Abstract: An aeration apparatus for a combination drier and washer comprises an air circulation duct connected from one portion of a tub to the other portion for circulating air in the tub; an aeration tube connected from the air circulation duct to outside of the case for introducing exterior air; and an opening/closing unit provided at a spot where the air circulation duct and the aeration tube meet for opening and closing the aeration tube, wherein the air circulation duct is connected to a condensing water supply tube for supplying condensing water to condense water in air, and the opening/closing unit is constructed to open and close the aeration tube by condensing water supplied by the condensing water supply tube. During drying, the drying space is closed to improve drying efficiency. Afterward, air is introduced to prevent accidents.

Abstract: A washing-drying machine includes an inner tub having a rotating shaft and sustained rotatably in an outer tub suspended elastically in a cabinet, where an agitator disposed rotatably on an inner bottom of the inner tub. The washing-drying machine also includes a motor for driving the inner tub or the agitator and a warm-air-circulating pass having a heat exchanger cooled by a cooling section. The washing-drying machine further includes a controller for controlling processes including washing, rinsing, dehydrating and drying. The cooling section is formed of a water-cooling-section for cooling warm-air in the heat exchanger by supplying water, and an air-cooling-section for cooling an outer wall of the heat exchanger by blowing air. As a result, high dehumidification rate by improving heat-exchange efficiency of the heat can be obtained, and clothes are hardly damaged and electric power and the amount of water consumption can be saved.

Abstract: A sealing device is provided between a bullseye-shaped porthole of a loading door and a housing wall in washing machines or laundry dryers and includes a one-piece, substantially annular sealing collar. The porthole has an edge section, which extends substantially parallel to the plane of the loading door. The sealing device includes, at its end facing the porthole, a head section that is supported by a projection on an edge section of the housing wall limiting the door aperture. Furthermore, the sealing device includes a narrow, substantially annular sealing disk that, with the loading door closed, presses sealingly in the axial direction against the edge section of the porthole.

Abstract: A method for drying articles is provided comprising, providing a wash basket within a wash drum inside a washing machine and an air stream which follows an air flow path through the wash basket and through the machine. Then engaging a heater located along the air flow path, engaging a cooling unit located along the air flow path, and spinning the wash basket with the heating unit and cooling units engaged. Also provided is an apparatus for drying articles comprising, an air stream which follows an air flow path through a washing machine comprising a wash basket, a heating unit located along the air stream, a cooling unit located along the air stream, and a supplemental heater located along the air stream.

Abstract: The combination washer/dryer and method for operating a combination washer/dryer. The washer/dryer has a containment drum which receives wash water, and includes a perforated clothes drum which rotates within the containment drum. A heat plenum is provided in heat transfer relationship with the containment drum, and a source of heat coupled to the heat plenum supplies heat for water in the containment drum. During a drying cycle, hot air from the heat source supplied from the fire box to the containment drum for heating wash water during a washing cycle, and for supplying hot air during a drying cycle. A drying air plenum is connected to receive drying air from the source of heat, delivering the drying air to the top of the containment drum, where it enters the rotating basket. An exhaust plenum discharges hot air laden with moisture from the containment drum through a lint filter.

Abstract: A device for washing and drying garments or other items in a single unit. The garments or other items are placed in the device on conventional plastic hangers leaving space in between each item. A manifold with arms extends between the items. The manifold moves up and down so that the arms move up and down the length of the items to be treated. The arms have one set of pipes that spray wash water, rinse water and other washing liquids on the items. The arms have another set of pipes that carry air to the items, drying the items. After the cycle is complete the clothes or other items may be left in the device until needed.

Abstract: Device and method for controlling drying of laundry in a drum type washing machine, the device including a motor for rotating a drum, a motor sensing part for detecting rotation speed of the motor, and a controlling part for controlling the motor sensing part to detect the rotation speed of the motor during a spinning time period, and setting a drying cycle time period according to the detected rotation speed, thereby drying laundry, effectively.

Abstract: A sealing sleeve seals joints in household appliances, especially the joints between the suds container and the front wall of the housing or the upper part of the suds container and the top frame in washing machines, and can be secured to the appliance by a substantially annular clamping element. The clamping element can be molded into the interior of the section (which can be a beading) of the sealing sleeve to be secured.

Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine including a casing provided with an opening for putting laundry into the washing machine therethrough; a tub supportably installed in the casing; a drum rotatably located in the tub; driving means for rotating the drum; and a door installed at the casing for opening and closing the opening of the casing, and provided with air suction ports for sucking external air into the drum therethrough. The washing machine dries a small quantity of the laundry without application of any additional drying pipe or heater.

Abstract: A washing and drying machine and a clothes dryer including an air circulating duct for circulating air into the inner tub for washing or drying inputted clothes. An inner portion of a drum and an evaporator of the refrigerating cycle, may be positioned in the air circulating duct to dehumidify the circulated air to improve the efficiency of the dehumidifcation process of the circulated air, to reduce the required time for drying clothes and to reduce energy consumption.

Abstract: Door for a washing machine and dryer, and a washing machine and a dryer with the door, the door including a frame (31) or (32) having a system for opening/closing an opening (15) or (25) provided for introducing laundry into a washing machine or a dryer; and a hinge assembly (100) including a bracket (110) attached to an inside surface of a housing (11) or (21) of the washing machine or the dryer, and a hinge arm (120) having a first member (121) rotatably connected to the bracket (110), and a second member (122) extended in succession to the first member (121) and rotatably connected to the frame (31) and (32) for being drawn to an outside of the washing machine and the dryer, thereby enabling to be rotated relative to the bracket and the hinge arm respectively, so as to be opened at a great angle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine and dryer having a condensation unit (700). A tub (200) is installed in a cabinet (100), and a drum is rotatably installed within the tub (200). A drying duct (610) has one end connected with an interior of the tub (200), and a condensation duct (710) connects the tub (200) with the drying duct (610). A cooling water supply unit (720) is provided in one side of the condensation duct (710) to supply cooling water supplied from an outside to the interior of the condensation duct (710). A cooling water dropping unit (750) collects the cooling water supplied to an interior of the condensation duct to drop the collected cooling water to the inner space of the condensation duct. A heater (620) heats air circulating the tub (200), the condensation duct (710), and the drying duct (610), and a circulation fan (800) circulates the air. A drain pump (500) discharges washing water in the tub (200) outside the cabinet (100).

Abstract: An irrigation system (10) for conveying a fluid to a region (A) is provided. The irrigation system (10) comprises a main irrigation portion (16) having an end irrigator span (44). A corner irrigator span (42) extends radially from the end irrigator span (44). A control system (90) controls movement of the corner irrigator span (42). The control system (90) includes a linear movement control system (92) to control a corner drive unit (72) of the corner irrigator span (42) and a steering control system (94) controls a steering unit (74) of the corner irrigator span (42). The steering control system (94) includes a controller (100) that receives control signals from four electrical generators (102,104,106,108) to control the steering unit (74) such that the corner irrigator span (42) follows along an outer boundary (B) of the region (A).

Abstract: Usually disposed in the top region of a household laundry machine is a drawer that is intended for accommodating detergents or condensate and is connected to a three-dimensional grip plate at the front. During operation of the machine, the grip plate is inserted in a recess of an operating panel, which is disposed at least more or less flush with the surface of the front side of the machine. For childproof locking, a latching edge is provided on the frame of the recess, and a catch, which is retained in the latching position by a spring, is disposed in the rear cavity of the grip plate. By virtue of an arresting device, the catch can be retained outside the latching position if an arresting slide is located in an arresting position.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a frame, a tub rigidly mounted to the frame, and at least one basket rotatably mounted inside the tub. The basket is an open-lattice sided container having a releasably closable lid. The basket is adapted for holding articles of apparel or other flexible articles substantially stationary relative to the basket as the basket is rotated relative to the tub. A water supply cooperates with the tub for washing and rinsing the articles held in the basket.

Abstract: A washer/drier with a new pump arrangement. In the new arrangement a first pump is adapted to pump washing liquid to the treatment chamber, and a second pump is provided which is adapted to pump water through a venturi vacuum forming device for establishing below ambient pressure in the treatment chamber, typically during a spin-drying cycle. The second pump can be operated selectively to pump water to the treatment chamber for rinsing articles therein or to supply water to the venturi vacuum forming device. The treatment chamber comprises an elliptical drum having perforated wall regions at opposite internal ends thereof to the rear of which liquid is supplied or through which it is drawn out from during washing and rinsing, and through which air is drawn during the drying cycle.

