume flow to the gas burner is restricted by a cross-section of a burner nozzle of the gas burner.

Abstract: A refrigeration appliance has a movably mounted camera module that contains an image sensor with a matrix of light-sensitive elements. The image sensor is oriented so that the shot is taken by column-by-column scanning of the light-sensitive elements in a matrix perpendicularly to a direction of movement of the camera module.

Abstract: A refrigerating device includes a door rack and a camera housing support for positioning a camera module. The camera housing support is disposed adjacent the door rack. An outer surface of the camera housing support is at least partly flush with an outer surface of the door rack.

Abstract: A control method for a refrigerator includes supplying water to an ice making unit, determining if the water supply is normal, if the water supply is normal, entering an ice making mode, and if the water supply is abnormal, entering a hold mode. The determination as to whether or not the water supply is normal is carried out by determining if the water supply is normal according to a temperature change value of an ice making unit before and after the water supply. A refrigerator carrying out the method is also provided.

Abstract: A no-frost refrigeration device includes at least one storage chamber for items to be cooled; and an evaporator chamber which is formed by a two-part first housing having first and second housing parts. The first housing part has, at least locally, a flexible surface, and the second housing part has formed thereon a rib which is pressed in a sealing manner into the flexible surface. A ventilator is located in the evaporator chamber for driving air circulation running through the storage chamber and the evaporator chamber.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tub section for a washing machine, wherein the tub section has a bearing housing of a bearing. The method includes manufacturing a first pre-product having the bearing housing and a plastic cover covering a side surface of the bearing housing; manufacturing a plastic second pre-product; and joining the first pre-product and the second pre-product to form the tub section. The plastic cover of the first pre-product has a greater material strength than the second pre-product and the plastic cover of the first pre-product and the plastic second pre-product include the same base product.

Abstract: A domestic appliance is provided having an appliance body; a control panel mounted to the appliance body, the control panel having a front side visible to a user of the domestic appliance when the appliance is in an operating condition, and a back side facing the appliance body; a light box attached to the back side of the control panel, the light box having an opening that faces the back side of the control panel, a protrusion that protrudes in a direction away from the control panel and surrounds the opening; and a light emitting display board attached to the light box, the light emitting display board having a light source that emits light and directs the light toward the control panel. The light source is surrounded by the protrusion.

Abstract: A home cooking appliance includes a housing, a cooking surface on a top of the housing, a cooking compartment in the housing, a cooling air system conveying air through the housing, and an exhaust channel in fluid communication with the cooling air system, the exhaust channel disposed at a rear corner of the housing and exhausting a portion of the cooling air in an upward direction from the rear corner of the housing.

Abstract: A home cooking appliance includes a housing, a cooking surface on a top of the housing, a cooking compartment in the housing, a cooling air system conveying air through the housing, and a fan channel in fluid communication with the cooling air system, the fan channel having an inlet that takes in air from along a rear wall of the housing into the cooling air system.

Abstract: A home cooking appliance includes a housing, a cooking surface on a top of the housing, a cooking compartment in the housing, a cooling air system conveying air through the housing, and a rear exhaust louver on the housing, the rear exhaust louver in fluid communication with the cooling air system and exhausting a portion of the air from the housing in an upward direction substantially in a plane of the rear wall of the housing to increase air pressure along a kitchen wall adjacent to the rear wall of the appliance.

Abstract: An input device for an electrical device includes a base which can be attached to the electrical device and has at least one light source for producing a measurement beam, and at least one sensor for detecting the reflected measurement beam. An input actuator is movable in relation to the base and includes a plurality of reflection bodies for deflecting the measurement beam onto the sensor. Each reflection body has an entry area for entry of the measurement beam into the reflection body, at least one reflection surface for reflecting the measurement beam, and an outlet area for outlet of the measurement beam from the reflection body.

Abstract: A home cooking appliance includes a housing and a gas cooktop on the housing. The gas cooktop includes a lower cooktop floor and an upper cooktop surface, the gas cooktop including a cooktop burner on the upper cooktop surface. The gas cooktop includes a gas rail system on the housing and disposed between the lower cooktop floor and the upper cooktop surface. The gas rail system supports functional components of the gas cooktop needed for gas leak testing the gas cooktop. The gas rail system supports the functional components in a spaced manner from the lower cooktop floor.

Abstract: A control element for a household appliance includes an antenna for communicating with an external data source. The antenna can be formed by a cap which is connected to a housing of the control element and is retractable in relation to the housing by a retraction mechanism accommodated in the housing. A transmit/receive unit is supported by the cap and is connected to flexible conductor paths for conveying received or transmitted data.

Abstract: A method of assembling a power cable to a home appliance includes determining a side that the cable will be routed out of, determining an orientation of a positioning device corresponding to the determined side; fastening the positioning device adjacent to a locating mark to fix the orientation, the locating mark being the same regardless of the orientation; electrically connecting the cable to a power cable receptacle on the home appliance; fastening the cable to the positioning device; and routing the cable out of the determined side. A home appliance includes a housing; a power cable electrically connected to a power receptacle offset towards one side of the home appliance; and a positioning device adapted to position and hold the cable. The power cable extends from the housing a same length whether the cable is routed out of the left side or the right side.

Abstract: The invention relates to a refrigeration appliance with at least one cooling chamber, which is formed by walls and at least one door, wherein the refrigeration appliance has an illuminating device with at least one light source for illuminating the cooling chamber indirectly.

Abstract: A cook-top or hob includes multiple inductors and at least three heating zones which are operated by the inductors. A single power electronics subassembly supplies the inductors with heating current and includes a common rectifier which is operably connected to the inductors for rectifying an alternating current supplied by a single phase of a household electrical system.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a washing container having a washing chamber, an expansion housing with a condensing surface, and an expansion line with a first end connected to the washing chamber and a second end in the expansion housing.