Laundry care system with control device

Abstract

A laundry care system comprising: a laundry care appliance, a laundry drum, a humidity function device, an ultraviolet light emitting device configured for emitting ultraviolet light into the laundry drum for sanitizing laundry contained in the laundry drum, and a control device for implementing a laundry care program, the control device being electrically connected with the humidity function device and the ultraviolet light emitting device; a user interface connected with the control device, the user interface being configured for receiving a user input associated with a fabric type of the laundry contained in the laundry drum, the control device being configured for: determining the fabric type of the laundry in accordance with the received user input; activating the humidity function device prior to an irradiation time period of the laundry care program during the laundry care program in accordance with the determined fabric type; activating the ultraviolet light emitting device during the irradiation time period of the laundry care program.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a laundry care system having a control device and a method for operating the laundry care system. Background Technology

[0002] In traditional laundry care appliances, ultraviolet (UV) radiation is used, for example, to hygienically treat laundry. This UV radiation can kill or damage some of the microorganisms. The dose of UV radiation should be high enough to achieve the desired hygienic treatment, but not too high, otherwise, especially sensitive fabrics of the laundry may be excessively damaged and / or a large amount of energy may be wasted inefficiently. Furthermore, excessively long treatment durations with UV radiation can overload the sensitive fabrics of the laundry, for example, when the laundry is moved during treatment using a drum drive. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The objective of this invention is to provide a laundry care system with laundry care appliances that enables efficient and gentle handling of laundry, especially sensitive / fragile laundry, and to provide a corresponding method for operating the laundry care system.

[0004] This task is accomplished by means of a subject matter having the features described in the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are the subject matter of the dependent claims, the specification, and the drawings.

[0005] According to a first aspect, the objective of the invention is solved by a laundry care system comprising: a laundry care appliance having a housing, a laundry drum disposed within the housing for receiving laundry, a humidity control device connected to the laundry drum, an ultraviolet light emitting device, and a control device for implementing a laundry care procedure, the ultraviolet light emitting device being configured to emit ultraviolet light into the laundry drum to hygienically treat the laundry contained therein, the control device being connected to the humidity control device and the ultraviolet light emitting device. The device includes electrical connections; a user interface connected to a control device via a communication network, wherein the user interface is configured to receive user input associated with the fabric type of the laundry contained in the laundry drum, wherein the control device is configured to determine the fabric type of the laundry based on the received user input, wherein the control device is configured to activate a humidity function device during the laundry care program and before the irradiation period of the laundry care program, based on the determined fabric type, and wherein the control device is configured to activate an ultraviolet light emission device during the irradiation period of the laundry care program.

[0006] This achieves the following advantages: the ultraviolet (UV) emitting device can be activated at the optimal laundry humidity level based on the fabric type to hygienically treat the laundry. For example, the control device can be configured to determine, based on the determined fabric type, whether the humidity function device should be activated or not during the laundry care process, before the irradiation period of the laundry care process. Thus, the control device can, for example, be configured to not activate the humidity function device in the case of relatively sensitive laundry before the irradiation period, and to activate the humidity function device in the case of relatively insensitive laundry.

[0007] During the irradiation period, only the UV light-emitting device can be activated for washing the laundry. Specifically, during the irradiation period, detergent can be withheld from the laundry drum. Immediately after the irradiation period, the laundry care device can be configured to perform washing the laundry without activating the UV light-emitting device. Here, for example, heated air and / or washing liquid, especially washing liquid containing detergent, can be supplied to the laundry drum, especially the lye container, for washing the laundry.

[0008] In this invention, hygienic treatment of laundry is understood to kill or damage a portion of the microorganisms in the laundry, i.e., to reduce the microorganisms in the laundry.

[0009] Humidity function devices may include drying equipment for drying laundry contained in a laundry drum and / or fluid supply equipment for supplying fluid to a lye container for laundry care appliances.

[0010] User interfaces may include mobile user appliances, particularly smartphones, and / or input elements arranged on laundry care appliances, the input elements being configured to receive user input from the user of the laundry care system.

[0011] User input associated with fabric type is particularly understood to include: selection of a fabric type-specific laundry care program, such as a cotton program or a wool program; input or selection of the fabric type or characteristics of the item to be washed, such as a sweater, jeans, or underwear. User input associated with fabric type can also be a response input confirming the fabric type suggested by a fabric type determination device, such as a spectrometer, or it can be user processing that enables the fabric type of the item to be read or retrieved by a reading device, such as detecting data from the item's laundry label, or retrieving the fabric type of the item using a laundry scanner. Such a fabric determination device, such a reading device, or such a laundry scanner can be included in the laundry care system and can be connected to a user interface or a control device of the laundry care appliance via a communication interface.

[0012] Laundry care appliances are understood to be appliances used for laundry care, such as washing machines, dryers, or washer-dryer combos. In particular, such laundry care appliances are understood to be household laundry care appliances. That is, laundry care appliances used within the framework of housework, and by means of such laundry care appliances, to handle the amount of laundry commonly found in household chores.

[0013] According to an advantageous embodiment, the laundry care system further includes an alkali container disposed in the housing, wherein the humidity function device includes a fluid supply device for supplying fluid to the alkali container, wherein the control device is configured to activate the fluid supply device during the laundry care process, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care process, depending on the determined fabric type.

[0014] This achieves the following advantages: laundry care appliances can advantageously increase the moisture content of laundry contained in the laundry drum, especially until it reaches the optimal moisture content for the irradiation period. During the supply of fluid to the alkali container, at least a portion of the fluid can wet the laundry contained in the laundry drum. By wetting the laundry with a fluid such as water or steam, a favorable number of water droplets can be formed between the laundry fibers, which reflect ultraviolet light once or multiple times within the laundry during the irradiation period, thus improving the efficiency of the ultraviolet emitting device. Furthermore, the laundry fibers can expand by absorbing the fluid, and the gaps between the individual fibers of the laundry increase, thereby allowing more ultraviolet light to be absorbed by the laundry.

[0015] Furthermore, the increased refraction of ultraviolet light by the fluid absorbed in the laundry can reduce the scattering effect of ultraviolet light on the laundry. For example, the refractive index of the fluid can be closer to the refractive index of the fabric type of the laundry, thereby reducing the scattering effect.

[0016] According to an advantageous embodiment, the humidity function device includes a drying device for drying laundry contained in a laundry drum, wherein a control device is configured to activate the drying device during a laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program, based on a determined fabric type.

