Dishwasher comprising a plurality of modules

Abstract

A dishwasher, in particular a household dishwasher, includes a housing and at least two modules which are integrated in the housing. Each of the at least two modules includes a wash compartment that is fixed to the housing and capable of being closed off to accommodate items to be washed.

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         14 . A dishwasher, comprising:
 a housing; and   at least two modules integrated in the housing, each of the at least two modules including a wash compartment that is fixed to the housing and capable of being closed off to accommodate items to be washed.   
     
     
         15 . The dishwasher of  claim 14 , constructed in the form of a household dishwasher. 
     
     
         16 . The dishwasher of  claim 14 , wherein each of the at least two modules includes a wash container that is fixed to the housing and largely encloses the wash compartment. 
     
     
         17 . The dishwasher of  claim 14 , wherein each of the at least two modules has a door for closing off the wash compartment. 
     
     
         18 . The dishwasher of  claim 14 , wherein the wash compartment of each of the at least two modules has disposed therein at least one rack that can be pulled out of the wash compartment. 
     
     
         19 . The dishwasher of  claim 14 , wherein each of the at least two modules is configured for independent performance of a wash cycle to clean and/or dry items being washed. 
     
     
         20 . The dishwasher of  claim 14 , wherein each of the at least two modules has an operating facility for inputting operating commands. 
     
     
         21 . The dishwasher of  claim 14 , wherein the wash compartment of one of the at least two modules has a capacity, and the wash compartment of the other one of the at least two modules has a capacity which is different than the capacity of the wash compartment of the one of the at least two modules. 
     
     
         22 . The dishwasher of  claim 14 , further comprising a branching facility fixed to the housing to supply the at least two modules with intake water. 
     
     
         23 . The dishwasher of  claim 14 , further comprising a distributor facility fixed to the housing to supply the at least two modules with electricity. 
     
     
         24 . The dishwasher of  claim 14 , further comprising a collector facility fixed to the housing to discharge waste water out of the at least two modules. 
     
     
         25 . The dishwasher of  claim 14 , configured as a built-under dishwasher to be disposed below a worktop of a row of kitchen units. 
     
     
         26 . The dishwasher of  claim 14 , configured as a freestanding dishwasher. 
     
     
         27 . The dishwasher of  claim 14 , configured as a built-in dishwasher to be disposed in a cabinet in a row of kitchen units.