Method for operating a washing machine and washing machine

摘要

The method involves activating a flooding device (17), which conveys a washing liquid (19) to an upper area from a lower area of a suds container (2), relative to an operative alignment position of a washing machine (1). The flooding device is activated within a washing phase in a time segment, and a heating body (7) is disconnected during the time segments. An independent claim is included for a washing machine.