DISHWASHER WITH SEPARATE SUMP FOR CONCENTRATED FLUID SUPPLY
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1. A dishwashing method performed by a dishwashing machine, comprising:
- directing fluid into a first sump located in a bottom wall of a tub of the dishwashing machine,directing wash fluid from the first sump to a spray system located in the tub,directing a second volume of fluid into a second sump located in the bottom wall of the tub and spaced from the first sump,creating a concentrated wash fluid in the second sump, the concentrated wash fluid having a higher wash chemistry concentration than the wash fluid from the first sump, anddirecting the concentrated wash fluid to the spray system.
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Abstract
A dishwasher includes a main sump that holds the main wash fluid supply, and a separate sump formed in the bottom wall of the tub away from the main sump. The separate sump holds a concentrated wash fluid supply. The separate sump supplies wash fluid for washing periods in which a highly concentrated chemistry mixture is desired.
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1. A dishwashing method performed by a dishwashing machine, comprising:
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directing fluid into a first sump located in a bottom wall of a tub of the dishwashing machine, directing wash fluid from the first sump to a spray system located in the tub, directing a second volume of fluid into a second sump located in the bottom wall of the tub and spaced from the first sump, creating a concentrated wash fluid in the second sump, the concentrated wash fluid having a higher wash chemistry concentration than the wash fluid from the first sump, and directing the concentrated wash fluid to the spray system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A dishwashing method performed by a dishwashing machine, comprising:
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directing a first volume of fluid into a first sump located in a bottom wall of a tub of the dishwashing machine, directing wash fluid from the first sump to a first fluid delivery device located in the tub, directing a second volume of fluid into a second sump located in the bottom wall of the tub and spaced from the first sump, creating a concentrated wash fluid in the second sump, the concentrated wash fluid having a higher wash chemistry concentration than the wash fluid in the first sump, and directing the concentrated wash fluid to a second fluid delivery device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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