Whirlpool Corporation
Ultra micron filter for a dishwasher

Abstract:

A dishwasher for treating utensils in the dishwasher wherein the dishwasher has a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a liquid spray system, a liquid recirculation system fluidly coupling the treating chamber to the spray system to recirculate wash liquid from the treating chamber to the spray system, and filters capable of removing particles from the wash liquid and a method including spraying the wash liquid, recirculating the sprayed wash liquid, microfiltering, and ultrafiltering at least a portion of wash liquid.