Abstract: A method for determining a target rotational speed below an application rotational speed of a washing drum of a laundry treatment device having a drive and a vibrating system, wherein a dependence of a mechanical effect on items to be washed located in the washing drum on the respective nominal speed of the washing drum is used to ascertain the target rotational speed at which the mechanical effect is at the greatest. The mechanical effect at a respective target rotational speed is ascertained by measuring vibrating system movements of the vibrating system which exhibit greater frequency than the respective target rotational speed. The rotational speed at which the maximum vibrating system movement was measured is selected for carrying out the washing care procedure. The advantage of such a method is that the washing mechanics can be increased, thus improving the cleaning efficiency.

Abstract: A circuit for operating a household appliance, wherein the circuit includes a switched-mode power supply for converting the power supply of a public power supply network into direct supply voltage. The circuit also includes a controller that is connected to the switched-mode power supply for being supplied with the direct supply voltage and for controlling processes of the household appliance. An EMC filter is provided to protect the public supply network from interference signals from the household appliance. The EMC filter includes a condenser that is connected between a phase conductor pole and a neutral conductor pole of the public power supply network; a bleeder resistor that is connected in parallel with the condenser; and a switch that can be activated by the controller to connect the condenser and the bleeder resistor to the neutral conductor pole.

Abstract: A water-guiding appliance that includes a filter arranged in a line system. In an exemplary embodiment, the filter includes at least one filter element structured to be moved between a filter position and a cleaning position.

Abstract: A household appliance, in particular a dish-rinsing or dish-washing machine, with a base support onto which the appliance unit is mounted and which is supported on a floor by means of appliance feet. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a least one appliance-foot support, which is connected to the base support by means of a tension element, is provided for the base support.

Abstract: An aerostatic bearing and a linear compressor that includes the aerostatic bearing. In an exemplary embodiment, the aerostatic bearing includes a guide element including holes, and a body structured to move along a surface of the guide element. The holes may include a first section close to the body, of which at least one part area features a cross-sectional surface substantially constant over its entire length which is smaller towards the body than another cross-sectional surface of an area away from the body. A method for producing a hole in an element, using a laser beam, for producing the aerostatic bearing is also disclosed.

Abstract: A home appliance includes an evaporator of a condenser in a process air circuit, a condensate water pan that collects water condensed by the evaporator from drying of process air, a collector tank above the evaporator having one of a rinsing tank and a rinsing chamber with a storage chamber as an overflow region, and an abruptly openable outlet, and a downpipe connected to the abruptly openable outlet to permit discharge of condensate water in the collector tank in a surge to the evaporator.

Abstract: A ceramic hob includes a cooking surface for positioning a cooking pot, a housing, an electronic circuit carrier mounted in the housing beneath the cooking surface, and a positioning element on a lower side of the cooking element engaging a recess of the electronic circuit carrier.

Abstract: A water-carrying household appliance, in particular a dish-rinsing or dish-washing machine, with at least one water-carrying line whose line end is connected to a connection pipe of a heat exchanger or water inlet. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the household appliance may include a holder which pre-positions the line end of the water-carrying line into a connection position for the connection to the connection pipe. The invention also discloses a method for assembling the water-carrying household appliance.

Abstract: A household appliance includes a housing, a controller within the housing, a drying chamber within the housing, a closed-loop process air channel within the housing and including, a first blower operable by the controller, a heat pump operable by the controller, a condensate collector that collects condensate from the heat pump, and means for cooling a component of the heat pump including an open-loop cooling channel with a second blower operable by the controller. The appliance further includes a temperature sensor within the housing operable by the controller to generate a signal dependent upon a temperature within the housing, and wherein the controller operates the second blower in response to the signal.

Abstract: An appliance having a carcass, a door hinged onto the carcass, and a frame attached to the carcass surrounding edges of the door. In an exemplary embodiment, on at least one hinge-side sidewall of the carcass, the frame may form at least one sidewall of an open slot, and a leaf-type anti-trap element may extend in an outward direction from the door into the open slot.

