Method for operating a washing machine having a heating unit

Details Method for operating a washing machine having a heating unit Method for operating a washing machine having a heating unit

2011-05-17

2011-05-17

Perrin, Joseph L (Department: 1711)

Bleaching and dyeing; fluid treatment and chemical modification

Fluid treatment

Gas or vapor

C008S158000, C068S00500D, C068S015000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07941884

ABSTRACT:
The invention in one embodiment relates to a method for operating a washing machine having a heating unit, wherein the heating unit comprises a carrier and at least one planar heating element disposed thereon. At least one first heating element is attached to the carrier in a planar manner, wherein the carrier has a recess extending in the longitudinal direction in the center region. The washing machine has a washing machine barrel and a drum therein, wherein the heating unit is displaced at the bottom in the washing machine barrel outside of the drum. A heating element is provided on the outside of the carrier in the region of the recess in the region along an apex, or along an apex of the recess, wherein only said heating element is operated in the region of the recess for creating steam in the washing machine.

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