Abstract:
The present invention relates to a level measurement system for conductive liquids including a liquid container (10) and at least three electrodes (18, 20, 22) arranged inside the liquid container (10) at different levels. The electrodes (18, 20, 22) are connected to a network comprising a plurality of resistor elements (R, R1, R2, R3, RP1, RP2, RR1, RR2). The network comprises at least two input terminals (V+, GND) for applying an external voltage. The network comprises at least two output terminals providing a voltage depending on the level of the conductive liquid in the liquid container (10). The level measurement system is provided for detecting at least three different levels of conductive liquids in the liquid container (10) and indicating said levels by one voltage value. In particular, the present invention relates to a level measurement system for water in a storage container. Further, the present invention relates to a domestic appliance comprising at least one liquid container for supplying said domestic appliance with liquid.
Abstract:
Steam cooking method for operating a steam cooking oven (1) comprising at least the following steps: - placing vacuum packed food stuff (2) in an oven cavity (5); - a heating step comprising heating up the oven cavity (5) until the oven cavity centre has reached a defined temperature (T d ) by operating a steam generator (3) and supplying steam generated by the steam generator (3) into said oven cavity (5), wherein a convection fan (4) is operated within the oven cavity (5); - a maintaining step comprising maintaining said oven cavity (5) at said defined temperature (T d ) of the oven cavity centre by operating said steam generator (3) and supplying steam generated by the steam generator (3) into said oven cavity (5) over a certain period of time while said defined temperature (T d ) of the oven cavity centre is not allowed to vary about more than +/-,5°C; - wherein at least during said heating step and said maintaining step the actual temperature (T a ) of the oven cavity centre is determined by a control unit of the steam cooking oven (2) by means of an algorithm that is based on the temperature values measured by a temperature sensor within the oven cavity (5) and wherein said actual temperature (T a ) is used to operate the steam generator such, that said defined temperature (T d ) of the oven cavity centre is reached or maintained.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a stemware holder unit (1) for holding a stemware (23) in a predetermined position in a dishwasher cup shelf (13), said stemware holder unit (1) comprising a flexible holding element (2) adapted to hold a stem (22) of said stemware (23). The holding element (2) comprises a first attachment portion (3) and a second attachment portion (4) adapted to be movably interconnected with said dishwasher cup shelf (13). The stemware holder unit (1) has a loading state, in which said holding element (2) is adapted to receive said stem (22) of said stemware (23), and a secured state, in which said holding element (2) is adapted to secure said stem (22) of said stemware (23), and wherein, in said loading state, said holding element (2) is essentially unfolded, and in said secured state, said holding element (2) is folded and essentially enclosing said stem (22) of said stemware (23). The present invention further relates to a dishwasher cup shelf (13) comprising at least one stemware holder unit, and to a dishwasher basket assembly (16) comprising such a dishwasher cup shelf (13).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a cutlery tray module (1) for a dishwasher, said cutlery tray module (1) comprising a bottom surface (2), adapted for substantially horizontal reception of cutlery items. The bottom surface (2) comprising a plurality of cutlery holding elements (3), adapted to hold said cutlery items, and at least one elongated indentation (4), having a longitudinal extension in a direction D. At least a number of said cutlery holding elements (3) are arranged such that said cutlery holding elements (3) are adapted to hold said cutlery items essentially transversely, with respect to said direction D, and across said elongated indentation (4). The present invention further relates to a dishwasher comprising at least one cutlery tray module (1).
Abstract:
The invention in particular is directed to a household appliance (1), such as a dishwasher. The household appliance (1), comprises a dehumidifying unit (3) adapted to dehumidify a process gas (5). The dehumidifying unit (3) comprises a cyclonic moisture condenser (4) thermally coupled to a cold reservoir (7).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of, and a device (40) for, detecting an operational state of a dishwasher (10), in particular activation of extra wash zones and overfill situations. The device (40) is arranged to operate a motor (22) driving a dishwasher circulation pump (21) at at least one rotational speed differing from a nominal rotational speed and measure operating current of the motor (22) driving the dishwasher circulation pump (21). Further, the device is arranged to determine whether the dishwasher (10) operates in an operational state differing from a nominal operational state based on the measured circulation pump motor operating current.
Abstract:
A refrigerator (2) comprising a refrigeration system (4) a compartment (6) cooled by the refrigeration system (4) is provided. The refrigeration system (4) comprises a compressor (10), a condenser (12), a first expansion arrangement (14), an accumulator (16) for gaseous and liquid refrigerant, a second expansion arrangement (18), and an evaporator (20). The refrigeration system (4) comprises a first conduit path (22) and a second conduit path (24), the first and second conduit paths (22, 24) extending in parallel from the accumulator (16) towards the compressor (10). The compressor (10) is the only compressor of the refrigeration system (4) and the compressor (10) is a single stage compressor. A flow control device (26) is arranged in the conduit system (8) for alternately directing refrigerant through the first conduit path (22) and the second conduit path (24).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an induction heating generator. The induction heating generator comprises or corresponds with a rectifier circuit (10). An input of the rectifier circuit (10) is connected or connectable to an AC power terminal (12). Four capacitors (C1, C2, C3, C4) form a bridge circuit between two output terminals of the rectifier circuit (10). The bridge circuit includes a first capacitor series (C1, C2) and a second capacitor series (C3, C4). An induction coil (L) is interconnected in the centre of the bridge circuit. At least two semiconductor switches (S1, S2) are connected in each case parallel to one of the capacitors (C1, C2) of at least the first capacitor series (C1, C2). The induction heating generator comprises a control circuit block (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) for controlling the control electrodes of the semiconductor switches (S1, S2). A shunt element (SE) is connected in series with the first capacitor series (C1, C2), wherein said shunt element (SE) and the first capacitor series (C1, C2) are interconnected between the output terminals of the rectifier circuit (10), and wherein the shunt element (SE) is connected to an input of the control circuit block (14, 16, 18, 20, 22). Further, the present invention relates to an induction cooking hob comprising at least one induction heating generator.
Abstract:
A display and control element (10) for a household appliance comprising: a transparent input element (12); a display element (14) mounted behind the input element (12); and a marker element (20, 26; 30, 32) which divides the area of the input element (12) into at least one touchscreen region through which the display element (14) is visible, and at least one switching region in which the display element (14) is not visible.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a cooking oven provided for heat transfer by convection, in particular for a domestic appliance. The cooking oven comprises at least one top convection fan (12) arranged in a central portion of a top wall of an oven cavity (10) and at least one rear convection fan (14) arranged in a central portion of a rear wall of the oven cavity (10). The cooking oven comprises at least one top heating element (16, 18) arranged in an upper portion of the oven cavity (10) and below the top wall of said oven cavity (10) and at least one rear heating element (40) arranged in a rear portion of the oven cavity (10) and in front of the rear wall of said oven cavity (10). The top convection fan (12) and the rear convection fan (14) are axial fans. At least one top propeller (32) of the top convection fan (12) and at least one rear propeller (36) of the rear convection fan(14) are arranged inside the oven cavity (10).