Abstract: In a sensor system for a domestic laundry dryer in which a canister-shaped condensate container 5 is mounted in a receiving chamber 15, at least one sensor S2 is used to monitor the insertion of the condensate container 5. Another sensor S1 takes over the detection of a limiting filling level 12 of the condensate in the condensate container 5. When this level is reached, emptying of the condensate container 5 is requested by switching an audible and/or visual attention signal. This container can be removed from the inside of the loading door 6. At least one sensor S2 is a non-contact switch. The sensor system contains a circuit arrangement which can be influenced by the sensor or sensors S for controlling the drying program of the laundry dryer. The sensor or sensors preferably S contain magnetically influencable switches. They form a switching system comprising a magnetically influencable switching contact 1 and a magnet 2.

Abstract: A dishwasher and a method for controlling a drying time in the dishwasher. The dishwasher may comprise a washing compartment for receiving items to be washed, wherein the items to be washed are heated to a defined initial temperature which is above the temperature of a condensation surface communicating with the washing compartment. The method of the invention may include detecting a temperature gradient of a characteristic temperature during the drying of the items to be cleaned, and using the temperature gradient of the characteristic temperature to detect a property that is characteristic of the degree of evaporation of water on the surface of the items to be cleaned.

Abstract: A water-bearing domestic appliance, in particular a dishwasher or washing machine, at least having a water diverter which has a fluid distributor body which has at least two passage openings. The invention is characterized in that the passage openings are accommodated in an adjustable manner in an accommodation container which is arranged between a washing liquor outlet region and a washing liquor discharge region of the pump pot.

Abstract: A method for treating laundry with washing lye uses a washing machine having a lye discharge system disposed on a base of a lye container, a pivotally supported drum, and a heating device for the direct heating of a load of laundry containing the washing lye. The method includes adding the washing lye to the load in an amount smaller or equal to an amount required for saturation of the laundry with water (“saturation amount”), wetting the laundry, and heating the wetted laundry via the heating device. Water is added at a temperature of no more than 40 degrees Celsius for rinsing the washing lye from the laundry. A washing machine is also configured to be suitable for carrying out the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, having a control device in which one or more wash programs for controlling a wash cycle for washing items to be washed can be called, and having a fresh water inlet device for receiving fresh water from an external cold water supply, wherein a fresh water reservoir which can be filled with fresh water by means of the fresh water inlet device is provided in which a volume of fresh water can be stored that is sufficient to cover the fresh water requirements of a wash cycle in the case of at least one of the wash programs.

Abstract: A water-bearing domestic appliance and method of operating a water-bearing domestic appliance, wherein the domestic appliance includes a water feed system that is controlled by a control device and that supplies a measured volume of water to the domestic appliance. The domestic appliance further includes a total water volume detection device to detect a total volume of water that is supplied via the water feed system to the domestic appliance during its service life.

Abstract: A method for preparing hot beverages in a hot beverage machine by possibly repeatedly pumping a specific quantity of water from a water tank into a heating device, heating the quantity of water, pumping the heated quantity of water out of the heating device into a brewing chamber and possibly at the same time pumping a further quantity of water out of the water tank into the heating device, brewing a brewing substance contained in the brewing chamber to produce a hot beverage, and finally converting the quantity of water last pumped into the heating device completely into steam in a controlled manner for forcing liquid out of the entire line system downstream of the heating device.

Abstract: A linear compressor includes a piston housing having a plurality of gas permeable openings therein and a compressor piston configured for reciprocatory motion therein along an axis, the compressor piston being supported in the piston housing by gas flowing through the openings and wherein the housing wall is porous.

Abstract: A domestic dishwasher, comprising an attachment device for receiving intake water and an execution control device in which are stored one or more washing programs for controlling an execution of a wash cycle for washing dishes, wherein the execution control device is designed to adapt at least one parameter of at least one of the washing programs to a temperature of the fresh water.

Abstract: A cleaning device for a component disposed within a process air circuit of a domestic tumble dryer, in particular for a heat exchanger, including a cleaning brush and a drive mechanism including a drive rod for moving the cleaning brush along the component, the cleaning device including a guiding element operatively associated with the drive mechanism for guiding the drive rod, and at least two flexible sealing elements for protecting the drive mechanism against fluff or similar soiling, wherein the drive rod is passed between the at least two sealing elements for movement along the guiding element.