Method for detecting a load-related change in thermal capacity of a water-bearing domestic appliance

Abstract

A water-bearing appliance, such as a dishwasher, and a method for detecting the load-related change in thermal capacity of the water-bearing domestic appliance, in order to optimize the drying process. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes detecting a temperature gradient during the cooling of the items to be cleaned.

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         12 . A method for detecting a load-related change in thermal capacity of a water-bearing domestic appliance for optimizing a drying process, comprising:
 measuring a temperature trend during cooling of wash items in the appliance.   
     
     
         13 . The method as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the temperature trend is a temperature trend of wash liquor in a circulation path of the appliance. 
     
     
         14 . The method as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the temperature trend is a temperature trend of a condensation surface of the appliance. 
     
     
         15 . The method as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the temperature trend is a temperature trend of a water reservoir of the appliance. 
     
     
         16 . The method as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the temperature trend is a temperature trend of wash liquor mixed with fresh water measured in at least one of the circulation path and the condensation surface. 
     
     
         17 . The method as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the temperature trend is measured over a predefined period of time. 
     
     
         18 . The method as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the temperature trend is measured within a predefined time interval. 
     
     
         19 . The method as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the temperature trend is measured at least one of continuously and at predefined intervals. 
     
     
         20 . The method as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the temperature trend is a temperature trend of wash liquor measured during a wash liquor heat-up phase. 
     
     
         21 . A water-bearing domestic appliance, comprising:
 a sensor structured to detect a load-related capacity for storing thermal energy, and to measure a temperature trend during cooling of wash items disposed in the appliance.