Patent ID: 8293027
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A dishwashing appliance, comprising: a tub portion defining a forward access opening; a door assembly configured to cooperate with the tub portion to cover the forward access opening, the door assembly comprising a tub-facing portion operably engaged with an outwardly-facing portion; a control device mounted to the door assembly between the tub-facing portion and the outwardly facing portion thereof, the control device being adapted to selectively direct operation of at least one operational component of the dishwashing appliance; and a protective member configured to extend at least partially about the control device so as to be at least partially disposed between the control device and tub-facing portion of the door assembly, the protective member being comprised of a fire-resistant layer and a non-conductive layer, the fire-resistant layer being adapted to prevent a flame originating from the control device from interacting with the tub-facing portion of the door assembly, and the non-conductive layer being disposed between the fire-resistant layer and the control device and being adapted to prevent electrical contact between the fire-resistant layer and the control device.