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Methods and systems for dishwasher model selection

US6648981B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2001
Grant dateNov 18, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L2501/30
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In one aspect, a dishwasher comprising a controller coupled to a human machine interface comprising an indicator corresponding to a dishwasher model type is described. The dishwasher further comprises a cabinet comprising a tub having a front opening and forming a wash chamber, at least one rack extending into the wash chamber, a water pump for pumping water into the dishwasher, and a door engaged to the cabinet for closing the tub front opening. The controller is configured to control operation of at least the pump based on the model type indicator.

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