EP2037033A1 - Waschmaschine mit Beladung von oben, die ein Empfehlungsmodul für die Menge mindestens eines Waschmittels umfasst - Google Patents

Waschmaschine mit Beladung von oben, die ein Empfehlungsmodul für die Menge mindestens eines Waschmittels umfasst Download PDF

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EP2037033A1
EP2037033A1 EP08163905A EP08163905A EP2037033A1 EP 2037033 A1 EP2037033 A1 EP 2037033A1 EP 08163905 A EP08163905 A EP 08163905A EP 08163905 A EP08163905 A EP 08163905A EP 2037033 A1 EP2037033 A1 EP 2037033A1
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Olivier Jaquet
Minh Man N'Guyen
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
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    • D06F2103/04—Quantity, e.g. weight or variation of weight
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/42—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers related to filters or pumps
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/58—Indications or alarms to the control system or to the user
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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  • the present invention relates to a module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product and a washing machine for laundry loading from above equipped with a module for recommending the quantity of at least one product of washing to be introduced in a box for washing products.
  • This washing machine comprises a tank in which is housed a drum for containing the laundry.
  • the invention relates to washing machines for laundry loading from above, and more particularly washing machines for domestic use.
  • washing machines which provide visual means for indicating the level of filling of a detergent in a product box such as transparent windows.
  • FR2534605 discloses a front-loading laundry-washing machine comprising a box for washing products, which in operative position is surrounded on all sides by a body and comprises at least two compartments for the washing products. Inside the bodywork, each compartment is associated with at least one light source which is activated according to the program.
  • the light source is visible when the addition device of the washing products is open.
  • the light source turns on when the device is opened and goes off when the device is closed.
  • the light source is constituted by at least one light diode. The diodes of the light source are switched on according to the quantity of detergent to be introduced, and more particularly by the lighting of the number of cups to pour into a compartment of the box for detergents.
  • this box for washing products is dependent on the control means of the washing machine.
  • the light sources of the box for detergents are turned on or off by the control means of the washing machine.
  • the control means of the washing machine control the light sources of the box for detergents although the light sources are offset on the box for detergents with respect to the control panel comprising the control means.
  • the operation of the light sources is dependent on the control means of the washing machine.
  • the box for detergents does not make it possible to directly visualize the quantity of detergent to be introduced into the compartment.
  • the light sources are disposed on an upper face of the box for detergents. Light sources can not display a threshold to reach recommended.
  • the user fills a cup and pours it into the compartment. This operation is repeated as many times as light sources are lit. In addition, the user must have available a cup with the washing product to be introduced into the compartment.
  • the dosage of the washing product is variable according to the quantity contained by the cup.
  • the cup can be filled completely or halfway. The filling of this cup is approximate and with a low accuracy compared to the amount of washing product necessary for a washing program.
  • the recommendation of the detergents is not optimal depending on the parameters considered for the recommendation of the quantity of each detergent.
  • this box for washing products is completely integral with the washing machine in which said device is assembled.
  • the box for washing products requires electrical connections between the control panel of the machine and the latter to turn on or off the light sources. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the tightness of the connections in an area where water is present in large quantities and under pressure. In case of failure of the seal, the user may be in contact with high potentials and be in the presence of an electrical hazard.
  • the machines for loading the laundry from above include a cover to access the washing tub.
  • the cover of the machine When the cover of the machine is open, it covers the control panel. Therefore, the user can not select the input data of the laundry parameters and view a recommendation of a quantity of washing products to be introduced into the product box.
  • the object of the present invention is to solve the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a top-loading laundry washing machine comprising a module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box for washing products.
  • the recommendation module makes it possible to recommend the quantity of washing products in a precise, ergonomic and simple way to identify the threshold determined by said recommendation module.
  • the recommendation module makes it possible to recommend the quantity of washing products independently of the control means of the washing machine.
  • the present invention relates to a washing machine laundry load from above comprising a body enclosing a washing tub, said washing tub housing a rotary drum, said machine comprising control means placed in a headband control, said machine comprising a access opening made in an upper portion of the body closed by a cover.
  • said machine comprises a module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box for detergents independent of the control means of said machine.
