EP2085508B1 - Front loaded laundry treatment machine with display element - Google Patents

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EP2085508B1
EP2085508B1 EP09000919.2A EP09000919A EP2085508B1 EP 2085508 B1 EP2085508 B1 EP 2085508B1 EP 09000919 A EP09000919 A EP 09000919A EP 2085508 B1 EP2085508 B1 EP 2085508B1
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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    • 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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    • 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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Die Erfindung betrifft eine frontbeschickbare Wäschebehandlungsmaschine, wie Waschmaschine, Waschtrockner oder Wäschetrockner, mit einer an der Frontwand angeordneten Beladungsöffnung, die mittels einer schwenkbaren Tür verschließbar ist, mit einer Verriegelungsvorrichtung zum Halten der Tür in ihrer Verschlussstellung und mit einem Anzeigeelement für die Darstellung des Beladungszustandes, welches von einer Steuereinrichtung steuerbar ist.The invention relates to a front-loading laundry treating machine, such as a washing machine, washer-dryer or tumble dryer, having a loading opening arranged on the front wall, which can be closed by a pivotable door, with a locking device for holding the door in its closed position and with a display element for displaying the loading state, which is controllable by a control device.

Eine solche Waschmaschine ist aus der DE 197 05 878 A1 bekannt. Die bekannte Waschmaschine besitzt eine Bedienblende mit Bedienelementen zur Einstellung des Waschprogramms. Die Bedienblende besitzt ferner ein Anzeigeelement für die Anzeige des Beladungszustandes der Trommel. Der Beladungsgrad wird hierbei abhängig vom eingestellten Waschprogramm oder den wäschespezifischen Daten ermittelt. Da sich das Anzeigeelement in der Bedienblende befindet, ist es schlecht einsehbar, wenn der Benutzer in gehockter oder gebückter Haltung die zu waschenden Wäschestücke durch die frontseitige Beladungsöffnung in die Trommel einwirft.Such a washing machine is out of the DE 197 05 878 A1 known. The known washing machine has a control panel with controls for adjusting the wash program. The control panel also has a display element for displaying the loading state of the drum. The degree of loading is determined depending on the set washing program or the laundry-specific data. Since the display element is located in the control panel, it is difficult to see when the user in a crouched or bent position throws the laundry items to be washed through the front loading opening in the drum.

Aus der DE 38 38 998 A1 ist eine Waschmaschine bekannt, bei der ein Anzeigeelement für die Beladung auf der frontseitigen Bedienblende angeordnet ist. Hierbei handelt es sich um eine Art Federwaage, die beim Absenken des Laugenbehälters eine Platte im Anzeigefenster des Anzeigeelementes mit absenkt, wobei eine Skalierung zur Erfassung des Gewichts dient. Aus der DE 89 14 729 U1 ist es ferner bekannt, das Anzeigelement für die Beladung an der Frontwand anzuordnen. Hierbei wird ein Zeiger an einer Skala entsprechend des Beladungszustandes positioniert, wobei die Gesamtanordnung des mittels Federn aufgehängten Laugenbehälters als Federwaage wirkt.From the DE 38 38 998 A1 a washing machine is known in which a display element for loading on the front panel is arranged. This is a kind of spring balance, which lowers a plate in the display window of the display element when lowering the tub with a scale for detecting the weight is used. From the DE 89 14 729 U1 It is also known to arrange the display element for the loading on the front wall. Here, a pointer is positioned on a scale corresponding to the loading condition, wherein the overall arrangement of the suspended by means of springs lye container acts as a spring balance.

Aus der WO 02/14593 A2 ist eine frontbeschickbare Wäschebehandlungsmaschine bekannt, die einen großflächigen Türöffnungshebel direkt an der Tür besitzt. Dieser Türöffnungshebel bzw. der Rahmen der Tür ist mit einer Vielzahl von leuchtenden Anzeigeelementen ausgestattet, um beispielsweise Statusinformationen anzuzeigen und eine Zustandserkennung des Gerätes bzw. des Programms aus einer Entfernung zu ermöglichen. Andere Leuchtmittel zur Funktionsanzeige einer frontbeschickbaren Wäschebehandlungsmaschine sind aus der DE 101 44 668 A1 und EP 1 582 619 A1 bekannt. Hierbei sind die Leichtmittel kreisförmig um die Tür herum angeordnet, so dass deutlich sichtbare Anzeigen und blinkende Sequenzen bereitgestellt werden können.From the WO 02/14593 A2 is known a front loadable laundry treating machine having a large-scale door opening lever directly to the door. This door opening lever or the frame of the door is equipped with a plurality of luminous display elements, for example, to display status information and to allow a state detection of the device or the program from a distance. Other bulbs for displaying the function of a front-loading laundry treating machine are from the DE 101 44 668 A1 and EP 1 582 619 A1 known. Here, the light means are arranged in a circle around the door, so that clearly visible displays and flashing sequences can be provided.

Aus der DE 10 2006 038 111 B3 bzw. der DE 41 12 726 A1 ist es bekannt, ein Leuchtmittel in einem Umfangsabschnitt des Randes der Beladungsöffnung anzuordnen, welches den Rand der Tür von der Frontwand aus beleuchtet. Hiermit wird dem Benutzer sehr genau und deutlich angezeigt, wann er an die Tür greifen muss, um sie zu öffnen. Hierbei ist es zweckmäßig, dass das Leuchtmittel von der Steuerungseinrichtung aktivierbar ist. Auf diese Weise ist das Leuchtmittel abhängig vom Programmablauf ansteuerbar, wobei das Leuchtmittel ausgeschaltet ist, wenn die Tür nicht geöffnet werden kann. Das Leuchtmittel wird erst eingeschaltet, wenn beispielsweise ein Programmablauf beendet ist und der Benutzer aufgefordert wird, die zu behandelnde Wäsche aus der Wäschebehandlungsmaschine zu entnehmen.From the DE 10 2006 038 111 B3 or the DE 41 12 726 A1 It is known to arrange a light source in a peripheral portion of the edge of the loading opening, which illuminates the edge of the door from the front wall. This shows the user very clearly and exactly when he has to reach for the door to open it. It is expedient here for the luminous means to be activatable by the control device. In this way, the light source can be controlled depending on the program sequence, wherein the light source is turned off when the door can not be opened. The lighting means is only switched on when, for example, a program sequence has ended and the user is requested to remove the laundry to be treated from the laundry treatment machine.

Der Erfindung liegt somit die Aufgabe zugrunde, den Bedienkomfort einer frontbeschickbaren Wäschebehandlungsmaschine, wie Waschmaschine, Waschtrockner oder Wäschetrockner, zu verbessern.The invention is therefore an object of the invention to improve the ease of use of a front loadable laundry treatment machine, such as washing machine, washer-dryer or tumble dryer.

Erfindungsgemäß wird dieses Problem durch eine frontbeschickbare Wäschebehandlungsmaschine mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den nachfolgenden abhängigen Ansprüchen.According to the invention, this problem is solved by a front-loading laundry treatment machine having the features of patent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and modifications of the invention will become apparent from the following dependent claims.

Der mit der Erfindung erreichbare Vorteil besteht darin, dass eine einfache und komfortable Handhabung für die Beladung bereitgestellt wird. Hierbei wird der Benutzer während des Beladens immer über den Beladungszustand informiert, wobei er in gebückter oder gehockter Haltung das Anzeigeelement für den Beladungszustand bequem beobachten kann. Diese Möglichkeit wird dem Benutzer dadurch bereitgestellt, dass das Anzeigeelement an der Frontwand im Randbereich der Beladungsöffnung angebracht ist.The advantage achievable with the invention is that a simple and comfortable handling for the loading is provided. In this case, the user is always informed of the loading state during loading, while being able to comfortably observe the indicator for the loading state in a bent or crouched position. This possibility is provided to the user in that the display element is mounted on the front wall in the edge region of the loading opening.

In einer zweckmäßigen Ausführungsform ist das Anzeigeelement im Bereich der Aufnahme für die Tür angeordnet und wird zumindest teilweise durch die Tür abgedeckt, wenn sie geschlossen ist. Dadurch sticht dieses Anzeigeelement nicht in den Vordergrund, wenn die Maschine läuft und die Tür geschlossen ist.In an expedient embodiment, the display element is arranged in the region of the receptacle for the door and is at least partially covered by the door when it is closed. As a result, this indicator does not stand in the foreground when the machine is running and the door is closed.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführung ist das Anzeigeelement segmentiert ausgeführt, wobei jedes Segment einem Teilbereich des Beladungsgrades entspricht. Damit kann der Beladungszustand stets schnell und sicher erfasst werden, ohne dass der Benutzer genau hinschauen muss.In an advantageous embodiment, the display element is designed segmented, each segment corresponds to a portion of the load level. Thus, the load state can always be detected quickly and safely, without the user has to look carefully.

Zur Verbesserung der Darstellung umfasst das Anzeigeelement Leuchtmittel, wobei jedem Segment zumindest ein Leuchtmittel zugeordnet ist. Dadurch ist eine gute Ablesbarkeit in dunklen Räumen gewährleistet, wobei auch aus größeren Entfernungen der angezeigte Beladungszustand abgelesen werden kann.To improve the presentation, the display element comprises lighting means, wherein each segment is associated with at least one light source. This is a good readability in dark spaces, whereby also from larger distances the indicated load condition can be read off.

In einer zweckmäßigen Ausführung ist das Anzeigeelement als Streifen ausgeführt, der im oberen Bereich der Türaufnahme angebracht ist, wobei die Segmente nebeneinander angeordnet sind. Hierdurch wird eine gute Erkennbarkeit des Beladungszustandes erreicht.In an expedient embodiment, the display element is designed as a strip which is mounted in the upper region of the door receptacle, wherein the segments are arranged side by side. As a result, a good visibility of the loading condition is achieved.

In dieser Ausführung ist es zweckmäßig, dass bei der Verwendung von Leuchtmitteln die nebeneinander angeordneten Segmente als bogenförmiger Leuchtbalken ausgeführt sind und dem Verlauf des Öffnungsrandes folgen.In this embodiment, it is expedient that when using bulbs, the juxtaposed segments are designed as a curved light bar and follow the course of the opening edge.

In einer anderen Ausführung ist das Anzeigeelement im Wesentlichen kreisförmig oder oval ausgeführt, und im oberen Bereich der Türaufnahme angebracht, wobei die Segmente übereinander angeordnet sind. Ein solches Anzeigeelement kann klein und unauffällig im Randbereich der Tür platziert werden, wobei es dann beim Beladen oder zur Zustandsanzeige aktiviert wird.In another embodiment, the display element is designed substantially circular or oval, and mounted in the upper region of the door receptacle, wherein the segments are arranged one above the other. Such a display element can be placed small and inconspicuous in the edge region of the door, wherein it is then activated during loading or for status display.

In einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung dient das Anzeigeelement als Zustandsanzeige für das Waschprogramm, wenn die Tür geschlossen ist, wobei die Darstellung des Beladungszustandes bei geöffneter Tür erfolgt. Hiermit werden mit einem Anzeigeelement mehrere Funktionen erfüllt, wobei die Zustandsanzeige für das Programm beispielsweise das Programmende und das Öffnen der Tür anzeigt. Bei der beleuchteten Ausführung wird dem Benutzer mit der Anzeige die Griffposition am Türrand angeleuchtet, die zum Betätigen der Tür gedacht ist.In an advantageous development, the display element serves as a status display for the washing program when the door is closed, wherein the representation of the loading state is done with the door open. This will be fulfilled with a display element several functions, the status display for the program, for example, the end of the program and the opening of the door displays. In the illuminated version, the user is illuminated with the display, the handle position on the edge of the door, which is intended to operate the door.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen rein schematisch dargestellt und wird nachfolgend näher beschrieben. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1:
eine frontbeschickbare Wäschebehandlungsmaschine in einer perspektivischen Ansicht;
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eine frontbeschickbare Wäschebehandlungsmaschine in einer skizzierten Schnittdarstellung;
Fig. 3, 4:
eine Ausführungsform in einer Detailansicht und
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eine weitere Ausführungsform in einer Detailansicht.
An embodiment of the invention is shown purely schematically in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. Show it:
Fig. 1:
a front-loading laundry treating machine in a perspective view;
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a front loadable laundry treatment machine in a sketched sectional view;
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an embodiment in a detailed view and
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a further embodiment in a detailed view.

