Method for operating an automatic vending machine, and automatic vending machine

摘要

The automatic vending machine on which the invention is based possesses a product store (1) and a dispensing device which has a loading device and a dispensing chamber (4) connected to the product store (1) via the latter. The automatic vending machine dispenses at least one item of the product stored in the product store (1) during each dispensing operation. Product dispensing is made multi-stage and is triggered by means of an information display unit (15). The latter first gives advertising information and only then ensures readiness for dispensing. <IMAGE>