A microwave oven appliance may include a cabinet, a magnetron, a control panel, a chamber door, a primary door input, a secondary unlock input, and a controller. The primary door input may be attached to the cabinet in operable communication with the chamber door to release the chamber door from the closed position. The secondary unlock input may be attached to the cabinet to selectively direct the chamber door to an unlocked state. The controller may be in operable communication with the control panel. The controller may be configured to direct a monitoring operation. The monitoring operation may include initiating a lock condition in which the chamber door is held in a locked state, detecting user engagement at the primary door input during the lock condition, determining maintenance of the lock condition, and initiating a warning command at the control panel based on determining maintenance of the lock condition.
A method of operating a cooking appliance including multiple cooking zones is provided. The method includes receiving a first temperature for a first zone and a second temperature for a second zone, determining a first heating pattern based on the first and second temperatures and the first and second zones, determining a second heating pattern based on one of the first or second temperatures, performing the first heating pattern, determining that the second temperature request has been canceled, and performing the second heating pattern after the second temperature request has been canceled.
A method includes characterizing, by a laundry appliance, a first dry load size estimation of a load of articles in the laundry appliance, washing the load of articles in the laundry appliance, characterizing, by the laundry appliance, a wet load size estimation of the load of articles in the combination laundry appliance, determining a drying time for a drying operation of the laundry appliance for the load of articles based on the wet load size estimation and the first dry load size estimation of the load of articles, and drying the load of articles in the laundry appliance.
D06F 34/18 - Condition of the laundry, e.g. nature or weight
D06F 23/02 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and rotating or oscillating about a horizontal axis
D06F 33/60 - Control of the operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of centrifugal separation of water from the laundry
D06F 33/70 - Control of the operating time, e.g. reduction of overall operating time
D06F 34/30 - Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels thereforArrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress characterised by mechanical features, e.g. buttons or rotary dials
D06F 35/00 - Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for
A method of assembling a refrigerator appliance includes sliding, approximately in the transverse direction, an inner side of a side support along an inner wall of an inner liner, and aligning, in the transverse direction and the vertical direction, each of a plurality of hooks of the side support with a respective cutout of a plurality of cutouts of the inner liner and a plurality of locators of the side support with a plurality of locating slots of the inner liner.
A stand mixer includes a housing, a motor disposed in the housing, and a controller. The method includes operating the motor to mix food contents, receiving, at the controller, a measurement of an operating parameter of the motor of the stand mixer while operating the motor to mix the food contents, filtering, by the controller, a noise interference from the measurement of the operating parameter of the motor, determining, at the controller, a desired end time based on the filtered measurement of the operating parameter of the motor, and continuing to operate the motor to mix the food contents until reaching the desired end time, whereby the mixing operation is completed.
A47J 43/044 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the top side
A47J 43/07 - Parts or details, e.g. mixing tools, whipping tools
6.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING AN ADDITIVE FOR A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE
A method for operating a washing machine may include a step of receiving an input indicative of a first wash cycle command. The method may also include a step of selecting an active tank of two or more tanks based on the first wash cycle command. The method may further include a step of supplying a dose of additive to the tub from the active tank.
D06F 33/37 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of metering of detergents or additives
D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
D06F 103/00 - Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
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COOKTOP APPLIANCE PRECISION MODE WITH IMPROVED PRECISION COOKING
A method of operating a cooktop appliance in a precision cooking mode includes activating a heating element positioned at a cooking surface and monitoring the temperature at the utensil heated by the heating element during the precision cooking mode. The method also includes operating the heating element at a first predetermined power level when the monitored temperature at the utensil is within a first temperature band and determining, after operating the heating element at the first predetermined power level, the monitored temperature at the utensil is within a second temperature band. The method further includes adjusting the operation of the heating element based on the first temperature band and the second temperature band in response to determining the monitored temperature at the utensil is within the second temperature band.
A method of operating a cooktop appliance includes receiving a precision cooking mode initiation signal and a setpoint temperature and initiating the precision cooking mode in response to the precision cooking mode initiation signal. The precision cooking mode comprises activating the heating element positioned at the cooking surface. The method also includes monitoring the temperature at the utensil heated by the heating element during the precision cooking mode and operating the heating element at a first predetermined power level when the monitored temperature at the utensil is within a first temperature band of a plurality of temperature bands. The method further includes determining an accumulation term while the monitored temperature at the utensil is within the first temperature band of a plurality of temperature bands and adjusting the operation of the heating element based on the accumulation term.
Provided is a method for operating a stand mixer. The stand mixer includes a housing, a motor disposed in the housing, a mixing shaft operably coupled to the motor, and a controller. The method includes receiving, at the controller, a command indicative of starting an active stir mode, rotating, by the motor, the mixing shaft in a variable direction in the active stir mode, thereby stirring food contents, and terminating, by the controller, the active stir mode in response to one of a user input and reaching a predetermined time.
A47J 43/044 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the top side
10.
MICROWAVE APPLIANCE WITH PROTECTED TEMPERATURE SENSOR
A stand-alone temperature sensor is configured to connect wirelessly with a controller of a microwave appliance. The stand-alone temperature sensor includes a housing configured to shield one or more internal electronic components of the stand-alone temperature sensor from microwave radiation within the microwave appliance. The stand-alone temperature sensor includes an antenna extending from a casing of the stand-alone temperature sensor.
A dishwasher appliance and a wash assembly for tubular articles in a dishwasher includes a base forming a conduit, a nozzle fluidly coupled to the conduit and configured to fit within a reusable straw such that the nozzle provides a dedicated flow of wash fluid to the inside of the straw. The wash assembly includes a retainer system to removably secure the straw to the wash assembly. The retainer system may include a resilient clip secured to the nozzle and deformable to accept and release the straw.
A laundry appliance and a method of operating the laundry appliance to reduce textile microfiber release includes performing an air wash cycle of a load of laundry articles before performing a wet wash cycle of the laundry load. The air wash cycle includes operating a fan to circulate an airflow through a laundry basket containing a load of laundry articles to release microfibers from the articles. A wet wash cycle follows the dry wash cycle, the wet wash cycle introduces a wash fluid to the load of laundry articles.
