Abstract: A method for operating a laundry apparatus, the laundry apparatus including a tub and a detergent dispenser, the method including initiating a washing cycle of a washing load; supplying a first dose of detergent to the tub via the detergent dispenser; performing a first agitation phase of the washing cycle; determining that a two-phase detergent condition exists; supplying a second dose of detergent to the tub via the detergent dispenser; and performing a second agitation phase of the washing cycle.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products relating to a dynamic dispensing system. Embodiments may include a dishwasher including a washing chamber, a water supply, an additive supply, and a plurality of fluid supply lines that provide fluid communication between the water supply and the washing chamber and the additive supply and the washing chamber. The dishwasher includes one or more pumps that direct additives stored in the additive supply to the washing chamber and water from the water supply to the washing chamber. The dishwasher further includes a tank sensor within the washing chamber and a controller communicably coupled to the controller. The controller may receive and analyze signals from the tank sensor to determine an additive concentration within the washing chamber and cause additive or water to be added to the washing chamber in response to the signal.

Abstract: Provided is a washing agent pump and a laundry treating apparatus having the same. The laundry treating apparatus may include a cabinet, a tub provided within the cabinet, a rotary tub provided within the tub in a rotatable manner, and a washing agent supply unit. The washing agent supply unit may include a storage container to store a liquid washing agent including a liquid detergent or a liquid softener, the storage container being slidably provided in the cabinet, a washing agent supply passage having one side connected to the storage container and another side connected to the tub, and a washing agent delivery device provided in the washing agent supply passage to deliver the liquid washing agent to the tub.

Abstract: A laundry treatment appliance having at least one compartment adapted to contain multiple doses of a treatment agent; at least one metering device adapted to draw up from the compartment at least one treatment agent dose to be delivered to a laundry load to be treated during a laundry treatment cycle; a user interface having at least one input selector for user selection of at least one treatment agent management function that affects the drawing up of the at least one treatment agent dose by the at least one metering device, and a communication interface for allowing a communication relationship between the laundry treatment appliance and an external user device, the communication interface being configured to receive from the external device enablement commands enabling the at least one input selector to allow the user selection of the at least one treatment agent management function.

Abstract: A laundry treatment appliance includes a cabinet forming a receiving space therein, a tub provided within the receiving space, and a dispenser assembly provided within the receiving space, the dispenser assembly being in fluid communication with the tub. The dispenser assembly includes a dispenser body coupled to the cabinet and provided adjacent to the tub, a first drawer slidably inserted into the dispenser body along the transverse direction, and a second drawer slidably inserted into the dispenser body along the transverse direction, the second drawer being provided beneath the first drawer along the vertical direction.

Abstract: A washing machine and an operating method thereof are disclosed. A washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a washing tub; a touch screen for outputting a graphical object corresponding to a washing-related function which can be performed by the washing tub; a detergent supplying unit which is formed to receive a laundry detergent in an inner space thereof and supply the received laundry detergent to the washing tub through a supply fluid path; and a control unit which detects a load and a contamination level of laundry in response to input of a washing start command and determines an input quantity of the laundry detergent received in the detergent supplying unit on the basis of the detected load and contamination level. In addition, the control unit displays a graphical object related to the determined laundry detergent input quantity on the touch screen.

Abstract: An ozone laundry system that injects ozone into the chemical injection system in order to allow the system to inject ozone as other cleaning chemicals are injected into the washer. This allows ozone to be injected through the wash cycle rather than just during the initial fill phase and additional avoids the expense and maintenance of adding ozone recirculation plumping to an ozone laundry system. Accordingly, ozone levels may be maintained at superior levels throughout the wash cycle.

Abstract: A clothes treating agent dispensing assembly for a clothes treatment device and a clothes treatment device including a body; the clothes treating agent dispensing assembly including a dispensing container, a storage container and a docking mechanism. The dispensing container and the storage container are both in sliding connection with the body; the docking mechanism can engage the dispensing container and the storage container with each other and cause the dispensing container and the storage container to stably slide relative to the body as a whole. The docking mechanism can engage the dispensing container and the storage container with each other and avoid relative movement of the dispensing container and the storage container, so the relative stability of the dispensing container and the storage container is maintained when a drawer is moved, and the dispensing container and the storage container both can slide stably relative to the body.

