Dishwasher with basket detecting device
US8795437B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L2601/18
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dishwasher (100) for pot washing, comprising a detector (160) for automatically detecting what type of washing basket (140) has been placed in the dishwasher (100). This enables automatic selection of water pressure and granule control, such that more sensitive crockery and plates are not damaged. The detector can be an inductive sensor (160) that detects an indicating member (141) of the washing basket. The washing basket can comprise one or several indicating members, for enabling a more reliable detection. A method of operating such a dishwasher (100) comprises the steps of automatically detecting what type of washing basket (140) is placed in the dishwasher, and then controlling the water pressure and granule addition according to what washing basket was detected. A system comprises an above dishwasher and an above washing basket.
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