Abstract: A washing and drying machine of the present invention includes a water tub elastically supported in a housing; a rotary drum being rotatably mounted in the water tub; a heat pump having a compressor, a heat radiator, a throttle valve, a heat absorber, a pipework, and an air guide duct for guiding air to the heat absorber and the heat radiator; an air passageway provided to the water tub for allowing the air to flow into the rotary drum; a blower for forcing the air heated by the heat radiator to flow through the air passageway into the rotary drum; and a flexible connection member. The flexible connection member connects the air passageway to the air guide duct.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a washing machine having a drying function, and more particularly, to a washing machine having a drying function, in which structures of a circulation duct and a fan/motor assembly are improved for improving a drying function and a productivity of the washing machine having a drying function. The present invention includes an outside case, an outer tub inside of the outside case for storage of washing water, an inner tub inside of the outer tub, a re-circulation duct connected between one side of a lower part of the outer tub and a top of the outer tub for providing a re-circulation passage of air in the inner tub, a fan/motor assembly fitted to the re-circulation duct with a motor shaft positioned horizontal, for blowing the air, and a heater fitted downstream of the fan/motor assembly on the re-circulation duct, for heating the circulating air.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dry-cleaning machine capable of performing a water-repellent finishing process when necessary, while ensuring a high level of safety. When the water-repellent finishing process has been performed after the drying process (Step S2), the solvent contained in the water repellent penetrates into the laundry articles. Taking this into account, the upper limit for the temperature difference ?T between the inlet and outlet of the drum detected is set lower (e.g. 10° C.) than that the upper limit (e.g. 20° C.) applied to the case where no water-repellent finishing process is performed. This temperature setting reduces the amount of heat supplied to the laundry articles and accordingly decreases the evaporating speed of the solvent. Thus, the concentration of the gasified solvent in the air-circulating passage is maintained under the safety level.

Abstract: A drum-type washing machine is equipped with a drying device, which increases condensing efficiency by increasing the contact of air flowing along a condensing duct with cooling water, and prevents water formed in a condensing duct from flowing into a fixed drum. The washing machine is equipped with a drying device, which includes a discharging duct to connect an outlet of a blowing fan with an air inlet of a fixed drum and provided with a heater therein, and a condensing duct to connect an air inlet of the fixed drum with an inlet of the blowing fan and provided with a condensing unit to remove moisture. The condensing unit includes a cooling water dispersion member disposed in the lower portion of the inside of the condensing duct and a cooling water supply pipe configured to supply cooling water to the cooling water dispersion member.

Abstract: A cupboard-like washing machine includes a conveyer belt for moving the item to be washed in a cycle during a drying process. The dryer can be embodied as an air circulation dryer or an air evacuation dryer. Moving the item to be washed using the conveyer belt reduced the drying time. A rinsing container that is disposed in the rear wall of the housing is used as a heat exchanger.

Abstract: A drum type washing and drying machine includes a rotary drum, a water tub including therein the rotary drum, a water supply member for supplying cooling water into the water tub, a heater for heating air, a blower for blowing the heated air into the water tub to evaporate moisture from laundry articles in the water tub and a dehumidification means for cooling and dehumidifying air containing the evaporated moisture by the cooling water. The dehumidification means is provided in a space between the water tub and the rotary drum.

Abstract: Method for controlling a washing and drying machine, for improving drying performance, and saving energy, the method having a drying cycle for supplying heated air into an inner tub to dry laundry in the inner tub, wherein the drying cycle includes a plurality of drying steps each having the steps of rotating a pulsator for a preset time period, and rotating the inner tub for a preset time period in regular and reverse directions, for enhancing flow of the laundry.

Abstract: A guide roller-free airflow type dyeing machine includes a machine base defining a cylindrical receiving chamber and a cloth passage for the circulation of a fed piece of cloth, a jet nozzle upwardly mounted in one end of the cloth passage and adapted for ejecting a liquid coloring matter to dye the fed piece of cloth and to move the fed piece of cloth through the cloth passage, an air blower adapted for providing forced air to the jet nozzle to force liquid coloring matter out of the jet nozzle to the fed piece of cloth, a heat exchanger adapted for controlling the temperature of liquid coloring matter, and pump adapted for forcing liquid coloring matter to circulate through the jet nozzle and the heat exchanger.

