LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH METHOD TO INCREASE CHEMICAL ACTION
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1. A method of operating a laundry treating appliance comprising a tub, and a drum, located within the tub and forming a treating chamber for holding laundry for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation, the method comprising:
- forming water paths through the laundry by applying water to the top of the laundry and letting the water travel through the laundry to the tub;
after the forming of the water paths, applying a first detergent solution to the top of the laundry and letting at least some of the first detergent solution follow the water paths to replace the water, with at least some of the replaced water and the first detergent solution forming a first mixture in the tub;
forming a second detergent solution from at least some of the first mixture, with the second detergent solution forming a concentration less than the first detergent solution; and
applying the second detergent solution to the top of the laundry and letting at least some of the second detergent solution follow the water paths to replace the first detergent solution.
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Abstract
A laundry treating appliance and method for increasing chemical action in a load of laundry associated with the supplying water and treating chemistry to the load of laundry.
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1. A method of operating a laundry treating appliance comprising a tub, and a drum, located within the tub and forming a treating chamber for holding laundry for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation, the method comprising:
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forming water paths through the laundry by applying water to the top of the laundry and letting the water travel through the laundry to the tub; after the forming of the water paths, applying a first detergent solution to the top of the laundry and letting at least some of the first detergent solution follow the water paths to replace the water, with at least some of the replaced water and the first detergent solution forming a first mixture in the tub; forming a second detergent solution from at least some of the first mixture, with the second detergent solution forming a concentration less than the first detergent solution; and applying the second detergent solution to the top of the laundry and letting at least some of the second detergent solution follow the water paths to replace the first detergent solution. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry according to an automatic cycle of operation, comprising:
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an imperforate tub defining an interior; a perforated drum located within the interior and defining a treating chamber for receiving the laundry, with the drum being rotatable about an axis of rotation; a motor operably coupled to the drum to rotate the drum about the axis of rotation; a water supply comprising a first water conduit fluidly coupled to the tub and a valve assembly selectively controlling the flow of water through the first water conduit; a detergent dispenser fluidly coupled to the first water conduit; a recirculation system having a pump for recirculating liquid from the tub into a top portion of the drum; and a controller selectively controlling the motor, valve assembly, and pump according to a cycle of operation to form water paths through the laundry by applying water to the top of the laundry and letting the water travel through the laundry, after the forming of the water paths, applying a first detergent solution to the top of the laundry and letting at least some of the first detergent solution follow the water paths to replace the water, with at least some of the replaced water and the first detergent solution forming a first mixture in the tub, forming a second detergent solution from at least some of the first mixture, with the second detergent solution forming a concentration less than the first detergent solution, and applying the second detergent solution to the top of the laundry and letting at least some of the second detergent solution follow the water paths to replace the first detergent solution. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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