D06F 33/56 - Control of the operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of washing
D06F 33/63 - Control of the operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of air flow, e.g. blowing air during the washing process to prevent entanglement of the laundry
D06F 37/38 - Driving arrangements for rotating the receptacle at more than one speed in opposite directions
A laundry appliance includes a tub positioned within a cabinet, a basket supported for rotation within the tube and defining a chamber for receipt of laundry articles for washing and drying, a drive motor operatively coupled to the basket, an air duct system providing fluid communication between an air inlet, the chamber, and an air outlet defining an air flow path, an air filter within the air flow path, a fan operable to move a flow of air through the air flow path, and a controller operably coupled to the drive motor and the fan. The controller is configured to perform a pet hair removal cycle on the load of laundry articles. The pet hair removal cycle includes simultaneously operating the fan to circulate air through the air duct system and the chamber and operating the drive motor to rotate the basket at a tumble speed for a tumble duration.
D06F 33/65 - Control of the operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of conditioning or finishing phases, e.g. for smoothing or removing creases
D06F 25/00 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and having further drying means, e.g. using hot air
D06F 33/56 - Control of the operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of washing
D06F 33/63 - Control of the operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of air flow, e.g. blowing air during the washing process to prevent entanglement of the laundry
D06F 33/68 - Control of the operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of the sequence of washing and drying operations
D06F 34/28 - Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels thereforArrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress
D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
D06F 58/20 - General details of domestic laundry dryers
A domestic appliance includes a heat pump including a compressor; a power inverter electrically connected with the heat pump; and a controller operably connected with the heat pump and the power inverter, wherein the controller is configured to perform an operation. The operation includes determining an instantaneous current input at the domestic appliance; receiving a signal from a remote terminal, the signal including a total current input at the remote terminal, the instantaneous current input being at least a portion of the total current input; comparing the total current input against a current input limit at the circuit breaker after receiving the signal; and adjusting a current input at the domestic appliance from the instantaneous current input according to the comparison of the total current input and the current input limit at the circuit breaker.
A washing machine appliance may include a cabinet and a tub positioned in the cabinet. The washing machine appliance may include a flow channel manifold positioned within the cabinet and upstream of the tub. The flow channel manifold may include a plurality of water jet nozzles and a plurality of fluid-parallel flow channels. The plurality of fluid-parallel flow channels may be in downstream fluid communication with the plurality of water jet nozzles. The washing machine appliance may also include a water valve manifold. The water valve manifold may include a plurality of fluid-parallel water valves. Each water valve of the plurality of fluid-parallel water valves may be configured to selectively direct water to the plurality of water jet nozzles. Each water valve of the plurality of fluid-parallel water valves may be in upstream fluid communication with a discrete water jet of the plurality of water jet nozzles.
D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
D06F 23/02 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and rotating or oscillating about a horizontal axis
D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
F16K 11/10 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit
A method of operating an oven appliance includes determining that an access control mode is enabled, determining that a period of inactivity has occurred while the access control mode is enabled, activating the access control mode, the access control mode comprising providing a limited user interface input selection, detecting a user interaction with the oven appliance, determining that the user interaction is not in compliance with the access control mode, and implementing a responsive action in response to determining that the user interaction is not in compliance with the access control mode.
A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet defining an insulation receiving space between an outer casing and an inner liner, a dividing wall positioned within the insulation receiving space to divide the insulation receiving space into a first portion and a second portion, a first injection site for a first foam, and a second injection site for a second foam. The dividing wall includes one or more apertures therethrough.
A washing machine appliance includes a cabinet comprising a front panel defining a chamber opening, a wash tub positioned within the cabinet and defining a wash chamber, a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub for receiving a load of clothes, a door rotatably mounted to the front panel for providing selective access to the wash chamber through the chamber opening, and a door gasket assembly positioned between the front panel and the door. The door gasket assembly includes a gasket surrounding the chamber opening, the gasket defining an aperture and a component mounting bracket positioned within the aperture of the gasket, the component mounting bracket defining a plurality of mounting ports for receiving auxiliary components through the door gasket assembly.
A dishwasher appliance includes a door pivotally providing selective access to the wash chamber and a venting system comprising a first fan for urging chamber air from the wash chamber and a second fan for urging ambient air, wherein the chamber air and the ambient air mix to create a mixed flow of air that is discharged from the dishwasher appliance. A controller is configured to energize the first fan and the second fan, monitor a power draw by the first fan and the second fan, determine that the venting system has malfunctioned based at least in part on the power draw by the first fan and the second fan, and implement a responsive action in response to determining that the venting system has malfunctioned based at least in part on the power draw.
A method of identifying a lost item from a laundry appliance includes activating the laundry appliance in response to an input received from a remote user interface device associated with a first user account. Activating the laundry appliance includes performing a laundry treatment operation. The method also includes receiving an image of the lost item in or on the laundry appliance and an identifier of the laundry appliance from a remote user interface device associated with a second user account, after the laundry treatment operation is completed. The method further includes sending a notification to the remote user interface device associated with the first user account in response to receiving the image of the lost item.
A trigger assembly for a dishwashing appliance defines a vertical direction, a lateral direction, and a transverse direction. The trigger assembly includes a trigger support arm attached to a slide assembly of the dishwashing appliance. The trigger assembly also includes a trigger head attached to the trigger support arm. The trigger head includes a base. The base includes a first leg, a second leg, and an arm. The arm is positioned between the first leg and the second leg approximately along the transverse direction. The trigger head also includes a top attached to the base. The top includes a main body and a tip extended from the main body approximately along the lateral direction. The tip includes an angled leading side and a trailing side spaced apart approximately along the transverse direction.
A trigger assembly of a slide assembly for a dishwashing appliance may include a trigger support arm attached to the slide assembly. The trigger support arm may include a first member, a second member, and a support tab. The trigger assembly may also include a trigger head attached to the second member of the trigger support arm. The trigger head may include a base. The base may include a first leg, a second leg, and an arm. The trigger head may also include a top attached to the base. The top may include a main body and a tip extended from the main body. The tip may include an angled leading side and an angled trailing side.
A packaged terminal air conditioner unit includes discharge air temperature and humidity sensors in the discharge air stream. Input from the sensors is used to determine the dewpoint temperature of a mixture of outside air and recirculated room air prior to discharge to the conditioned space. The air conditioner unit modifies one or more of indoor fan speed, compressor speed, and an electronically controlled expansion device to adjust the discharge air dewpoint temperature to a predetermined target value.