Abstract: An aeration apparatus for a combination drier and washer is disclosed, which comprises an air circulation duct connected from one portion of a tub to the other portion for circulating air in the tub; and an aeration means provided in the middle of the air circulation duct for preventing exterior air being introduced to the tub in a drying process, and for aerating exterior air in the tub in an opened state when the drying process is finished. Therefore, in a drying process, a drying space is closed, and when the drying process is finished, exterior air is introduced in a drum, thereby improving a drying efficiency and preventing accidents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for removing a first chemical from a web of filtration membrane material using a vacuum roller or other vacuum pressure application device. Embodiments of the method involve applying vacuum pressure to a surface of the membrane web, immersing said membrane web in a flushing chemical and removing the membrane web from the flushing chemical. Embodiments of the system may include one or more vacuum rollers, positioning rollers and a flushing chemical in which a portion of the membrane web may be immersed.

Abstract: A combined machine for washing and drying textiles comprises a wash liquor tub, which contains an inner drum rotatably provided and supporting the textiles during the washing and drying processes and having a volume adapted to requirements relating to the wash process, water supply means for supplying water into the tub, means for the supply of detergents, water draining means for draining washing and rinsing liquid from the tub, and means for driving a moisture absorbing gaseous medium in a closed loop past the textiles in the inner drum. The moisture absorbing gaseous medium, which consists of dry superheated steam, and compressor means are provided to compress part of the steam diverted from the closed loop and lead it to heat exchanger means provided to condense the compressed steam and return the heat released during the condensing process to the steam in the closed loop.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provide for an automated fragrance dispenser for the application of a fragrance to dry fabrics during an industrial laundering process. In one embodiment, the fragrance dispenser is positioned outside the dryer, and preferably on the exit side of the steam tunnel in the laundering process. The fragrance dispenser includes a sensor for determining whether the garment passing on the conveyor is the type of garment to which the fragrance is to be applied, for example, a uniform shirt versus pants. The fragrance dispenser also includes a delivery system for applying the fragrance to selected garments. The delivery system also includes a timing device for dispensing the fragrance onto the garment for a controlled amount of time. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, automated application of the fragrance to fabrics is provided in the dryer within the laundering process.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a programmable appliance having a dryer and a control system operatively connected to the dryer, the control system adapted to create a dryer instruction based on the washing mode selection and to apply the dryer instruction to the dryer. According to a method of the present invention, a dryer is programmed by receiving a washing mode selection associated with a washer, automatically creating a dryer mode selection from the washing mode selection, and applying the dryer mode selection to the dryer.

Abstract: An anti-pilling machine is constructed includes a machine body defining a cylindrical receiving chamber and a cloth passage for the circulation of a fed piece of cloth, an air nozzle upwardly mounted in one end of the cloth passage and adapted for ejecting a jet of hot dry air to move the fed piece of cloth through the cloth passage, a steam nozzle adapted for moistening the moving piece of cloth, an air blower adapted for providing forced air to the air nozzle, and a heat exchanger adapted for heating and drying forced air passing from the air blower to the air nozzle.

Abstract: An anti-pilling machine is constructed includes a machine body defining a cylindrical receiving chamber and a cloth passage for the circulation of a fed piece of cloth, an air nozzle upwardly mounted in one end of the cloth passage and adapted for ejecting a jet of hot dry air to move the fed piece of cloth through the cloth passage, a steam nozzle adapted for moistening the moving piece of cloth, an air blower adapted for providing forced air to the air nozzle, and a heat exchanger adapted for heating and drying forced air passing from the air blower to the air nozzle.

Abstract: To provide a user-friendly drum type washing/drying machine with which loading/unloading of laundry is easy, in which a large outer tub and a housing regulated in size are realized by using a space in the housing effectively. In the drum type washing/drying machine, a drum 23, which rotates about an axis C extending along the lateral direction, is enclosed in the outer tub 20 disposed in the housing. The housing has an opening formed on the top and leads to a throw-in opening for loading the laundry in the drum 23, the throw-in opening formed on the peripheral wall of the drum 23. A main shaft 24 positioned on the axis C is supported by a first bearing and driven by a direct drive type motor 30. A heat exchanger 42 to which a water pipe for supplying cooling water is connected and a drying air channel including a heater 48 are disposed on the side of the outer tub 20 opposite to the side on which the main shaft 24 and the motor are disposed.

