Abstract: A crockery basket with racks for items to be washed in dishwasher machines is provided, wherein the height of the racks is variable. To this end, the crockery basket is provided with a number of holding elements, by which means at least one rack can be arranged at different heights in the crockery basket. In this way, at least one rack for an item to be washed can be fixed at various heights in the crockery basket according to the spatial requirements of the item to be placed in the crockery basket or on the rack. The possibilities for varying the position of the item to be washed in the crockery basket or on the rack are thus improved, and the space available in the crockery basket is better used.

Abstract: A dishwasher machine (1), in particular a domestic dishwasher machine, is described, comprising a washing container (2) and devices for washing items to be washed by means of washing solution, as well as a sound wave generator (5), wherein the sound wave generator (5) is used to generate a sound wave which at least assists the drying process of the items to be washed. In order to achieve the highest possible efficiency of the drying process, the sound wave generator (5) is designed to deliver sound waves of different frequency and/or amplitude.

Abstract: A removable dust collecting receptacle for use in a dust compartment of a vacuum cleaner, comprising a dust separator, which functions according to the centrifugal force principle and which has a dust collecting compartment for collecting a dust fraction separated out of the air by the dust separator. The suction power of the vacuum cleaner is maintained over a long period of time by virtue of the fact that the dust collecting receptacle has at least one second dust collecting compartment for collecting at least one second dust fraction separated out by a separating device. The fine dust collected in the second dust collecting compartment via the separating device can no longer reach the filter, and the filter surface is prevented or largely prevented from being clogged by fine dust.

Abstract: A method for operating a dishwasher machine (1), in particular a domestic dishwasher machine, in which in order to eliminate odors, the air located in a washing container (2) is passed by a photocatalytic layer (5) exposed to a light source (6) in order to oxidise the odour-forming molecules contained in the air. According to the invention, this is carried out during a standstill phase of the dishwasher machine (1).

Abstract: An egg tray for a refrigerator, having a support plate, in which a plurality of openings, each for receiving one egg, is formed. A wall, surrounding the support plate, is divided into several wall sections, separated by recesses. A handle protrudes from said support plate above the centre of gravity thereof. Said egg tray can be stacked pairwise due to a slit in the support plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit arrangement for preventing overheating of a cooking appliance, comprising a power circuit in which at least one heating element (11 to 14) is connected and a control circuit in which at least one coupling switch (21 to 27) is connected, wherein the control circuit and the power circuit are electrically coupled by means of the coupling switch (21 to 27), wherein a safety switch (5) is connected into the control circuit, and said safety switch can be actuated depending on the temperature in the cooking appliance in such a manner when a limiting temperature in the cooking appliance is exceeded, the coupling switch (21 to 27) interrupts a power supply via the power circuit to the heating element (11 to 14). The invention also relates to a method for preventing overheating of a cooking appliance.

Abstract: A drying basket for a clothes dryer, comprising a longitudinal support and a wire basket fastened thereto. A connecting device is integrally configured on the longitudinal support and can be engaged with an opening provided on the clothes dryer. For this purpose, an opening is provided on the clothes dryer in a section of the clothes dryer housing, with which the connecting device of a drying basket can be engaged.

Abstract: A drying device enables the moist dishwashing items located in the washing container to be dried quickly in hygienic and economically viable conditions. The dishwasher has a washing container that is at least partially surrounded by a heat damping layer with variable heat conductivity that can be adjusted according to two different heat-conducting values. The variable heat damping layer can be adjusted during the dishwashing process in such a way that the heat conductivity thereof is only slight, whereby the heat energy building up on the washing container is maintained, for example, and the drying process can be adjusted, for example, in such a way that the heat conductivity thereof is high, whereby the heat energy is allowed to diffuse outwards from the washing container into the surrounding area.

Abstract: A housing for a cabinet-like household appliance has a body and at least one door, which is connected to the body in a manner that enables it to swivel due to the provision of at least one first and one second multiple-articulation hinge. The door is supported on an upper supporting surface of the first multiple-articulation hinge and on a lower supporting surface of the second multiple-articulation hinge by means of at least one shim inserted between the door and at least one of the supporting surfaces.

Abstract: The device for drying laundry 1 by means of a current of air comprises a drum 2 to accommodate the laundry 1 and a ducting system 4, 5, 6, to direct said current of air. The ducting system 4, 5, 6 has a section 4 arranged downstream of the drum 2, in which the current of air is directed downwards and in which is arranged a filter 8 to capture lint 9 from the current of air. A scraper 15 is assigned to the filter 8, in order to scrape off the lint 9. The receptacle 19, 20 has a handle 21 and two interlinked shell elements (19,20) which can be separated from each other, and which define a storage volume to accommodate the scraped-off lint (9). According to the invention, lint 9 thus scraped off can be removed from the device and disposed of, without the user needing to come into direct contact with the lint 9.

Abstract: The device for drying laundry 1 by means of a current of air comprises a drum 2 to accommodate the laundry 1 and a ducting system 3,4,5, to direct said current of air. The ducting system 3, 4, 5 has a section 3 arranged downstream of the drum 2, in which the current of air is directed downwards and in which is arranged a filter 6 to capture lint 7 from the current of air. A scraper 8,9 is assigned to the filter 8, in order to scrape off the lint 7. This filter 8 is a channel 6 arranged in an approximately horizontal manner and in the form of an inverted arch, and the scraper 8, 9 has a foil 8 resting on the filter 6 in a sprung manner and curved in accordance with the shape of the channel 6. The invention enables the automatic clearance of captured lint 7 from the filter 6.

