A method includes starting cleaning program stored in memory of control device of dishwasher by start signal triggered on input device of the dishwasher, detecting current actual value of state variable in the dishwasher by sensor, comparing the detected actual value with reference value of relevant state variable stored in the control device, determining parameter and/or parameter value associated with the parameter based on the comparison, outputting output signal associated with the parameter and/or the parameter value on output device, detecting adjustment signal associated with the output signal, generated in response to input on the input device or on input device associated with the dishwasher, and associated with the parameter and/or the parameter value, and continuing to run the cleaning program with original program configuration, modified program configuration, or suspend strategy for ending the cleaning program, according to the adjustment signal.

A user interface assembly for a domestic appliance includes a control panel; a user interface board; a digital image sensor attached to the user interface board, the digital image sensor being configured to optically view the control panel; and a controller operably coupled with the digital image sensor, the controller being configured to perform an operation. The operation may include directing the digital image sensor to scan at least a portion of the second panel side to capture a digital signal; analyzing the received digital signal to determine a model identification of the control panel; and activating a predetermined operating software for the domestic appliance based on the determined model identification.

A dishwasher appliance includes a tub; a door movably coupled to the tub between a latched position and an unlatched position; an input module provided on the door, the input module configured to receive one or more input patterns; and a controller operably coupled with the input module, the controller configured to perform an operation. The operation includes determining that the door is moved from the unlatched position to the latched position; receiving, via the input module, a first input pattern of the one or more input patterns after determining that the door is moved from the unlatched position to the latched position; retrieving a first set of cycle settings corresponding to the first input pattern in response to receiving the first input pattern; and initiating a washing cycle after retrieving the first set of cycle settings.

Glass washing apparatus and related methods clean a glass and suppress formation of water spots. A glass washing apparatus includes a housing, an access door, a glass holder, a first side wash nozzle, a second side wash nozzle, a third side wash nozzle, an interior wash nozzle, a drying air outlet, a clean water tank, a dirty water tank, a wash water pump, a heater/blower unit, a control panel, and a control unit. The control unit receives a start signal from the control panel, controls transmission of power to the wash water heater, controls transmission of power to the wash water pump to supply heated clean water to the first side wash nozzle, the second side wash nozzle, the third side wash nozzle, and the interior wash nozzle; and controls transmission of power to the heater/blower unit to supply a flow of heated air to dry the glass.

A dishwasher and a terminal device which creates a washing course to serve a purpose of use based on a user input and provides at least an expected amount of power to be supplied and an expected amount of water to be supplied for the created washing course. The terminal device includes a display for displaying an operating condition of a default washing course of the dishwasher; an input for receiving a command to change the operating condition from a user; and a controller for controlling the display to display at least one of an expected amount of power to be supplied, an expected amount of water to be supplied, and an expected time, which is changed according to a user-set washing course in response to the command received to change the operating condition of the default washing course.

A method of loading dishes within at least one or more racks of a dishwasher using a mobile device having an imager, a user interface, and a processor. The method further includes capturing an image of a subset of dishes, determining a loading pattern of the subset of dishes based on at least one dish parameter of the subset of dishes and at least one rack parameter of the one or more racks, and providing the loading pattern as an image comprising the at least one or more racks and the subset of dishes.