Clothes washer temperature control systems and methods
US7841217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A washing machine wherein a cold water valve is opened during a hot fill operation is described. In one embodiment, the washing machine comprises a cabinet, a tub and basket mounted within the cabinet, and an agitation element mounted within the basket. The machine also includes a cold water valve for controlling flow of cold water to the tub, and a hot water valve for controlling flow of hot water to the tub. A control coupled to the cold water valve controls opening and closing of the cold water valve during the hot fill operation.
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