Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for guiding a user through an interaction with a dishwasher user interface are provided. For example, in one embodiment a method for operating a dishwasher, wherein the dishwasher comprises a tub for receiving dishware, a door configured to enclose the tub, and a user interface comprising one or more control elements, is provided. The method comprises receiving, by the user interface, user selection of at least one of the control elements. In response to receiving the user selection of at least one of the one or more control elements, a controller initiates one or more close door indicators and a countdown timer. The method further comprises determining if the door is closed before a time period of the countdown timer expired. In response to determining that the door was closed before the time period of the countdown timer expired, a wash cycle is started or resumed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are related to a method and an associated system for removing a forming or fully developed clog from a drain hose in a dishwasher. According to one embodiment, the system includes a drain pump configured to remove water from the dishwasher and a drain hose in fluid communication with the drain pump. The system further includes a control device in operable communication with the drain pump and configured to execute a drain routine in response to detecting a clog in the drain hose, wherein the drain routine comprises repeatedly activating and deactivating the drain pump to facilitate removal of the clog.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are related to a method and an associated system for removing a forming or fully developed clog from a drain hose in a dishwasher. According to one embodiment, the system includes a drain pump configured to remove water from the dishwasher and a drain hose in fluid communication with the drain pump. The system further includes a control device in operable communication with the drain pump and configured to execute a drain routine in response to detecting a clog in the drain hose, wherein the drain routine comprises repeatedly activating and deactivating the drain pump to facilitate removal of the clog.