Improved overflow siphon for use in a dishwasher and dishwasher having the same

An overflow siphon (1) for use in a dishwasher (2) for draining excess water, the dishwasher (2) comprising a washing tub (3) for receiving dishes to be cleaned, wherein the washing tub (3) has an opening for loading or unloading the dishes, a plurality of feet (5) for supporting the washing tub (3) and a reservoir which is arranged under the washing tub (3) for collecting the excess water filled into the washing tub (3), the overflow siphon (1) comprising a duct (6) which includes an inlet (7) for drawing the excess water from the washing tub (3) and an outlet (8) for draining the excess water into the reservoir, wherein the outlet (8) is fluidly connected to the inlet (7);

• the overflow siphon (1) characterized by further comprising a first engagement means for aligning and detachably attaching the duct (6) directly to one of a front feet (5) at a designated attachment position wherein the inlet (7) adjoins a lower edge (9) of the opening of the washing tub (3) to define an overflow path that fluidly connects the washing tub (3) with the duct (6) and wherein the outlet (8) opens into the reservoir.