Die in Fig. 1 dargestellte frontbeschickbare Wäschebehandlungsmaschine 1 umfasst ein Gehäuse 2 mit einer Frontwand 2a, in der eine Beladungsöffnung 3 angeordnet ist. Die Beladungsöffnung 3 ist mittels einer an der Frontwand 2a anscharnierten Tür 4, in der dargestellten Ausführung eine Bullaugentür, verschließbar. Am Rand der Tür 4 ist ein Schließelement 5 angeordnet, welches im geschlossenen Zustand durch die Verriegelungsvorrichtung 6 an der Frontwand 2a gehalten wird. Im geschlossenen Zustand liegt die Tür 4 am Öffnungsrand 7 an, der in diesem Beispiel als zurückversetzter Aufnahmebereich 7a in der Frontwand 2a ausgebildet ist. Im oberen Bereich des Öffnungsrandes 7 ist ein Anzeigeelement 8 angebracht, welches den Beladungszustand und/oder Zustände des Programmablaufs anzeigen kann.In the Fig. 1 shown front loadable laundry treatment machine 1 comprises a housing 2 with a front wall 2a, in which a loading opening 3 is arranged. The loading opening 3 can be closed by means of a door 4 hinged to the front wall 2a, in the illustrated embodiment a porthole door. At the edge of the door 4 is a Closing element 5 is arranged, which is held in the closed state by the locking device 6 on the front wall 2a. In the closed state, the door 4 bears against the opening edge 7, which in this example is in the form of a recessed receiving area 7a in the front wall 2a. In the upper region of the opening edge 7, a display element 8 is mounted, which can display the loading state and / or states of the program flow.

In der skizzierten Schnittdarstellung gemäß Fig. 2 ist zu erkennen, dass in dem Gehäuse 2 der frontbeschickbaren Wäschebehandlungsmaschine 1 ein Laugenbehälter 9 mit einer darin horizontal drehbar gelagerten Trommel 10 angeordnet ist. Die Trommel 10 wird mit einem Motor 11 angetrieben. Der Laugenbehälter 9 ist mit Federn 12 im Gehäuse 2 schwingend aufgehängt und mittels Stossdämpfern 13, die zwischen Laugenbehälter 9 und Unterseite des Gehäuses 2 angebracht sind, gedämpft. Ein Sensor 14, der in dieser Ausführung als Wegsensor ebenfalls zwischen Laugenbehälter 9 und der Unterseite des Gehäuses 2 angebracht ist, ermittelt die Absenkung des Laugenbehälters 9, wenn die Trommel 10 mit Wäschestücken 16 beladen wird. Beim Beladen der Trommel 10 wirkt sich das Gewicht auch auf den Laugenbehälter 9 aus, da die Trommel 10 in der Rückwand 9b des Laugenbehälters gelagert ist. Der Sensor 14 steht mit einer Steuerung 15 in Wirkverbindung, die dann ihrerseits die Auswertung des Sensorsignals vornimmt.In the sketched sectional view according to Fig. 2 It can be seen that in the housing 2 of the front-loading laundry treating machine 1, a tub 9 is arranged with a horizontally rotatably mounted drum 10 therein. The drum 10 is driven by a motor 11. The tub 9 is suspended vibrating with springs 12 in the housing 2 and attenuated by means of shock absorbers 13 which are mounted between tub 9 and bottom of the housing 2. A sensor 14, which is also mounted as a displacement sensor between the tub 9 and the bottom of the housing 2 in this embodiment, determines the lowering of the tub 9 when the drum 10 is loaded with laundry 16. When loading the drum 10, the weight also affects the tub 9, since the drum 10 is mounted in the rear wall 9b of the tub. The sensor 14 is in operative connection with a controller 15, which in turn carries out the evaluation of the sensor signal.

