Multiple wash zone dishwasher

Details Multiple wash zone dishwasher Multiple wash zone dishwasher

2003-06-17

2008-11-04

Barr, Michael (Department: 1792)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Apparatus

Automatic controls

C134S0570DL, C134S177000, C134S178000, C134S198000, C134S200000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07445013

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a dishwasher, and more particularly to a dishwasher having multiple wash zones. The dishwasher has an interior tub configured to provide an interior wash chamber for washing dishes. It also has a spray arm assembly configured to rotate within the tub and to spray a first flow of wash liquid over a portion of the interior tub thereby providing a first wash zone. A spray manifold fixed adjacent a lower dish rack, the manifold configured to provide a second flow of wash liquid toward the lower dish rack thereby providing a second wash zone.

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