Abstract: A dishwasher including a washing fluid conduit system, a sump, and a flow controller assembly is provided. The sump includes washing fluid outlets, a channel formed within the sump at least partially defined by a cap and connected to an outlet for supplying washing fluid outside of the sump, and an extra outlet in fluid communication with the channel. The flow controller assembly includes a positioning device and a disk rotatably arranged in relation to the washing fluid outlets and the extra outlet of the sump. The disk includes apertures arranged for selectively closing and opening the washing fluid outlets and the extra outlet of the sump during rotation of the disk. When the positioning device aligns an aperture of the disk with the extra outlet of the sump, washing fluid is permitted to pass from the sump to outside of the sump through the channel.

Abstract: A dishwasher including: a washing fluid conduit system including a first washing fluid supply conduit terminating at an outlet, a second washing fluid supply conduit terminating at an outlet, and a third washing fluid supply conduit terminating at an outlet; a sump including a plate including (i) a first outlet for a first spray device of the washing fluid conduit system, (ii) a second outlet for a second spray device of the washing fluid conduit system, (iii) a third outlet for a third spray device of the washing fluid conduit system, and (iv) at least one extra outlet; a pump for pumping washing fluid from the sump to the washing fluid conduit system; and a flow controller assembly for controlling washing fluid flow from the sump to the washing fluid conduit system, the flow controller assembly including: a disk including at least (i) a first aperture, and (ii) a third aperture, and a positioning device configured to: rotate the disk to align the first aperture of the disk with the first outlet of the plate

Abstract: A dishwasher including: a washing fluid conduit system including a first washing fluid supply conduit terminating at an outlet, a second washing fluid supply conduit terminating at an outlet, and a third washing fluid supply conduit terminating at an outlet; a sump including a plate comprising (i) a first outlet for a first spray device of the washing fluid conduit system, (ii) a second outlet for a second spray device of the washing fluid conduit system, and (iii) a third outlet for a third spray device of the washing fluid conduit system; a pump for pumping washing fluid from the sump to the washing fluid conduit system; and a flow controller assembly for controlling washing fluid flow from the sump to the washing fluid conduit system, the flow controller assembly including: a disk comprising at least (i) a first aperture, (ii) a second aperture, and (iii) a fourth aperture; and a positioning device configured to: rotate the disk to align the first aperture of the disk with the first outlet and second outle

Abstract: A dishwasher having a detergent dispenser including an opening allowing the insertion of dishwashing detergent into the dispenser without needing to open the dispenser. The detergent dispenser includes a housing including a tray for holding the inserted detergent and the housing includes a siphon component having a cap and an outlet tube. A delivery tube provides water via one or more nozzles via the opening during operation of the dishwasher. Dissolved detergent is siphoned from the housing via the outlet tube and into the tub.

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus having a cabinet, a drum rotatably housed inside the cabinet, a wireless power transmitter unit associated to the cabinet separately from the drum and arranged for wireless transmitting electric power to a wireless power receiver unit mounted in/on the drum, and one or more electromechanical actuators mounted in/on the drum and power supplied by the wireless power receiver unit.

Abstract: A laundry washing machine comprising: a cabinet, a washing tub housed inside the cabinet, a tubular mantle rotatably housed inside the cabinet, an electric additive treating device mounted in/on the tubular mantle and configured for treating a washing and/or rinsing additive loaded within the tubular mantle in such a way to generate within the tubular mantle a solution of washing and/or rinsing additive water.

Abstract: A laundry dryer having a cabinet with a plinth, a first door on the plinth, a drum rotatable in the cabinet, a process air flow duct exiting the drum, and a filter assembly behind the first door in the a duct section inside the plinth. The filter assembly includes a frame, a filter supported by the frame, and a cleaning device. The cleaning device has a slidable wiper and a fluff collector. The cleaning device is movable within the frame to cause the wiper to wipe the filter, and to collect material wiped from the filter in the fluff collector.