Das Innere der Trommel ist über eine Trommelöffnung 10a, die Laugenbehälteröffnung 9a und die Beladungsöffnung 3 in der Frontwand 2a erreichbar, wobei die genannten Öffnungen so angeordnet sind, dass ein Durchgriff möglich ist. Zwischen Laugenbehälteröffnung 9a und der Beladungsöffnung 3 ist ein rohrförmiger Faltenbalg 16 angebracht. Die frontseitige Beladungsöffnung 3 ist durch eine Tür 4 verschließbar. Oberhalb der Beladungsöffnung 3 im Bereich des Öffnungsrandes ist das Anzeigeelement 8 angebracht.The interior of the drum is accessible via a drum opening 10a, the tub opening 9a and the loading opening 3 in the front wall 2a, wherein said openings are arranged so that a penetration is possible. Between the tub opening 9a and the loading opening 3, a tubular bellows 16 is attached. The front loading opening 3 is closed by a door 4. Above the loading opening 3 in the region of the opening edge, the display element 8 is mounted.

Das Anzeigeelement 8 wird durch die Steuerung 15 aktiviert, wobei die Anzeige des Beladungszustandes bei geöffneter Tür 4 erfolgt. Bei geschlossener Tür 4 werden Zustände des Programmablaufs über das Anzeigeelement 8 ausgegeben, insbesondere das Programmende, wenn die Tür 4 geöffnet werden kann.The display element 8 is activated by the controller 15, wherein the display of the loading state takes place when the door 4 is open. When the door 4 is closed, states of the program sequence are output via the display element 8, in particular the program end, when the door 4 can be opened.

In Fig. 3 ist der obere Abschnitt der Beladungsöffnung 3 der Frontwand 2a dargestellt. Das Anzeigeelement 8 ist im oberen Bereich des Öffnungsrandes 7 angeordnet. Um den Beladungszustand anzuzeigen, ist das Anzeigeelement 8 segmentiert ausgeführt, wobei durch die Aktivierung der einzelnen Segmente 18a - 18e eine Darstellung in Form eines Balkens bereitgestellt wird. Hierbei ist es vorteilhaft, dass jedes einzelne Segment 18a - 18e mit einem Leuchtmittel bestückt ist, wobei die Aktivierung des jeweiligen Leuchtmittels in Abhängigkeit des Beladungszustandes erfolgt. Dadurch kann der Benutzer den Beladungszustand bequem ablesen, während er in gebückter oder gehockter Haltung die Wäsche 17 (Fig. 2) durch die Beladungsöffnung 3 in die Trommel 10 (Fig. 2) einfüllt. Die Anzeige ist in dieser Ausführung so aufgeteilt, dass das erste Segment 18a bei einer Beladung bis 25% der Maximalbeladung aktiviert wird. Bei einer Beladung bis 50% wird zusätzlich das nächstfolgende Segment 18b aktiviert. Bei einer Beladung bis 75% wird zusätzlich das nächstfolgende Segment 18c aktiviert. Bei einer Beladung bis 100% wird zusätzlich das nächstfolgende Segment 18d aktiviert. Sollte darüber hinaus noch weiter beladen werden, so wird das Segment 18e aktiviert, womit der Überladungszustand angezeigt wird. Die Segmente 18a bis 18e sind bogenförmig dem Öffnungsrand 7 folgend angeordnet, so dass eine einfache Platzierung des Anzeigeelementes 8 im Aufnahmebereich 7a der Tür 4 möglich ist.In Fig. 3 the upper portion of the loading opening 3 of the front wall 2a is shown. The display element 8 is arranged in the upper region of the opening edge 7. In order to indicate the loading state, the display element 8 is designed segmented, wherein the activation of the individual segments 18a-18e provides a representation in the form of a bar. It is advantageous that each individual segment 18a - 18e is equipped with a lighting means, wherein the activation of the respective lighting means in Dependence of the loading condition takes place. This allows the user to easily read the loading condition while holding the laundry 17 (or in a crouched position). Fig. 2 ) through the loading opening 3 in the drum 10 ( Fig. 2 ). The display is divided in this embodiment so that the first segment 18a is activated at a load of up to 25% of the maximum load. With a load of up to 50%, the next following segment 18b is additionally activated. For a load of up to 75%, the next following segment 18c is additionally activated. For a load of up to 100%, the next following segment 18d is additionally activated. Should further be loaded, then the segment 18e is activated, indicating the overcharge state. The segments 18a to 18e arcuately arranged following the opening edge 7, so that a simple placement of the display element 8 in the receiving area 7a of the door 4 is possible.

