DISHWASHER AUTO HOT START AND DSM
First Claim
1. A dishwasher comprising:
- at least one power consuming feature including a hot start feature at the beginning of a wash cycle;
a controller adapted to receive and process a signal indicative of the current demand state of the utility supplying energy for the dishwasher, the controller being configured and arranged to provide a hot start operating feature at the beginning of a wash cycle, and to operate the dishwasher in one of a plurality of operating modes including at least a normal mode and an energy savings mode based on the received signal, the controller being further configured to modify the hot start feature in response to a signal representing a high demand state.
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Abstract
A dishwasher is provided comprising one or more power consuming functions and a controller in signal communication with an associated utility. The controller can receive and process a signal from the associated utility indicative of current cost of supplied energy. The controller operates the dishwasher in one of a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode based on the received signal. The controller is configured to change the power consuming functions by adjusting one or more of an operation schedule, an operation delay, an operation adjustment, and a selective deactivation of at least one of the one or more power consuming functions to reduce power consumption of the dishwasher in the energy savings mode. The controller may modify or disable the hot start feature either prior to a wash cycle, or at an early stage of the first prewash cycle, including if a consumer elects to override the prompted energy savings mode.
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20 Claims
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1. A dishwasher comprising:
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at least one power consuming feature including a hot start feature at the beginning of a wash cycle; a controller adapted to receive and process a signal indicative of the current demand state of the utility supplying energy for the dishwasher, the controller being configured and arranged to provide a hot start operating feature at the beginning of a wash cycle, and to operate the dishwasher in one of a plurality of operating modes including at least a normal mode and an energy savings mode based on the received signal, the controller being further configured to modify the hot start feature in response to a signal representing a high demand state. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of controlling a dishwasher comprising:
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receiving a signal indicative of a peak demand period; and modifying a hot start feature in response to a peak demand period signal. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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