Provided is a structure of a sump assembly of a dishwasher. The dishwasher includes a tub forming a washing chamber, and a sump assembly provided at a lower side of the washing chamber and configured to store washing water in the washing chamber, wherein the sump assembly includes a sump housing having a water storage chamber storing the washing water and a sidewall portion forming the water storage chamber, and a heater provided on the sidewall portion to apply heat to the washing water stored in the sump assembly. The heater includes a planar heating element, and the planar heating element provided in a cylindrical shape forms the sidewall portion.

A laundry treatment equipment includes a cleaning device for cleaning a lint filtration device, and a control system adjusts a connection relation between the lint filtration device and the laundry treatment equipment according to the operating state of the laundry treatment equipment and/or the operating state of the cleaning devices. A vibration detection device or a position detection device are provided to detect a vibration state or a position state of the lint filtration device during the operation of the equipment, so that the control system can obtain vibration information or position information of the lint filtration device at every moment, and data support is provided for other applications. Through the laundry treatment equipment, a user can install and remove the lint filtration device and know the lint clearing condition more flexibly and conveniently with the cooperation of the control system.

A filter assembly and method of filtering wastewater from a washing machine. The filter has a framework for supporting a first filter stage and a second filter stage, a connection on a top of the filter assembly for connecting to a wastewater stream, a diffuser positioned to extend into the first filter stage and configured to rotate about a vertical axis of installation within the first filter stage, and a second filter stage below the first filter stage and configured to receive overflow from the first filter stage. The filter assembly does not include a motor or motorized parts and wherein the diffuser is rotatable by way of the force of the wastewater stream fed into the first filter stage to diffuse the wastewater stream and to spray the wastewater onto and through the filter media allowing the filter media to catch debris within the first filter stage.

A beverage container washing system may utilize a heated wash fluid circulation system to circulate wash fluid retained in a line between a tank and a sprayer to enable fluid that is supplied to the sprayer to be maintained at a suitable temperature for washing and/or sanitizing a beverage container, and in many instances regardless of the amount of time between wash cycles.

Disclosed a dishwasher, wherein dishes placed on a conveyor are washed, rinsed, and dried while being sequentially conveyed to a washing chamber, a rinsing chamber, and a drying chamber, the dishwasher including: a heat exchanger allowing hot air to be supplied to the drying chamber by heat exchange; a wash water tank in which water supplied to the washing chamber or the rinsing chamber is stored; and a spray device spraying water supplied from the wash water tank onto the dishes placed on the conveyor, whereby it is possible to save energy by providing a single heat exchanger to preheat wash water and rinse water and supply hot air to the drying chamber, and to improve circulation of wash water by a filtering device applied to a structure for reusing wash water, thereby improving sanitation of dishwashing.

A dish washing machine including a cabinet having a frame defining a periphery of the dish washing machine, with the cabinet having a top, a front, a rear and a pair of sides. A dish washing area is located within the cabinet and includes a nozzle for spraying a liquid onto dishes in the dish washing area. The front of the cabinet has a door for allowing access into the dish washing area. A top wash basin is on the top of the cabinet, with the top wash basin including a spout for water and a sink for accepting liquid therein. The cabinet also can include a rinse detergent tank and a wash detergent tank, wherein a rinse detergent can be added to the rinse detergent tank and a wash detergent can be added to the wash detergent tank while the wash washing machine is activated.

A dishwasher appliance includes a tub that defines a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing. A sump is positioned at a bottom of the wash chamber for receiving fluid from the wash chamber. A fluid circulation assembly is at least partially disposed within the sump. The fluid circulation assembly is mounted in the sump with a resilient mounting post, whereby the fluid circulation assembly is vibrationally isolated from the sump.

A warewash machine includes a chamber for receiving wares, the chamber having a spray zone with an associated spray system for spraying liquid onto wares passing therethrough and a collection tank below the spray zone. A strainer pan is located atop the collection tank and includes an optional first opening with an optional removable strainer bucket mounted therein and a second opening with a removable cutlery basket mounted therein. A method of washing cutlery with such a warewash machine is also described.

A warewash machine for washing wares includes a chamber for receiving wares, the chamber having an inlet side, an outlet side, multiple spray zones between the inlet side and the outlet side, and a conveyor arrangement for moving wares along a conveyance path through the multiple spray zones in a ware travel direction. A prescrapping zone is located toward the inlet side of the chamber, the prescrapping zone having a blow-off system comprising a plurality of prescrapping nozzles and a compressed air feed line for delivering compressed air to the prescrapping nozzles.

An apparatus for reducing emulsions in kitchen effluent discharging to a FOG removal apparatus includes a pre-rinse sink, a tank positioned below the pre-rinse sink to receive effluent from the pre-rinse sink, an outlet from the tank and leading to a pipe, a valve in the outlet having an open position and a closed position, a dishwasher having a drain connected to the pipe, and a control for the valve to be in its closed position when the dishwasher is discharging to the pipe.