  • the recommendation module and the control means of the machine are without control or control relationship between them.
  • the recommendation module indicates the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box for detergents without using the control means of the machine or without the control means controlling the operation of said recommendation module.
  • the recommendation module is adaptable to laundry washing machines with top loading laundry including a box for washing products.
  • This recommendation module can be installed on any model of washing machine to load laundry from above without structural modification of said machines.
  • This recommendation module can be installed by the user on a top-loading laundry washing machine. Such a recommendation module makes it possible to avoid the overconsumption of washing products found in the users and consequently to reduce the discharges of washing products into the environment.
  • the recommendation module includes a control means. No operating command of the machine and / or the recommendation module is exchanged between said control means of the recommendation module and the control means of the machine.
  • the recommendation module comprises at least one means for visualizing the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box for detergents.
  • the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box for detergents is easy to use.
  • the user directly reads the level of at least one washing product to be introduced.
  • Said at least one luminous indication makes it possible to directly view at least one threshold determined by the recommendation module.
  • the recommendation module is placed in the box for detergents.
  • the recommendation of at least one washing product is visible to the user when filling said box with a detergent.
  • Said at least one visualization means makes it possible to recommend an amount of at least one washing product by at least one visual indication corresponding to one level of washing product to be achieved when filling the box for detergents.
  • the level of at least one washing product is determined by the recommendation module and indicated by a display means. Then, the user can fill the box for washing products up to this level.
  • the recommendation module comprises an electrical power supply independent of the electrical power supply of the control means of the machine.
  • the power supply of the recommendation module is autonomous with respect to the power supply of the control means of the washing machine.
  • the power supplies of the recommendation module and the control means of the machine are different.
  • the recommendation module comprises a low-voltage electrical power supply battery.
  • the power supply of the recommendation module is made by a battery.
  • While the power supply of the control means of the machine is generally carried out at the voltage of the electrical network.
  • the machine is connected to an electrical network by a power supply cord and the control means are supplied with the voltage of said electrical network.
  • the recommendation module supplied with low voltage electrical energy makes it possible to avoid electrical risks for the user.
  • This module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product has advantages similar to those described above with reference to the first aspect of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 a top-loading laundry washing machine equipped with a box for detergents and a recommendation module.
  • This washing machine may be a household washing machine or a washer-dryer.
  • This washing machine 1 comprises a body 2 comprising an access opening 3 inside the body 2.
  • this access opening 3 is made in an upper portion of the body 2, and in this example, in an upper plane of the bodywork 2.
  • An access door 4 is adapted to close this opening 3 of the body 2 of the machine 1, especially during operation thereof.
  • the access door 4 is pivotally mounted about an axis of rotation integral with the body 2 of the machine 1.
  • the bodywork 2 of the machine 1 is adapted to house a washing tub 5 which is particularly suitable for containing the different washing and rinsing baths.
  • the drum 6 is thus rotatably mounted about a horizontal axis 7.
  • the latter comprises, in known manner, a door 8.
  • This access door 8 for example formed of two gates 9 and pivotally mounted on the shell of the drum 6, makes it possible to close an opening 10 formed in said shell of said drum 6.
  • washing tub 5 may also include a tank door (not shown).
  • This tank door makes it possible to close an opening 12 made in the tank 5 and disposed substantially in line with the access opening 3 of the bodywork 2 of the machine 1.
  • This tank door can thus be movable between a closed position. in which it closes the opening 12, in a sealed manner, and an open position in which the door leaf door is disposed between the tank wall 5 and the body 2 of the machine 1.
  • a control panel 13 is also provided at the top and rear of the machine 1. When the access door 4, also called cover, of the machine 1 is in the open position, the control panel 13 is hidden. Therefore, the control means 25 of the machine 1 placed in the control panel 13 are not visible to the user.
  • the washing machine comprises all the equipment and means necessary for the implementation of a conventional washing process in such a rotary drum machine.
  • the washing machine 1 comprises a box 14 for washing products.
  • the box 14 for washing products comprises a front face 15.
  • the box 14 for washing products is integrated in a cover 4 of the body 2 of said machine 1.
