A partitioned solution cartridge for automatic distribution of dishwashing chemicals includes a protective top film and a compartmentalized body including a plurality of contained solution sectors each including a fluid reservoir and a distribution chamber. The fluid reservoir is partially enclosed by a reservoir sidewall and the protective top film. The distribution chamber is partially enclosed by a chamber sidewall and the protective top film. The fluid reservoir and the distribution chamber are fluidly connected.

A partitioned solution cartridge for automatic distribution of dishwashing chemicals includes a protective top film and a compartmentalized body including a plurality of contained solution sectors each including a fluid reservoir and a distribution chamber. The fluid reservoir is partially enclosed by a reservoir sidewall and the protective top film. The distribution chamber is partially enclosed by a chamber sidewall and the protective top film. The fluid reservoir and the distribution chamber are fluidly connected.

A household appliance for treating articles according to a cycle of operation includes a chassis with an interior surface at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving the articles according to the cycle of operation. A dispenser assembly can be provided with the household appliance and operably coupled to the interior surface. The dispenser can include a cartridge seat configured to receive a cartridge with a treating chemistry reservoir.

The present application relates to a system for dispensing a detergent solution from a solid detergent into a dishwasher said dishwasher comprising a washing chamber and being capable of performing cleaning cycles each including washing and rinsing periods; the system including a dispenser for dissolving solid detergent blocks and dispensing detergent solution, wherein the dispenser is configured to accommodate solid detergent, to be removably retrofittable into the dishwasher, and, to allow continuous release of all detergent solution as it is formed. In various applications the system may include a battery-powered control unit and a conductivity sensor, configured to measure the conductivity of the washing liquid and to provide the measured conductivity value to the control unit, said control unit is configured to process the conductivity value and to produce a signal.

The invention concerns a dishwasher machine comprising: a washing chamber delimited by top, bottom and wall surfaces; a door that when closed provides one of the delimiting wall surfaces and when open provides access to the washing chamber; and a detergent dispenser arrangement for dispensing fluid detergent, such as liquid or gel detergent, into the washing chamber during operation of the dishwasher machine, wherein the detergent dispenser arrangement is arranged on one of the wall surfaces and comprises a supply container for the fluid detergent and further comprises a transfer mechanism for transferring fluid detergent from the supply container into the washing chamber and wherein the supply container is adapted to be detachably attachable to the detergent dispenser arrangement. The transfer mechanism comprises a pump unit arranged in fluid communication with the washing chamber and the supply container.

A dishwasher including a tub; a door configured to open and close the tub, the door including an outer frame forming an outer surface of the door, and an inner frame coupled to the outer frame and forming an inner surface of the door, with an inner space between the outer frame and the inner frame; and an automatic detergent dispenser coupled to the inner frame and configured to dispense a solid detergent while the tub is closed by the door, the automatic detergent dispenser including a storage compartment in which a plurality of solid detergents are stackable so as to be loaded along one direction, and a discharge duct including a discharge hole formed to communicate with an inner space, the discharge duct configured to discharge air, which flows from the tub into the automatic detergent dispenser, to the inner space through the discharge hole.

A dishwasher having an automatic detergent dispenser including a first storage compartment in which a plurality of solid detergents are stackable in a stack, a second storage compartment in which a plurality of solid detergents are stackable in a stack, a first ejector configured to move one solid detergent in the stack in the first storage compartment so as to be discharged to an outside of the first storage compartment, a second ejector configured to move one solid detergent in the stack in the second storage compartment so as to be discharged to an outside of the second storage compartment, and a seating member between the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment and configured to seat the one solid detergent discharged to the outside of the first storage compartment, and to seat the one solid detergent discharged to the outside of the second storage compartment.

A household appliance, such as dishwasher, includes a treating chemistry cartridge configured to hold multiple unit doses of treating chemistry and dispense the treating chemistry at the appropriate time in a cycle of operation. The treating chemistry cartridge can include a one-way valve and a two-way vent for utilization of treating chemistry cartridge in multiple orientations.

A method for treating dishware in a domestic automatic dishwashing appliance is provided. The method uses order of addition of chemistry into the washing zone of the domestic automatic dishwashing appliance.

A dishwasher including a tub; a door to open and close the tub; and an automatic detergent dispenser including a storage compartment configured so that a plurality of solid detergents are stackable in the storage compartment so as to be loaded in a first direction, and to be dischargeable in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, when the tub is closed by the door, a storage compartment cover configured to open and close the storage compartment, and a sealing member configured to form a seal between the storage compartment cover and the storage compartment when the storage compartment is closed by the storage compartment cover, wherein the storage compartment is configured to be open in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction when the storage compartment is opened by the storage compartment cover.