A dishwasher and method for operating the same utilize a diverter valve to control via rotation the flow of fluid such as wash fluid or pressurized air to a rotatable conduit supported in the rack of a dishwasher. A valve member may be disposed at a predetermined rotational position about an axis of rotation of the conduit such that a fluid inlet on a rotatable valve body may be rotated to the predetermined rotational position to restrict fluid flow to the conduit.

The present invention relates to a water inlet assembly (T) and a washing device (C) comprising same, particularly a dishwasher. Said water inlet assembly (T) comprises at least one body (1) having a first opening (1a) on a side thereof; a connection area (1b) located on a surface of the body (1), and including a hole; and a cover assembly (2), at least a part of which is inserted into the body (1) through the first opening (1a), and including a cover body (2a) closing the first opening (1a), a water inlet section (2b) extending from one side of the cover body (2a), a second opening (2d) located on the water inlet section (2b) and allowing air to enter the interior of the water inlet section (2b), a condensation section (2e) in the form of a chamber, extending into the body (1) from the other side of the cover body (2a), and located on the other part of the cover body (2a), and a third opening (2f) located on a part of the cover body (2a) where the condensation section (2e) is situated.

A dishwasher, dishwasher sprayer, and method for assembling the same utilize a rotatable conduit that is supported in a cantilevered fashion on a wash tub wall of the dishwasher. The rotatable conduit may be supported within a conduit support and may project through an aperture in the conduit support, and may include a shoulder portion that inhibits axial movement of the rotatable conduit within the conduit support.

Provided is a dishwasher having an improved structure capable of selecting whether to spray wash water. The dishwasher includes a washing tub, a basket provided in the washing tub to accommodate dishware, a duct provided in the washing tub to be supplied with wash water, a sub-duct mounted on the basket to guide the wash water, a connection pipe connected to the sub-duct, and a spray nozzle coupled to the connection pipe to be rotatable from a first position where the connection pipe is open and a second position where the connection pipe is closed.

A dishwasher appliance includes a sump that defines a transition fill level where the cross sectional area of the sump increases. A pressure sensor is operably coupled to the sump for monitoring sump pressure and wash fluid level. A controller calibrates the pressure sensor by monitoring a sump pressure and determining when the wash fluid has reached the transition fill level. A measured transition pressure is taken at this point and compared to a target transition pressure that is known based on the sump geometry. A slope correction factor is calculated based on the measured transition pressure and the target transition pressure to obtain improved pressure readings and wash fluid level measurements.

A dishwasher appliance includes a sump, a water supply valve for providing a flow of water into the sump, and a circulation pump that circulates water that is collected in the sump to one or more spray arm assemblies. A pressure sensor is operably coupled to the sump for monitoring sump pressure and wash fluid level. A controller regulates the water supply valve to provide the flow of water into the sump and monitors the sump pressure during the fill process. The controller further determines that the circulation pump is primed when the rate of increase of the sump pressure exceeds the predetermined threshold rate and stops further filling of the sump.

An automatic dishwasher configured to implement an automatic treating cycle of operation, comprising a tub defining a dish treating chamber, a dish rack located within the dish treating chamber, and a utensil caddy removably mounted to the dish rack. The utensil rack including a first set of utensil holders provided on a first side wall of the utensil caddy and a second set of utensil holders provided on a second side wall of the utensil caddy.

The dishwasher of the present invention includes: a tub in which a dish washing space is formed; a sump which contains washing water supplied into the tub; a spray module which sprays washing water toward dishes; a pump which supplies the washing water stored in the sump to the spray module; an air jet generator which receives a part of the washing water discharged from the pump to form an air bubble in the washing water; and a discharge module which discharges the washing water containing the air bubble discharged from the air jet generator to a side surface of the tub.

A dishwasher and method for operating the same utilize a rack-mounted rotatable conduit incorporating a keyed connector disposed at an end thereof and configured to mate with a rotatable docking port disposed on a wall of a wash tub at a predetermined angular relationship when the rack is in the washing position such that rotation of the rotatable docking port causes rotation of the rotatable conduit.

A steam cleaning apparatus for cleaning and sanitizing glasses and other kitchenware. The steam cleaning apparatus comprises a water supply and a steam generating component. The steam generating component is configured to generate pressurized steam from the water supply. The steam generating component comprises an electric pump working in conjunction with an electric heater to generate the pressurized steam. The steam cleaning apparatus further comprises a steam cleaning chamber and a steam dispensing component. The steam cleaning chamber defines a steam cleaning space for retaining the glasses and kitchenware. The steam dispensing component receives the pressurized steam from the steam generating component and directs it into the steam cleaning chamber to steam clean the glasses and other kitchenware.