[0017] This achieves the following advantages: laundry care appliances can advantageously reduce the moisture content of laundry contained in the laundry drum, especially until it reaches the optimal moisture content for the irradiation period. Through the drying device, for example, a favorable number of water droplets can be formed between the laundry fibers, which reflect ultraviolet light once or multiple times within the laundry during the irradiation period, thus improving the efficiency of the ultraviolet emitting device. Furthermore, the laundry fibers can expand by absorbing fluid, and the gaps between the individual fibers of the laundry increase, thereby allowing more ultraviolet light to be absorbed by the laundry.

[0018] Furthermore, the increased refraction of ultraviolet light by the fluid absorbed in the laundry can reduce the scattering effect of ultraviolet light on the laundry. For example, the refractive index of the fluid can be closer to the refractive index of the fabric type of the laundry, thereby reducing the scattering effect.

[0019] In particular, the control device can be configured to not activate the drying equipment if the laundry corresponds to a first fabric type. In particular, the control device can be configured to activate the drying equipment if the laundry corresponds to a second or third fabric type.

[0020] According to an advantageous embodiment, the laundry care system further includes an alkali container disposed in the housing, wherein the humidity function device includes a fluid supply device for supplying fluid to the alkali container, wherein a control device is configured to determine, based on received user input, whether the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to a first fabric type, and, if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to the first fabric type, not to supply fluid to the alkali container via the fluid supply device during the laundry care program, wherein the control device is configured to not activate the fluid supply device during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program, if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to the first fabric type, wherein, in particular, if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to the first fabric type, the duration of the laundry care program is between 5 minutes and 70 minutes, preferably between 10 minutes and 65 minutes, particularly preferably between 15 minutes and 60 minutes.

[0021] This achieves the following advantages: laundry can be efficiently treated during the irradiation period based on a first fabric type. The first fabric type may include more sensitive fabrics.

[0022] According to an advantageous embodiment, the laundry care system further includes an alkali container disposed within a housing, wherein the humidity function device includes a fluid supply device for supplying fluid to the alkali container, wherein a control device is configured to determine, based on received user input, whether the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to a second fabric type, wherein the control device is configured to, if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to a second fabric type, determine, based on received user input, the amount of water to be supplied ... based on received user input, determine, based on received user input, the amount of water to be supplied, wherein the control device is configured to, if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to a second fabric type, determine, based on received user input, the amount of water to be supplied, wherein the control device is configured to, based on received user input, determine, based on received user input, the amount of water to be supplied, wherein the control device is configured to, if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to a second fabric type, determine, based on received user input, the amount of water to be supplied, wherein the control device is configured to, based on received user input, determine, based on received user input, the amount of water to be supplied, wherein the control device is configured to, if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to a second fabric type, determine, based on received user input, the amount of water to For different fabric types, the fluid supply device is activated during the laundry care program and before the irradiation period of the laundry care program. During the laundry care program and before the irradiation period of the laundry care program, the fluid supply device is configured to supply a determined amount of water to the alkali container if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to the second fabric type. In particular, if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to the second fabric type, the duration of the laundry care program is between 40 and 70 minutes, preferably between 35 and 65 minutes, and particularly preferably between 30 and 60 minutes.

[0023] This achieves the following advantages: laundry can be efficiently treated during the irradiation period based on a second fabric type. The second fabric type can include less sensitive fabrics.

[0024] The control device can be configured to determine the amount of water to be supplied based on received user input and the target humidity of the laundry. During the laundry care process, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care process, the fluid supply device can be configured to supply the determined amount of water to the alkali container until the target humidity of the laundry is reached. The target humidity of the laundry can be between 1% and 20%, preferably between 3% and 15%, and particularly preferably between 5% and 12%. In particular, the target humidity of the laundry is 8% or 12%.

[0025] According to an advantageous embodiment, the laundry care system includes an alkali container disposed in a housing, wherein a humidity function device includes a fluid supply device for supplying fluid to the alkali container, wherein a control device is configured to determine, based on received user input, whether the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to a third fabric type, wherein during the laundry care program, the control device is configured to determine, based on received user input, the amount of steam to be supplied if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to a third fabric type, wherein the control device is configured to determine, based on received user input, the amount of steam to be supplied if the laundry contained in the laundry drum... For the third fabric type, the fluid supply device is activated during the laundry care program and before the irradiation period of the laundry care program. During the laundry care program and before the irradiation period of the laundry care program, the fluid supply device is configured to supply a determined amount of steam to the alkali container if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to the third fabric type. In particular, if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to the third fabric type, the duration of the laundry care program is between 40 minutes and 70 minutes, preferably between 35 minutes and 65 minutes, and particularly preferably between 30 minutes and 60 minutes.

[0026] This achieves the following advantages: laundry can be efficiently treated during the irradiation period based on a third fabric type. The third fabric type can include fabrics with moderate sensitivity.

[0027] The control device can be configured to determine the amount of steam to be supplied based on received user input and the target humidity of the laundry. During the laundry care process, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care process, the fluid supply device can be configured to supply the determined amount of steam to the alkali container until the target humidity is reached. The target humidity of the laundry can be between 1% and 20%, preferably between 3% and 15%, and particularly preferably between 5% and 12%. In particular, the target humidity of the laundry is 8% or 12%.

[0028] According to an advantageous embodiment, the laundry care system further includes an alkali container disposed in the housing, wherein the humidity function device includes a fluid supply device for supplying fluid to the alkali container, wherein the control device is configured to not activate the fluid supply device during an additional laundry care program and to activate the ultraviolet light emission device during an additional laundry care program if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to a second and / or third fabric type, wherein the control device is configured to perform a laundry care program immediately following the additional laundry care program, wherein, in particular, the duration of the additional laundry care program is between 5 minutes and 70 minutes, preferably between 10 minutes and 65 minutes, and particularly preferably between 15 minutes and 60 minutes.

[0029] This achieves the following advantages: ultraviolet light can be used to thoroughly clean laundry.

[0030] According to an advantageous embodiment, the laundry care system further includes an alkali container disposed in the housing, wherein the humidity function device includes a fluid supply device for supplying fluid to the alkali container, wherein a control device is configured to determine the fluid temperature of the fluid to be supplied based on received user input and / or additional user input, wherein the fluid supply device is configured to heat the fluid based on the determined fluid temperature before supplying the fluid to the alkali container, wherein if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to a second fabric type, the determined fluid temperature is particularly between 20°C and 70°C, preferably between 25°C and 65°C, particularly preferably between 30°C and 60°C, and / or greater than 40°C, preferably greater than 50°C, particularly preferably greater than 60°C, and / or wherein if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to a third fabric type, the determined fluid temperature is particularly less than 45°C, preferably less than 40°C, or greater than 40°C, preferably greater than 50°C, particularly preferably greater than 60°C.

