Abstract: A dishwashing machine includes a wash chamber and spray distribution mechanism to spray fluid over articles in the chamber. A recirculation sump at the bottom of the chamber receives fluid from the chamber and a first pump, driven by a relatively large motor, draws fluid from the sump and discharges it to the spray mechanism. A filter is positioned to remove soil particles from the recirculated fluid and a collection chamber collects filtered soil particles. The collection chamber is connected to a drain through a first one way valve. A drain pump, driven by a relatively small motor, is connected between the lower portion of the recirculation sump and the collection chamber. Another one way valve permits flow from the recirculation sump to the collection chamber while preventing reverse flow.

Abstract: A mechanism for securing items in a dishwasher rack includes a support member mounted on the rack, and a U-shaped contact member with the distal ends of the contact member rotatably connected to the support member. A spring is mounted on the support member and engages the ends of the contact member to urge the contact member into engagement with items in the dishwasher rack.

Abstract: A door handle assembly of a household refrigerator having a stiffener member with an elongated body made of rigid metal in the shape of an upwardly open channel with spaced apart legs including a first section offset form a second section to act as the gripping section and having spaced apart fastener receiving apertures. The first section has a molded soft elastomeric covering on the outside with apertures in alignment with the apertures in the stiffener member. A first decorative trim member having an outer and inner side with a contour to receive the legs of the channel of the first section of the stiffener member and including side walls overlapping the upper edge of the legs and elastomeric covering. The trim member has an open upwardly facing recess area in the outer side with apertures in alignment with the apertures in the stiffener member.