Abstract: A bulk dispensing system for a washing machine is provided. The bulk dispensing system includes at least one bulk storage tank mounted within the washing machine. A tube provides fluid communication between the at least one bulk storage tank and a tub mounted within a cabinet of the washing machine. A pump is operatively coupled to the tube and configured to move fluid from within the at least one bulk storage tank into the tub through the tube. A controller is operatively coupled to the pump and configured to control an amount of fluid moved into the tub.

Abstract: A bulk dispensing system for a washing machine is provided. The bulk dispensing system includes at least one bulk storage tank mounted within the washing machine. A tube provides fluid communication between the at least one bulk storage tank and a tub mounted within a cabinet of the washing machine. A pump is operatively coupled to the tube and configured to move fluid from within the at least one bulk storage tank into the tub through the tube. A controller is operatively coupled to the pump and configured to control an amount of fluid moved into the tub.

Abstract: In one aspect, a dishwasher having an upper rack wash operation is described. In one example embodiment, the dishwasher comprises a tub, and a fluid circulation assembly for circulating water. The assembly comprises a pump, a lower spray arm, and at least one other spray arm. The at least one other spray arm comprises one of a mid level spray arm and an upper spray arm. The pump is in flow communication with the lower spray arm via a water passage, and the pump is in flow communication with the other spray arm via a conduit that permits water flow around the water passage. The dishwasher further comprises a water flow blocking mechanism comprising a water flow blocking device, a magnet positioned outside the water flow path, and a magnet positioning device coupled to the magnet. The water flow blocking device is normally positioned in a pocket in the conduit. The magnet positioning device is configured to cause the magnet to move from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: A method of dispensing a fluid into a washing device including a wash chamber. The method includes positioning a fluid dispensing system within a door assembly including an outer wall, an inner wall, and a cavity defined therebetween. The inner wall includes an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the fluid dispensing system is fixedly coupled to the inner wall and/or the outer wall. The method further includes determining an amount of fluid to dispense and pumping the determined amount of fluid within the wash chamber.