[0031] This achieves the following advantages: the fluid can be heated advantageously, especially depending on the type of fabric, so that the temperature of the fluid can achieve auxiliary treatment effects during the irradiation period.

[0032] According to an advantageous embodiment, the laundry care system includes a drum drive for rotating a laundry drum, the drum drive being electrically connected to a control device configured to activate the drum drive at a spin-drying speed during the laundry care program, after the irradiation period of the laundry care program, if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to a second fabric type, so as to remove moisture from the laundry, wherein the spin-drying speed is particularly between 700 rpm and 1500 rpm, preferably between 750 rpm and 1450 rpm, and particularly preferably between 800 rpm and 1400 rpm.

[0033] This achieves the following advantages: moisture can be shaken out or expelled from the laundry after ultraviolet irradiation, for example, when the laundry is less sensitive.

[0034] According to an advantageous embodiment, the laundry care system includes a drum driver for rotating a laundry drum, the drum driver being electrically connected to a control device, wherein the control device is configured to reversibly activate the drum driver at a reversing speed during the irradiation period of the laundry care program, wherein, in particular, if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to a first and / or third fabric type, the reversing speed is less than 55 rpm, preferably less than 50 rpm, particularly preferably less than 45 rpm, and / or wherein, in particular, if the laundry contained in the laundry drum corresponds to a second fabric type, the reversing speed is between 35 rpm and 90 rpm, preferably between 40 rpm and 85 rpm, particularly preferably between 45 rpm and 80 rpm.

[0035] This achieves the following advantages: the laundry can be advantageously tumbled during the irradiation period, especially depending on the type of fabric.

[0036] According to an advantageous embodiment, the humidity function device includes a drying device for drying laundry contained in a laundry drum, wherein a control device is configured to determine a target humidity of the laundry contained in the laundry drum based on a determined fabric type, wherein received user input includes the laundry humidity of the laundry contained in the laundry drum, and / or wherein the laundry care appliance includes a sensor configured to detect the laundry humidity of the laundry contained in the laundry drum, wherein the control device is configured to activate the drying device during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program, based on the determined target humidity of the laundry contained in the laundry drum and the laundry humidity of the laundry contained in the laundry drum during the laundry care program.

[0037] This achieves the following advantages: it allows the moisture content of the laundry to approach the target moisture content, and in particular, to reach that target moisture content.

[0038] The target humidity of the laundry can be between 1% and 20%, preferably between 3% and 15%, and particularly preferably between 5% and 12%. In particular, the target humidity of the laundry is 8% or 12%.

[0039] According to an advantageous embodiment, the control device is configured to activate the drying device during the laundry care program and before the irradiation period of the laundry care program if the determined target humidity of the laundry contained in the laundry drum is less than the laundry humidity of the laundry contained in the laundry drum; and / or the control device is configured not to activate the drying device during the laundry care program if the determined target humidity of the laundry contained in the laundry drum is greater than the laundry humidity of the laundry contained in the laundry drum.

[0040] This achieves the following advantages: it can handle both relatively dry and relatively damp laundry in an energy-efficient manner.

[0041] According to an advantageous embodiment, the control device is configured to determine, based on the received user input, that the laundry contained in the washing drum corresponds to a first fabric type if the received user input is associated with one of the following fabric types: leather, plush (Plüsch), especially plush toy plush (Stofftierplüsch), imprägniert fabric, feathered fabric, especially fabric with feather filling, sensitive hair, embellished fabric, printed fabric, and / or labeled fabric; and / or the control device is configured to determine, ... based on the received user input, that the laundry contained in the washing drum corresponds to a first fabric type; and / or the control device is configured to determine, based on the received user input, that the laundry contained in the washing drum corresponds to a first fabric type if the received user input is associated with one of the following fabric types: leather, plush (Plüsch), especially plush toy plush (Stofftierplüsch), imprägniert fabric, feathered fabric, especially fabric with feather filling, sensitive hair, feathered fabric, printed fabric, and / or labeled fabric; and / or the control device is configured to determine, based on the received user input, that the laundry contained in the washing drum corresponds to a first fabric type if the received user input is associated with one of the following fabric types: leather, plush (Plüsch), especially plush toy plush (Stofftierplüsch), imprägniert fabric, feathered fabric, feathered fabric, sensitive hair, feathered fabric, printed fabric, and / or labeled fabric; and / or the control device is configured to determine, based on the received user input, that the laundry contained in the washing drum corresponds to a first fabric type if the received user input is associated with one of the following fabric types: leather, plush (Plüsch), feathered fabric, and / or labeled fabric. If the user input is associated with one of the following fabric types: cotton, linen, and / or synthetic fabrics, such as polyester and spandex, and / or viscose, then it is determined based on the received user input that the laundry contained in the washing drum corresponds to a second fabric type; and / or the control device is configured to determine based on the received user input that the laundry contained in the washing drum corresponds to a third fabric type if the received user input is associated with one of the following fabric types: insensitive wool, silk, especially rayon, curtain fabric, and / or embroidered fabric.

[0042] This achieves the following advantages: the control device can efficiently distinguish fabric types with different sensitivities.

[0043] According to an advantageous embodiment, a laundry care appliance includes an appliance door having a transparent appliance window, wherein at least one light-emitting element of an ultraviolet (UV) emitting device, particularly a UV emitting device, is arranged in the transparent appliance window; and / or the laundry care appliance includes a housing opening through which a user of the laundry care appliance can transport laundry into a laundry drum, wherein a manschette is arranged around the housing opening, wherein at least one light-emitting element of the UV emitting device, particularly a UV emitting device, is arranged in the manschette; and / or the laundry drum includes at least one laundry carrier arranged on the inner surface of the laundry drum, wherein at least one light-emitting element of the UV emitting device, particularly a UV emitting device, is arranged on the laundry carrier.

[0044] This achieves the following advantages: the ultraviolet (UV) emitting device can efficiently introduce UV radiation into the laundry drum. Furthermore, at least one emitting element of the UV emitting device can be aligned with a predetermined area of ​​the laundry drum.

[0045] The transparent appliance window can be made of, for example, plastic or glass. At least one light-emitting element, particularly at least one first light-emitting diode (LED), can be embedded in the transparent appliance window. At least one light-emitting element, particularly at least one second LED, can be arranged on the surface of the collar facing the laundry drum. At least one light-emitting element, particularly at least one third LED, can be arranged on the surface of the laundry carrier facing the receiving space of the laundry drum. At least one light-emitting element, particularly at least one third LED, can be arranged in the laundry carrier, wherein the laundry carrier can be configured as a transparent laundry carrier.

