CLOTHES WASHER TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
First Claim
1. A control for a washing machine, the washing machine including a hot water valve and a cold water valve, said control configured to pulse the cold water valve on during a hot fill operation:
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Abstract
A washing machine wherein a cold water valve is opened during a hot fill operation is described. In one embodiment, the washing machine comprises a cabinet, a tub and basket mounted within the cabinet, and an agitation element mounted within the basket. The machine also includes a cold water valve for controlling flow of cold water to the tub, and a hot water valve for controlling flow of hot water to the tub. A control coupled to the cold water valve controls opening and closing of the cold water valve during the hot fill operation.
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- 1. A control for a washing machine, the washing machine including a hot water valve and a cold water valve, said control configured to pulse the cold water valve on during a hot fill operation:
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9. A washing machine comprising:
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a cabinet;
a tub and basket mounted within said cabinet;
an agitation element mounted within said basket;
a cold water valve for controlling flow of cold water to said tub;
a hot water valve for controlling flow of hot water to said tub;
a control coupled to said cold water valve to control opening and closing of the cold water valve during a hot fill operation. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for controlling a washing machine during a hot fill operation, the washing machine including a hot water valve and a cold water valve, said method comprising the steps of:
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opening the hot water valve; and
for at least a period of time, opening the cold water valve. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification