EP2169104B1 - Reinigungsverfahren für mindestens einen Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter einer Waschmaschine und entsprechende Waschmaschine - Google Patents

Reinigungsverfahren für mindestens einen Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter einer Waschmaschine und entsprechende Waschmaschine Download PDF

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EP2169104B1
EP2169104B1 EP09171497.2A EP09171497A EP2169104B1 EP 2169104 B1 EP2169104 B1 EP 2169104B1 EP 09171497 A EP09171497 A EP 09171497A EP 2169104 B1 EP2169104 B1 EP 2169104B1
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Cécile Locatelli
Hervé Pont
Bernard Pinochet
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47L15/44—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F35/00—Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for
    • D06F35/005—Methods for washing, rinsing or spin-drying
    • D06F35/008—Methods for washing, rinsing or spin-drying for disinfecting the tub or the drum
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
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  • the present invention relates to a method of cleaning at least one liquid detergent tank of a detergent dispenser of a domestic washing machine.
  • a domestic washing machine comprising at least one liquid detergent tank of a detergent dispenser associated with control means of said machine and a microprocessor.
  • the present invention relates to cleaning at least one liquid detergent tank of a detergent dispenser of a domestic washing machine.
  • Washing machines are already known comprising a liquid detergent reservoir of a detergent dispenser.
  • washing machines have the disadvantage of having only a manual drain.
  • the user is obliged to disassemble a closure cap of the detergent tank and let the detergent flow through an opening being closed by said plug.
  • the detergent begins to flow even before the cap is completely removed. Then, the user is left with detergent on the hands during this emptying operation.
  • the user must provide a sufficiently large container to accommodate the amount of detergent remaining in the tank and place this container under the opening closed by the cap.
  • DE 3 704 080 discloses a method and a washing machine as described in the preamble of claim 1 and 10.
  • the document is also known DE 10 2005 012 425 A1 which describes a washing machine comprising a softener storage chamber in which water is introduced intermittently so as to evacuate the softener by mixing it with water.
  • This storage chamber corresponds to a detergent dispenser comprising softener for supplying a bath at different periods of a washing cycle of a washing machine.
  • WO 2007 073012 A1 discloses a method of washing a wash tub comprising a step of removing the detergent from the wash tub to prevent the powdered detergent from forming foam.
  • the phases corresponding to the detergent removal step of the wash tub are performed prior to the operation of the wash cycle so as to avoid contamination with the previously used powder detergent.
  • the present invention aims to solve the aforementioned drawbacks and to provide a washing machine and a method of cleaning at least one liquid detergent tank of a detergent dispenser of a washing machine for cleaning said at least one a reservoir of liquid detergent automatically by at least one detergent dispensing pump and a pump for emptying the tank.
  • the present invention aims, in a first aspect, a method of cleaning at least one liquid detergent tank of a detergent dispenser of a washing machine, said washing machine comprising a tank filled with liquid from a water intake, means for controlling an operating cycle of said machine, said at least one liquid detergent tank being adapted to contain a plurality of doses of at least one detergent, said detergent dispenser comprising at least one detergent dispensing pump, said at least one liquid detergent reservoir being connected to said at least one detergent dispensing pump, said at least one detergent dispensing pump being connected to said tank, and said tank being connected to a wastewater discharge network by at least one drain pump.
  • the method of cleaning at least one liquid detergent tank of a detergent dispenser of a washing machine makes it possible to drain a liquid product contained inside said at least one tank of liquid detergent into the tank and then to evacuate this liquid product from said tank to the wastewater discharge network.
  • the cleaning of said at least one liquid detergent tank can thus be programmed and implemented by the control means of the washing machine actuating said at least one detergent dispensing pump and the drain pump.
  • This method of cleaning at least one liquid detergent tank of a detergent dispenser of a washing machine avoids spilling detergent on the floor and simplifying the operations to be performed by the user.
  • this method of cleaning at least one liquid detergent tank of a detergent dispenser of a washing machine makes it possible to use the conventional organs of a washing machine comprising an automatic detergent dispensing without having recourse to additional means causing additional cost for obtaining the washing machine.
  • said liquid product is mixed with water from the network.
  • the liquid product drained from the at least one liquid detergent tank is diluted and can be introduced more easily into the tank.
  • This liquid product mixed with water therefore has a lower viscosity and flows more easily into the tank and limits the fouling of the tank.
  • said method comprises a rinsing step E4 of said tank carried out after said step of evacuation of said liquid product E3 from said tank to said draining network of waste water by said pump emptying.
