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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2000
Jeffrey L. Blair, Newton, IA (US);
John F. Broker, Colfax, IA (US);
Mitchell N. Corbett, Urbandale, IA (US);
Douglas W. Gardner, Newton, IA (US);
Brian L. Ness, Newton, IA (US);
Douglas A. Ocshner, Newton, IA (US);
Joel D. Rozendaal, Grinnell, IA (US);
Kim L. Wright, Newton, IA (US);
Maytag Corporation, Newton, IA (US);
Abstract
A system for operating and programming a laundry appliance includes a menu system giving a user extreme flexibility in operating the appliance. Through a series of menu screens, the user is presented with a variety of available options. Additionally, the laundry appliance of the invention gives the user access to databases, preferably already programmed into memory of the appliance, such as general tips for laundering and simple troubleshooting. Finally, the user has the ability to program the menu system.