Abstract: A clothing treatment agent dispensing assembly for use in a clothing treatment device, and a clothing treatment device, the clothing treatment device including a body, the clothing treatment agent dispensing assembly including a dispensing container and a storage container in sealed connection to one another, the vertical cross-section of the dispensing container being smaller than the vertical cross-section of the storage container, and the dispensing container and the storage container both being capable of sliding relative to the body, such that when the dispensing container is pulled out of the body, the storage container can follow the dispensing container to slide in the body. The present clothing treatment device is more flexible in the layout of the overall space, such that the layout and installation of components such as a control panel are more flexible, facilitating product design.

Abstract: A washing tub array may be configured to guide water flow in a washing tub upward. The washing tub may comprise an outer tub, an inner tub, and a tub cover. The tub cover may include a side surface formed to extend in a longitudinal direction along a circumference of the outer tub, the side surface being coupled to the top of the outer tub, a curved surface extending from a top of the side surface to have a curvature and formed to decrease in diameter upward, wherein a water flow guide hole is formed through both sides of the curved surface, and a planar surface formed to extend in a transverse direction from the curved surface so as to cover the circumference of the upper surface of the inner tub.

Abstract: A household appliance, such as a fabric treating appliance and/or a dish treating appliance, incorporating both a bulk dispensing system and a single-use dispensing system, with a single-use dispensing cup having an output that is selectively coupled to one of a treating chamber of the appliance or a bulk treating chemistry reservoir of the bulk dispensing system.

Abstract: A household appliance having a casing, a washing tub for receiving laundry, a detergent dispenser to convey detergent/treating agents to the washing tub, and an inlet water unit for controlling and supplying water to the detergent dispenser and/or the tub. The inlet water unit includes a valve body having at least one inlet configured to connect to a water supply and outlets for connection to the detergent dispenser and/or the tub. The outlets are arranged in at least two rows in the valve body.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a washing machine including a cabinet defining a housing with internal components of a conventional automated clothes washer, a door mounted to the cabinet where it moves along a path of travel to selectively close an access opening to the cabinet, and a dispenser formed integrally with the rear face of the door. The dispenser includes a plurality of reservoirs. Each reservoir utilizes a siphon that has a siphon cap with at least one baffle extending laterally relative to the rear face to retard the flow of liquid within the reservoir.

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus includes a housing, which includes first and second wash units within the housing. The first and second wash unit include first and second tubs, first and second drums mounted inside the first and second tubs, and first and second drive units configured to drive rotations of the first and second drums, respectively. The laundry treating apparatus also includes a valve assembly that is configured to receive tap water and that is configured to control a supply of the tap water to each of the first wash unit and the second wash unit within the housing. The laundry treating apparatus further includes at least two supply lines configured to supply the tap water from the valve assembly to at least two supply points of the second tub in the second wash unit.

Abstract: A laundry washing machine equipped with a treating agents dispenser comprising compartments adapted to be filled with at least one treating agent and a control panel comprising at least one first input device operable by the user to select a washing program and at least one second input device operable by the user to select an option for the selected washing program which implies the use of an additional treating agent which has to be inserted in a dedicated compartment. The control panel further comprises first output devices informing the user of the selectable washing program and at least one second output device informing the user of the selectable option for the washing program. At least one of said first output devices and said at least one second output device comprise a common visual identifier.

Abstract: A method of testing a washing machine appliance includes performing a first fill test, performing a second fill test, performing an agitate test, performing a drain test, and performing a spin test. Each of the steps of performing the first fill test, performing the second fill test, performing the agitate test, performing the drain test, and performing the spin test are performed in a continuous process.

Abstract: A laundry machine add-on box for automatic dispensing detergent. The add-on box contains a dispensing mechanical assembly and an electric pumping assembly and controller that is connected to the electronic control panel of the laundry machine.

Abstract: A cabinet includes a front panel having an opening at a front side, a door seated on the front panel, the door having a diameter greater than that of the opening to open/close the opening, a control panel located at a top part of the front panel, the control panel defining a seating recess configured to seat a top part of the door and a draw hole at a lateral side of the seating recess, a detergent box drawably located in the draw hole and configured to receive detergent, a handle panel coupled to a front side of the detergent box, the handle panel including one side configured as an avoidant surface corresponding to a shape of an outer circumference of the seating recess, and a preventing part configured to prevent the avoidant surface from being spaced apart from the front side of the detergent box.

