Method and apparatus for controlling a dishwasher
US5792276A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L2501/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dishwasher controlling apparatus and method in which account is taken of the temperature of the supply water which is input to the dishwasher for washing and/or rinsing purposes. Washing/rinsing of articles commences at the time water is supplied to the dishwasher, and the time taken for the water to be heated to a certain temperature is measured to determine the effectiveness of the washing/rinsing while the water is heated. Accordingly, the washing/rinsing duration which takes place when the water reaches a desired washing/rinsing temperature can be shortened without reducing washing/rinsing effectiveness, resulting in a time efficient washing and/or rinsing cycle.
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