Consumable descaling cartridges for a refrigerator appliance
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Feb 13, 2018
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Nov 12, 2012
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Abstract
A method of descaling a water dispensing system included in a refrigerator appliance with a water dispenser is disclosed. The method of descaling includes the step of removing a water filter cartridge from a filter port of the refrigerator appliance wherein the filter port is in fluid communication with the water dispenser. The method also includes the step of inserting a descaling cartridge containing descaling fluid into the filter port of the refrigerator appliance. The method further includes the step of advancing the descaling fluid from the descaling cartridge through the water dispenser.
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International Classification(s)
- 2012 Application Filing Year
- B08B Class
- 778 Applications Filed
- 529 Patents Issued To-Date
- 68 % Issued To-Date
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- 3 Citation Count
- B08B Class
- 42.12 % this patent is cited more than
- 7 Age
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