F24F 11/76 - Control systems characterised by their outputsConstructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling air flow rate or air velocity by means responsive to temperature, e.g. bimetal springs
F24F 11/77 - Control systems characterised by their outputsConstructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling air flow rate or air velocity by controlling the speed of ventilators
F24F 11/84 - Control systems characterised by their outputsConstructional details thereof for controlling the temperature of the supplied air by controlling the supply of heat-exchange fluids to heat-exchangers using valves
A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet defining a chilled chamber, a door being rotatably mounted to the cabinet to provide selective access to the chilled chamber, a dispensing assembly mounted to the door and defining a dispenser recess, a control panel mounted to a front of the door, and a speaker assembly mounted within the door behind the control panel, wherein the speaker assembly comprises a speaker that is oriented downward along the vertical direction into the dispenser recess.
A trigger assembly of a slide assembly may define a vertical direction, a lateral direction, and a transverse direction. The slide assembly may include a soft close mechanism. The trigger assembly may include a trigger support arm. The trigger support arm may include a first member and a second member. The second member may be extended approximately along the vertical direction. The first member may be extended from the second member approximately along the transverse direction. The second member may include a slot defined therethrough. The trigger support arm may be located to the slide assembly via the slot.
A47B 57/58 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting partitions horizontally
A method for operating a washing machine appliance includes a step of initiating a rinse cycle of a washing machine appliance. The method also includes a step of sensing, with a conductivity sensor, a conductivity measurement of a rinse fluid within a tub of the washing machine appliance. The method further includes a step of determining, based on the sensed conductivity measurement and a baseline conductivity measurement, a change in conductivity value. The method also includes a step of detecting, based on the change in conductivity value, a presence of rinse additive within the rinse fluid.
D06F 34/22 - Condition of the washing liquid, e.g. turbidity
D06F 23/04 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and rotating or oscillating about a vertical axis
D06F 33/34 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of water filling
D06F 33/38 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of rinsing
D06F 33/44 - Control of the operating time, e.g. reduction of overall operating time
D06F 105/52 - Changing sequence of operational stepsCarrying out additional operational stepsModifying operational steps, e.g. by extending duration of steps
A hinge assembly for a door-in-door assembly includes a door plate, a cabinet plate, and a thimble. The thimble has a wall having an inner bearing surface and an outer bearing surface, the inner bearing surface defining a first passage. The door plate is supported for rotation at the outer bearing surface. The cabinet plate includes a pivot pin that is supported for rotation at the inner bearing surface.
E05D 3/04 - Hinges with pins with one pin engaging three or more parts, e.g. sleeves, movable relatively to one another for connecting two or more wings to another member
E05D 7/081 - Hinges or pivots of special construction for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions the pivot axis of the wing being situated near one edge of the wing
A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet defining a chilled chamber, a door being rotatably mounted to the cabinet to provide selective access to the chilled chamber, the door defining an access opening passing through the door, and a drawer assembly mounted to the door. The drawer assembly includes a drawer frame slidably mounted to the door within the access opening and being movable between an open position and a closed position and a drawer front mounted to the drawer frame, the drawer front being configured to seal the access opening when the drawer frame is in the closed position.
A method for operating a washing machine appliance includes a step of initiating a wash cycle of a washing machine appliance. The method also includes a step of sensing, with a conductivity sensor, a conductivity measurement of a wash fluid within a tub of the washing machine appliance. The method further includes a step of determining, based on the sensed conductivity measurement and a baseline conductivity measurement, a change in conductivity value. The method also includes a step of detecting, based on the change in conductivity value, a presence of oxygen bleach within the wash fluid.
D06F 34/22 - Condition of the washing liquid, e.g. turbidity
D06F 23/04 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and rotating or oscillating about a vertical axis
D06F 33/34 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of water filling
D06F 33/38 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of rinsing
D06F 33/44 - Control of the operating time, e.g. reduction of overall operating time
D06F 105/52 - Changing sequence of operational stepsCarrying out additional operational stepsModifying operational steps, e.g. by extending duration of steps
A dishwasher appliance includes a wash tub that defines a wash chamber, a sump for collecting wash fluid, a pump assembly for selectively urging a flow of the wash fluid from the sump, a microphone for monitoring sound generated during operation of the dishwasher appliance, and a controller in operative communication with the pump assembly and the microphone. The controller is configured to energize the pump assembly, obtain a sound signal generated during energization of the pump assembly, determine that the pump assembly has experienced an arcing event based at least in part on the sound signal, and implement a responsive action in response to determining that the pump assembly has experienced the arcing event based at least in part on the sound signal.
A microwave oven appliance having a non-inverter power supply and a controller for operation is provided. A method for operation of a microwave oven appliance is provided, the method including measuring a received line voltage at a non-inverter power supply; determining a baseline output energy generated relative to a nominal line voltage; determining an actual output power relative to the received line voltage; determining a duty cycle adjustment based on the actual output power relative to the received line voltage; and reducing or increasing magnetron ON time based on the duty cycle adjustment.
A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet defining a chilled chamber, a door being rotatably mounted to the cabinet to provide selective access to the chilled chamber, the door defining an access opening passing through the door, and a drawer assembly mounted to the door. The drawer assembly includes a drawer frame slidably mounted to the door within the access opening and being movable between an open position and a closed position and a drawer front mounted to the drawer frame, the drawer front being configured to seal the access opening when the drawer frame is in the closed position.
(1) Household appliance for feeding and building sourdough starter; Household appliance for automatically feeding and building sourdough starter; Programmable household appliance for automatically feeding and building sourdough starter
(1) Household appliance for feeding and building sourdough starter; Household appliance for automatically feeding and building sourdough starter; Programmable household appliance for automatically feeding and building sourdough starter
An appliance includes a tub that defines a chamber having an opening and a door secured to the tub adjacent to the opening. The door is moveable between an open position and a closed position for providing selective access to the chamber. The appliance also includes a component secured within the chamber and a bubble level integrated with the component. Thus, the bubble level is viewable from outside of the chamber when the door is in the open position.
