Abstract: A domestic appliance including a cabinet, a user interface including an interface printed circuit board (PCB), a voice module PCB operably connected with the interface PCB, the voice module PCB including one or more voice assistant modules, a microphone PCB provided separate from the voice module PCB, the microphone PCB having a plurality of microphone receivers attached thereto, the microphone PCB being operably connected with the voice module PCB, and a speaker operably connected with the voice module PCB.

Abstract: A home appliance including a user interface with a plurality of LEDs, the LEDs being activated and deactivated according to predetermined sequences as dictated by input signals and triggers to the user interface.

Abstract: A home appliance including a user interface with a plurality of LEDs, the LEDs being activated and deactivated according to predetermined sequences as dictated by input signals and triggers to the user interface.

Abstract: A control system of an appliance having a motor is provided. The control system includes an inverter circuit configured to provide power to the motor. The inverter circuit has a direct-current (DC) bus. The control system further includes a controller device powered by the DC bus, and a phase fired control device operatively coupled to an input of the inverter circuit. Also, the phase fired control device is configured to control a magnitude of voltage applied to the DC bus based on a phase on angle of the phase fired control device.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance and a regulator assembly therefor are generally provided. The regulator assembly may include inductive regulator may be positioned along a fluid supply conduit downstream from a water supply. The inductive regulator may include a regulator body, a rotor, a magnetic element, and an electrical stator. The regulator body may define an enclosed cavity extending between a regulator inlet and a regulator outlet. The rotor may be rotatably disposed within the regulator body. The magnetic element may be rotationally attached to the rotor. The electrical stator may be disposed outside of the enclosed cavity in selective magnetic communication with the magnetic element.

Abstract: A system for driving an inductive load of an appliance is provided. The system includes a direct current (DC) bus of the appliance. The DC bus is coupled to the inductive load of the appliance. The system includes a transistor having a first terminal, a second terminal, and a third terminal. The first terminal is coupled to the inductive load of the appliance. The second terminal is coupled to ground. The system includes a controller coupled to the third terminal of the transistor. The controller is configured to control operation of the transistor to drive the inductive load of the appliance.

Abstract: A control system of an appliance having a motor is provided. The control system includes an inverter circuit configured to provide power to the motor. The inverter circuit has a direct-current (DC) bus. The control system further includes a controller device powered by the DC bus, and a phase fired control device operatively coupled to an input of the inverter circuit. Also, the phase fired control device is configured to control a magnitude of voltage applied to the DC bus based on a phase on angle of the phase fired control device.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance and a regulator assembly therefor are generally provided. The regulator assembly may include inductive regulator may be positioned along a fluid supply conduit downstream from a water supply. The inductive regulator may include a regulator body, a rotor, a magnetic element, and an electrical stator. The regulator body may define an enclosed cavity extending between a regulator inlet and a regulator outlet. The rotor may be rotatably disposed within the regulator body. The magnetic element may be rotationally attached to the rotor. The electrical stator may be disposed outside of the enclosed cavity in selective magnetic communication with the magnetic element.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for monitoring current flow in an induction motor, particularly an induction motor associated with a washing machine and for controlling operation of the motor to limit thermals during operation of the motor. The subject matter provides for periodically stopping the motor and applying a phase limited alternating (AC) voltage to the motor that is of insufficient magnitude to start the motor rotating. A current reading is taken and converted using a look up table to a corresponding temperature. If the temperature exceeds a predetermined amount, temperature fold back procedures are initiated the may include shortening and/or pausing certain washer operations.

Abstract: A washing machine having an integrated water-on-demand feature is provided. The washing machine appliance allows a user to adjust the water or wash liquid fill amount of the washing machine appliance using an actuator integrated into or positioned nearby the dispenser box, thereby enabling a simple, convenient, and effective manner of adding wash liquid without requiring a substantial number of additional parts or assembly.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance includes a supply conduit having an exit positioned for directing water into a basket of the washing machine appliance. A door is positioned over the basket in a closed position. A water valve is coupled to the supply conduit. A controller opens the water valve in response to actuation of a water supply input and a signal from a sensor that the door is in the open position.

Abstract: A washing machine having an integrated water-on-demand feature is provided. The washing machine appliance allows a user to adjust the water or wash liquid fill amount of the washing machine appliance using an actuator integrated into or positioned nearby the dispenser box, thereby enabling a simple, convenient, and effective manner of adding wash liquid without requiring a substantial number of additional parts or assembly.

Abstract: Systems and methods are controlling an operating speed of an induction motor are provided. In particular, a current applied to a stator of an induction motor can be measured. A time domain representation of the measured current can be transformed into a frequency domain representation of the measured current. An operating speed of the induction motor can be determined based at least in part on the frequency domain representation. The determined speed can be compared to a desired operating speed, and the operating speed of the induction motor can be adjusted as necessary to meet the desired speed.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for monitoring current flow in an induction motor, particularly an induction motor associated with a washing machine and for controlling operation of the motor to limit thermals during operation of the motor. The subject matter provides for periodically stopping the motor and applying a phase limited alternating (AC) voltage to the motor that is of insufficient magnitude to start the motor rotating. A current reading is taken and converted using a look up table to a corresponding temperature. If the temperature exceeds a predetermined amount, temperature fold back procedures are initiated the may include shortening and/or pausing certain washer operations.

Abstract: An appliance for washing objects is configured to dispense a first fluid, or hot wash fluid, into a wash zone to at least a first level. The appliance is further configured to dispense a second fluid into the wash zone, wherein the first fluid and the second fluid form a fluid mixture that reaches a fill level and has a mixture temperature that is less than the temperature of the first fluid. In one embodiment, the first level is less than the fill level and the appliance, in response to the first level being reached, implements a secondary operation that facilitates cleaning of objects that are positioned in the wash zone.

Abstract: Water fill level detection techniques are provided for a dishwasher system. A dishwasher system includes a tub; a fluid circulation system for circulating water in the tub and a controller. The fluid circulation system includes at least one motor and at least one fill valve. The controller monitors a current drawn by the motor to control an operation of the fill valve. The controller performs a frequency analysis on the current to detect a water fill level in the tub.

Abstract: Water fill level detection techniques are provided for a dishwasher system. A dishwasher system includes a tub; a fluid circulation system for circulating water in the tub and a controller. The fluid circulation system includes at least one motor and at least one fill valve. The controller monitors a current drawn by the motor to control an operation of the fill valve. The controller performs a frequency analysis on the current to detect a water fill level in the tub.