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Method for dispensing different amounts of detergent in a warewash machine depending on a fill cycle or a rinse cycle

  • US 5,282,901 A
  • Filed: 11/06/1992
  • Issued: 02/01/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of dispensing detergent in a warewash machine including a washtank for holding a supply of wash water and a rinse water spray system through which water is supplied in a rinse cycle and in a fill cycle, the method comprising the steps of:

  • sensing through a water responsive means or a machine supplied electrical signal when water is supplied to the warewash machine;

    determining whether the water is being supplied in a fill cycle or a rinse cycle by sensing whether water is being supplied at a time subsequent to initially sensing when water is supplied to the warewash machine;

    dispensing detergent to the washtank of the warewash machine; and

    controlling the amount of detergent dispensed based upon the determination of whether the water is being supplied in a fill cycle or a rinse cycle.

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