[0046] According to a second aspect, the objective of the invention is achieved by a method for operating a laundry care system, the laundry care system comprising: a laundry care appliance having a housing, a laundry drum disposed within the housing for receiving laundry, a humidity function device connected to the laundry drum, an ultraviolet light emitting device emitting ultraviolet light, and a control device for implementing a laundry care procedure, the ultraviolet light emitting device being configured to emit ultraviolet light into the laundry drum for hygienic treatment of the laundry contained in the laundry drum, the control device being electrically connected to the humidity function device and the ultraviolet light emitting device; a user interface connected to the control device via a communication network, wherein the user interface is configured to receive user input associated with the fabric type of the laundry contained in the laundry drum, wherein the method comprises: determining the fabric type of the laundry based on the received user input via the control device; activating the humidity function device during the laundry care procedure and before the irradiation period of the laundry care procedure via the control device, based on the determined fabric type; and activating the ultraviolet light emitting device during the irradiation period of the laundry care procedure via the control device.

[0047] The implementation method mentioned in the laundry care system according to the first aspect is also applicable to the implementation method according to the second aspect. Attached Figure Description

[0048] Embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings and are described in more detail below.

[0049] The attached diagram shows: Figure 1 A schematic view of a laundry care system according to one embodiment is shown; Figure 2a A flowchart illustrating an exemplary first laundry care procedure for a laundry care system according to one embodiment is shown; Figure 2b A flowchart illustrating an exemplary second laundry care procedure for a laundry care system according to one embodiment is shown; Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating an exemplary laundry care process for a laundry care system according to one embodiment is shown; and Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a method for operating a laundry care system according to one embodiment is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0050] Figure 1 A schematic view of a laundry care system 100 according to one embodiment is shown.

[0051] like Figure 1As schematically shown, the laundry care system 100 includes a laundry care appliance 101 having a housing 103 and a laundry drum 105 disposed within the housing 103 for receiving laundry items 107a, b. The housing 103 may have a housing opening—although this is not always the case in practice. Figure 1 As not shown, the user of the laundry care appliance 101 can place laundry items 107a and b into the laundry drum 105 through the opening, and the housing includes an appliance door for closing the housing opening.

[0052] Laundry care appliance 101 includes a humidity function device 108, which is connected to the laundry drum 105 and... Figure 1 The diagram is shown schematically.

[0053] like Figure 1 As illustrated, the laundry care appliance 101 includes an ultraviolet light emitting device 109 that emits ultraviolet light, the ultraviolet light emitting device being configured to emit ultraviolet light into a laundry drum 105 in order to sanitize the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105.

[0054] Laundry care appliance 101 may include appliance doors—although this is in Figure 1 Not shown, the appliance door has a transparent appliance window. At least one light-emitting element of the ultraviolet emitting device, especially the ultraviolet emitting device, can be arranged in the transparent appliance window.

[0055] Alternatively or additionally, laundry care appliance 101 may include a housing opening—although this is in Figure 1 As not shown, the user of the laundry care appliance 101 can transport laundry items 107a and b into the laundry drum 105 through the housing opening. A collar may be arranged around the housing opening. At least one light-emitting element of an ultraviolet (UV) emitting device, particularly a UV emitting device, may be arranged on this collar.

[0056] Alternatively or additionally, the laundry drum 105 includes at least one laundry carrier—although this is in Figure 1 As not shown, the laundry carrier can be arranged on the inner surface of the laundry drum 105. At least one light-emitting element of an ultraviolet (UV) emitting device, particularly a UV emitting device, can be arranged on the laundry carrier.

[0057] Laundry care appliances 101 include Figure 1 The control device 111 and the schematic diagram shown in the middle are the control device 111 and the control device 111 Figure 1The user interface 113, schematically shown, is a control device for implementing laundry care procedures. This control device is electrically connected to the ultraviolet light emitter 109 and the humidity control device 108. The user interface is connected to the control device 111 via a communication network. The user interface 113 is configured to receive user input associated with the fabric type of the laundry items 107a and 107b housed in the laundry drum 105.

[0058] The control device 111 is configured to determine the fabric type of the laundry 107a and b based on received user input, and to activate the humidity function device 108 during the laundry care program and before the irradiation period of the laundry care program, based on the determined fabric type.

[0059] For example, such as Figure 1 As schematically shown, the laundry care system 100 may include an alkaline solution container 115 disposed within a housing 103. The humidity control device 108 may include a fluid supply device that... Figure 1 Not shown, the fluid supply device is used to supply fluid to the alkali container 115. The control device 111 may be configured to activate the fluid supply device during the laundry care process, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care process, depending on the determined fabric type. In particular, the control device 111 may be configured to determine, based on the determined fabric type, whether the fluid supply device should be activated or not during the laundry care process, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care process.

[0060] Alternatively or additionally, the humidity function device 108 may include a drying device, which in Figure 1 Not shown, the drying device is used to dry laundry items 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105. The control device 111 may be configured to activate the drying device during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program, based on the determined fabric type. In particular, the control device 111 may be configured to determine, based on the determined fabric type, whether the drying device should be activated or not during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program.

[0061] The control device 111 is configured to activate the ultraviolet light-emitting device 109 during the irradiation period of the laundry care procedure.

[0062] For example, control device 111 may be configured to determine, based on received user input, whether the laundry 107a, b contained in laundry drum 105 corresponds to a first fabric type, a second fabric type, or a third fabric type. Although three fabric types are exemplarily listed here, control device 111 may alternatively be configured to distinguish laundry contained in laundry drum 105 from two or more fabric types.

[0063] For example, the control device 111 may be configured to determine, based on the received user input, that the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 corresponds to a first fabric type if the received user input is associated with one of the following fabric types: leather, plush, especially plush toy plush, impregnated fabric, feathered fabric, especially fabric with feather filling, sensitive hair, embellished fabric, printed fabric, and / or labeled fabric.

[0064] For example, the control device 111 may be configured to determine, based on the received user input, that the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 corresponds to a second fabric type if the received user input is associated with one of the following fabric types: cotton, linen, and / or synthetic fabrics, such as polyester and spandex, and / or viscose.

