Patent ID: 8778089
Filing Date: 2014-07-15
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling a dishwasher, wherein the dishwasher includes a washing tub in which dishes are loaded, a sump disposed in a lower part of the washing tub to store wash water temporarily, a heater disposed within the sump to heat the wash water, and a turbidity sensor disposed within the sump to measure turbidity of the wash water, comprising: measuring the turbidity of the wash water; performing a main washing cycle to supply washing water to the washing tub and turn on the heater during a first predetermined period; and performing a heating rinsing cycle to supply wash water to the washing tub and turn on the heater during a second predetermined period, wherein the first predetermined period and the second predetermined period change in accordance with the turbidity of the wash water and the periods are related such that if one of the periods increases, the other of the periods decreases.