Abstract: Provided is a detergent feeding device including a detergent box provided with a detergent accommodating part having an opening part; an opening and closing member; a detergent box housing accommodating the detergent box; a dispenser to supply water to the detergent box; a first water supply tube supplying water to the dispenser; a second water supply tube connected to the detergent box housing; and an opening unit connected to an outlet of the second water supply tube, wherein the opening unit is moved by water pressure of the water supplied from the second water supply tube to push the opening and closing member to open the opening part of the detergent accommodating part.

Abstract: Laundry washing machine has a casing, a washing tub with its opening facing a laundry loading/unloading opening on a the front wall of the casing, an autodosing detergent dispenser for automatically dosing, on the basis of the selected washing cycle, the suitable amount/dose of detergent, softener and/or other washing agent, and feeding said amount/dose into the washing tub. An appliance control panel is located/arranged on a front side of the drawer-like supporting structure which is fitted/inserted in extractable manner into a drawer housing extending inside the casing underneath the upper worktop or top wall of the casing. The autodosing detergent dispenser has one or more detergent reservoirs. A detergent collecting chamber communicates with the inside of the washing tub. Each detergent reservoir has a respective detergent feeding pump structured to selectively suck the specific amount of the detergent, softener or other washing agent necessary for performing the selected washing cycle.

Abstract: A washing machine, including a fluid additive receptacle, is generally provided herein. The fluid additive receptacle may include a receptacle body, a door, and a pin. The receptacle body may define a body opening to receive an additive therethrough. The receptacle body may further define a mounting channel. The door may be removably mated to the receptacle body to selectively cover the body opening. The pin may extend along a pin axis from the door to the receptacle body. The pin may be slidably positioned within the mounting channel and pivotable about the pin axis.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance has a dispensing assembly with a supply conduit, a unitary manifold body and a water valve. The unitary manifold body defines a Venturi pump. The supply conduit extends between a reservoir and the Venturi pump such that the Venturi pump draws fluid additive from the reservoir to the Venturi pump when the water valve is open and motive liquid flows through the Venturi pump. The Venturi pump is disposed between an inlet and an outlet of the unitary manifold body within the unitary manifold body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dryer having a liquid spraying function, and according to one aspect of the present invention, a laundry treating apparatus including a plurality of laundry treating courses which have different laundry treating methods is provided. The apparatus comprises: a drum for receiving the laundry; a hot air supply means for supplying hot air to the inner side of the drum; a spraying means for spraying a fragrant solution to the inside of the drum; a manipulating means including a course selecting means for selecting the laundry treating courses; and a controller for controlling the apparatus according to the instructions inputted by the manipulating means, wherein a plurality of laundry treating courses includes at least one scent spray course for spraying the fragrant solution during the laundry treating process, and the course selecting means comprises a scent spray course selecting means for selecting one of the scent spray courses.

Abstract: A water supply assembly (1) for laundry washing machines (100) provided with a detergent drawer (115) structured for receiving a given amount of detergent, softener or other washing agent and fitted in an extractable manner into a corresponding drawer housing (116). The water supply assembly (1) structured for selectively pouring the water arriving from the fresh-water supply circuit (108) of the laundry washing machine (100) into the detergent drawer (115) so as to selectively flush the detergent, softener or other washing agent out of the same detergent drawer (115).

Abstract: A washing machine that performs refresh washing in which smell or mold that permeates laundry can be removed, and a method of controlling the washing machine. When clothes that are kept for a long time without being worn or laundries that are hardly contaminated due to a short wearing time are washed, a refresh washing course in which various smell or mold that permeates laundry can be removed using a very small amount of detergent, is performed. Thus, overuse of detergent caused by an excessive use of detergent can be prevented, and since the necessity for rinsing is low due to the use of the very small amount of detergent, an intermediate dehydration operation may be omitted, or an intermediate dehydration revolutions per minute (rpm) may be reduced so that washing and rinsing operations do not need to be excessively performed and thus damage of laundry is reduced.

