Abstract: A washing machine appliance including a cabinet, a tub positioned within the cabinet, and a basket rotatably mounted within the tub is provided. The cabinet defines an opening at a top end to allow a user to access the basket. A lid assembly is positioned over the opening of the cabinet and includes a perimeter frame, a pair of hinge brackets positioned at least partially in the perimeter frame, and a transparent panel attached directly to the hinge brackets.

Abstract: Dispenser cups for washing machine appliances are provided. A dispenser cup includes a container which includes a side wall and a bottom wall, the side wall having a top end. The container defines a compartment configured to receive a wash material. The dispenser cup further includes a wash liquid inlet positioned on the side wall of the container and in fluid communication with the compartment for providing a flow of wash liquid to the compartment. The dispenser cup further includes a deflector plate positioned at least partially within the compartment. The deflector plate is positioned such that wash liquid exhausted from the wash liquid inlet into the compartment contacts the deflector plate and is redirected towards the bottom wall of the container. The dispenser cup further includes a wall extending from the deflector plate within the compartment such that wash liquid redirected towards the top end contacts the wall.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance including a cabinet, a tub positioned within the cabinet, and a basket rotatably mounted within the tub is provided. The cabinet defines an opening at a top end to allow a user to access the basket. A lid assembly is positioned over the opening of the cabinet and includes a perimeter frame, a pair of hinge brackets positioned at least partially in the perimeter frame, and a transparent panel attached directly to the hinge brackets.

Abstract: A dispenser cup for a washing machine appliance is provided that may more effectively clean a container provided therein. The container includes a side wall and a bottom wall, and defines a compartment configured to receive a wash material. A wash liquid inlet is positioned on the side wall of the container to provide a flow of wash liquid to the compartment. Additionally, features for redirecting the flow of wash liquid from the wash liquid inlet towards the bottom wall of the container is provided such that the wash liquid more effectively cleans the bottom wall of the dispenser cup container during operation of the washing machine appliance.

Abstract: Shelf assemblies, methods for assembling shelf assemblies, and refrigerator appliances are provided. A shelf assembly includes a fixed shelf, the fixed shelf including a pair of guides that each extend along a lateral direction. The shelf assembly further includes a movable shelf slidably mounted to the fixed shelf, the movable shelf including a pair of guides that each extend along the lateral direction. In an extended position, the pair of guides of the movable shelf cantilever from the pair of guides of the fixed shelf.

Abstract: Shelf assemblies, methods for assembling shelf assemblies, and refrigerator appliances are provided. A shelf assembly includes a fixed shelf, the fixed shelf including a pair of guides that each extend along a lateral direction. The shelf assembly further includes a movable shelf slidably mounted to the fixed shelf, the movable shelf including a pair of guides that each extend along the lateral direction. In an extended position, the pair of guides of the movable shelf cantilever from the pair of guides of the fixed shelf.

Abstract: A shelf assembly includes a shelf pane having perimeter edges. A single-piece frame structure is fitted around the perimeter of the shelf pane. The frame structure includes a unitary upper frame member that extends inwardly from the pane edges along a top surface of the shelf pane. A respective lower frame member is connected to the upper frame member along each edge of the shelf pane and is pivotally configured with the upper frame member. The lower frame members are folded under and extend inwardly along a bottom surface of the shelf pane. An attachment mechanism is configured between the respective lower frame members and the upper frame member outward of the edges of the shelf pane.

Abstract: A shelf assembly is provided that is particularly suited for use in a refrigeration appliance. The shelf assembly includes a pane having edges that define a perimeter around the pane. A single-piece frame structure is fitted around the perimeter of the pane. The frame structure includes a unitary upper frame member having a flange portion extending inwardly from the pane edges and sealed against a top surface of the pane. A unitary lower frame member is connected to the upper frame member along a hinge line such that the upper and lower frame members are closed on each other with the pane seated between opposed flange portions of the frame members. An attachment mechanism is configured between the upper and lower frame members outward of the pane edges.

Abstract: A shelf assembly is provided that is particularly suited as a spill-proof shelf for a refrigeration appliance. The shelf assembly includes a shelf pane having perimeter edges. A single-piece frame structure is fitted around the perimeter of the shelf pane. The frame structure includes a unitary upper frame member that extends inwardly from the pane edges along a top surface of the shelf pane. A respective lower frame member is connected to the upper frame member along each edge of the shelf pane and is pivotally configured with the upper frame member. The lower frame members are folded under and extend inwardly along a bottom surface of the shelf pane. An attachment mechanism is configured between the respective lower frame members and the upper frame member outward of the edges of the shelf pane.