Method for detecting and addressing discolored water issues in a washing machine appliance
US12428768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/62
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A washing machine appliance includes a wash tub positioned within a cabinet, a water inlet fluidly coupled to a water supply for receiving wash fluid, a wireless communication module, and a controller operably coupled to the wireless communication module. The controller is configured to obtain an event notification of a water discoloration event associated with the water supply and implement a responsive action in response to obtaining the event notification of the water discoloration event, such as stopping an operating cycle and providing the user with an issue rectification guide for mitigating effects of the water discoloration event.
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