Abstract: An additive dispenser for a dishwashing machine includes a container formed in the inner wall of the machine door and a cover movable between a position closing the container and a position exposing the container. The cover is formed as an unitary member with a central cuplike base and an outwardly extending, flexible rim to engage a sealing ring around the container. The cover is formed from a thermoplastic, preferably polypropylene, with an integral lubricant, preferably silicone.

Abstract: An assembly for protecting a decorative surface includes a support structure and a trim piece positioned over the support structure including an outer decorative surface. A protective sheet is removably adhered to the outer decorative surface. Screws extend through corresponding openings in the trim piece and protective sheet for securing the decorative sheet to the support structure. The protective sheet has a closed loop, weakened parting line surrounding and spaced outwardly from each of the screw receiving openings. The head of each screw includes an inner portion engaging the protective sheet and having a diameter substantially the same as the material enclosed in the parting line and a larger diameter outer portion extending radially beyond the inner portion and spaced from the protective sheet.

Abstract: An electric motor of predetermined voltage rating is connected to an electric current supply source higher in voltage than the rated motor voltage in series with a voltage dropping resistor controlled by a thermal relay responsive to motor temperature. The series circuit is regulated by the relay to include or exclude the resistor thereby to maintain motor temperature at normal rated value.