Interactive control system for a laundry appliance

US6502265B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Maytag Corporation · US

Inventors

• Jeffrey L. Blair · Newton, US
• John F. Broker · Warrenton, US
• Mitchell N. Corbett · Urbandale, US
• Douglas W. Gardner · Newton, US
• Brian L. Ness · Newton, US
• Douglas A. Ocshner · Newton, US
• Joel D. Rozendaal · Lynnville, US
• Kim L. Wright · Newton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 21, 2000
• Grant date: Jan 7, 2003
• Expiry date: Mar 19, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC D): Textiles; Paper
• CPC primary: D06F2105/60
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A system for operating and programming a laundry appliance includes a menu system giving a user extreme flexibility in operating the appliance. Through a series of menu screens, the user is presented with a variety of available options. Additionally, the laundry appliance of the invention gives the user access to databases, preferably already programmed into memory of the appliance, such as general tips for laundering and simple troubleshooting. Finally, the user has the ability to program the menu system.