Whirlpool Corporation
DISHWASHER DOOR WITH COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY

Abstract:

A method of counterbalancing a dishwasher door pivotal about a range of rotation between an opened position and a closed position on a dishwasher cabinet. The method comprises applying a varying counterbalancing force to the dishwasher door throughout the range of rotation to effect at least two of true-hold, auto-close, or slow-open of the door.