A method for operating a washing machine appliance includes a step of initiating a wash cycle of a washing machine appliance. The method also includes a step of sensing, with a conductivity sensor, a conductivity measurement of a wash fluid within a tub of the washing machine appliance. The method further includes a step of determining, based on the sensed conductivity measurement and a baseline conductivity measurement, a change in conductivity value. The method also includes a step of detecting, based on the change in conductivity value, a presence of chlorine bleach within the wash fluid.
D06F 34/22 - Condition of the washing liquid, e.g. turbidity
D06F 33/34 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of water filling
D06F 33/38 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of rinsing
D06F 33/44 - Control of the operating time, e.g. reduction of overall operating time
D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
D06F 105/52 - Changing sequence of operational stepsCarrying out additional operational stepsModifying operational steps, e.g. by extending duration of steps
D06F 105/58 - Indications or alarms to the control system or to the user
G01N 27/06 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a liquid
A method for a dry cycle calibration in a washing machine appliance. The method includes receiving an activation signal of a calibration cycle, performing, the calibration cycle in response to the activation signal. The calibration cycle including analyzing a cycle history of the washing machine appliance, measuring a first line voltage of an electrical supply line, monitoring a temperature via a temperature sensor of the washing machine appliance, measuring a load inertia and a second line voltage of the electrical supply line, and updating operational parameters in response to one or more of a line stiffness between the first line voltage and the second line voltage, the load inertia, and the temperature.
D06F 105/52 - Changing sequence of operational stepsCarrying out additional operational stepsModifying operational steps, e.g. by extending duration of steps
A method is for a fill cycle calibration in a washing machine appliance. The method includes receiving an activation signal of a calibration cycle, and performing the calibration cycle. The calibration cycle includes initializing a fill sequence of the washing machine appliance, determining a supply connection orientation of a hot water supply hose and a cold water supply hose, measuring a volume of water from a hot water supply valve before reaching a predetermined temperature threshold, measuring flow rates of water from the hot water supply valve and a cold water supply valve, and updating operational parameters of the washing machine appliance.
D06F 33/34 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of water filling
D06F 105/04 - Water supply from separate hot and cold water inlets
D06F 105/52 - Changing sequence of operational stepsCarrying out additional operational stepsModifying operational steps, e.g. by extending duration of steps
47.
ELECTRIC HEATING ASSEMBLY AND MOISTURE MITIGATION FOR THE SAME
An electric heating assembly may include a sheath, a resistive wire, and a thermally conductive electrical insulation. The sheath may define an enclosed volume along a longitudinal length between a first end portion and a second end portion. The resistive wire may be disposed within the enclosed volume to generate heat in response to an electrical current. The thermally conductive electrical insulation may be radially positioned between the resistive wire and the sheath. A radially covered vent channel may be defined to extend from the thermally conductive electrical insulation in fluid communication with an area outside of the sheath.
A communication system for an appliance is provided. The communication system includes a modular communication device, a clock device, and a controller operably coupled to the modular communication device and the clock device. The modular communication device is operable to communicate with a remote server over a communication and is configured to receive demand response signals from the remote server. The clock device is configured to perform clock estimation operations to estimate a true time for the communication system. The clock device includes a real-time clock chip and a low voltage direct-current (DC) power supply that is configured to supply low voltage power signals to the real-time clock chip based at least in part on an operating condition of the appliance. The controller is configured to operate the appliance based at least in part on the demand response signals received over the communication network.
An induction heating system is provided. The induction heating system includes an induction heating element operable to inductively heat a load with a magnetic field. The induction heating system further includes a power supply circuit coupled to an alternating current (AC) power supply configured to supply a power signal to the induction heating system. The power supply circuit includes an inverter. The induction heating system further includes a conditioning circuit configured to output a derived voltage signal based at least in part on a voltage across a resonant capacitor of the induction heating system. The induction heating system further includes a controller operably coupled to the conditioning circuit and the power supply circuit. The controller is configured to determine one or more operating parameters of the induction heating system based at least in part on the derived voltage signal generated by the conditioning circuit.
An ice making assembly includes a resilient mold defining a mold cavity (204)for forming one or more ice cubes, a mold frame(210) being rotatable between a first position and a second position, a lifter mechanism (222)positioned adjacent to the resilient mold and rotatable with the mold frame(210) between the first position and the second position, the lifter mechanism (222)configured to deform the resilient mold as the mold frame (210)rotates between the first position and the second position, and a sweep assembly (250)to facilitate extraction of the one or more ice cubes from the resilient mold. The sweep assembly(250) includes a sweep blade (252)slidably mounted to the mold frame (210)over the resilient mold and being movable between a first position and a second position and a mechanical stop (270)that moves the sweep blade (252)toward the second position as the lifter mechanism(222) moves toward the second position.
F25C 1/10 - Producing ice by using rotating or otherwise moving moulds
F25C 1/243 - Moulds made of plastics, e.g. silicone
F25D 11/02 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators with cooling compartments at different temperatures
A method is for a drain cycle calibration in a washing machine appliance. The method includes receiving an activation signal of a calibration cycle, and performing the calibration cycle in response to the activation signal. The calibration cycle includes initializing a drain sequence of the washing machine appliance, measuring a flow rate of water through a drain hose during the drain sequence, identifying siphoning pull through the drain hose, measuring a volume of water backflowing from the drain hose, and updating operational parameters of the washing machine appliance.
A cooking appliance includes a cabinet forming a cooking chamber, a plurality of heating elements provided within the cooking chamber, a user interface configured to receive inputs, and a controller operably connected with each of the plurality of heating elements and the user interface, the controller configured to perform an operation. The operation includes receiving one or more inputs to initiate a cooking sequence within the cooking chamber; determining one or more physical attributes of a cookware item to be used in the cooking sequence; adjusting one or more parameters of the cooking sequence in response to determining the one or more physical attributes of the cookware item; and initiating the cooking sequence according to the one or more adjusted parameters.
