Dishwasher, a door assembly for the dishwasher, and an associated method for drying dishware
US8696824B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L2501/30
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dishwasher, a door assembly for the dishwasher and a method of drying the dishware in the dishwasher are provided. The dishwasher may include a sensor configured to measure the turbidity of the water in the dishwasher which is used to determine a wash load size. A control unit of the dishwasher may determine and control cycle times, temperatures, heating elements and a blower of the dishwasher based on the wash load size. The dishwasher may include a humidity level determination that may also be used by the control unit to control the operations of the dishwasher. The door assembly may include a duct configured to receive moisture-laden air creating during the drying cycle and encourage the condensation of the water from the air such that the water may be redirected back to the tub portion of the dishwasher and the dry air may be directed out of the dishwasher.
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