User interface for an in-sink dishwasher
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1. An in-sink dishwasher for mounting in a conventional counter top to provide the user with the dual functionality of a sink and a dishwasher, the in-sink dishwasher comprising:
- a sink having a bowl defining a wash chamber and terminating in a peripheral flange defining an open top to the wash chamber for receiving dishes to be washed, and the bowl sized to be inserted within an opening in the counter top and the peripheral flange sized to abut the counter top and limit insertion of the bowl;
a lid movably mounted to the sink for movement between an opened position permitting access to the wash chamber through the open top and a closed position where the lid closes the open top;
a faucet located exteriorly of the wash chamber and configured to introduce liquid into the wash chamber when the lid is in the opened position;
a spray arm assembly fluidly connected to the wash chamber and configured to spray liquid in the wash chamber when the lid is in the closed position; and
a control system operably coupled to the spray arm assembly for controlling the operation of the dishwasher according to a predetermined wash cycle and comprising a user interface located in the peripheral flange of the sink for selecting the predetermined wash cycle,wherein the in-sink dishwasher can selectively function as a sink by introducing liquid into the wash chamber from the faucet when the lid is open and as a dishwasher when the lid is closed by spraying liquid into the wash chamber from the spray arm assembly in accordance with the predetermined wash cycle.
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Abstract
A dish-cleaning appliance comprises a sink having a bowl defining a wash chamber with an open top for providing access to the wash chamber. A liquid recirculation system is provided for spraying liquid throughout the wash chamber. A drain conduit can be provided, alone or in combination with the recirculation system, for draining liquid from the wash chamber when the drain is closed. The lid is mounted to the sink and is movable to selectively cover the open top of the bowl and a user interface located in the sink.
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1. An in-sink dishwasher for mounting in a conventional counter top to provide the user with the dual functionality of a sink and a dishwasher, the in-sink dishwasher comprising:
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a sink having a bowl defining a wash chamber and terminating in a peripheral flange defining an open top to the wash chamber for receiving dishes to be washed, and the bowl sized to be inserted within an opening in the counter top and the peripheral flange sized to abut the counter top and limit insertion of the bowl; a lid movably mounted to the sink for movement between an opened position permitting access to the wash chamber through the open top and a closed position where the lid closes the open top; a faucet located exteriorly of the wash chamber and configured to introduce liquid into the wash chamber when the lid is in the opened position; a spray arm assembly fluidly connected to the wash chamber and configured to spray liquid in the wash chamber when the lid is in the closed position; and a control system operably coupled to the spray arm assembly for controlling the operation of the dishwasher according to a predetermined wash cycle and comprising a user interface located in the peripheral flange of the sink for selecting the predetermined wash cycle, wherein the in-sink dishwasher can selectively function as a sink by introducing liquid into the wash chamber from the faucet when the lid is open and as a dishwasher when the lid is closed by spraying liquid into the wash chamber from the spray arm assembly in accordance with the predetermined wash cycle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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47. An in-sink dishwasher for mounting in a conventional counter top to provide the user with the dual functionality of a sink and a dishwasher, the in-sink dishwasher comprising:
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a sink having a bowl comprising a bottom wall from which extends a peripheral side wall that terminates in a peripheral flange, the bowl defining a wash chamber with an open top for receiving dishes to be washed, and the bowl sized to be inserted within an opening in the counter top and the peripheral flange sized to abut the counter top and limit insertion of the bowl; a lid movably mounted to the sink for movement between an opened position permitting access to the wash chamber through the open top and a closed position where the lid covers the open top; a control system for controlling the operation of the dishwasher and comprising a user interface located in the peripheral flange of the sink; and wherein the user interface comprises a plurality of switches that are accessible through an opening in the peripheral flange and a template overlying the switches and at least partially seals the switches relative to the opening in the peripheral flange so that liquid on the peripheral flange at the opening cannot reach the switches.
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48. An in-sink dishwasher for mounting in a conventional counter top to provide the user with the dual functionality of a sink and a dishwasher, the in-sink dishwasher comprising:
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a sink having a bowl comprising a bottom wall from which extends a peripheral side wall that terminates in a peripheral flange, the bowl defining a wash chamber with an open top for receiving dishes to be washed, and the bowl sized to be inserted within an opening in the counter top and the peripheral flange sized to abut the counter top and limit insertion of the bowl; a lid movably mounted to the sink for movement between an opened position permitting access to the wash chamber through the open top and a closed position where the lid covers the open top; and a control system for controlling the operation of the dishwasher and comprising a user interface located in the peripheral flange of the sink, wherein the user interface comprises a template, a plate on which the template is mounted and which is in sealing arrangement with the peripheral flange and a gasket positioned between the plate and the peripheral flange to place the plate in sealing engagement with the peripheral flange.
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