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Method and system for removing a clog from a dishwasher

  • US 8,702,874 B2
  • Filed: 02/08/2011
  • Issued: 04/22/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/08/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of manufacturing a dishwasher for removing a clog from a drain hose, the method comprising the steps of:

  • providing a dishwasher comprising;

    a drain pump configured to remove water from the dishwasher;

    a drain hose in fluid communication with the drain pump;

    a detection device configured to detect a clog in the drain hose; and

    a control device in operable communication with the drain pump; and

    configuring the control device to execute, in response to detecting the clog in the drain hose, a drain routine to facilitate removal of the clog, wherein the drain routine comprises;

    activating the drain pump for a first time period;

    deactivating the drain pump for a second time period;

    repeating activation of the drain pump for the first time period and deactivation of the drain pump for the second time period at least once; and

    activating the drain pump for a third time period, wherein the third time period is different than the first time period.

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