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Apparatus and method for controlling laundering cycle by sensing wash aid concentration

US8388695B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2008
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F2105/60
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An automatic washing machine can be operated in accordance with a selected wash cycle by determining a concentration of a wash aid prior to a dispensing of the wash aid into at least one of a tub and a drum, and selecting an operating parameter of the automatic washing machine in response to the determined concentration.

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