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus having a cabinet, a drum rotatably housed inside the cabinet, a wireless power transmitter unit associated to the cabinet separately from the drum and arranged for wireless transmitting electric power to a wireless power receiver unit mounted in/on the drum, and one or more electromechanical actuators mounted in/on the drum and power supplied by the wireless power receiver unit.

Abstract: A laundry drier having a cabinet, a drum rotatably mounted inside the cabinet, at least one electric element mounted in the drum, a wireless power transmitter unit fixed to said cabinet or to a component of said laundry drier unmovable with respect to said cabinet, and a wireless power receiver unit mounted in/on said drum. The said wireless power transmitter unit is electromagnetically coupled with said wireless power receiver unit, for transmitting electric power to the latter, and the wireless power receiver unit is electrically coupled with said at least one electric element, for supplying electric power to the latter.

Abstract: A laundry dryer having a cabinet, a rotatable drum, a duct defining a flow passage for process air, and a filter assembly positioned in the duct. The filter assembly includes a frame, a filter surface, and a cleaning device. The cleaning device includes wiper seat, a wiper, and a handle portion connected to the wiper portion. The cleaning device is pivotally attached to the frame to rotate around an axis, to be movable from a first resting position in which the handle is substantially completely housed in the wiper seat, to a plurality of wiping positions in which the wiper portion wipes the first filtering surface. In at least in one of the wiping positions, the handle portion protrudes from the wiper seat, and the handle portion is operable to perform the transition from the first resting position to any of the wiping positions.

Abstract: A method for washing laundry in a washing machine utilizes a washing tub external to a rotatable washing drum. The method includes providing a quantity of detergent, providing a first quantity of water to form with the detergent a quantity of washing solution, introducing the washing solution into the tub, recirculating the washing solution inside the tub by recirculation until the washing solution is absorbed by the loaded laundry inside the drum and the level of the washing solution is below the drum, activating a heater for heating the wetted loaded laundry inside the drum deactivating the heater and maintaining the heated wetted loaded laundry inside the drum for a predetermined dry maintenance time, supplying a second quantity of water in the tub, rotating the drum, and rinsing the loaded laundry by drum rotations and by liquid drainage from the tub.

Abstract: A laundry dryer having a cabinet, a rotatable drum, a duct defining a flow passage for process air, and a filter assembly positioned in the duct. The filter assembly includes a frame, a filter surface, and a cleaning device. The cleaning device includes wiper seat, a wiper, and a handle portion connected to the wiper portion. The cleaning device is pivotally attached to the frame to rotate around an axis, to be movable from a first resting position in which the handle is substantially completely housed in the wiper seat, to a plurality of wiping positions in which the wiper portion wipes the first filtering surface. In at least in one of the wiping positions, the handle portion protrudes from the wiper seat, and the handle portion is operable to perform the transition from the first resting position to any of the wiping positions.

Abstract: A laundry dryer having a cabinet with a plinth, a first door on the plinth, a drum rotatable in the cabinet, a process air flow duct exiting the drum, and a filter assembly behind the first door in the a duct section inside the plinth. The filter assembly includes a frame, a filter supported by the frame, and a cleaning device. The cleaning device has a slidable wiper and a fluff collector. The cleaning device is movable within the frame to cause the wiper to wipe the filter, and to collect material wiped from the filter in the fluff collector.

Abstract: A laundry dryer (2) has a casing, a laundry storing compartment (18) arranged within the casing for receiving laundry (19) to be dried by passing process air (A) through the laundry storing compartment (18), and a heat exchanger (10) for dehumidifying the process air (A) after passing the laundry storing compartment (18). Furthermore, the dryer (2) has a condensate collecting device (30) for collecting condensate formed at the heat exchanger (10), and a removable condensate reservoir (40) for storing condensed water formed at the heat exchanger (10). Moreover, the dryer has a control unit (42) for controlling the operation of the laundry dryer (2), and a pumping and feeding arrangement (36) for pumping condensate collected in the condensate collecting device (30) through an internal line (38) to the removable condensate reservoir (40).

