The invention relates to a cover for a chamber of a housing of an appliance, said cover comprising an approximately plate-type carrier carrying a network of conductors which is embodied as a pressed screen and provided with a sensor. A plug receiving element for an appliance plug for contacting the network of conductors is provided on the carrier. The pressed screen is supported on the plate-type carrier, held by fixing elements, and covered by a cover connected to the carrier on the peripheral edge thereof.