  • the front face 15 of said box 14 for washing products being on the inner face 16 of said lid 4.
  • Said box 14 for washing products can be assembled by elastic latching means with the cover 4 of the body 2.
  • Said box 14 and the cover 4 are generally made of plastic.
  • the box 14 for detergents is between said cover 4 of the body 2 and four peripheral walls 18 of an opening 12 of the washing tub 5.
  • the box 14 for washing products allows a flow of liquid in the washing bath of the washing tub 5 by at least one opening 19 formed in the lower part of said box 14.
  • the liquid flowing from said box 14 is constituted of water and one or more washing products during the phases of a washing cycle.
  • the box 14 for washing products also comprises at least one opening 20 formed on the upper face 21 of said box 14 for introducing at least one washing product into said box 14.
  • Said at least one inlet opening of at least one washing product and said at least one liquid outlet opening 19 may be a single opening according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the box 14 for detergents may consist of one or more compartments 23 to contain different detergents.
  • said box 14 comprises at least two compartments 23.
  • Said at least two compartments 23 can contain in particular the prewash products, the main wash products also called “laundry”, rinses, or softeners.
  • the box for detergents comprises three compartments 23.
  • a recommendation module 26 for the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into the box 14 for washing products is installed in said box 14.
  • the module for recommending the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into the box for washing products in accordance with the invention will now be described with reference to Figures 1 to 4 .
  • FIG. 2 schematically illustrated a recommendation module according to the invention in an exploded view for viewing the means necessary for the implementation of the invention.
  • the top-loading laundry washing machine 1 comprises control means 25 placed in a control panel 13.
  • the machine 1 comprises an access opening 3 made in an upper portion of the body 2 closed by a cover 4.
  • the machine 1 comprises a recommendation module 26 for the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box 14 for detergents independent of the control means 25 of said machine 1.
  • the recommendation module 26 and the control means 25 of the machine 1 are without any control or control relationship between them.
  • the recommendation module 26 indicates the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box 14 for detergents without using the control means 25 of the machine 1 or without the control means 25 controlling the operation. of said recommendation module 26.
  • the recommendation module 26 of the quantity of at least one washing product is assembled on the lid 4.
  • the recommendation module 26 is adaptable to the top-loading laundry washing machines comprising a box 14 for washing products.
  • This recommendation module can be installed on any model of washing machine to load laundry from above without structural modification of said machines.
  • This recommendation module 26 can be installed by the user on a washing machine 1 to load laundry from above.
  • Such a recommendation module 26 makes it possible to avoid the overconsumption of washing products found in the users and consequently to reduce the discharges of detergents into the environment.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises a control means 28, such as a microcontroller. No operating command of the machine 1 and / or the recommendation module 26 is exchanged between said control means 28 of the recommendation module 26 and the control means 25 of the machine 1.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises at least one means 22 for displaying the quantity of at least one washing product to be introduced into a box 14 for washing products, such as light-emitting diodes 30.
  • the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents is easy to use.
  • the user directly reads the level of at least one washing product to be introduced.
  • Said at least one visualization means 22 comprising at least one luminous indication makes it possible to directly view at least one threshold determined by the recommendation module 26.
  • the recommendation module 26 can be placed on the inner face or the outer face of a visible wall of the box 14 for washing products when the lid 4 is in the open position.
  • the recommendation module 26 is placed on the front face 15 of the box 14 for washing products.
  • the recommendation module 26 is placed in the box 14 for washing products.
  • the recommendation of at least one washing product is visible to the user when filling said box 14 with a washing product.
  • Said at least one visualization means 22 makes it possible to recommend an amount of at least one washing product by at least one visual indication corresponding to a level of washing product to be attained when filling the box 14 for detergents.
  • the level of at least one detergent is determined by the recommendation module 26 and indicated by a display means 22. Then, the user can fill the box 14 for detergents up to this level.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises an electric power supply 29 independent of the power supply (not shown) of the control means 25 of the machine 1.
  • the electrical power supply 29 of the recommendation module 26 is autonomous with respect to the supply of electrical energy to the control means 25 of the washing machine 1.
