Washer, such as a dishwasher or a washing machine, and method for operating a washer

摘要

The invention relates to a method for operating a washer which comprises a washing chamber for accommodating goods to be cleaned, said washing chamber having in its lower portion a sump for collecting water during operation of the washer, a water inlet connected to a water tank, a pump for circulating water through the washing chamber, and a control unit for controlling a washing process carried out by the washer. In accordance with the invention, in this method:
water is fed from the tank into the sump by the action of the hydrostatic pressure prevailing within the tank;
the pressure within the sump or close to the sump is measured; and
based on the pressure measurement the washing process is controlled and/or indicator signals are issued to a user of the washer.