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HEATING AIR FOR DRYING DISHES IN A DISHWASHER USING AN IN-LINE WASH LIQUID HEATER

  • US 20130319482A1
  • Filed: 04/03/2013
  • Published: 12/05/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/01/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A dishwasher for washing utensils according to an automatic cycle of operation, comprising:

  • a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving utensils for cleaning;

    a liquid supply system fluidly coupled to the treating chamber and selectively supplying liquid to the treating chamber, and including a first conduit portion through which the liquid passes as it is supplied to the treating chamber;

    an air supply system fluidly coupled to the treating chamber and selectively supplying air to the treating chamber, and including a second conduit portion through which the air passes, with the first conduit portion at least partially forming the second conduit portion to define a thermal transfer interface between the liquid supply system and the air supply system; and

    a heating system comprising a heating element provided on the thermal transfer interface and fins extending from the heating element;

    wherein activation of the heating element provides heat to both of the liquid supply system and the air supply system.

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