[0065] For example, the control device 111 may be configured to determine, based on the received user input, that the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 corresponds to a third fabric type if the received user input is associated with one of the following fabric types: insensitive wool, silk, especially rayon, curtain fabric, and / or embroidered fabric.

[0066] If the humidity function device 108 includes a fluid supply device, the control device 111 can be configured to determine, based on received user input, whether the laundry items 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 correspond to a first fabric type, and if the laundry items 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 correspond to the first fabric type, fluid should not be supplied to the alkali container 115 via the fluid supply device during the laundry care program. The control device 111 can then be configured not to activate the fluid supply device during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program. Here, in particular, the duration of the laundry care program can be between 5 minutes and 70 minutes, preferably between 10 minutes and 65 minutes, and particularly preferably between 15 minutes and 60 minutes.

[0067] Furthermore, the control device 111 can be configured to determine, based on received user input, that the laundry 107a, b contained in the washing drum 105 corresponds to a second fabric type, and subsequently determine, based on the received user input, the amount of water to be supplied. The control device 111 can then be configured to activate the fluid supply device during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program. Then, during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program, the fluid supply device can be configured to supply the determined amount of water to the alkali container 115. Here, in particular, the duration of the laundry care program can be between 40 and 70 minutes, preferably between 35 and 65 minutes, and particularly preferably between 30 and 60 minutes.

[0068] Furthermore, the control device 111 can be configured to determine, based on received user input, that the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 corresponds to a third fabric type, and subsequently determine, based on the received user input, the amount of steam to be supplied. The control device 111 can then be configured to activate the fluid supply device during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program. Then, during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program, the fluid supply device can be configured to supply the determined amount of steam to the alkali container 115. Here, in particular, the duration of the laundry care program can be between 40 and 70 minutes, preferably between 35 and 65 minutes, and particularly preferably between 30 and 60 minutes.

[0069] Before supplying fluid via the fluid supply device, the control device 111 may be configured to determine the fluid temperature of the fluid to be supplied based on received user input and / or additional user input. Before supplying fluid to the alkali container 115, the fluid supply device may be configured to heat the fluid based on the determined fluid temperature. If the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 corresponds to a second fabric type, the determined fluid temperature, particularly the determined water temperature, may be especially between 20°C and 70°C, preferably between 25°C and 65°C, particularly preferably between 30°C and 60°C, and / or greater than 40°C, preferably greater than 50°C, particularly preferably greater than 60°C. If the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 corresponds to a third fabric type, then, for example, in the case of a more sensitive fabric of the third fabric type, the determined fluid temperature, especially the determined steam temperature, can be particularly less than 45°C, preferably less than 40°C, or, for example, in the case of a less sensitive fabric of the third fabric type, it can be greater than 40°C, preferably greater than 50°C, and particularly preferably greater than 60°C.

[0070] Furthermore, the control device 111 can be configured to not activate the fluid supply device and to activate the ultraviolet light emission device 109 during an additional laundry care program if the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 corresponds to a second and / or third fabric type. The control device 111 can then be configured to perform a laundry care program immediately following this additional laundry care program. In particular, the duration of this additional laundry care program can be between 5 and 70 minutes, preferably between 10 and 65 minutes, and particularly preferably between 15 and 60 minutes.

[0071] like Figure 1 As schematically shown, the laundry care system 100 may include a drum drive 117 for rotating the laundry drum 105, the drum drive being electrically connected to a control device 111. The control device 111 may be configured to activate the drum drive 117 at a spin-drying speed during the laundry care program, after the irradiation period of the laundry care program, if the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 corresponds to a second fabric type, so as to remove moisture from the laundry 107a, b. Here, the spin-drying speed may be particularly between 700 rpm and 1500 rpm, preferably between 750 rpm and 1450 rpm, and particularly preferably between 800 rpm and 1400 rpm.

[0072] Instead of or supplementing rotation at a spin-drying speed, control device 111 can be configured to reversely activate drum drive 117 at a reverse speed during the irradiation period of the laundry care program. Here, if the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 corresponds to a first and / or third fabric type, the reverse speed can be less than 55 rpm, preferably less than 50 rpm, and particularly preferably less than 45 rpm. Furthermore, if the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 corresponds to a second fabric type, the reverse speed can be particularly between 35 rpm and 90 rpm, preferably between 40 rpm and 85 rpm, and particularly preferably between 45 rpm and 80 rpm.

[0073] If the humidity function device 108 includes a drying device for drying laundry items 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105, then the control device 111 may be configured to determine a target humidity for the laundry items 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 based on the determined fabric type. Received user input may include the laundry humidity of the laundry items 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105. Alternatively or additionally, the laundry care appliance 101 may include... Figure 1The sensor 119, schematically shown, is configured to detect the moisture content of laundry items 107a and b contained in the washing drum 105. The control device 111 may be configured to activate the drying equipment during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the program, based on a determined target moisture content of the laundry items 107a and b contained in the washing drum 105 and the moisture content of the laundry items 107a and b contained in the washing drum 105 during the laundry care program.

[0074] For example, control device 111 may be configured to activate the drying device during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program, if the determined target humidity of the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 is less than the laundry humidity of the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105. Alternatively or additionally, control device 111 may be configured to not activate the drying device during the laundry care program if the determined target humidity of the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 is greater than the laundry humidity of the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105.

[0075] Figure 2a A flowchart 200 illustrates an exemplary first laundry care procedure for a laundry care system 100 according to one embodiment. The laundry care system 100 may be... Figure 1 The laundry care system 100 shown. For example, for... Figure 1 As already described (in) Figure 2a (Not shown in the image) The laundry care system 100 includes a laundry care appliance 101, which has: a laundry drum 105 for accommodating laundry items 107a and b, a humidity function device 108, an ultraviolet light emission device 109, and a control device 111.

[0076] In the first step 201 of the first laundry care procedure, the control device 111 may be configured to, for example, initiate the first laundry care procedure in response to user input. Here, the control device may be configured to determine that, based on the determined fabric type, the humidity function device 108 should be activated before the irradiation period of the first laundry care procedure.

[0077] In the second step 203 of the first laundry care procedure, the ultraviolet (UV) emitting device 109 may be configured to irradiate the wetted laundry items 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 with UV radiation during the irradiation period. The control device 111 may be configured to deactivate the UV emitting device 109 after the irradiation period.

[0078] In the third step 205 of the first laundry care procedure, the laundry care appliance 101 may then be configured to treat, for example, the laundry 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105, while water is being supplied by the humidity control device 108, and especially while detergent is being supplied, depending on the determined fabric type.

[0079] In the fourth step 207 of the first laundry care procedure, the control device 111 may be configured to terminate the first laundry care procedure.

