Infinite temperature control
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1. A temperature control system for a washing machine having at least one water valve for allowing the washing machine to be filled with water comprising:
- a user adjustable temperature selection switch operatively coupled to the at least one water valve for controlling the temperature of water entering the washing machine, wherein the temperature selection switch has a substantially infinite number of possible temperature settings.
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Abstract
An infinite temperature control system is used to control the temperature of wash and rinse water in a washing machine. The invention includes a temperature selection switch which operates the water valves for controlling the temperature of water entering the washing machine. The switch has an infinite number of possible temperature settings and includes various contacts for affecting various aspects of the water temperature control.
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1. A temperature control system for a washing machine having at least one water valve for allowing the washing machine to be filled with water comprising:
a user adjustable temperature selection switch operatively coupled to the at least one water valve for controlling the temperature of water entering the washing machine, wherein the temperature selection switch has a substantially infinite number of possible temperature settings. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of controlling the temperature of water used by a washing machine comprising the steps of:
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providing at least one water valve for allowing hot and cold water to fill the washing machine; providing a control switch having a substantially infinite number of operating positions; selecting a desired temperature by actuating the control switch to a desired position; and adjusting the at least one water valve to fill the washing machine with water having a temperature determined by the desired position of the control switch. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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