Methods, systems, and apparatuses for performing a quick cycle in a dishwasher
First Claim
1. A method for operating a shortened dishwasher cycle of a dishwasher, the dishwasher having a tub configured to hold dishware, at least one circulation pump, at least one heating element, and a controller configured to operate the dishwasher, wherein the controller is configured to operate the dishwasher according to at least one of a normal dishwasher cycle or the shortened dishwasher cycle, the method comprising:
- providing a first amount of warm water to the tub;
pulsing the circulation pump based on a predetermined timing sequence to circulate the water within the tub while the first amount of water is being provided to the tub; and
activating the at least one heating element to heat the water within the tub while the first amount of warm water is being provided to the tub.
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Abstract
Method for operating a shortened dishwashing cycle of a dishwasher, dishwasher configured for running the shortened dishwashing cycle and computer program product for operating a shortened dishwashing cycle of a dishwasher. The dishwasher (10) includes a tub (12) configured to hold dishware during a dishwashing cycle, at least one circulation pump (50, 250), at least one heating element (230), and a controller (40, 240) configured to operate the dishwasher. The controller (40, 240) is configured to operate the dishwasher (10) according to at least one of a normal dishwashing cycle or the shortened dishwashing cycle. The method includes providing a first amount of warm water to the tub (12). The first amount of warm water is greater than a standard amount of water provided to the tub (12) for the normal dishwashing cycle. The method further includes, while the first amount of warm water is being provided into the tub (12), pulsing the circulation pump (50, 250) based on a predetermined timing sequence and activating the heating element (230) to heat the water within the tub (12).
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1. A method for operating a shortened dishwasher cycle of a dishwasher, the dishwasher having a tub configured to hold dishware, at least one circulation pump, at least one heating element, and a controller configured to operate the dishwasher, wherein the controller is configured to operate the dishwasher according to at least one of a normal dishwasher cycle or the shortened dishwasher cycle, the method comprising:
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providing a first amount of warm water to the tub; pulsing the circulation pump based on a predetermined timing sequence to circulate the water within the tub while the first amount of water is being provided to the tub; and activating the at least one heating element to heat the water within the tub while the first amount of warm water is being provided to the tub. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A dishwasher configured for running a shortened dishwasher cycle, the dishwasher comprising:
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a tub configured to hold dishware; a water fill valve configured to cause warm water to be provided to the tub; a circulation pump configured to cause the water within the tub to be circulated within the tub; at least one heating element configured to cause the water within the tub to be heated; and a controller in communication with the water fill valve, the circulation pump, and the at least one heating element, the controller configured to operate the dishwasher according to at least one of a normal dishwasher cycle or the shortened dishwasher cycle, the controller configured to; actuate the water fill valve to provide a first amount of warm water to the tub; pulse the circulation pump based on a predetermined timing sequence to circulate the water within the tub while the first amount of water is being provided to the tub; and activate the at least one heating element to heat the water within the tub while the first amount of water is being provided to the tub. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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