Whirlpool Corporation
APPLIANCE NETWORK WITH MESSAGING

Abstract:

An appliance, communication system, and method thereof for a communicating on a network including an appliance interactive display coupled to an appliance communication module. The appliance communication module is configured to receive a message having an embedded interactive element configured to operate a functionality of the appliance embedded into the message. A return message is sent that relates to a post-cycle of operation of the embedded interactive element