DISHWASHER, A DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR THE DISHWASHER, AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR DRYING DISHWARE

摘要

A dishwasher, a door assembly for the dishwasher and a method of drying the dishware in the dishwasher are provided. The dishwasher may include a tub portion adapted to hold dishware. The dishwasher may also include a duct having an inlet proximate to the top of the tub portion. The duct may be configured to receive warm air and vaporized water from within the tub portion. The dishwasher may further include a single blower configured to direct the warm air and vaporized water into the duct during a drying cycle. The blower may be configured to operate in a cyclic manner. In various embodiments, the blower may be configured to operate in a reverse direction for at least a portion of the drying cycle.

主权项

1. A dishwasher comprising:
a tub defining an opening and an interior; a door attached to the tub and configured to selectively permit access to the interior of the tub; a duct positioned within the door and having an inlet that is in fluid communication with the interior of the tub, wherein the duct is configured to receive warm air and vaporized water from within the tub; and a blower configured to direct the warm air and vaporized water into the duct during a drying cycle of the dishwasher, wherein the blower is configured to operate in a cyclic manner during the drying cycle.