  • the electrical power supplies of the recommendation module 26 and control means 25 of the machine 1 are different.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises a battery 30 for supplying low voltage electrical energy.
  • the electric power supply 29 of the recommendation module 26 is produced by a battery 30.
  • While the power supply of the control means 25 of the machine 1 is generally carried out at the voltage of the electrical network.
  • the machine 1 is connected to an electrical network by a power supply cord and the control means 25 are supplied with the voltage of said electrical network.
  • the recommendation module 26 supplied with low voltage electrical energy makes it possible to avoid electrical risks for the user.
  • the recommendation module 26 is mounted on the inner face of a dressing element of the box 14 for washing products.
  • the box 14 for washing products is integrated in a body cover 2 of said machine 1, said at least one display means 22 of the recommendation module 26 being visible when the lid 4 of said machine 1 is opened.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises a sealed housing 31.
  • Said sealed housing 31 is formed in two parts. Each portion of the sealed housing 31 is a molded plastic shell.
  • An electronic card 32 is mounted and fixed in said sealed housing 31.
  • the electronic card 32 comprises a control means 28, such as a microcontroller, at least one display means 22 of the level of a washing product to recommend, such as a light-emitting diode 30.
  • the sealed housing 31 is connected to a housing 33 enclosing a battery 30.
  • the housing 33 of the battery 30 is also formed in two parts.
  • the battery case 33 is also sealed.
  • the connection between the electronic card 32 and the battery 30 is made by two cables 34.
  • the cables 34 pass through openings in the housing 33 of the battery 30 and in the sealed housing 31 of the electronic card 32.
  • connection between the housing 33 of the battery 30 and the sealed housing 31 of the electronic card 32 is also sealed.
  • the two housings 31 and 33 comprise elastic snap-fastening means of a first plastic shell with a second shell made of plastic. plastic.
  • the box 14 for washing products comprises fastening means 44 by elastic snap-fastening for holding in position the recommendation module 26 comprising the two housings 31 and 33.
  • the fixing means 44 of the box 14 for washing products are placed on the inner face of a covering element of said box 14.
  • the fastening means 44 of the box 14 for detergents cooperate with means for fixing the lid 4 of the machine 1.
  • the battery 30 of the recommendation module 26 can be made with two AA type batteries 35.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises at least one selection means 36 for the hardness of the water of the network feeding said machine 1, and at least one means 37 for selecting the degree of soiling of the laundry contained in the drum 6.
  • the selection means 36 for the hardness of the water of the network and the means 37 for selecting the level of soiling of the laundry is a common button 27, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 2 to 4 .
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises at least one means for selecting or determining the quantity of laundry introduced into the drum 6.
  • the means for selecting the amount of laundry introduced into the drum 6 is a button. This button is used to increment or decrement by successive presses a threshold value of the amount of laundry introduced into the drum 6.
  • said at least one means for determining the amount of laundry is an infrared sensor, said infrared sensor emitting an infrared beam.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprising a control means counting the passage time of the laundry pieces introduced into the drum 6 during the cutting of the infrared beam emitted by said infrared sensor.
  • the control means 28 of the recommendation module 26 determines a quantity of laundry contained in said drum 6 and determines the level of washing product to recommend to the user of the machine 1.
  • the washing product recommendation is carried out by a display means 22 comprising a plurality of light sources 30.
  • An infrared sensor 39 assembled on the recommendation module 26 makes it possible to determine the load of laundry introduced into the drum 6.
  • the infrared sensor 39 is mounted on the electronic card 32 of the recommendation module 26.
  • the infrared sensor 39 comprises two diodes 40, a first diode emitting an infrared beam and a second diode for receiving the infrared beam.
  • a separator element 41 is mounted on each diode 40 of the infrared sensor 39.
  • Each separator element 41 makes it possible to channel the infrared beam and to avoid the disturbances of one diode 40 on the other.
  • the infrared sensor 39 opens into an opening 42 of the box 14 for detergents. This infrared sensor 39 makes it possible to count the passage time of the pieces of laundry in front of said sensor 39 during the introduction of said pieces of laundry into the drum 6 through the opening 10 formed in the shell of said drum 6.