  • this rinsing step E4 of the tank makes it possible to clean said tank following the emptying of the liquid product contained in said at least one tank of liquid detergent.
  • said method comprises a step of introducing water E0 into said at least one reservoir of liquid detergent before said step of acquiring an input signal E1 adapted to control the cleaning of said at least one reservoir of liquid detergent .
  • said at least one tank of liquid detergent is filled with water before starting a cleaning cycle carried out by the domestic washing machine.
  • said at least one liquid detergent reservoir and said at least one detergent dispensing pump are cleaned by the flow of water and detergent residues are removed and drained into the vessel.
  • the water filling of said at least one liquid detergent tank serves to dilute the liquid detergent remaining in said at least one tank of liquid detergent and to avoid rejecting liquid detergent not mixed with water in the evacuation network. wastewater so as to avoid clogging said wastewater disposal network and protecting the environment.
  • the present invention relates to a domestic washing machine, of the washing machine or dishwasher type, comprising a tank filled with liquid from a water intake, control means of a operating cycle of said machine, at least one liquid detergent reservoir of a detergent dispenser being adapted to contain a plurality of doses of at least one detergent, said detergent dispenser comprising at least one detergent dispensing pump, said at least one liquid detergent tank being connected to said at least one detergent dispensing pump, said at least one detergent dispensing pump being connected to said tank, and said tank being connected to a waste water disposal network by at least one drain pump, said at least one liquid detergent tank of said detergent dispenser being associated with control means of said machine.
  • This domestic washing machine has advantages similar to those described above with reference to the cleaning method according to the invention.
  • the use of the method of cleaning at least one liquid detergent tank of a detergent dispenser according to the invention is not limited to the application in a washing machine, but can be applied in any type of washing apparatus, and in particular in a dishwasher or a washer-dryer.
  • an overhead loading machine has been illustrated.
  • the present invention applies to all types of washing machine, including front-loading.
  • such a washing machine 1 comprises a body 2 adapted to house a washing tub 3 in which is rotatably mounted a drum 4 for containing the laundry.
  • the body 2 comprises in this embodiment an upper opening 5 for introducing and removing the laundry in the drum 4.
  • This access opening 5 can be closed during operation of the machine 1 by a door 6 pivotally mounted on the body 2 of the machine 1.
  • a control panel 15 is also provided in the upper part of the machine 1.
  • the laundry machine 1 comprises a water level regulator (not shown).
  • This water regulating device can be, in known manner, constituted by an air pressure switch whose bell-shaped compression chamber is disposed in the tank 3 of the machine 1.
  • the membrane of the pressure switch that moves under the effect of pressure variations relative to the atmosphere acts with an electrical contact that gives the level signal reached, the automation.
  • the washing machine 1 also comprises a drain pump 18 for renewing the liquid at the bottom of the tank 3.
  • the lower part of the tank 3 may comprise a recycling pump provided with a water guiding pipe discharged by the bearing of the drum 4 and a drain pump 18 connected to a discharge pipe 19.
  • Filters and microfilters can recycle clean water to supply the drum 4 in a closed circuit so as to save the volume of water introduced from the outside.
  • this washing machine 1 has all the organs necessary (not shown) for the operation and execution of the washing, washing and drying cycles of the laundry.
  • the washing machine 1 comprises a tank 2 filled with liquid from a water intake (not shown), a rotating laundry drum 4 housed inside said tank 3 and means control of a laundry program.
  • said at least one liquid detergent reservoir 11 is adapted to contain a plurality of doses of at least one detergent.
  • the detergent dispenser 8 comprises at least one detergent dispensing pump 17.
  • Said at least one tank of liquid detergent 11 is connected to said at least one detergent dispensing pump 17.
  • Said at least one detergent dispensing pump 17 is connected to the tank 3, in particular via a pipe 9.
  • the tank 3 is connected to a waste water discharge network 20 by at least one drain pump 18.
  • the connection between the at least one drain pump 18 and the waste water discharge network 20 is achieved by a pipe 19.
  • an auxiliary detergent dispenser 7 is disposed on an inner wall 6a of the door 6 closing an upper access opening 5. This auxiliary detergent dispenser 7 is thus facing the drum 4 and housed in the inside a recess in the tank 2.
  • the auxiliary detergent dispenser 7 is adapted to dispense a single dose of at least one detergent used during the washing phases of the laundry.