Abstract: An additive dispenser for a washing machine appliance is provided. The additive dispenser includes sidewalls and a bottom wall defining an additive reservoir. A first siphon and a second siphon are positioned within the additive reservoir. The first siphon defines a first peak and a first inlet. The second siphon defines a second peak and a second inlet. The first peak is defined at a lower vertical height than the second peak, and the first inlet is defined at a greater vertical height than the second inlet. Also provided are methods for operating a washing machine appliance having an additive dispenser, where the additive dispenser includes sidewalls and a bottom wall defining an additive reservoir, a first siphon defining a first inlet, and a second siphon defining a second inlet. The methods include opening and closing one or more valves to flow water to the additive reservoir of the dispenser.

Abstract: A display control unit switches a display screen to a detergent name list screen based on detergent name list screen information received by a second communication unit, an operation unit accepts a selection of an arbitrary detergent name by a user from a plurality of detergent names displayed as a list on the detergent name list screen, the second communication unit transmits, to a server, detergent name specifying information for specifying the arbitrary detergent name accepted by the operation unit and washing machine specifying information and receives, from the server, detergent information related to a detergent specified based on the detergent name specifying information and the washing machine specifying information, and a first communication unit transmits the detergent information received by the second communication unit to a washing machine.

Abstract: A wetsuit washing system includes at least one hanger assembly. A piping arrangement is in communication with the at least one hanger assembly. The piping arrangement distributes a liquid to the at least one hanger assembly. A pump pumps the liquid from a reservoir through the piping arrangement to the at least one hanger assembly. The at least one hanger assembly includes a hollow first irrigation member to permit the flow of liquid there through. The first irrigation member includes first and second support elements. The first support element is substantially arcuate in a first dimension. The second support element is substantially elliptical in a second dimension.

Abstract: A densified fluid barrier cleaning system is disclosed in which a pressure vessel encases a movable basket positioned so as to cross a barrier such that one opening of the pressure vessel resides in a first environment and a second opening of the pressure vessel resides in a second environment. A tubular basket within the pressure vessel is positioned such that its central longitudinal axis is aligned with both the first and second opening of the pressure vessel. Responsive to the successful completion of a cleaning cycle, soiled articles that are introduced to the basket via the first opening from the first environment can be removed through the second opening and into the second environment thus bridging the barrier without fear of introducing contaminants from the first environment to second environment.

Abstract: A multiple laundry treating machine, in which an auxiliary laundry treating device is coupled to a general laundry treating device, is disclosed. The multiple laundry treating machine includes a main laundry treating device for washing or drying laundry contained in an interior of the main laundry treating device, an auxiliary laundry treating device arranged at one side of the main laundry treating device, the auxiliary laundry treating device having a volume and a height respectively smaller than a volume and a height of the main laundry treating device, and having a laundry container formed in an interior of the auxiliary laundry treating device, and a connecting unit for connecting the main and auxiliary laundry treating devices, to enable communication or control operations between the main and auxiliary laundry treating devices.

Abstract: A system including an enclosure of a washing machine, a drum within the enclosure, a mixing unit, within the enclosure but separate from the drum and in fluid communication with the drum, a water supply unit coupled to the mixing unit, a reservoir having a conduit fluidly coupled to the mixing unit, and a container connecting assembly configured to fix a spout of a container to the reservoir. An apparatus including a reservoir, external to a washing machine, to receive a liquid wash aid, a container connecting assembly coupled to the reservoir and configured to fix a spout of a container containing liquid wash aid to the reservoir, a flexible conduit to pass liquid wash aid from the reservoir to the washing machine, and a wash aid control unit connected to the flexible conduit and adapted to meter a flow of liquid wash aid from the reservoir to the washing machine.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance and a fluid additive dispenser are provided. The fluid additive dispenser includes one or more features for containing and dispensing fluid additives. The fluid additive dispenser also includes a spray nozzle formed or molded in a shower plate of the dispenser.

Abstract: A laundry machine configured to supply a first amount of water to the wash tub wherein a wash plate can be oscillated such that clothes items directly above and in contact with the impeller are frictionally dragged in a oscillatory manner with the wash chamber while continuing to oscillate said wash plate, an additional supply of water is added to said wash tub such that as cloth items lost frictional engagement with the wash plate, the cloth items continue to move along an inverse toroidal rollover path at higher water levels.

