US 12,467,182 B2
Systems and methods for dispensing an additive for a washing machine appliance
FikreAdam Abebe Damtew, Louisville, KY (US)
Assigned to Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US)
Filed by Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US)
Filed on Oct. 26, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/495,148.
Prior Publication US 2025/0137181 A1, May 1, 2025
Int. Cl. D06F 33/37 (2020.01); D06F 39/02 (2006.01); D06F 103/00 (2020.01)
CPC D06F 33/37 (2020.02) [D06F 39/02 (2013.01); D06F 2103/00 (2020.02)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method for operating a washing machine comprising a cabinet, a tub provided in the cabinet, a basket rotatably provided within the tub, and a bulk additive storage system comprising two or more tanks, the method comprising:
receiving an input indicative of a first set of desired wash cycle options to be performed by the washing machine;
selecting an active tank of the two or more tanks based on the first set of desired wash cycle options; and
supplying a dose of additive to the tub from the active tank, wherein the dose of additive is based on the first set of desired wash cycle options.