A47J 36/02 - Selection of specific materials, e.g. heavy bottoms with copper inlay or with insulating inlay
A47J 36/32 - Time-controlled igniting mechanisms or alarm devices
F24C 15/32 - Arrangements of ducts for hot gases, e.g. in or around baking ovens
G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
A wash or dishwashing appliance may include a cabinet, a tub, a door, a fluid pump, a controller, a low-power input sensor, and a conditioning circuit. The controller may be configured to alternate between an active operational mode and a standby mode. The low-power input sensor may be configured to detect a fluid-loss event at the dishwashing appliance at the standby mode of the controller and transmit a fluid-loss signal in response to detecting the fluid-loss event. The conditioning circuit may be attached to the cabinet in electrical communication with the low-power input sensor and separate from the controller. The conditioning circuit may be configured to receive the fluid-loss signal apart from the controller at the standby mode and initiate a mitigation action in response to receiving the fluid-loss signal.
A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware Details
A47L 15/16 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware with stationary crockery baskets and spraying devices within the cleaning chamber with rigidly-mounted spraying devices
A water heater appliance or heat transfer assembly may include a refrigeration system, an electronics board, a conductive interface, and a conduction line. The refrigeration system may include a sealed refrigerant loop attached to a housing. The electronics board may be attached to the housing apart from the refrigeration system. The conductive interface may be proximal to the electronics board and spaced apart from the sealed refrigerant loop. The conductive interface may include a plurality of fins extending away from the electronics board. The conduction line may extend from a first end proximal to the conductive interface to a second end proximal to the sealed refrigerant loop and above the first end to convey waste heat from the electronics board to the sealed refrigerant loop. The conductive interface may define an internal channel within which a portion of the conduction line is disposed.
An oven appliance includes a cabinet forming a cooking chamber; at least one heating element positioned within the cooking chamber; a door rotatably coupled to the cabinet between an open position and a closed position; and a bumper protruding along the transverse direction and positioned between the cabinet and the door, the bumper configured to provide dampening between the cabinet and the door in the closed position, wherein the bumper includes a first heat face and a second heat face to guide heated air along the lateral direction, and wherein each of the first heat face and the second heat face is linear.
Household appliance for feeding and building sourdough starter; Household appliance for automatically feeding and building sourdough starter; Programmable household appliance for automatically feeding and building sourdough starter
Household appliance for feeding and building sourdough starter; Household appliance for automatically feeding and building sourdough starter; Programmable household appliance for automatically feeding and building sourdough starter
58.
ANGLED TRAILING SIDE FOR A TRIGGER HEAD OF A SLIDE ASSEMBLY
A trigger assembly for a dishwashing appliance defines a vertical direction, a lateral direction, and a transverse direction. The trigger assembly includes a trigger support arm attached to a slide assembly of the dishwashing appliance. The trigger assembly also includes a trigger head attached to the trigger support arm. The trigger head includes a base. The base includes a first leg, a second leg, and an arm. The arm is positioned between the first leg and the second leg approximately along the transverse direction. The trigger head also includes a top attached to the base. The top includes a main body and a tip extended from the main body approximately along the lateral direction. The tip includes a leading side and an angled trailing side spaced apart approximately along the transverse direction.
A gas fueled water heater appliance may include a tank, a chamber wall, a gas burner, a chamber sensor, and a controller. The gas burner may be positioned adjacent to the tank and within a combustion chamber to heat water in the tank. The chamber sensor may be attached to the chamber wall. The chamber sensor may be configured to detect a temperature within the combustion chamber. The controller may be configured to direct a water heating operation that includes detecting a combustion chamber temperature (CCT) value during a contemporaneous cycle of the gas burner, determining a contemporary temperature-change rate based on the detected CCT value, comparing the determined contemporary temperature-change rate to a set rate, and directing heating at the gas burner based on comparing the determined contemporary temperature-change rate to the set rate.
An ice making assembly includes a resilient mold defining a mold cavity for forming one or more ice cubes, a mold frame being rotatable between a first position and a second position, a lifter mechanism positioned adjacent to the resilient mold and rotatable with the mold frame between the first position and the second position, the lifter mechanism configured to deform the resilient mold as the mold frame rotates between the first position and the second position, and a sweep assembly to facilitate extraction of the one or more ice cubes from the resilient mold. The sweep assembly includes a sweep blade slidably mounted to the mold frame over the resilient mold and being movable between a first position and a second position and a mechanical stop that moves the sweep blade toward the second position as the lifter mechanism moves toward the second position.
F25C 5/04 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws
F25C 1/10 - Producing ice by using rotating or otherwise moving moulds
F25C 5/06 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws by deforming bodies with which the ice is in contact, e.g. using inflatable members
A refrigerator appliance includes a door-in-door assembly having a single axis of rotation for the inner and outer doors. The inner and outer doors have separate rotation stops to limit the rotation of the doors from a closed position to an open position. The outer door stop is fixed to the inner door and contacts a first tab that rotates with the outer door. The inner door stop is fixed to the cabinet and contacts a second tab that rotates with the inner door. The outer door rotation angle is less than the inner door rotation angle.
A method of operating a laundry appliance includes rotating a laundry basket at a tumble speed during a drying cycle of a laundry appliance and energizing a conditioning system for process air. A fan is operated at a first speed to recirculate a flow of process air for a portion of a drying cycle. The conditioning system is deenergized and the fan is operated at a second speed during a second portion of the drying cycle where the second speed less than the first speed.
D06F 58/38 - Control of operational steps, e.g. for optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of drying, e.g. to achieve the target humidity
D06F 105/52 - Changing sequence of operational stepsCarrying out additional operational stepsModifying operational steps, e.g. by extending duration of steps
A cooktop includes a plurality of heating elements, a griddle removably positioned over the plurality of heating elements, the griddle defining a first heating zone and a second heating zone, a temperature sensing assembly operably coupled to the griddle for monitoring a first zone temperature of the first heating zone and a second zone temperature of the second heating zone, and a controller in operative communication with the plurality of heating elements and the temperature sensing assembly. The controller is configured to receive a request to perform a griddle cooking operation, the request comprising a first target temperature and a second target temperature, obtain the first zone temperature and the second zone temperature using the temperature sensing assembly, and operate the plurality of heating elements to drive the first zone temperature to the first target temperature and the second zone temperature to the second target temperature.