  • the infrared sensor 39 installed in the box 14 for detergents makes it possible to count the passage time of the laundry items when the cover 4 of the machine 1 is open.
  • the infrared sensor 39 is above the body 2 when the cover 4 is open.
  • the control means 28 of the recommendation module 26 determines a quantity of laundry listed in three classes.
  • the first class corresponds to a load of less than 1.5 kg, ie a small load of laundry.
  • the second class corresponds to a load of linen between 1.5 kg and 3 kg, ie an average load of linen.
  • the third class corresponds to a load of laundry exceeding 3 kg, ie a heavy load of laundry.
  • the values indicated defining the classes of the load of laundry introduced into the drum 6 are in no way limiting.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises at least one display means 22 disposed on the front face 15 of the box 14 for at least one washing product.
  • Said at least one visualization means 22 makes it possible to recommend a quantity of washing product to be introduced into said box 14 for detergents by at least one luminous indication 17.
  • Said at least one luminous indication 17 can be arranged in a vertical direction or horizontal of said front face 15 of said box 14 for washing products.
  • Said at least one light indication 17 represents levels of recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents.
  • the number of recommendation levels is chosen by the manufacturer of washing machines.
  • Said at least one visualization means 22 makes it possible to recommend an amount of detergent by at least one luminous indication 17 corresponding to at least one level of detergent to be reached during filling of the box 14 for detergents.
  • Said at least one visualization means 22 makes it possible to recommend a threshold level of detergent or a number of doses to be introduced into a compartment 23 of the box 14.
  • the box 14 for detergents may comprise windows 43 for displaying the level of detergent introduced into a compartment 23.
  • Said at least one light indication 17 being close to a viewing window 43 may indicate the threshold level of detergent to be introduced into a compartment 23 of the box 14 or be dissociated from said threshold of the level of detergent to be introduced.
  • a means for monitoring the filling of the box 14 for detergents is activated as soon as a detergent is introduced into said box 14.
  • This means of monitoring the filling of said box 14 can be performed by changing the color of said at least one viewing means 22. Sound means can warn the user that the recommended level of washing product is reached.
  • said at least one light indication 17 is placed along a transparent window 29 to display the level of washing product introduced into said box 14 for washing products.
  • the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents may be a function of the washing program, of the type of textile.
  • the recommendation of at least one washing product also takes into consideration the hardness of the water of the network.
  • the level of hardness of the water can be defined by the user during the operation of the washing machine 1. This level of water hardness is thus defined for all washing cycles implemented in the machine 1.
  • the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents is also a function of the level of soiling of the laundry.
  • the recommendation module 26 comprises a control means 28, said control means 28 can receive data for selecting a level of soiling of the laundry by a button 27.
  • the recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into the box 14 for detergents is incremented by at least one level for dirty laundry.
  • the button 27 for determining the level of soiling makes it possible to modify the recommendation of a quantity of washing product by increasing or decreasing the recommended value compared with a so-called standard soiling level.
  • the button 27 for determining the level of soiling may also comprise a light indicator to indicate its operating status and the level of soiling defined by the user.
  • the level of soiling is adjusted by successive presses on the button 27.
  • a first support makes it possible to classify the laundry as being slightly dirty.
  • a second support classifies the laundry as dirty.
  • a third support makes it possible to classify the linen as being very dirty. Additional support returns to the first class of soiling level, a load of lightly soiled laundry.
  • a display means 38 for the level of soiling is also provided on the recommendation module 26.
  • This display means 38 comprises at least one diode for each level of soiling of the laundry.
  • the light sources made by diodes for the means of visualization 38 of the level of soiling are located on the electronic board 32 of the recommendation module 26.
  • the recommendation of the quantity of washing product to be introduced into box 14 for detergents is also a function of the quantity of laundry introduced into a drum 6 of said machine 1.
  • said at least one visualization means 22 consists of a plurality of light sources 17.
  • Said light sources can indicate at least two levels of recommendation of the amount of detergent to be introduced into a compartment 23 of the box 14 for detergents.
  • Said at least one visualization means 22 comprises a plurality of light sources 17 to obtain a number of important levels in order to recommend a precise quantity of washing products.