Abstract: A washing machine, in particular a laundry washing or washing/drying machine, has at least one wash tub, one tank for a washing agent, and one drawer for loading washing agents, in which machine the drawer can be moved to at least a first position, wherein at least a portion of the drawer is in fluid communication with the tub, and a second position, wherein at least a portion of the drawer is in fluid communication with the tank.

Abstract: A method for cleaning at least one soiled substrate in a rotatably mounted cylindrical drum of a cleaning apparatus with a multiplicity of solid particles comprising the steps of: a) agitating said at least one soiled substrate in said drum with wash liquor and said multiplicity of solid particles for a first cleaning cycle wherein said wash liquor comprises at least one cleaning agent; b) draining said wash liquor from said cleaning apparatus; and c) introducing an aqueous non-detergent medium into said cleaning apparatus and agitating said at least one soiled substrate with said multiplicity of solid particles in said drum for a second cleaning cycle.

Abstract: A fluid additive dispenser is provided. The fluid additive dispenser includes a fluid additive collector that is disposed below containers configured for receipt of fluid additives. The fluid additive collector receives fluid additives from the containers and directs the fluid additives to a spout. By directing the fluid additives to the spout, spilling and leaking of the fluid additives can be reduced, e.g., during operation of a washing machine appliance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a washing machine (1) wherein an ozone generator (4) that generates ozone gas is used for increasing the washing performance and providing sanitation. The ozone gas generated by the ozone generator (4) is delivered directly onto the clothes inside the tub (2) without mixing with the wash water and hence without dissolving in the wash water, and furthermore the ozone generator (4) that gets overheated due to operation at high voltage is cooled by the water used in the washing process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-contained and wireless monitoring device (10) for use in a washing machine (1) to indicate shortage of detergent in said washing machine. The monitoring device comprises a sensor (13) arranged to monitor detergent concentration in washing liquid (5) of said washing machine and to provide an alarm signal (A) when said monitored detergent concentration is below a target value. The monitoring device is capable of floating in said washing liquid and comprises signalling means (11) for indicating said shortage of detergent in response to said alarm signal. The invention further relates to a package containing such a monitoring device and a method for indicating shortage of detergent.

Abstract: A system for dispensing substances into a washing machine is disclosed. A plurality of preferably different sized or shaped cartridges are located within removable drawers. Each cartridge contains a particular substance, such as laundry detergent, bleach, or fabric softener, that is released into the washing machine. The system also includes a means to identify the substance contained within the cartridge as well as when and how much of the substance should be released into the washing machine. At the appropriate time, the system dispenses an appropriate amount of substance into the washing machine. A pump pulls the substance out of the container and into the washing basin of a washing machine. Alternatively, a valve is opened and the substance pours into the washing basin due to gravitational forces.

Abstract: A detergent case which includes a liquid detergent accommodation space, a siphon pipe protruded upwardly from a bottom surface of the liquid detergent accommodation space, and a siphon cap surrounding the siphon pipe. The detergent case also includes a remaining water discharge hole formed on a bottom surface of the liquid detergent accommodation space, and an opening and closing unit to open and close the remaining water discharge hole due to buoyancy of a liquid accommodated within the liquid detergent accommodation space.

Abstract: A cartridge system for dispensing substances into a washing machine is disclosed. One or more preferably different sized or shaped cartridges are located within removable drawers contained in a washing machine. Each cartridge contains a particular substance, such as laundry detergent, bleach, or fabric softener, that is released into the washing machine. The cartridge system also includes a means to identify the substance contained within the cartridge as well as when and how much of the substance should be released into the washing machine. At the appropriate time, the system dispenses an appropriate amount of substance into the washing machine. A pump pulls the substance out of the container and into the washing basin of a washing machine. Alternatively, a valve is opened and the substance pours into the washing basin due to gravitational forces.

Abstract: A treatment agent metering information evaluator of a washing machine includes a reader that reads portion-wise metering information from an information carrier of a storage container that is in close proximity to the reader, a controller that receives the portion-wise metering information from the reader, a meter that meters portions of treatment agent from the storage container into a treatment process of a washing treatment program, and storage that stores empirical information about experiences of the use of the treatment agent during the treatment process for subsequent application of the treatment agent. The reader includes a transmitter for transmitting the empirical information.

