Patent classifications
A47L2501/05
DISHWASHER
A dishwasher includes: a tub that defines a washing compartment; a door configured to open and close the washing compartment; a dispenser disposed at the door and configured to accommodate a detergent; an exhaust disposed at the door and configured to discharge air in the washing compartment; a rack disposed in the washing compartment; a spray arm configured to spray wash water toward the rack and rotatably disposed in the washing compartment; a magnet provided at the spray arm; and a sensor disposed at the door and configured to detect a magnetic force of the magnet. The door includes a door cover disposed at a front of the door and a door liner facing the washing compartment. The exhaust and the sensor are disposed between the door cover and the door liner, and the sensor is disposed between the exhaust and the dispenser.
DRAINING DIAGNOSTICS AUDIO FEEDBACK
A household dishwasher appliance includes a wash tub with a sump, an electrically powered pump in fluid communication with the sump, a piezo microphone mechanically coupled to a portion of the wash tub, and a controller operatively coupled to the electrically powered pump and the piezo microphone. The controller is configured to operate the electrically powered pump to drain wash fluid from the sump, receive an audio signal from the piezo microphone, and diagnose a clog condition of a drain hose by analyzing the audio signal.
Heated wash fluid circulation system for high speed reusable beverage container washing system
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.
DISH WASHER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME
Provided are a dish washing machine capable of effectively removing garbage which remains at the bottom of a washing tub and a filter and a method of controlling the same. When washing water is sprayed from a nozzle while a vane is positioned at a reference position during a drainage operation, since a deflection angle of the vane is bent back and the washing water is strongly sprayed toward a rear wall of a washing tub, the washing water may form a fast and strong water current over a bottom plate of the washing tub, and the fast and strong water current may remove garbage which remains at a filter while flowing over the bottom of the washing tub. Also, even when an excessive amount of garbage is accumulated at a filter at a top end of a sump and blocks the filter during a washing operation such as preliminary washing, main washing, etc., the filter is automatically washed using a small amount of water, thereby eliminating inconvenience of a user to directly separate and wash the filter. Also, washing performance may be effectively improved by precisely determining whether degradation in washing performance caused by a poor circulation of washing water occurs due to a filter blockage or generation of bubbles.
Filter assembly for a dishwasher
A dishwasher with a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a liquid spraying system, a liquid recirculation system defining a recirculation flow path, and a liquid filtering system. The liquid filtering system includes a rotatable filter disposed in the recirculation flow path to filter the liquid and a diverter overlying and spaced from at least a portion of the upstream surface to form a gap there between.
METHODS FOR DISPENSING A TREATING CHEMISTRY IN A DISHWASHER
A dishwasher has a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation and a dispensing system for storing and dispensing a treating chemistry to the treating chamber during the cycle of operation. The dishwasher may dispense a treating chemistry when a temperature of a liquid in the treating chamber satisfies a predetermined temperature threshold. The temperature of the liquid may be maintained to satisfy the predetermined temperature threshold for a predetermined period of time based on the treating chemistry.
Methods for dispensing a treating chemistry in a dishwasher
A dishwasher has a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation and a dispensing system for storing and dispensing a treating chemistry to the treating chamber during the cycle of operation. The dishwasher may dispense a treating chemistry when a temperature of a liquid in the treating chamber satisfies a predetermined temperature threshold. The temperature of the liquid may be maintained to satisfy the predetermined temperature threshold for a predetermined period of time based on the treating chemistry.
Dishwasher appliance and method
A dishwasher appliance and method of operation is provided. The dishwasher appliance may include a tub defining a wash chamber, a coarse filter disposed, a recirculation pump, and a drain pump. The method may include activating the recirculation pump to flow wash fluid through the coarse filter in a primary flow direction, and activating the drain pump to flow wash fluid through the coarse filter in the primary flow direction for an initial purge cycle. Further included may be flushing wash fluid through the coarse filter and into the tub in a secondary flow direction opposite from the primary flow direction. Still further included may be activating the recirculation pump to flow wash fluid through the coarse filter in the primary flow direction, and activating the drain pump to flow wash fluid through the coarse filter in the primary flow direction for an additional purge cycle.
FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER
A dishwasher with a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a liquid spraying system, a liquid recirculation system defining a recirculation flow path, and a liquid filtering system. The liquid filtering system includes a rotatable filter disposed in the recirculation flow path to filter the liquid and a diverter overlying and spaced from at least a portion of the upstream surface to form a gap there between.
Dishwasher with controlled rotation of lower spray arm
An automatic dishwasher having first and second sprayers located within a washtub, a diverter valve to selectively divert liquid flowing from the wash chamber between the first and second sprayers, and a drive system moving the first sprayer in the wash chamber.