Washing machine appliances with temperature control features
US10023990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Washing machine appliances and methods for operating washing machine appliances are provided. A method includes receiving a desired water temperature selection, and causing water to be flowed through a valve assembly to a nozzle, the nozzle operable to flow water into a tub of the washing machine appliance. The method further includes receiving, when the desired water temperature selection is an unregulated water temperature, an initial sensed water temperature from a temperature sensor, and causing the valve assembly to adjust a temperature of the water flowed through the valve assembly when the desired water temperature selection is an unregulated water temperature and the initial sensed water temperature is below a predetermined temperature threshold.
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