  • the auxiliary detergent dispenser 7 is a conventional detergent dispenser for supplying laundry detergents to a laundry machine for an operating cycle. This type of detergent dispenser is well known to those skilled in the art.
  • the auxiliary detergent dispenser 7 can comprise several compartments, generally three in number. Each compartment is adapted to receive a type of product, for example, detergent powder, liquid detergent, fabric softener, bleach, etc., respectively.
  • the detergent dispenser 8 is disposed in the lower part of the washing machine 1, close to the front wall 2a of the body 2 of the machine 1, or close to the front of the machine 1.
  • the detergent dispenser 8 is adapted to dispense one or more doses of detergent used during the washing phases of the laundry.
  • this detergent dispenser 8 is connected by a line 9 to the washing tub 3 allowing the introduction of one or more doses of detergent into the bottom of the tank 3.
  • the detergent dispenser 8 comprises at least a second pipe 10 and at least one liquid detergent reservoir 11 housed inside the washing machine 1. Said machine less than a second pipe 10 and said at least one liquid detergent tank 11 of the detergent dispenser 8 are connected to each other.
  • the detergent dispenser 8 also comprises a detergent dosing pump 17.
  • the auxiliary detergent dispenser 7 and the detergent dispenser 8 may be adapted to work together or independently according to the orders given by the control means 15 of the washing machine 1 so as to implement the different operating cycles of said machine 1.
  • the liquid detergent tank 11 is formed against the front wall 2a of the body 2 of the machine 1.
  • the liquid detergent tank 11 comprises an access opening 12, closed by a hatch 13 independent of the access door 6 to the tank 3 and the drum 4, opening for example to the through an opening 14 of the front wall 2a of the bodywork 2 of the machine 1.
  • the access opening 12 and the hatch 13 are arranged through the front wall 2a of the body 2 so as to be accessible to the user from outside the machine. without having to open and / or remove any part of the machine 1.
  • the liquid detergent reservoir 11 has a capacity sufficient to contain one or more liters of liquid or semi-liquid detergent.
  • the user can fill the liquid detergent reservoir 11 for several cycles of operation of the machine 1.
  • the volume of the liquid detergent reservoir 11 may substantially correspond to the conventional volume of commercially available liquid or semi-liquid detergent containers.
  • the detergent dispenser 8 may comprise a liquid product pumping chamber in communication with a liquid product reservoir 11, a hydraulic pressure chamber connected to water inlet means and a detergent delivery pump 17 having a piston mounted in translation between the hydraulic pressure chamber and the liquid product pumping chamber.
  • the detergent dispenser 8 need not be further described here.
  • the control means 15 of the machine 1 comprise at least one microcontroller (not shown).
  • the microcontroller is preferably mounted on an electronic control card of the washing machine 1. This microcontroller is adapted to unwind, in particular, the steps of a processing algorithm for automatically cleaning at least one tank of liquid detergent 11. a detergent dispenser 8 following acquisition of an input signal adapted to control the cleaning of said at least one liquid detergent tank 11.
  • the microcontroller of the control means 15 of the machine 1 is adapted to communicate with said at least one detergent dispensing pump 17 and said at least one drain pump 18.
  • this microcontroller of the washing machine 1 is adapted to implement the cleaning method according to the invention.
  • the method of cleaning at least one liquid detergent tank 11 of a detergent dispenser 8 of a washing machine 1 makes it possible to drain a liquid product contained within said at least one tank of liquid detergent 11 in the tank 3 and then to evacuate this liquid product from said tank 3 to the wastewater outlet 20.
  • Cleaning said at least one liquid detergent tank 11 can thus be programmed and implemented by the control means 15 of the washing machine 1 actuating said at least one detergent dispensing pump 17 and the drain pump 18.
  • This method of cleaning at least one liquid detergent tank 11 of a detergent dispenser 8 of a washing machine 1 makes it possible to avoid spilling detergent on the floor and to simplify the operations to be carried out by the user .
  • this method of cleaning at least one liquid detergent tank 11 of a detergent dispenser 8 of a washing machine 1 makes it possible to use the conventional members of a washing machine 1 comprising a detergent dispensing automatic without the use of additional means causing additional cost to obtain the washing machine 1.
  • the domestic washing machine 1 is connected to the electrical network before starting a cleaning cycle of at least one liquid detergent tank 11 of a detergent dispenser 8 by means of an electrical cord.
  • the step of acquiring an input signal E1 adapted to control the cleaning of said at least one tank of liquid detergent 11 is acquired by one or more presses on an acquisition key or by one or more supports on a combination of the control means 15 of the machine 1.
