Abstract: A touch-screen interface for a dishwasher door comprises a user interface, a touch sensitive component and a holder. The user interface includes a graphics film defining a plurality of transparent portions. The user interface is configured to facilitate touch communication therethrough. The graphics film is secured to the user interface to prevent moisture therebetween. The touch sensitive component is configured to receive touch communication through the user interface. The touch sensitive component senses a position of a user's finger on the user interface. The holder is releasably connected to the user interface and is configured to releasable secure the touch sensitive component to the user interface. The holder is releasably coupled to a dishwasher door. The releasable connection between the components of the touch-screen interface allows for ease of disassembly and repair or replacement of the components.

Abstract: A method for extracting water from laundry articles between a wash cycle and a rinse cycle is provided. The method including performing a spin cycle between the wash cycle and the rinse cycle, the spin cycle including a first initial spin, a first rest period after the first initial spin and a spin subsequent the first rest period lasting until an end of the spin cycle.