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Methods, systems, and apparatuses for performing a quick cycle in a dishwasher

  • US 9,839,945 B2
  • Filed: 05/02/2014
  • Issued: 12/12/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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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:

  • 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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