[0080] Figure 2b A flowchart 208 illustrates an exemplary second laundry care procedure for a laundry care system 100 according to one embodiment. The laundry care system 100 may be... Figure 1 The laundry care system 100 shown. For example, for... Figure 1 As already described (in) Figure 2b (Not shown in the image) The laundry care system 100 includes a laundry care appliance 101, which has: a laundry drum 105 for accommodating laundry items 107a and b, a humidity function device 108, an ultraviolet light emission device 109, and a control device 111.

[0081] In the first step 209 of the second laundry care procedure, the control device 111 may be configured to, for example, initiate the second laundry care procedure in response to user input. Here, the control device may be configured to determine that, based on the determined fabric type, the humidity function device 108 should not be activated before the irradiation period of the second laundry care procedure.

[0082] In the second step 211 of the second laundry care procedure, the ultraviolet (UV) emitting device 109 may be configured to irradiate the dried laundry items 107a, b contained in the laundry drum 105 with UV radiation during the irradiation period. The control device 111 may be configured to deactivate the UV emitting device 109 after the irradiation period.

[0083] In the third step 213 of the second laundry care procedure, the control device 111 may be configured to terminate the second laundry care procedure.

[0084] Figure 3 A flowchart 300 illustrates an exemplary laundry care process for a laundry care system 100 according to one embodiment. The laundry care system 100 may be... Figure 1 The laundry care system 100 shown. For example, for... Figure 1 As already described (in) Figure 3(Not shown in the image) The laundry care system 100 includes a laundry care appliance 101 having: a laundry drum 105 for holding laundry 107a, b, a humidity function device 108, an ultraviolet light emission device 109, a control device 111, an alkali container 115, and a drum drive 117.

[0085] exist Figure 3 In step 301, the control device 111 may be configured to, for example, initiate a laundry care process in response to user input, for selecting a laundry care program.

[0086] exist Figure 3 In step 303, the control device 111 may be configured to determine, for example, whether a third, fourth, or fifth laundry care procedure should be initiated based on user input, particularly the fabric type of the laundry items 107a and 107b.

[0087] exist Figure 3 In step 305, the control device 111 may be configured to, if in Figure 3 In step 303, it has been determined that a third laundry care procedure should be initiated, for example, if laundry items 107a and 107b are highly sensitive, i.e. too sensitive for the fourth and fifth laundry care procedures.

[0088] exist Figure 3 In step 307, the control device 111 may be configured to activate the ultraviolet light emission device 109 without first wetting the laundry 107a, b by the humidity function device 108.

[0089] exist Figure 3 In step 309, the control device 111 may be configured to set the duration of the third laundry care program between 15 minutes and 60 minutes based on user input.

[0090] exist Figure 3 In step 311, the control device 111 may be configured to reversely activate the roller drive 117 at a reverse rotation speed of less than 45 rpm.

[0091] although Figure 3 Steps 307, 309, and 311 are in Figure 3 The steps are shown in sequence, but they can also be performed in parallel.

[0092] exist Figure 3 In step 313, the control device 111 may be configured to deactivate the ultraviolet light emission device 109, for example, when the irradiation period of the third laundry care procedure ends (which in particular may also correspond to the end of the third laundry care procedure).

[0093] exist Figure 3 In step 315, the control device 111 may be configured to terminate the third laundry care procedure.

[0094] exist Figure 3 In step 317, the control device 111 may be configured to, if in Figure 3 In step 303, it has been determined that the fourth laundry care procedure should be initiated, for example, if laundry items 107a and 107b have low sensitivity, that is, they are not sensitive compared to the third and fifth laundry care procedures, then the fourth laundry care procedure is initiated.

[0095] exist Figure 3 In step 319, the control device 111 may be configured to set the duration of the fourth laundry care program to between 30 and 60 minutes based on user input. Furthermore, the control device 111 may be configured to set the temperature of the water to be supplied based on a predetermined selection range, such as cold, 30°C, 40°C, and 60°C, based on user input. Additionally, the control device 111 may be configured to set the reverse rotation speed to between 45 and 80 rpm based on user input. Furthermore, the control device 111 may be configured to set the spin-drying speed to between 800 and 1400 rpm based on user input.

[0096] exist Figure 3 In step 321, the control device 111 may be configured to, according to, Figure 3 The temperature-selective humidity function device determined in step 319 is used to supply heated water to the alkali container 115 if necessary. Furthermore, the control device 111 can be configured to subsequently, according to... Figure 3 The reverse rotation speed determined in step 319 activates the ultraviolet light emission device 109 and the roller driver.

[0097] exist Figure 3 In step 323, the control device 111 may be configured to, for example, deactivate the ultraviolet light emission device 109 at the end of the irradiation period of the fourth laundry care procedure.

[0098] exist Figure 3 In step 325, the control device 111 may be configured to, according to, Figure 3 The spin speed determined in step 319 activates the drum drive to drain the water supplied in step 321 from the laundry 107a, b. Laundry care appliance 101 may include a pump outlet line connected to the lye container 115 and a pump—although this is in… Figure 3 Not shown in the diagram, the pump is constructed for use in Figure 3 During step 325, water contained in the alkali container is pumped out via the pumping line.

[0099] exist Figure 3 In step 327, the control device 111 may be configured to terminate the fourth laundry care procedure.

[0100] exist Figure 3 In step 329, the control device 111 may be configured to, if in Figure 3 In step 303, it has been determined that the fifth laundry care procedure should be initiated. For example, if laundry items 107a and 107b have moderate sensitivity, that is, they are not sensitive compared to the third laundry care procedure, but are too sensitive to the fourth laundry care procedure, then the fifth laundry care procedure is initiated.

[0101] exist Figure 3 In step 331, the control device 111 may be configured to set the duration of the fifth laundry care program between 30 minutes and 60 minutes based on user input.

[0102] exist Figure 3 In step 333, the control device 111 may be configured to, for example, activate a humidity function device based on fabric type and / or user input, to supply steam having a steam temperature below 40°C or alternatively above 40°C to the alkali container 115. Furthermore, in Figure 3 In step 333, the control device 111 may be configured to activate the ultraviolet light emission device 109.

[0103] exist Figure 3 In step 335, the control device 111 may be configured to reversely activate the roller drive 117 at a reverse rotation speed of less than 45 revolutions per minute.

[0104] although Figure 3 Steps 331, 333, and 335 are in Figure 3 The steps are shown in sequence, but they can also be performed in parallel.