Abstract: A laundry dryer (2) has a casing (3), a laundry storing compartment (18) arranged within the casing (3) for receiving laundry (19) to be dried by passing process air through the laundry storing compartment, a heat exchanger (10) for dehumidifying the process air after passing the laundry storing compartment (18), and a removable condensate reservoir (28) for storing condensed water formed at the heat exchanger (10). The reservoir (28) has a reservoir outlet for draining condensate liquid stored therein and a closing element for closing the reservoir outlet when the condensate reservoir is extracted from a reservoir compartment (30). The reservoir compartment (30) is associated to the casing (3) for receiving and housing the removable condensate reservoir (28), wherein the removable condensate reservoir (28) can be extracted from and inserted into the reservoir compartment (30).

Abstract: A method for washing laundry in a washing machine utilizes a washing tub external to a rotatable washing drum. The method includes: • providing a quantity of detergent; • providing a first quantity of water to form with the detergent a quantity of washing solution; • introducing the washing solution into the tub; • recirculating the washing solution inside the tub by means of recirculation means until the washing solution is absorbed by the loaded laundry inside the drum and the level of the washing solution is below the drum; • activating heating means for heating the wetted loaded laundry inside the drum; • deactivating the heating means and maintaining the heated wetted loaded laundry inside the drum for a predetermined dry maintenance time; • supplying a second quantity of water in the tub; • rotating the drum; and • rinsing the loaded laundry by means of drum rotations and by means of liquid drainage from the tub.

Abstract: A laundry washing machine (1) has a casing (2) supporting a washing tub (3) external to a washing drum (4) suitable to receive the laundry to be washed, and a detergent supply system (5; 35; 55; 65; 105) comprising a mixing chamber (6; 56; 86; 106) suitable to receive detergent (D) and water (W). A mixing device (20; 40; 100) suitable to mix the detergent (D) and the water (W) in the mixing chamber (6; 56; 86; 106) to form a washing solution (S) is provided. The mixing chamber (6; 56; 86; 106) and the mixing device (20; 40; 100) are disposed inside the casing (2) and the mixing chamber (6; 56; 86; 106) comprises an inlet (7; 57; 87; 107) accessible from outside the casing (2) for the insertion of the detergent (D) and an outlet (14; 94) for delivering the washing solution (S) in the washing tub (3).

Abstract: A laundry washing appliance includes a cabinet (105) accommodating a laundry washing tub and a dispensing arrangement for dispensing laundry washing treatment products to be used during laundry washing. The dispensing arrangement includes a drawer (125) slidable within a seat (227) provided in the cabinet (105). The drawer defines at least one container (201a, 201b) for laundry washing treatment products. At least one suction pump (265a, 265b) is associated with the at least one container and is fluidly connected to the laundry washing tub for delivering thereto dosed amounts of the treatment products. At least one valve (235a, 235b; 310, 343a, 343b; 310a, 310b, 343a, 343b) is provided for fluidly connecting the at least one container to the at least one suction pump.

Abstract: Household appliance comprising an outer casing (2) provided with a worktop (3), wherein said worktop (3) comprises a plurality of apertures (7), each one of which is fluidly connected with conveying means adapted to deliver a flow of air through said apertures (7) for drying garments laid upon the same worktop.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laundry dryer (2) and a method of operating a dryer (2). The dryer (2) comprises a casing, a laundry storing compartment (18) arranged within the casing for receiving laundry (19) to be dried by passing process air (A) through the laundry storing compartment (18), and a heat exchanger (10) for dehumidifying the process air (A) after passing the laundry storing compartment (18). Furthermore, the dryer (2) comprises a condensate collecting device (30) for collecting condensate formed at the heat exchanger (10), and a removable condensate reservoir (40) for storing condensed water formed at the heat exchanger (10). Moreover, the dryer comprises a control unit (42) for controlling the operation of the laundry dryer (2), and a pumping and feeding arrangement (36) for pumping condensate collected in the condensate collecting device (30) through an internal line (38) to the removable condensate reservoir (40).