  • said emptying step E2 of a liquid product contained in said at least one liquid detergent tank 11 to the tank 3 by said at least one detergent dispensing pump 17 is implemented during a predetermined period T.
  • said at least one liquid detergent tank 11 is drained by said at least one detergent dispensing pump 17 for a predetermined period T either according to parameters set at the factory, or according to parameters set by the user, or as a function of detection means, such as for example a sensor associated with a microcontroller of the control means 15 of the machine 1, adapted to determine the operating time of said at least one detergent dispensing pump 17.
  • the predetermined period of operation of said at least one detergent dispensing pump 17 during the emptying step E2 of a liquid product contained in said at least one tank of liquid detergent 11 to the tank 3 may be of the order 15 minutes.
  • this value of the predetermined operating period T of said at least one detergent dispensing pump 17 during the emptying step E2 is in no way limiting and can be adapted according to the washing machine 1, and more particularly depending on said at least one detergent dispensing pump 17.
  • the duration of the emptying step E2 of a liquid product contained in said at least one tank of liquid detergent 11 to the tank 3 can be visualized by means of a display 15e installed at the control means 15 of the machine. 1.
  • This display 15e can be used to display the time remaining following the step of acquiring an input signal E1, as shown in FIG. figure 3 .
  • the display 15e of the control means 15 of the washing machine 1 can be used to display the follow-up of the emptying step E2 of a liquid product contained in the at least one tank liquid detergent 11 to the tank 3 depending on the level of liquid product remaining from data collected by a sensor, which may be for example a mass sensor, and communicated to a microcontroller of said control means 15 of said washing machine 1 .
  • a sensor which may be for example a mass sensor
  • said steps of acquiring an input signal E1, emptying a liquid product E2 and evacuating said liquid product E3 can be repeated until the said at least one liquid detergent reservoir 11 has been completely emptied.
  • said at least one tank of liquid detergent 11 is drained by a succession of steps of acquiring an input signal E1, emptying a liquid product E2 and evacuation of said liquid product E3.
  • This repetition of the steps of acquisition of an input signal E1, emptying of a liquid product E2 and evacuation of said liquid product E3 can be controlled by the user through the control means 15 of the washing machine 1.
  • the step of emptying a liquid product E2 can thus have a fixed period T suitable for draining a predetermined quantity of liquid product from said at least one liquid detergent tank 11.
  • the steps of acquiring an input signal E1, emptying a liquid product E2 and evacuating said liquid product E3 are repeated as many times as necessary. .
  • liquid product drained from said at least one tank of liquid detergent 11 is diluted and can be introduced more easily into the tank 3.
  • This liquid product mixed with water therefore has a lower viscosity and flows more easily in the tank 3 and limits the fouling of the tank 3.
  • the liquid product contained in said at least one liquid detergent tank 11 may be mixed with water either in said at least one liquid detergent tank 11, or in said at least one detergent dispensing pump 17, or in said at least one liquid detergent reservoir 11 and in said at least one detergent dispensing pump 17.
  • the detergent dispensing pump 17 is operated by means of a solenoid valve.
  • the solenoid valve is in the open position for a predetermined period, for example of the order of three seconds, so as to move a piston of the detergent dispensing pump 17.
  • This piston of the detergent dispensing pump 17 makes it possible to drive the liquid product of the liquid detergent reservoir 11, and for example an amount of the order of 15 ml.
  • This liquid product may contain detergent and water.
  • the method comprises a rinsing step E4 of the tank 3, preferably carried out after the step of evacuating the liquid product E3 from said tank 3 to the wastewater evacuation network 20 by the drain pump 18 .
  • this rinsing step E4 of the tank 3 makes it possible to clean said tank 3 following the emptying of the liquid product contained in the said at least one tank of liquid detergent 11.
  • the tank 3 is cleaned with water from the network so as to remove the detergent residues by means of a flow of water inside the tank 3.
  • Such an E4 rinsing step is thus economical while guaranteeing a cleaning performance of the vessel 3.
  • the rinsing step E4 may also comprise a step of mixing the water introduced into the tank 3 by rotating the drum 4 so as to improve the rinsing performance of the machine. tank 3.
  • the method comprises a step of introducing water E0 into said at least one reservoir of liquid detergent 11 before the step of acquiring an input signal E1 adapted to control the cleaning of said at least one reservoir of liquid detergent 11.
  • said at least one detergent tank 11 is filled with water before starting a cleaning cycle carried out by the domestic washing machine 1.
