Patent ID: 8968483
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A method of operating a dishwasher having a treating chamber for receiving dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation, the method comprising: dispensing a detergent into the treating chamber, wherein the dispensing the detergent comprises dispensing an amount of detergent for a single dose wash phase; supplying a first amount of liquid to the treating chamber to mix with the detergent to form a wash liquid; storing a first portion of the first wash liquid in a reuse tank in the dishwasher and using a second portion of the first wash liquid in the treating chamber; recirculating the second portion of the first wash liquid through the treating chamber, with a recirculation pump, to remove soil particles from any dishes within the treating chamber and to form a soiled wash liquid comprising a mixture of the liquid and the soil particles; supplying the first portion of the first wash liquid from the reuse tank to the treating chamber; recirculating the first portion of the first wash liquid through the treating chamber; and removing the soiled wash liquid and the first portion of the first wash liquid from the treating chamber, wherein the supplying a first amount of liquid comprises supplying an amount of liquid greater than a volume for a single dose wash phase, resulting in the wash liquid having a concentration of detergent less than a single dose wash phase.