US 2017/0323743 A1 · METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN APPLIANCE DOOR POSITION SWITCH FOR SABBATH MODE OPERATION

Abstract

An appliance includes a position switch retention device for use with an appliance including a body defining a generally cylindrical profile extending through a first portion thereof along an axis and having a first radius. The body further defines a pin-receiving channel open on at least a first end thereof and positioned within the generally cylindrical profile. The device further includes a first tab extending from a side of the body. The tab defines a ramp and an edge with the ramp extending away from the first end of the body to the edge. A cap extends outwardly from a second end of the body opposite the first end. The cap is spaced apart from the edge of the tab at a first distance and has a second radius greater than the first radius.

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Dependent claims

A method for selectively restricting movement of an appliance position switch including a pin from a closed position to an open position, comprising:

positioning the pin, when in the open position, within a channel of a body portion of a switch retention device;
moving the body of the switch retention device in a first direction into an opening in a face of the appliance within which the pin is moveable from the open position to the closed position with the pin in the channel to cause movement of the pin in the first direction toward the closed position;
and
continuing to move the switch retention device in the first direction such that a cap thereof contacts the face and a tab extending outwardly from the body engages with the opening to retain the switch retention device in the opening and the pin in the closed position.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Method of controlling an appliance door position switch for sabbath mode operation

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Method of controlling an appliance door position switch for sabbath mode operation

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Abstract

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