Dishwasher appliance, and associated method
US8721799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/4293
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for controlling and monitoring operation of a dishwasher appliance is provided and includes directing a first automatic wash cycle within a series of automatic wash cycles to be executed by the dishwasher appliance with a control device associated therewith. Each wash cycle is configured to have an increased energy usage level over a previous automatic wash cycle, and the energy usage level for each wash cycle is determined from at least one operational parameter associated with each respective automatic wash cycle. The method further includes directing a second automatic wash cycle, following the first automatic wash cycle, to be executed by the dishwasher appliance with the control device in response to a selection with an actuator device operably engaged with the control device. The selection may be based on a cleanliness evaluation of dishware washed by the dishwasher appliance.
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