  • Said at least one visualization means 22 can extend over the entire filling height of the box 14 for detergents.
  • the light sources of said at least one display means 22 may be of different colors to achieve a color gradient according to the recommended level of amount of detergent.
  • the light sources 17 of the box 14 for detergents may be light-emitting diodes 30.
  • the luminous indication extends from a minimum level to a recommendation level of a quantity of washing products to be introduced into said box 14.
  • the box 14 for washing products is integrated in a cover 4 of body 2 of said machine 1, the front face 15 of said box 14 for detergents being on the inner face 16 of said cover 4, and the luminous indication 17 being visible when opening said cover 4.
  • a luminous indication 17 is placed along a transparent window 29 to display the level of washing product introduced into said box 14 for washing products.
  • Box 14 for washing products comprises at least two compartments 23, said at least two compartments 23 being each associated with at least one visualization means 22.
  • a first display means 22 comprises a row of light-emitting diodes 30 horizontally aligned to indicate the level of detergent powder to be introduced into a first compartment 23.
  • a second display means 22 comprises a row of light-emitting diodes 30 vertically aligned to indicate the level of liquid washing product to be introduced into a second compartment 23.
  • the recommendation module 26 can assume three operating states.
  • the first state of operation of the recommendation module 26 is an inactive state when closing the body cover 2 of a washing machine 1. Said recommendation module 26 is without power supply.
  • the second operating state of said recommendation module 26 is an active state when the cover 4 of the body 2 of a washing machine 1 is opened. Said recommendation module 26 is under electrical power supply.
  • the third state of operation of said recommendation module 26 is an active state when opening the body cover 2 of a washing machine 1 and resting beyond a period of non-use of the machine 1. Said recommendation module 26 comes out of this third operating state either from the displacement of the cover 4 of the bodywork 2, or by pressing the button 27 for determining the level of soiling of the laundry, or by detecting the introducing laundry into the drum 6 of the machine 1.
  • the recommendation module 26 can be activated or deactivated by the user, for example by pressing an on / off button allowing the power supply of the elements constituting said recommendation module 26.
  • the sealed housing 31 of the recommendation module 26 comprises transparent walls 45 vis-à-vis the diodes of the electronic card 32 to allow the passage of light indications to the outside of the box 14 for detergents.
  • the displacement of the cover 4 of the body 2 can be detected by an electromagnet connected to the body 2 of the machine 1 and a magnet placed in said cover 4.
  • This electromagnetic device makes it possible to determine the inclination of the cover 4 of the bodywork 2 in relation to the bodywork 2 and to deduce the state of operation of said at least one luminous means 22.
  • Adjusting the water hardness level can be achieved by a long press on the button 27 for determining the level of soiling of the laundry.
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GB2008286A (en) * 1977-11-16 1979-05-31 Philips Nv Selection device for a domestic appliance
FR2534605A1 (fr) * 1982-10-18 1984-04-20 Bosch Siemens Hausgeraete Machine a laver commandee par programme
US4862711A (en) * 1986-02-15 1989-09-05 Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba Detergent dispensing system for clothes washing machine or the like
US5007254A (en) 1989-12-28 1991-04-16 Raytheon Company Additive fluid viewing
EP0844326A1 (de) * 1996-11-25 1998-05-27 Merloni Elettrodomestici S.p.A. Verbrauchskontrollsystem für Haushaltgeräte
WO2003029550A1 (de) * 2001-10-01 2003-04-10 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Prozessgesteuertes haushaltgerät mit einem anzeigedisplay für texte

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GB2008286A (en) * 1977-11-16 1979-05-31 Philips Nv Selection device for a domestic appliance
FR2534605A1 (fr) * 1982-10-18 1984-04-20 Bosch Siemens Hausgeraete Machine a laver commandee par programme
US4862711A (en) * 1986-02-15 1989-09-05 Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba Detergent dispensing system for clothes washing machine or the like
US5007254A (en) 1989-12-28 1991-04-16 Raytheon Company Additive fluid viewing
EP0844326A1 (de) * 1996-11-25 1998-05-27 Merloni Elettrodomestici S.p.A. Verbrauchskontrollsystem für Haushaltgeräte
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