  • said at least one liquid detergent reservoir 11 and said at least one detergent delivery pump 17 are cleaned by the flow of water and detergent residues are removed and drained into the vessel 3.
  • the water filling of said at least one liquid detergent tank 11 makes it possible to dilute the liquid detergent remaining in said at least one tank of liquid detergent 11 and to avoid rejecting liquid detergent not mixed with water in the liquid network. discharge of wastewater 20 so as to avoid clogging said wastewater discharge network 20 and protect the environment.
  • the step of introducing water E0 into said at least one tank of liquid detergent 11 may be useful, especially in the case where little detergent is present in said at least one tank of liquid detergent 11.
  • the detergent remaining in said at least one liquid detergent tank 11 is more easily discharged to the tank 3 by said at least one detergent dispensing pump 17 since the liquid product consisting of detergent and water is of reduced viscosity by compared to that of the detergent.
  • the step of introducing water E0 into said at least one liquid detergent tank 11 also makes it possible to participate in cleaning said at least one detergent dispensing pump 17.
  • a stopping step E5 of the cleaning process of at least one liquid detergent tank 11 can be carried out at any time.
  • the cleaning method can be interrupted at any time by the user through the control means 15 and / or by a microcontroller of the control means 15 of the washing machine 1 so as to ensure the safety of the user and / or the machine 1, or to cancel the process following a control error.

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  1. Verfahren zur Reinigung von mindestens einem Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) eines Waschmittelverteilers (8) einer Haushaltswaschmaschine (1), wobei besagte Waschmaschine (1) einen Laugenbehälter (3), der über einen Wasseranschluss mit Flüssigkeit befüllt wird, und Steuermittel (15) für einen Betriebszyklus der besagten Maschine (1) umfasst, wobei der besagte, mindestens eine Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) dafür ausgelegt ist, um mehrere Dosen mindestens eines Waschmittels zu enthalten, wobei besagter Waschmittelverteiler (8) mindestens eine Waschmittelverteilerpumpe (17) umfasst, wobei der besagte, mindestens eine Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) an besagte, mindestens eine Waschmittelverteilerpumpe (17) angeschlossen ist, wobei besagte, mindestens eine Waschmittelverteilerpumpe (17) an besagten Laugenbehälter (3) angeschlossen ist, und wobei besagter Laugenbehälter (3) über mindestens eine Entleerungspumpe (18) an ein Abwassernetz (20) angeschlossen ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass besagtes Verfahren mindestens die folgenden Schritte (Etape, E) umfasst:
    - das Erfassen eines Eingangssignals (E1), das dafür ausgelegt ist, um die Reinigung besagten, mindestens einen Flüssigwaschmittelbehälters (11) zu befehlen;
    - das Ablassen eines Flüssigprodukts (E2), welches in besagtem, mindestens einem Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) enthalten ist, in besagten Laugenbehälter (3) anhand der besagten, mindestens einen Waschmittelverteilerpumpe (17); und
    - das Entleeren besagten Flüssigprodukts (E3) aus besagtem Laugenbehälter (3) in besagtes Abwassernetz (20) mittels besagter Entleerungspumpe (18).
  2. Verfahren zur Reinigung von mindestens einem Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) eines Waschmittelverteilers (8) einer Haushaltswaschmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass besagter Schritt des Ablassens (E2) eines Flüssigprodukts, welches in besagtem, mindestens einem Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) enthalten ist, in besagten Laugenbehälter (3) anhand der besagten, mindestens einen Waschmittelverteilerpumpe (17) über einen vordefinierten Zeitraum (T) hinweg erfolgt.
  3. Verfahren zur Reinigung von mindestens einem Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) eines Waschmittelverteilers (8) einer Haushaltswaschmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass besagte Schritte des Erfassens eines Eingangssignals (E1), des Ablassens eines Flüssigprodukts (E2) und des Entleerens besagten Flüssigprodukts (E3) bis zum vollständigen Ablassen des besagten, mindestens einen Flüssigwaschmittelbehälters (11) wiederholt werden.
  4. Verfahren zur Reinigung von mindestens einem Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) eines Waschmittelverteilers (8) einer Haushaltswaschmaschine (1) nach einem jeglichen der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass während des Ablassens eines Flüssigprodukts (E2), welches in besagtem, mindestens einem Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) enthalten ist, in besagten Laugenbehälter (3) anhand der besagten, mindestens einen Waschmittelverteilerpumpe (8) das besagte Flüssigprodukt mit Wasser aus dem Wassernetz vermischt wird.
