The steam generation device includes a steam generation container, a lid portion, and a water level sensor. The steam generation container heats water. The lid portion covers an upper opening portion of the steam generation container. The water level sensor detects a water level in the steam generation container. The water level sensor includes a first electrode rod, a second electrode rod, a bracket, and silicone rubber. The first electrode rod is fixed to the lid portion in a state where the first electrode rod penetrates the lid portion. The bracket is configured integrally with the second electrode rod, inserted into an opening portion provided in the lid portion, and fixed to a peripheral edge portion of the opening portion. The silicone rubber is interposed between the bracket and the lid portion.

The steam generation device includes a steam generation container, a lid portion, and a water level sensor. The steam generation container heats water. The lid portion covers an upper opening portion of the steam generation container. The water level sensor detects a water level in the steam generation container. The water level sensor includes a first electrode rod, a second electrode rod, a bracket, and silicone rubber. The first electrode rod is fixed to the lid portion in a state where the first electrode rod penetrates the lid portion. The bracket is configured integrally with the second electrode rod, inserted into an opening portion provided in the lid portion, and fixed to a peripheral edge portion of the opening portion. The silicone rubber is interposed between the bracket and the lid portion.

In a method for operating a household steam treatment appliance which includes an evaporator with a heatable water holding chamber and a fill level sensor with at least two measurement electrodes, which are disposed over one another at a distance from each other in the heatable water holding chamber, a water detection measured value provided for indicating wetting of the at least two measurement electrodes with water introduced into the water holding chamber is adapted in an adaptation process to an electrical conductivity of the water in the water holding chamber.

In a method for operating a household steam treatment appliance which includes an evaporator with a heatable water holding chamber and a fill level sensor with at least two measurement electrodes, which are disposed over one another at a distance from each other in the heatable water holding chamber, a water detection measured value provided for indicating wetting of the at least two measurement electrodes with water introduced into the water holding chamber is adapted in an adaptation process to an electrical conductivity of the water in the water holding chamber.

Disclosed, in one general aspect, is a boiler controller that includes an input for receiving a boiler water level signal, a screen having a data display that displays information. The data display includes an alphanumeric status indicator area responsive to the water level signal and operative to display status information about the water level signal in alphanumeric format, and a background indicator that extends around the alphanumeric status area and is operative to display a visual treatment that communicates different boiler safety levels. Disclosed in another general aspect is a boiler controller that includes an input for receiving a boiler water level signal and a compound level indicator that includes a vertically extending level-indicating device, a baseline reference level indicator positioned along the vertically extending level level-indicating device, and a visual treatment for the vertically extending level-indicating device that communicates different boiler safety levels. Water level outputs are also disclosed.

Disclosed, in one general aspect, is a boiler controller that includes an input for receiving a boiler water level signal, a screen having a data display that displays information. The data display includes an alphanumeric status indicator area responsive to the water level signal and operative to display status information about the water level signal in alphanumeric format, and a background indicator that extends around the alphanumeric status area and is operative to display a visual treatment that communicates different boiler safety levels. Disclosed in another general aspect is a boiler controller that includes an input for receiving a boiler water level signal and a compound level indicator that includes a vertically extending level-indicating device, a baseline reference level indicator positioned along the vertically extending level level-indicating device, and a visual treatment for the vertically extending level-indicating device that communicates different boiler safety levels. Water level outputs are also disclosed.