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Dishwasher and control method thereof

US9642510B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2011
Grant dateMay 9, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L15/4208
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention relates to a dishwasher and a control method thereof. According to one aspect, the dishwasher which washes dishes according to washing, rinsing, and drying steps comprises: a tub which is provided with a rack for accommodating dishes, and a washing nozzle for spraying washing water; a sump in which the washing water supplied to the tub is collected; a filter device which is provided to the sump, and allowing foreign substances of the washing water to be filtered; and a cleaning unit which clears away the foreign substances accumulated in the filter device.

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