Abstract: A bulk dispensing system for a washing machine is provided. The bulk dispensing system includes at least one bulk storage tank mounted within the washing machine. A tube provides fluid communication between the at least one bulk storage tank and a tub mounted within a cabinet of the washing machine. A pump is operatively coupled to the tube and configured to move fluid from within the at least one bulk storage tank into the tub through the tube. A controller is operatively coupled to the pump and configured to control an amount of fluid moved into the tub.

Abstract: A washing machine including a detergent feeding device to feed detergent. The detergent feeding device includes a detergent housing having an open front side, a detergent receiving case installed to the detergent housing to move through the open front side of the detergent housing, and a water supply guide unit placed on the detergent housing to guide water into the detergent receiving case inserted into the detergent housing. The detergent receiving case includes at least one support roller supported in a rolling manner on a lower surface of the water supply guide unit, and an auxiliary support member located forward of the support roller to be supported in contact with a bottom surface of the detergent housing as the detergent receiving case is withdrawn. The support roller and the auxiliary support member may prevent vertical movement of the detergent receiving case during withdrawal or insertion of the detergent receiving case.

Abstract: Flowable laundry treatment agents can be added in automatically metered dosages via a metering line to a laundry treatment process by means of an automatic metering system comprising a reservoir. Advantageously, a metering line of is flushed with a rinsing agent, particularly water, after adding a dose. In order to prevent the development of germs in the residues of the rinsing agents, comprising diluted residues of laundry treatment agents, when remaining in the fluid lines for a longer period of time, exemplary embodiments of the invention provide for the metering line to be flushed immediately before adding a dose.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided herein. The apparatus includes, a clothes basket rotatable about an axis, a motor coupled to the clothes basket, an additive tank, a Venturi component comprising a hole connecting to a water inlet, a hole connecting to the additive tank, and a hole connecting to the clothes basket, a first valve, a second valve, and a processor coupled to the first valve and the second valve, the processor being operative to carry out a dispensing phase of the apparatus, wherein the dispensing phase comprises dispensing additive to the clothes basket, and carry out a self-cleaning phase of the apparatus, wherein the self-cleaning phase comprises washing the additive tank.

Abstract: A liquid additive dispensing apparatus for dispensing a liquid additive into a washing machine having a tub accommodating a fluid and a basket rotatably disposed in the tub. A storage container is provided for storing the liquid additive. A tube is used to implement a fluid communication between the storage container and the tub. The tube has an inlet coupled to the storage container and an outlet coupled to the tub. The apparatus further has a venturi member arranged in the tub and in fluid communication with the outlet of the tube. The venturi member creates a venturi effect at the outlet of the tube when the wash basket rotates in the tub to send water or air into the venturi member, so that a reduced pressure is created at the outlet to suck the liquid additive from the storage container to the tub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a dispensing device (10, 110) for releasing an agent from the dispensing device (10, 110) in defined manner into a surrounding environment (15) of the dispensing device (10, 110), the dispensing device (10, 110) comprising: a reservoir unit (16, 116) for accommodating an agent to be dispensed and a valve unit (17, 117) for defined opening and closing of a valve passage (26, 29, 34, 126, 129, 134) from the reservoir unit (16, 116) into the surrounding environment (15) of the dispensing device (10, 110), opening and closing of the valve passage (26, 29, 34, 126, 129, 134) proceeding as a function of an ambient temperature profile of the dispensing device (10, 110) and the valve passage (26, 29, 34, 126, 129, 134) being opened when the ambient temperature falls and the ambient temperature is above a first and/or second defined minimum temperature.

Abstract: A cycle of operation for a laundry treating appliance having a tub and a rotatable, perforated drum located within the tub and operably coupled with a motor for rotating the drum, the drum at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving laundry for treatment according to a cycle of operation comprises a pre-wash phase in which a treating chemistry is dispensed and a main wash phase.

Abstract: A washing appliance, such as a consumer washing machine, has a casing and a tub disposed within the casing. The tub includes a basket configured for receipt of articles to be washed. A vertically oriented additive storage tank is disposed between the casing and the tub. The storage tank includes a first vertical storage component disposed at a first location between the casing and tub, and a second vertical storage component disposed at a second location between the casing and the tub spaced from the first location. The storage tank further includes a bottom transversely extending storage component that extends between the first and second vertical storage components below the tub.