Programmable laundry appliance

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2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Pham, Thomas (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Having operator control interface

Reexamination Certificate

active

09740977

ABSTRACT:
A laundry machine control system and method of operating the same are disclosed. The system includes various slates of cycles pre-programmed into a CPU which controls the machine. Each of the slates includes numerous different cycles, each preferably designed to clean a different type of fabric. Particularly, each of the slates is programmed with the cycles expected to be used in a specific environment. The system of this invention allows for a programmer to select a desired slate from among the pre-programmed slates. It is also possible to reprogram a slate with cycles not originally part of that slate. Furthermore, it is possible, through the control system of the invention, to redefine a specific cycle including the individual steps and operations thereof.

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