A ventilation system includes a casing defining a receiving space and an air outlet; an air handler positioned within the casing and configured to motivate an airflow through the air outlet to condition a room; and a controller operably coupled with the air handler, the controller configured to perform an operation. The operation includes detecting a plurality of characteristics of ambient air within the room; determining that at least one characteristic of the plurality of characteristics is outside of a predetermined range; emitting a notification to a user in response to determining that the at least one characteristic is outside of the predetermined range, wherein the notification includes a recommendation to perform a conditioning cycle; and receiving a command to initiate the conditioning cycle, wherein the conditioning cycle includes activating the air handler.
A handle assembly for a domestic appliance door consists of a handle tube and endcaps that are fastened together through mechanical means. The handle assembly is attached to the appliance door with a primary attachment feature. A backup retention feature is provided to the handle assembly that would engage if the primary retention feature fails. The backup retention feature consists of a mechanical interference between a bushing and the handle tube which is designed to maintain attachment of the handle to the door in the event the primary retention feature fails.
An ice making appliance includes a casing, a user interface on the casing, a container within the casing, and a reservoir disposed within the casing. The reservoir includes an internal lid. The stand-alone ice making appliance also includes a cover disposed on an external surface of the casing. The cover is rotatable over the reservoir. The internal lid of the reservoir is coupled to the cover. A hinge rotatably couples the cover to the external surface of the casing over the reservoir.
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69.
FLAME RECTIFICATION CIRCUIT SYSTEM FOR A GAS COOKTOP
A cooktop defining comprises an open loop gas burner, a closed loop gas burner, a flame rectification circuit for detecting a flame at the closed loop gas burner, a spark module comprising a plurality of spark electrodes, at least one of the plurality of spark electrodes being operably coupled to each of the open loop gas burner and the closed loop gas burner, and a controller in operative communication with the flame rectification circuit and the spark module. The controller is configured to determine that the closed loop gas burner is performing the closed loop cooking operation, determine that no flame is present at the closed loop gas burner using the flame rectification circuit, and operate the spark module to energize the plurality of spark electrodes in response to determining that no flame is present during the closed loop cooking operation.
An oven appliance includes a cabinet defining a cooking chamber, a cooktop positioned at a top of the cabinet and comprising one or more heating elements, a proximity sensing assembly defining an upper detection zone and a lower detection zone, and a controller in operative communication with the proximity sensing assembly. The controller is configured to obtain an upper proximity reading in the upper detection zone using the proximity sensing assembly, obtain a lower proximity reading in the lower detection zone using the proximity sensing assembly, and implement a responsive action based on a combination of the upper proximity reading and the lower proximity reading.
A method of operating a cooktop including a plurality of heating elements, a griddle removably positioned over the plurality of heating elements, the griddle defining a first heating zone and a second heating zone, a temperature sensing assembly operably coupled to the griddle for monitoring a first zone temperature of the first heating zone and a second zone temperature of the second heating zone, and a griddle detection system. The method includes receiving a request to perform a griddle cooking operation, determining that the griddle is present, receiving a command that the griddle cooking operation includes a common target temperature for the first heating zone and the second heating zone, obtaining the first zone temperature and the second zone temperature using the temperature sensing assembly, and operating the plurality of heating elements to drive the first zone temperature and the second zone temperature to the common target temperature.
A water filter assembly for a household appliance having a removable reservoir includes a filter cage received within a carriage and a filter element positioned within the filter cage, the filter element comprising a filter medium in a fabric shell with an elastomeric perimetral skirt at one end, wherein the perimetral skirt sealingly engages a portion of the filter cage.
A method for improving cleaning performance of a dishwashing appliance includes implementing, via a computer application, a filter cleaning process for a filter assembly of the dishwashing appliance. The filter assembly is positioned at least partially in a sump in a bottom wall of the dishwashing appliance. The filter cleaning process includes prompting a user to remove the filter assembly from the dishwashing appliance. Further, the filter cleaning process includes initiating the dishwashing appliance to fill and drain the dishwashing appliance for a predetermined time period to flush the dishwashing appliance of residual particles remaining in the sump. Moreover, once the filling and draining is complete, the filter cleaning process includes prompting the user to reinstall the filter assembly in the dishwashing appliance.
A cooking accessory for a microwave oven appliance includes a container including an outer tank and defining a receiving cavity for storing a quantity of liquid, the outer tank including an inner surface facing the receiving cavity and an outer surface opposite the inner surface; and a sensor coupled to the container and provided within the receiving cavity, wherein the sensor is positioned within the stored liquid and at least fifteen millimeters away from the inner surface of the outer tank.
A method of operating a cooktop includes receiving a request to perform a griddle cooking operation on a griddle, receiving a food type or a food quantity of food being cooked during the griddle cooking operation, providing user instruction on a graphical user interface based at least in part on the food type or the food quantity, the user instruction including at least one of a food positioning recommendation, a food flip interval, an optimum volume or mass of food, an elapsed cooking time, or a remaining cooking time, and operating a one or more heating elements to perform the griddle cooking operation.
A gas burner for a cooktop appliance includes a base extending along a radial direction and a circumferential direction, the base defining a mixture inlet therethrough along an axial direction; an outer wall extending from the base along the axial direction, the outer wall and the base collectively forming a fuel chamber; a plurality of flame ports defined within the outer wall, the fuel chamber being in fluid communication with the plurality of flame ports; a simmer flame chamber positioned at the outer wall radially outward from the mixture inlet; a conduit formed between the simmer flame chamber and the mixture inlet, the conduit extending along the radial direction and defining a conduit inlet proximate the mixture inlet and a conduit outlet proximate the simmer flame chamber; and a fuel supply system positioned proximate the mixture inlet.
F23D 14/06 - Premix gas burners, i.e. in which gaseous fuel is mixed with combustion air upstream of the combustion zone induction type, e.g. Bunsen burner with radial outlets at the burner head
A method of operating an oven appliance may include a step of initiating a cook cycle of the oven appliance. The method may also include a step of measuring, with a temperature sensor, a first temperature of a cooking chamber, wherein the first temperature is measured at a first predetermined time. The method may further include a step of measuring, with the temperature sensor, a second temperature of the cooking chamber, wherein the second temperature is measured at a second predetermined time. The method may also include a step of calculating, based on the first temperature and the second temperature, a heating rate. The method may further include a step of determining, based on the calculated heating rate, a position of a bottom panel assembly.