In Fig. 4 ist der obere Abschnitt der Beladungsöffnung 3 bei geschlossener Tür 4 dargestellt. Das Anzeigeelement 8 überragt zumindest teilweise den oberen Rand der Tür 4, so dass es gut sichtbar bleibt. Bei der Ausführung mit Leuchtmitteln können somit auf einfache Weise Programmzustände über die Segmente 18a bis 18e angezeigt werden, wobei die leuchtenden Segmente 18a bis 18e auch in dunklen Räumen gut sichtbar sind. Bei geschlossener Tür 4 wird hierbei insbesondere der Bereich der Tür 4 angeleuchtet, in den der Benutzer greifen muss, um die Tür 4 zu öffnen.In Fig. 4 the upper portion of the loading opening 3 is shown with the door 4 closed. The display element 8 projects at least partially beyond the upper edge of the door 4, so that it remains easily visible. In the embodiment with illuminants, program states can thus be displayed in a simple manner via the segments 18a to 18e, wherein the luminous segments 18a to 18e are also clearly visible in dark rooms. When the door 4 is closed, in particular the area of the door 4 is illuminated, in which the user has to reach in order to open the door 4.

In Fig. 5 ist eine andere Ausführung des Anzeigeelementes dargestellt. Hierbei ist im oberen Aufnahmebereich 7a der Tür 4 ein ovales Anzeigeelement 80 angeordnet. Die einzelnen Segmente 80a sind übereinander angeordnet, so dass bei der Aktivierung der einzelnen Segmente eine Art Füllstandsanzeige nachempfunden wird, die gut erkennbar und einfach zu deuten ist.In Fig. 5 another embodiment of the display element is shown. Here, in the upper receiving area 7a of the door 4, an oval display element 80 is arranged. The individual segments 80a are arranged one above the other, so that upon activation of the individual segments a type of level indicator is modeled, which is easily recognizable and easy to interpret.

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  1. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1), such as a washing machine, washer-dryer or tumble dryer, comprising a loading opening (3) arranged on the front wall (2a), which opening can be closed by means of a pivotable door (4), a locking device (5, 6) for holding the door (4) in its closed position, and a display element (8, 80) for displaying the loading status, which element can be controlled by a control means (15),
    characterised in that
    the display element (8, 80) is mounted on the front wall in the edge region (7) of the loading opening (3) and in that the display element (8, 80) serves as a status display for the washing programme when the door (4) is closed, the loading status being displayed when the door (4) is open.
  2. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1) according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the display element (8, 80) is arranged in the region of the retainer (7a) for the door (4) and is covered, at least in part, by the door (4) when it is closed.
  3. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1) according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the display element (8, 80) is configured in segments, each segment (18a-18e, 80a) corresponding to a subrange of the loading status.
  4. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1) according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the display element (8) comprises lighting means, at least one lighting means being associated with each segment (18a-18e, 80a).
  5. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1) according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that
    the display element (8) is configured as a strip which is mounted in the upper region of the door retainer (7a), the segments (18a-18e) being arranged side by side.
  6. Front-loading cashing machine according to claim 5,
    characterised in that
    the segments (18a-18e) which are arranged side by side are configured as an arcuate bar of lights and follow the course of the edge of the opening (7).
  7. Front-loading laundry treatment appliance (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that
    the display element (80) is configured to be substantially circular or oval and is mounted in the upper region of the door retainer (7a), the segments (80a) being arranged one above the other.
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