A dishwasher and method for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation, wherein the dishwasher can include a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a dish rack movably received within the treating chamber and a spray system fluidly connected to the water supply. The dish rack is configured for receiving dishes or utensils for treatment during the cycle of operation. The spray system can include a set of sprayers located within the treating chamber that are configured to selectively emit spray from the water supply onto dishes or utensils on the dish rack.

A method for controlling a dishwasher includes: supplying washing water to a sump; rotating an impeller disposed in a washing pump by a washing motor so that the washing water flows into the washing pump from the sump; operating a heater disposed in the washing pump so as to heat the washing water existing in the washing pump and generate steam to supply to a steam nozzle; and supplying the washing water or steam in the washing pump to the steam nozzle by rotating the impeller at a second set rotational speed lower than a first set rotational speed by the washing motor. The method further includes closing a selector valve, configured to open and close a path between the washing pump and the steam nozzle, when the impeller rotates at the first set rotational speed or higher.

A method of operating a household appliance having a treating chamber and a single-use dispenser with a siphon. The method comprising fluidly coupling the siphon to the treating chamber when supplying water to the single-use dispenser, and fluidly coupling the siphon to a bulk treating chemistry reservoir when water is not supplied to the single-use dispenser.

A method includes supplying, using a water supply coupled to a tub of a dishwasher, water into the tub, wherein the tub includes a sump and a sprayer; circulating, using a circulation circuit coupled to the sump and the sprayer, the water from a sump to the sprayer; storing, using a water tank coupled to the circulation circuit, the circulated water from the circulation circuit on completion of a first phase; drawing heat, using a supply side of a thermoelectric module system coupled to the circulation circuit and the water tank, from the stored water in the water tank from the first phase; and outputting, using an output side of the thermoelectric module system, heat to the circulated water in the circulation circuit for a second phase.

A dishwasher comprises a tub; a sump in which water supplied to the tub is accommodated; and a water tank disposed at one side of the tub. The water tank comprises a water storage part; a water supply channel that is connected to the sump and supplies water to the water storage part; an inlet which is provided at the top of the water storage part and through which water supplied via the water supply channel is introduced into the water storage part; an excessive supply water return channel which communicates at a first end thereof with the inlet and communicates at a second end thereof with the tub; and a floating cap which is provided under the inlet in the water storage part to selectively block the inlet according to the amount of water accommodated in the water storage part, wherein when the water storage is full of water, the floating cap blocks the inlet to disconnect the water storage part from the excessive supply water return channel.

A domestic appliance is proposed, in particular a dishwasher (1), a washing machine or similar, with a water supply unit comprising a water supply line (2) for the supply of water, in particular for the supply of drinking water from the drinking water network, wherein the water supply unit has at least one first actuation element (3), in particular a water inlet valve (3) for purposes of opening and/or closing the water supply line (2), wherein a process water unit (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14) is provided for the process water of the domestic machine, wherein at least one decoupling unit (5), in particular an air gap (5), is provided between the process water unit and the water supply unit for purposes of decoupling the process water of the domestic appliance from the water supply line (2), in particular from the drinking water network, so that the water supply line (2) comprises at least one first opening (6) designed as a water outflow opening (6), which at least partially eliminates the disadvantages of the prior art, and in particular has a higher operational reliability with regard to disturbances in the water flow. This is inventively achieved, in that at least the water supply line (2) comprises at least one second opening (7), wherein the second opening (7) is designed as an air inflow opening (7) for the inflow of air into the water supply line (2).

Provided is a dual-mode water inlet dishwasher, comprising a shell, and an inner container, a spraying arm, a washing pump, a heating washing pump, and a respirator water tank which are provided in the shell. A water trough is provided in the inner container. A water inlet of the water trough is connected to the respirator water tank. A water outlet of the water trough is connected to the heating washing pump. The heating washing pump is connected to the spraying arm. The spraying arm sprays water to the inner container. The dishwasher integrates the functions of breathing, dual-mode water channel, anti-overflow and drainage. Also, the dishwasher has the features of simple structure, multi-function, and easy and convenient installation to facilitate the use by users.

A wash arm assembly may include: a wash arm having a circular opening with a center, an edge, and a mounting unit having a circular insertion portion and a supporting portion. The mounting unit may be inserted at least partly in the circular opening to mount the wash arm within the dishwasher and to allow rotation of the wash arm around a rotational axis. The insertion portion may be inserted at least partly in the circular opening to form a passage between the edge and the circular insertion portion when the mounting unit is inserted at least partly in the circular opening. The wash arm may include a protrusion, and the supporting portion and the wash arm may form a chamber delimited by the passage and the protrusion when the supporting portion supports the wash arm. A dishwasher including the wash arm assembly may also be provided.

The present invention provides a flowmeter for determining a fluid flow rate through an associated valve assembly, the flowmeter comprising a housing; a sensor arrangement disposed in the housing, the sensor arrangement comprising at least one sensor configured to detect a quantity indicative of the fluid flow rate through the valve assembly; and an coupling portion provided at the housing and configured to engage with an associated counter-coupling portion of the valve assembly for selectively attaching the flowmeter to the valve assembly in an orientation selectable from a group comprising at least a first orientation and a second orientation. The present invention also provides a valve assembly having a counter-coupling portion configured to receive an associated coupling portion of the flowmeter for selectively attaching the flowmeter to the valve assembly in any one of at least a first orientation and a second orientation. An inlet valve provided by the present invention comprises the flowmeter and the valve assembly, wherein the flowmeter is attached to the valve assembly in either one of the first or second orientation.

An upper cover and a lower cover of a glass washer with adjustable water temperature are sleeved on a spool rod; the top end of the spool rod connect the bracket, and be connected to an upper joint, one end of the connecting rod is sleeved on the spool rod, and the other end passes through the gap between the upper cover and the lower cover, the cold water pipe and the first port in the valve core is connected; the hot water pipe is connected with the second port in the valve core. Use the cold water pipe and the hot water pipe to connect the hot and cold water respectively, and use the connecting rod to control the rotation of the valve core to select different water outlets, effectively solving the discomfort of using cold water to clean the cup in a cold environment.