Rapid heat system for a multi-tub dishwasher
US8551255B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L2501/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dishwasher includes a first washing chamber and a second washing chamber capable of performing a washing operation separately and/or concurrently. Each washing chamber includes a wash pump, a drain pump and a heating unit that are operatively connected to a controller. When initiating a washing fluid in one washing chamber, the controller determines if the other washing chamber is active. If the other washing chamber is active, the heating unit for the one washing chamber is operated at a low power level. However, if the other washing chamber is inactive, the one washing chamber is operated at a high power level to rapidly heat the washing fluid and thus shorten the duration of the washing operation.
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