(57) A washing machine 1 contains water level sensors 3, in a drum 2, which has a water
inlet 10. A hot water supply 6 and a cold water supply 7 are connected respectively
to the inlet 10. The operation of valves 11, 12 for disconnecting and connecting the
supplies 6, 7 to the inlet 10 is governed by a processor 14, in accordance with the
water temperature at the inlet 10, which is sensed by temperature sensor 13.
In another aspect of the invention, the processor 14 renders a door catch inoperable
when the drum 2 is full of water, provides an indication to the user that the door
catch has been rendered inoperable, and initiates a draining cycle to drain the water
from the drum 2 before automatically opening the door.
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