Vertical axis washing machine appliance with features for applying steam to articles and related methods
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Sep 1, 2015
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Jul 25, 2013
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Jan 19, 2012
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Jan 19, 2012
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The present subject matter provides a vertical axis washing machine appliance with features for applying steam to articles disposed therein. The washing machine appliance can be configured for filling a sump of the appliance with fluid and activating a pump in order to drain the sump of fluid. After the pump is activated, the washing machine appliance can be configured for submerging a heater in the appliance's sump with fluid and also starting the heater in order to heat the fluid in the sump and generate steam. Related methods are also provided.
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