Method for cleaning the filter of a dishwasher and dishwasher for carrying out the same

摘要

Method for cleaning a filter of a dishwashing machine comprising a washing vessel (2) adapted to accommodate the tableware items to be washed, a collecting sump (3) provided at the bottom of the washing vessel (2) and adapted to be filled with water, a circulation pump (4) and a drain pump (5), both of them fluidly connected to the collecting sump (3), and at least one filter (6) arranged in the collecting sump (3) for filtering the water being circulated and let off by said pumps, wherein the method includes the steps of:
- energizing heating means (7), when the collecting sump (3) is in an empty condition, so as to overheat said filter (6) in view of having the organic material settled on and retained by the same filter burnt and reduced to ashes;
- de-energizing said heating means (7) after a pre-set period of time.