A method of operating a dishwasher appliance to limit user involvement includes receiving, via a user interface of the dishwasher appliance, an indication from a user to start operation of the dishwasher appliance. The method also includes implementing an operational mode for the dishwasher appliance based on one or more user patterns, the operational mode configured to determine a cycle start time for a current wash cycle. Further, the method includes implementing the current wash cycle at the determined cycle start time. After completing the current wash cycle, the method includes updating cycle information stored in at least one of a local memory or a cloud server communicatively coupled to the dishwasher appliance, the cycle information relating to the one or more user patterns. Moreover, the method includes controlling one or more parameters of a subsequent wash cycle of the dishwashing appliance based on the updated cycle information.
A washing machine appliance includes a wash tub positioned within the cabinet and defining a wash chamber, a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub for receiving a load of clothes, a water supply for providing wash fluid into the wash tub, a microphone positioned within the cabinet, and a controller in operative communication with the water supply and the microphone. The controller is configured to monitor a sound signal generated during operation of the washing machine appliance using the microphone, analyze the sound signal to identify a sound signature associated with an adverse operating condition, and implement a responsive action to correct the adverse operating condition in response to identifying the sound signature.
D06F 33/47 - Responding to irregular working conditions, e.g. malfunctioning of pumps
D06F 33/34 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of water filling
D06F 34/04 - Signal transfer or data transmission arrangements
D06F 34/14 - Arrangements for detecting or measuring specific parameters
A group of laundry appliances includes a washing machine appliance and at least one dryer appliance. A method of operating the group of laundry appliances includes characterizing a load of articles in the washing machine appliance. The method also includes washing the load of articles in the washing machine appliance. The method further includes recommending multiple drying operations for the load of articles, such as in two or more dryer appliances of the group of appliances, based on the characterization of the load of articles.
D06F 58/38 - Control of operational steps, e.g. for optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of drying, e.g. to achieve the target humidity
D06F 34/18 - Condition of the laundry, e.g. nature or weight
D06F 34/26 - Condition of the drying air, e.g. air humidity or temperature
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GAS FUELED WATER HEATER APPLIANCE AND METHODS TO MITIGATE LINT, DUST, AND OIL EVENTS
The gas fueled water heater appliance may include a tank, a chamber wall, a gas burner, a chamber sensor, and a controller. The chamber sensor may be configured to detect temperature within the combustion chamber. The controller may be mounted to the gas fueled water heater appliance in operable communication with the gas burner and the chamber sensor. The controller may be configured to direct a water heating operation. The water heating operation may include detecting an ambient temperature (AT) value during a contemporaneous cycle of the gas burner, selecting, based on the detected AT value, a set temperature threshold from a plurality of temperature thresholds, detecting a combustion chamber temperature (CCT) value at the chamber sensor during the contemporaneous cycle, comparing the detected CCT value to the set temperature threshold, and directing heating at the gas burner based on comparing the detected CCT value to the set temperature threshold.
A method of operating a dishwashing appliance may include a step of recording an audio signal with a first microphone mounted to the sump. The method may also include a step of analyzing the audio signal recorded with the first microphone. The method may further include a step of determining an access position of the door based on the analyzed audio signal. The method may also include a step of directing the dishwashing appliance based on the determined access position of the door.
A cooktop appliance includes a cooking surface, the cooking surface including a plurality of induction elements; a control panel operably coupled to the cooking surface, the control panel including a plurality of controls for operating the plurality of induction elements; and a controller operably coupled to the cooking surface and the control panel, the controller configured to perform an operation. The operation includes initiating a first induction element of the plurality of induction elements; receiving a remote signal from a first cookware item in response to initiating the first induction element; and pairing the first cookware item with the first induction element after receiving the remote signal from the first cookware item, wherein the first cookware item is subsequently activated for communication with the cooktop appliance.
A method of operating an ice making appliance includes performing a plurality of ice making operations in the stand-alone ice making appliance, whereby ice is produced in the stand-alone ice making appliance. The method further includes monitoring a count of the plurality of ice making operations performed and illuminating an indicator light of a plurality of indicator lights on a user interface of the stand-alone ice making appliance upon reaching a predetermined count of the ice making operations performed. The indicator light indicates a suggested process.
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A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet defining a food storage chamber. A door is coupled to the cabinet by a hinge. The hinge includes a hinge bracket fixedly mounted to the cabinet and a cam formed on the hinge bracket. The hinge bracket comprises a metal material and the cam comprises a plastic material.
A method of treating a load of articles in a wash basket of a washing machine appliance includes determining a load size of the load of articles in the wash basket based on an image. The method further includes estimating a drying time for drying the load of articles in a one-step wash and dry cycle and predicting a demand for the washing machine appliance during the drying time. The one-step wash and dry cycle is recommended based on the determined load size less than a load size maximum and the predicted demand for the washing machine appliance during the drying time less than a maximum demand. The method further includes drying the load of articles in the wash basket during a dry portion of the one-step wash and dry cycle by rotating the wash basket within the washing machine appliance for the drying time.
D06F 33/70 - Control of the operating time, e.g. reduction of overall operating time
D06F 37/22 - Mountings, e.g. resilient mountings, for the rotary receptacle, motor, tub or casingPreventing or damping vibrations in machines with a receptacle rotating or oscillating about a horizontal axis
D06F 39/14 - Doors or coversSecuring means therefor
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING IMAGE RECOGNITION PROCESSES FOR IMPROVED OPERATION OF A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE
A method of operating a washing machine appliance includes obtaining an image of the wash basket and a load of articles therein from a camera assembly of a remote user interface device. The method also includes analyzing the obtained image using a machine learning image recognition process. Analyzing the obtained image may include determining a ratio of a diameter of an area occupied by the load of articles to a diameter of the wash basket or determining a ratio of a maximum height of an area occupied by the load of articles to a major axis of the wash basket. The method further includes estimating a load size of the load of articles based on the analysis and directing a wash cycle within the washing machine appliance based on the estimated load size.
D06F 33/37 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of metering of detergents or additives
D06F 33/34 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of water filling
D06F 34/05 - Signal transfer or data transmission arrangements for wireless communication between components, e.g. for remote monitoring or control
A method of operating a laundry appliance includes activating the laundry appliance in response to an input received from a remote user interface device associated with a user account. Activating the laundry appliance includes performing at least a portion of a laundry treatment operation, generating a fault code, and displaying the fault code on a display of the laundry appliance. The method also includes receiving an image of the display from the remote user interface device associated with the user account after generating the fault code. The image includes the fault code. The method further includes sending a notification to the remote user interface device associated with the user account in response to the image comprising the fault code.