Abstract: A domestic appliance containing a linearly movable component 8, 9 which can be moved by means of an, in particular metal and convex, drive band 12. The domestic appliance is, in particular, an apparatus for drying laundry 1 by means of an air stream. The apparatus comprises a drum 2 for holding the laundry 1 and a duct system 3, 4, 5 for conducting the air stream. The duct system 3, 4, 5 has a section 3 which is arranged at the outflow end of the drum 2 and in which the air stream is conducted in a downward direction and in which a filter 6 for capturing lint 7 from the air stream is arranged. The filter 6 has an associated scraper 8, 9 for scraping off lint 7 which have been captured, and this scraper 8, 9 is the component 8, 9 which can be moved by means of the drive band 12.

Abstract: A switching device includes a movable switching element and an electrical switch in operative connection to the switching element. The switching element is operable to selectively separate the operative connection between the switching element and the electrical switch. The interaction between the switching element and the electrical switch can be blocked. Also, an arrangement for detecting at least two different positions of a mobile door element is provided, wherein an interaction between the door element and the switching element can also be blocked. The inventive arrangement and switching device are especially suitable for using in household appliances such as electrical refrigerators or cooking appliances.

Abstract: A method for operating a device with at least one partial programme step of drying may be achieved with which it is possible to operate devices with at least a partial operating step of drying as economically as possible, with efficient drying of the material for drying and keeping the associated energy requirement as low as possible, whereby, during the at least one partial programme step of drying, air is drawn from a treatment chamber and/or from the ambient air, through an absorption column and then introduced into the treatment chamber, whereby the absorption column contains a reversible dehydrating agent and humidity is drawn from the air during the passage thereof.

Abstract: A method for controlling a program-controlled water-bearing domestic cleaning appliance, especially a washing machine, which comprises a program control device that controls a water supply and outlet device, a heater and/or a drive device. For the purpose of cleaning, the structural components that come into contact with water during proper operation of the device, the so-called self-cleaning, the program control device controls water supply, discharge, water level, the speed of the driving motor and/or the duration of the drive control within at least one program section and/or the duration of at least one program section in such a manner that all structural components to be cleaned are wetted with water or the cleaning solution. This kind of self-cleaning should especially be carried out when the domestic cleaning appliance is put into operation for the first time. The invention is further characterized in that the program control device automatically recognizes the initial putting into operation.

Abstract: Known gas burners are operated with liquid fuel, especially vegetable oil, and comprise an evaporator which evaporates the liquid fuel. The evaporation chamber thereof (29) is limited by a limiting wall (9, 11) wherein a gas discharge channel (17) is embodied in order to produce a gas jet (G). According to the invention, in order to ensure that the gas burner operates in a reliable manner, the limiting wall of the evaporator (7) is at least double and comprises an inner wall (9) and an outer wall (11).

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide a dishwasher (1) that can be used to efficiently clean and dry the objects to be washed in the washing basket from an economical point of view, and to maintain the related energy costs as low as possible. To this end, the inventive dishwasher (1) provided with a washing basket (2) comprises a guidance system (4) that is connected to the washing basket (2) in an air-guiding manner and contains at least one Peltier element (10), said Peltier element (10) being used for cooling and thereby drying, and also for heating air guided through from the washing basket (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to gas cooking areas comprising at least one heating element, a power controller for setting a heating output of the heating element, which operates according to the set heating output in a first operating mode or in a second operating mode, and an indicating device that indicates the set heating outputs, at which the heating element operates in the first operating mode, with symbols from a first set of symbols (1, 2, 3, 4,). In order to increase the user-friendliness when operating the cooking area, the invention provides that the indicating device indicates output stages at which the heating element operates in the second operating mode, with symbols from a second set of symbols (_, =, =) of a different symbolism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a domestic dryer and a method for detecting a rotary movement of a drum (16) driven by a motor (24), which takes place by means of a device (44) which comprises a capacitive sensor (45). This capacitive sensor (45) has a first conducting armature (46) arranged in a part (50) that rotates with the drum (16) during its rotary movement and a second conducting armature (48) which is arranged fixedly opposite the first conducting armature (46). On the basis of the capacitance variation of the capacitive sensor (45) occurring during the rotary movement of the drum (16) it can therefore be determined whether the drum (16) has stopped due to a fault.

Abstract: A dishwasher machine with a compact device for spraying items to be rinsed is provided whereby the rinsing liquid is regularly sprayed in the rinsing container and the spray jets created by the spray device can be varied. To this end, the rinsing device comprises at least one spray channel which guides a rinsing liquid and comprises, on a side thereof facing the inside of the rinsing container, openings for the rinsing liquid and two open ends via which rinsing liquid can be supplied in a pressurized manner. At least one distributor is provided for regulating the supply of rinsing liquid to the spray channel in lieu of conventional mobile components such as spray arms, and various spray patterns can be produced by means of the distributor, improving the cleaning action of the dishwasher machine.