Dishwasher including a turbidity sensor
US6544344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L2501/26
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In one aspect, a dishwasher comprising a control mechanism coupled to a sensor for generating an output representative of an amount of soil in the dishwasher water is described. The dishwasher comprises a tub, at least one filter for filtering water in the tub, and a fluid circulation assembly for circulating water in the tub. The control mechanism is configured to determine whether corrective action is needed to unclog the filter based on a signal output by the sensor.
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