A water heater appliance or heat transfer assembly may include a refrigeration system, an electronics board, and a heat pipe. The refrigeration system may include a sealed refrigerant loop. The electronics board may be attached to a housing. The heat pipe may extend between a conductive interface or electronics board and the sealed refrigerant loop to convey waste heat from the electronics board to the sealed refrigerant loop.
A dishwasher appliance includes a water supply for providing water into a wash tub, an additive dispensing system comprising a bulk storage tank defining a plurality of additive chambers and a pump assembly for selectively urging a flow of wash additive from the plurality of additive chambers into the wash chamber, a turbidity sensor configured to measure a turbidity of wash fluid collected in the wash chamber, and a controller. The controller is configured to operate the water supply to add a volume of water into the wash tub, obtain a turbidity reading using the turbidity sensor, determine a target additive volume based on the turbidity reading, and operate the additive dispensing system to dispense the target additive volume into the wash tub.
An ice making appliance includes a casing, a water tank, and an ice maker with an inlet. The ice making appliances also includes a fitting comprising two or more ports, and a flexible tubing conduit that includes a tube extending from one port of the fitting and a tube extending from another port of the fitting. One of the ports of the fitting is in fluid communication with the water tank, and another port of the fitting is in fluid communication with the inlet of the ice maker. The tube of the flexible tubing conduit between the inlet of the ice maker and one of the ports of the fitting comprises an internal diameter greater than an internal diameter of the other tube between the other port of the flexible tubing conduit and the water tank.
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A dispenser assembly includes a housing including a plurality of inlets and an outlet. The housing defines a first portion of a flow path. A rotatable disk is positioned within the housing, and the rotatable disk includes a groove in a top side of the rotatable disk. The groove defines a second portion of the flow path. A positioning wheel is coupled to the rotatable disk. A motor is mechanically coupled to the positioning wheel for driving rotation of the rotatable disk about an axis to align the groove of the rotatable disk with one of the plurality of inlets. When the groove of the rotatable disk engages with one of the plurality of inlets, the first portion of the flow path and the second portion of the flow path mesh to provide the flow path between one of the plurality of inlets and the outlet.
An oven appliance and method for operation therefor, including determining a fan speed of a fan assembly; comparing the fan speed to a lower fan speed limit; allowing adjustment of the fan speed to the lower fan speed limit when the fan speed is greater than the lower speed limit; disabling decrease of the fan speed when the fan speed is equal to the lower fan speed limit; and adjusting a control variable corresponding to operation of the flow device based on a commanded adjustment of the fan speed when the fan speed is greater than the lower speed limit, wherein adjusting the control variable corresponding to operation of the flow device decreases a fan noise from the flow device.
A dishwasher appliance includes a door pivotally mounted to a cabinet to provide selective access to a wash chamber, a dispensing assembly including a dispenser cup, a dispenser door for providing selective access to the dispenser cup, and an actuating mechanism for moving the dispenser door from a closed position to an open position, and a microphone for monitoring sound generated during operation of the dishwasher appliance. A controller is configured to energize the actuating mechanism, obtain a sound signal generated during energization of the actuating mechanism and/or a power draw from the actuating mechanism, determine that the dispensing assembly has malfunctioned based at least in part on the sound signal or the power draw, and implement a responsive action.
A method of operating a washing machine appliance includes flowing a wash liquid into or within the washing machine appliance and monitoring a sound with a microphone of the washing machine appliance during flowing the wash liquid. The method also includes analyzing the monitored sound and determining a status of a fluid circulation system of the washing machine appliance based on the analysis of the sound.
D06F 33/47 - Responding to irregular working conditions, e.g. malfunctioning of pumps
D06F 33/34 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of water filling
D06F 34/14 - Arrangements for detecting or measuring specific parameters
D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
G01L 11/04 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by means not provided for in group or by acoustic means
G01M 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN TWO OR MORE APPLIANCES
A method of securing communication between a first domestic appliance and a second domestic appliance through a remote server may include establishing communication between the first domestic appliance and the remote server through a local wireless network, which may include receiving a first public key. The method may also include establishing communication between the second domestic appliance and the remote server through the local wireless network, which may include receiving a second public key. The method may further include generating an encryption key at the first and second domestic appliances following establishing communication between the first domestic appliance and the remote server and establishing communication between the second domestic appliance and the remote server. The method may still further include directing use of the encryption key in intra-appliance communication over a secondary connection channel apart from the local wireless network.
A slide assembly may include an inner rail. The slide assembly may also include an outer rail that may be slidably attached to the inner rail. The outer rail may be extended between a first end and a second end. The slide assembly may further include a soft close mechanism that may include an actuator to dampen movement of the slide assembly. The slide assembly may also include a mount assembly. The mount assembly may include an end cap that may be attached to the first end of the outer rail. The mount assembly may also include a first mount body attached to the outer rail. The soft close mechanism may be mounted to the first mount body.
A microwave oven appliance includes a cabinet, the cabinet forming a cooking cavity and a heating assembly cavity adjacent to the cooking cavity; a door rotatably coupled to the cabinet to provide selective access to the cooking cavity; a user interface panel coupled to the cabinet adjacent to the door; a freshener compartment provided behind the user interface panel along the transverse direction and recessed into the heating assembly cavity, the freshener compartment being in fluid communication with the heating assembly cavity, wherein the user interface panel is movable to provide selective access to the freshener compartment; and a heating assembly provided within the heating assembly cavity, the heating assembly including a fan to selectively urge air into the freshener compartment.
A dishwasher appliance includes a cabinet, a wash tub positioned within the cabinet and defining a wash chamber, a door mounted to the cabinet to provide selective access to the wash chamber, and an additive dispensing system mounted to the door. The additive dispensing system includes a bulk storage tank positioned within the door and defining a plurality of additive chambers and one or more pump assemblies fluidly coupled to the bulk storage tank for selectively urging a flow of wash additive from the plurality of additive chambers into the wash chamber.
