Method for operating an appliance and a refrigerator appliance
US9429925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2642
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for operating an appliance, such as a refrigerator appliance, is provided. The method includes establishing a location of the appliance, obtaining weather information associated with the location of the appliance, scheduling a predicted power loss event for the appliance based at least in part on the weather information from the step of receiving, and operating the appliance according to a power loss operating profile before or during the predicted power loss event. A related refrigerator appliance is also provided.
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