[0105] exist Figure 3 In step 337, the control device 111 may be configured to deactivate the ultraviolet light emission device 109, for example, when the irradiation time period of the fifth laundry care procedure ends (which in particular may also correspond to the end of the fifth laundry care procedure).

[0106] exist Figure 3 In step 339, the control device 111 may be configured to terminate the fifth laundry care procedure.

[0107] Figure 4A schematic diagram is shown of a method 400 for operating a laundry care system 100 according to one embodiment. The laundry care system 100 may be... Figure 1 The laundry care system 100 shown. For example, for... Figure 1 As already described (in) Figure 4 (Not shown in the image) Laundry care system 100 includes: a laundry care appliance 101 having a housing 103, a laundry drum 105 disposed within the housing 103 for accommodating laundry items 107a and b, a humidity function device 108 connected to the laundry drum 105, an ultraviolet light emitting device 109 emitting ultraviolet light, and a control device 111 for implementing a laundry care program. The ultraviolet light emitting device is configured to emit ultraviolet light into the laundry drum 105 to hygienically treat the laundry items 107a and b contained in the laundry drum 105. The control device is electrically connected to the humidity function device 108 and the ultraviolet light emitting device 109. A user interface 113 is connected to the control device 111 via a communication network, wherein the user interface 113 is configured to receive user input associated with the fabric type of the laundry items 107a and b contained in the laundry drum 105.

[0108] As a first method step, method 400 includes: determining the fabric type of the laundry 107a and b 401 based on received user input via control device 111.

[0109] As a second method step, method 400 includes: activating the humidity function device 108 403 during the laundry care process and before the irradiation period of the laundry care process, according to the determined fabric type, via control device 111.

[0110] As a third method step, method 400 includes: activating ultraviolet light emission device 109 405 during the irradiation period of the laundry care procedure via control device 111.

[0111] All the features described and illustrated in the various embodiments of the present invention, especially the first to fifth laundry care procedures, can be set in different combinations within the subject matter of the present invention in order to achieve their beneficial effects simultaneously.

[0112] The scope of protection of this invention is given by the claims and is not limited by the features set forth in the description or shown in the drawings.

[0113] List of reference numerals 100 Laundry Care System 101 Laundry Care Appliances 103 Casing 105 Laundry drum 107a, b Laundry products 108 Humidity Functional Device 109 Ultraviolet Emission Equipment 111 Control device 113 User Interface 115 Alkali solution container 117 Roller Drive 119 Sensors Flowchart of the first laundry care procedure 200 201 The first step of the first laundry care procedure 203 The second step of the first laundry care procedure 205 The third step of the first laundry care procedure 207 The fourth step of the first laundry care procedure 208 Flowchart of the Second Laundry Care Procedure 209 The first step of the second laundry care procedure 211 The second step of the second laundry care procedure 213 The third step of the second laundry care procedure Flowchart of the laundry care process (300 items) 301-339 Steps in the laundry care process 400 Methods for operating a laundry care system 401 First Method Step: Determine the fabric type of the garment to be washed. 403 Second Method Step: Activate the humidity function device according to the determined fabric type. 405 Third method step: Activate the ultraviolet light emission device.

Claims

1. A laundry care system (100), the laundry care system comprising: A laundry care appliance (101) having a housing (103), a laundry drum (105) arranged in the housing (103) for accommodating laundry items (107a, b), a humidity function device (108) connected to the laundry drum (105), an ultraviolet light emitting device (109) for emitting ultraviolet light, and a control device (111) for performing a laundry care program, wherein the ultraviolet light emitting device is configured to emit ultraviolet light into the laundry drum (105) to hygienically treat the laundry items (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105), and the control device is electrically connected to the humidity function device (108) and the ultraviolet light emitting device (109); User interface (113), which is connected to the control device (111) via a communication network, wherein the user interface (113) is configured to receive user input associated with the fabric type of the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105). Its features are, The control device (111) is configured to determine the fabric type of the laundry (107a, b) based on received user input. The control device (111) is configured to activate the humidity function device (108) during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program, based on the determined fabric type. The control device (111) is configured to activate the ultraviolet light-emitting device (109) during the irradiation period of the laundry care procedure.

2. The laundry care system (100) according to claim 1, further comprising an alkali container (115) disposed in the housing (103), wherein, The humidity function device (108) includes a fluid supply device for supplying fluid to the alkali container (115), wherein the control device (111) is configured to activate the fluid supply device during the laundry care procedure and before the irradiation period of the laundry care procedure, depending on the determined fabric type.

3. The laundry care system (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The humidity function device (108) includes a drying device for drying laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105), wherein the control device (111) is configured to activate the drying device during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program, based on the determined fabric type.

4. The laundry care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising an alkali container (115) disposed in the housing (103), wherein, The humidity control device (108) includes a fluid supply device for supplying fluid to the alkali container (115). The control device (111) is configured to determine, based on received user input, whether the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to a first fabric type, and if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to the first fabric type, that fluid should not be supplied to the alkali container (115) via the fluid supply device during the laundry care procedure. The control device (111) is configured to not activate the fluid supply device during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program, if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to the first fabric type. In particular, if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to the first fabric type, the duration of the laundry care program is between 5 minutes and 70 minutes, preferably between 10 minutes and 65 minutes, and particularly preferably between 15 minutes and 60 minutes.

5. The laundry care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising an alkali container (115) disposed in the housing (103), wherein, The humidity control device (108) includes a fluid supply device for supplying fluid to the alkali container (115). The control device (111) is configured to determine, based on received user input, whether the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to a second fabric type. The control device (111) is configured to determine the amount of water to be supplied based on received user input if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to the second fabric type. The control device (111) is configured to activate the fluid supply device during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program, if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to the second fabric type. During the laundry care process, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care process, the fluid supply device is configured to supply a determined amount of water to the alkali container (115) if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to the second fabric type, and In particular, if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to the second fabric type, the duration of the laundry care program is between 40 and 70 minutes, preferably between 35 and 65 minutes, and particularly preferably between 30 and 60 minutes.

6. The laundry care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising an alkali container (115) disposed in the housing (103), wherein, The humidity control device (108) includes a fluid supply device for supplying fluid to the alkali container (115). The control device (111) is configured to determine, based on received user input, whether the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to a third fabric type. During the laundry care procedure, the control device (111) is configured to determine the amount of steam to be supplied based on received user input if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to the third fabric type. The control device (111) is configured to activate the fluid supply device during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program, if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to the third fabric type. During the laundry care process and before the irradiation period of the laundry care process, the fluid supply device is configured to supply a determined amount of steam to the alkali container (115) if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to the third fabric type. In particular, if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to the third fabric type, the duration of the laundry care procedure is between 40 and 70 minutes, preferably between 35 and 65 minutes, and particularly preferably between 30 and 60 minutes.

