Automatic and manual detergent type identification to select a wash algorithm based on detergent type
US8206512B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L2501/30
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A detergent module for dispensing detergent during a wash-cycle is presented in which a sensor senses and indicates or a user via control input indicates whether the detergent in the module is a solid-type detergent or a liquid-type detergent, and the detergent-type indication is used by a dishwashing machine or a laundry washing machine to select a washing algorithm tailored to exploit the cleaning efficiency of the detergent.
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