  5. Verfahren zur Reinigung von mindestens einem Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) eines Waschmittelverteilers (8) einer Haushaltswaschmaschine (1) nach einem jeglichen der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass besagtes Verfahren einen Schritt des Waschens (E4) besagten Laugenbehälters (3) umfasst, welcher nach besagtem Schritt des Entleerens besagten Flüssigprodukts (E3) aus besagtem Laugenbehälter (3) in besagtes Abwassernetz (20) anhand von besagter Entleerungspumpe (18) erfolgt.
  6. Verfahren zur Reinigung von mindestens einem Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) eines Waschmittelverteilers (8) einer Haushaltswaschmaschine (1) nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass besagter Schritt des Spülens (E4) besagten Laugenbehälters (3) mindestens die folgenden Schritte umfasst:
    - das Zuführen von Wasser aus dem Wassernetz (E41) in besagten Laugenbehälter (3); und
    - das Entleeren besagten Wassers (E42) aus besagtem Laugenbehälter (3) in besagtes Abwassernetz (20) mittels besagter Entleerungspumpe (18).
  7. Verfahren zur Reinigung von mindestens einem Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) eines Waschmittelverteilers (8) einer Haushaltswaschmaschine (1) nach einem jeglichen der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass besagtes Verfahren einen Schritt des Zuführens von Wasser (E0) in besagten, mindestens einen Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) umfasst, wobei besagter Schritt vor besagtem Schritt des Erfassens eines Eingangssignals (E1) erfolgt, das dafür ausgelegt ist, um die Reinigung besagten, mindestens einen Flüssigwaschmittelbehälters (11) zu befehlen.
  8. Verfahren zur Reinigung von mindestens einem Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) eines Waschmittelverteilers (8) einer Haushaltswaschmaschine (1) nach einem jeglichen der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass besagter Schritt des Erfassens eines Eingangssignals (E1), das dafür ausgelegt ist, um die Reinigung besagten, mindestens einen Flüssigwaschmittelbehälters (11) zu befehlen, erreicht wird durch einmaliges oder mehrmaliges Drücken auf eine Anforderungsdrucktaste bzw. durch einmaliges oder mehrmaliges Drücken auf eine Kombination von Tasten besagter Steuermittel (15) besagter Maschine (1).
  9. Verfahren zur Reinigung von mindestens einem Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) eines Waschmittelverteilers (8) einer Haushaltswaschmaschine (1) nach einem jeglichen der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zu jedem Zeitpunkt ein Schritt des Stoppens (E5) besagten Verfahrens zur Reinigung von mindestens einem Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) ausgeführt werden kann.
  10. Haushaltswaschmaschine (1) des Typs Waschmaschine oder Geschirrspülmaschine, einen Laugenbehälter (3), der über einen Wasseranschluss mit Flüssigkeit befüllt wird, und Steuermittel (15) für einen Betriebszyklus der besagten Maschine (1) umfassend, wobei mindestens ein Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) eines Waschmittelverteilers (8) dafür ausgelegt ist, um mehrere Dosen mindestens eines Waschmittels zu enthalten, wobei besagter Waschmittelverteiler (8) mindestens eine Waschmittelverteilerpumpe (17) umfasst, wobei der besagte, mindestens eine Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) an besagte, mindestens eine Waschmittelverteilerpumpe (17) angeschlossen ist, wobei besagte, mindestens eine Waschmittelverteilerpumpe (17) an besagten Laugenbehälter (3) angeschlossen ist, und wobei besagter Laugenbehälter (3) über mindestens eine Entleerungspumpe (18) an ein Abwassernetz (20) angeschlossen ist, wobei der besagte, mindestens eine Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) besagten Waschmittelverteilers (8) mit Steuermitteln (15) besagter Maschine (1) verbunden ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass besagte Maschine umfasst:
    - mindestens eine Anforderungsdrucktaste für ein Eingangssignal, dafür ausgelegt, um die Reinigung des besagten, mindestens einen Flüssigwaschmittelbehälters (11) zu befehlen;
    - wobei besagte, mindestens eine Waschmittelverteilerpumpe (17) ein Flüssigprodukt aus dem besagten, mindestens einen Flüssigwaschmittelbehälter (11) in besagten Laugenbehälter (3) ablässt; und
    - wobei besagte Entleerungspumpe (18) besagtes Flüssigprodukt aus besagtem Laugenbehälter (3) in das Abwassernetz (20) entleert.
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