Abstract: The porthole door has a hinged frame (4) on the housing of the washing machine, consisting of a supporting ring (6) and a retaining ring (8). The supporting ring (6) supports an inspection glass (5) which is recessed in the form of a cup in the direction of the interior of the drum. Said inspection glass is protected by a cover (9) against access at the level of the external retaining ring (8) of the frame (4), the edge thereof being fixed to the frame (4). The cover (9) is made of flat glass cooled by means of a model mould. As a result, the porthole unit is aesthetic and easy to assemble.

Abstract: A charging opening arranged in the front side of the housing of a household appliance and which can be sealed by means of a door. A door handle, which can be fixed to a door frame, or a handle area, which is integrated into a door frame, enables the door to be moved with the hand. An optical display can signal the state of closure of the door and controllable illuminating means, internal to said device, can characterize operational states. The device improves perceptibility of optical signals which are emitted from a domestic appliance and to facilitate interpretation of the contents thereof by a user in relation to the situation of closure of the door. The door handle is provided with at least one illuminating means or is connected optically to said means such that the light can be emitted outwards from the door handle or handle area.

Abstract: An outer housing of a household appliance, preferably, in cupboard form, includes an inscription concerning the origin of the appliance on the front side of the housing in the form of a trademark formed from a glass body. To increase the conspicuousness of the mark, the trademark is presented from a structural element or assembly of transparent or translucent material and is connected to at least one light source provided on an inner side of the housing such that an outer surface of the trademark radiates light in a forward direction when the light source is switched on.

Abstract: The porthole door has a hinged frame (4) on the housing of the washing machine, consisting of a supporting ring (6) and a retaining ring (8). The supporting ring (6) supports an inspection glass (5) which is recessed in the form of a cup in the direction of the interior of the drum. Said inspection glass is protected by a cover (9) against access at the level of the external retaining ring (8) of the frame (4), the edge thereof being fixed to the frame (4). The cover (9) is made of flat glass cooled by means of a model mould. As a result, the porthole unit is aesthetic and easy to assemble.

Abstract: An outer housing of a household appliance, preferably, in cupboard form, includes an inscription concerning the origin of the appliance on the front side of the housing in the form of a trademark formed from a glass body. To increase the conspicuousness of the mark, the trademark is presented from a structural element or assembly of transparent or translucent material and is connected to at least one light source provided on an inner side of the housing such that an outer surface of the trademark radiates light in a forward direction when the light source is switched on.