7. The laundry care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising an alkali container (115) disposed in the housing (103), wherein, The humidity control device (108) includes a fluid supply device for supplying fluid to the alkali container (115). The control device (111) is configured to, if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to a second and / or third fabric type, not activate the fluid supply device during an additional laundry care program and activate the ultraviolet light emission device (109) during the additional laundry care program, wherein the control device (111) is configured to, immediately after the additional laundry care program, perform the laundry care program. In particular, the duration of the additional laundry care procedure is between 5 and 70 minutes, preferably between 10 and 65 minutes, and especially preferably between 15 and 60 minutes.

8. The laundry care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising an alkali container (115) disposed in the housing (103), wherein, The humidity control device (108) includes a fluid supply device for supplying fluid to the alkali container (115). The control device (111) is configured to determine the fluid temperature of the fluid to be supplied based on received user input and / or other user input. Specifically, before supplying the fluid to the alkali container (115), the fluid supply device is configured to heat the fluid based on a determined fluid temperature. Wherein, if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to the second fabric type, the determined fluid temperature is particularly between 20°C and 70°C, preferably between 25°C and 65°C, particularly preferably between 30°C and 60°C, and / or greater than 40°C, preferably greater than 50°C, particularly preferably greater than 60°C, and / or Wherein, if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to a third fabric type, the determined fluid temperature is particularly less than 45°C, preferably less than 40°C, or greater than 40°C, preferably greater than 50°C, and particularly preferably greater than 60°C.

9. A laundry care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, the laundry care system comprising a drum drive (117) for rotating the laundry drum (105), the drum drive being electrically connected to the control device (111), wherein, The control device (111) is configured to activate the drum drive (117) at a spin-drying speed during the laundry care program and after the irradiation period of the laundry care program, if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to a second fabric type, so as to spin moisture out of the laundry (107a, b). The spin-drying speed is particularly between 700 rpm and 1500 rpm, preferably between 750 rpm and 1450 rpm, and especially preferably between 800 rpm and 1400 rpm.

10. A laundry care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, the laundry care system comprising a drum drive (117) for rotating the laundry drum (105), the drum drive being electrically connected to the control device (111), wherein, The control device (111) is configured to reversely activate the drum drive (117) at a reverse rotation speed during the irradiation period of the laundry care program. In particular, if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to a first and / or third fabric type, then the reverse rotation speed is less than 55 rpm, preferably less than 50 rpm, particularly preferably less than 45 rpm, and / or In particular, if the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to a second fabric type, the reverse rotation speed is between 35 rpm and 90 rpm, preferably between 40 rpm and 85 rpm, and particularly preferably between 45 rpm and 80 rpm.

11. The laundry care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The humidity function device (108) includes a drying device for drying laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105). The control device (111) is configured to determine the target humidity of the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) based on the determined fabric type. The received user input includes the moisture content of the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105), and / or wherein the laundry care appliance (101) includes a sensor (119) configured to detect the moisture content of the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105). The control device (111) is configured to activate the drying device during the laundry care program and before the irradiation period of the laundry care program, based on a determined target humidity of the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) and the laundry humidity of the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) during the laundry care program.

12. The laundry care system (100) according to claim 11, wherein, The control device (111) is configured to activate the drying device during the laundry care program and before the irradiation period of the laundry care program if the determined target humidity of the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) is less than the laundry humidity of the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105); and / or The control device (111) is configured to not activate the drying device during the laundry care program if the determined target humidity of the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) is greater than the laundry humidity of the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105).

13. The laundry care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The control device (111) is configured to determine, based on the received user input, that the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to a first fabric type if the received user input is associated with one of the following fabric types: leather, plush, especially plush toy plush, impregnated fabric, feathered fabric, especially fabric with feather filling, sensitive hair, embellished fabric, printed fabric, and / or labeled fabric; and / or The control device (111) is configured to, based on the received user input, determine that the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to a second fabric type if the received user input is associated with one of the following fabric types: cotton, linen, and / or synthetic fabrics, such as polyester and spandex, and / or viscose fiber; and / or The control device (111) is configured to determine, based on the received user input, that the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105) corresponds to a third fabric type if the received user input is associated with one of the following fabric types: insensitive wool, silk, especially rayon, curtain fabric, and / or embroidered fabric.

14. The laundry care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The laundry care appliance (101) includes an appliance door having a transparent appliance window, wherein at least one light-emitting element of the ultraviolet light-emitting device (109), in particular the ultraviolet light-emitting device (109), is arranged in the transparent appliance window; And / or wherein the laundry care appliance (101) includes a housing opening through which a user of the laundry care appliance (101) can transport the laundry (107a, b) into the laundry drum (105), wherein a collar is arranged around the housing opening, wherein at least one light-emitting element of the ultraviolet light-emitting device (109), in particular the ultraviolet light-emitting device (109), is arranged in the collar. And / or wherein the laundry drum (105) includes at least one laundry carrier disposed on the inner surface of the laundry drum (105), wherein at least one light-emitting element of the ultraviolet light-emitting device (109), in particular the ultraviolet light-emitting device (109), is disposed on the laundry carrier.

15. A method (400) for operating a laundry care system (100), the laundry care system (100) comprising: A laundry care appliance (101) comprising a housing (103), a laundry drum (105) disposed within the housing (103) for accommodating laundry items (107a, b), a humidity control device (108) connected to the laundry drum (105), an ultraviolet light emitting device (109) for emitting ultraviolet light, and a control device (111) for implementing a laundry care program, wherein the ultraviolet light emitting device is configured to emit ultraviolet light into the laundry drum (105) to... The system performs hygienic treatment on the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105). The control device is electrically connected to the humidity function device (108) and the ultraviolet light emission device (109). A user interface (113) is connected to the control device (111) via a communication network. The user interface (113) is configured to receive user input associated with the fabric type of the laundry (107a, b) contained in the laundry drum (105). The method (400) is characterized in that it comprises: The control device (111) determines (401) the fabric type of the laundry (107a, b) based on the received user input; The humidity control device (108) is activated (403) via the control device (111) according to the determined fabric type during the laundry care program, prior to the irradiation period of the laundry care program; and The ultraviolet light-emitting device (109) is activated (405) by the control device (111) during the irradiation period of the laundry care procedure.

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