Abstract: A laundry handling machine for performing both a washing operation and a drying operation includes a blower which directs air over the motor during both the washing and drying operations to cool the motor and additionally directs air over a heating element during the drying operation to provide heated air through the vat. A rotational speed reduction arrangement is provided for controlling the timing of both of the operations. A drying operation timing device is driven by the washing operation timing device. A rinsing device is coupled with a supply conduct for a rinsing liquid and also with a siphon drain tube which has a larger cross-section than the supply conduct.