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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 24, 2011
Paul E. Beshears, Jr., Stevensville, MI (US);
Jacob R. Karhoff, Swartz Creek, MI (US);
Antony M. Rappette, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Paul E. Beshears, Jr., Stevensville, MI (US);
Jacob R. Karhoff, Swartz Creek, MI (US);
Antony M. Rappette, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
A dishwasher includes an auxiliary dispenser assembly used in conjunction with an auxiliary spray unit having a plurality of spray heads arranged along a wall of a washing chamber to create an intensified wash zone in the washing chamber. The dispenser assembly includes a storage compartment for housing a washing agent, an inlet leading to the storage compartment and an outlet leading from the storage compartment. During at least one stage of a washing operation, at least a portion of the washing fluid delivered to the auxiliary spray unit is diverted and forced to flow through the storage compartment in order to pick-up additional detergent which is then delivered into the washing chamber for enhanced cleansing purposes.