Abstract: A guide roller-free airflow type dyeing machine includes a machine base defining a cylindrical receiving chamber and a cloth passage for the circulation of a fed piece of cloth, a jet nozzle upwardly mounted in one end of the cloth passage and adapted for ejecting a liquid coloring matter to dye the fed piece of cloth and to move the fed piece of cloth through the cloth passage, an air blower adapted for providing forced air to the jet nozzle to force liquid coloring matter out of the jet nozzle to the fed piece of cloth, a heat exchanger adapted for controlling the temperature of liquid coloring matter, and pump adapted for forcing liquid coloring matter to circulate through the jet nozzle and the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A fabric article treating system, and more particularly to a fabric article treating system comprising at least a fabric article active delivery stage and a fabric article transporter capable of passing a fabric article in need of treatment through the fabric article active delivery stage such that a fabric article active is delivered to the fabric article is provided. Methods of treating fabric articles, especially with the fabric article treating system is also provided.

Abstract: A drying circuit for dry-cleaning machines using n-propyl bromide solvent, consisting of the fact that the coil of a refrigeration unit is immersed in the primary solvent tank. At top ends thereof the tank is connected to the drum with pipes for the passage of the drying air, the free surface of the solvent in the tank constituting a cooling agent for the air.

Abstract: A drum type washing machine includes an outer cabinet (1), a water tub (3) disposed in the cabinet (1), a rotating tub (10) disposed in the water tub (3) so as to be inclined rearwardly downward, and an electric motor (17) of the outer rotor type mounted on a rear wall (26) of the water tub (3) for directly driving the rotating tub (10).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a washing machine having a drying function, and more particularly, to a washing machine having a drying function, in which structures of a circulation duct and a fan/motor assembly are improved for improving a drying function and a productivity of the washing machine having a drying function.

Abstract: A drum type washing machine with a drying function includes an outer cabinet, a water tub mounted in the outer cabinet and having a wall, a generally drum-shaped rotating tub rotatably mounted in the water tub, and a drying unit for drying laundry accommodated in the rotating tub. The drying unit includes a heat exchanger having a duct disposed in it so that air flows through the duct. The duct includes a part comprising the wall of the water tub.

Abstract: This machine for wet treatment, for example dyeing, for textile materials, comprises a horizontally elongate vat, in which is formed a zone for the storage in folds of the fabric to be treated, which forms a rope closed on itself. A hydraulic and/or mechanical system for driving the fabric is placed at the start of a transport tube provided for returning the fabric from the front end of the vat toward the rear end of the latter. A system for injecting a gas stream, for example air, in contact with the fabric is provided within the vat; the system is located, in the direction of travel of the fabric, between the point where this fabric returns to the storage zone and the hydraulic system. This system spreads and dries the fabric. The invention is used for the fault-free dyeing of fabrics composed of modern fibers.

Abstract: A clothes washing machine includes an accessory mounted on top of an agitator. The accessory includes fan blades that are stored in one configuration to be out of the way of articles being moved into or out of a washing tub of the washing machine and are deployed into an operational configuration by centrifugal force when the washing machine operates in a spin dry cycle. In the operational configuration, the fan blades are oriented to move air through ports defined in the door of the washing machine to and over articles being spun in the machine, and then out of other ports in the door. The air flow enhances the drying process occurring during the spin cycle.

Abstract: A washing-drying machine includes an inner tab having a rotating shaft and sustained rotatably in an outer tab suspended elastically in a cabinet, where a agitator disposed rotatably on an inner bottom of the inner tab. The washing-drying machine also includes a motor for driving the inner tab or the agitator and a warm-air-circulating pass having a heat exchanger cooled by a cooling section. The washing-drying machine further includes a controller for controlling processes including washing, rinsing, dehydrating and drying. The cooling section is formed of a water-cooling-section for cooling warm-air in the heat exchanger by supplying water, and an air-cooling-section for cooling an outer wall of the heat exchanger by blowing air. As a result, high dehumidification rate by improving heat-exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger can be obtained, and clothes are hardly damaged and electric power and the amount of water consumption can be saved.

Abstract: A washer and dryer apparatus for combining the functions of washing and drying clothes in one machine. The washer and dryer apparatus includes a cabinet-like assembly including a cabinet-like member having front, side, back, top, and bottom walls and further having feet members being securely attached thereto for stabilizing the cabinet-like member; and also includes a dryer assembly being disposed in the cabinet-like member; and further includes a washer assembly being disposed in the cabinet-like member.

Abstract: Device with a nozzle beam for producing fluid streams for striking the fibers of a web of goods by streams. The fluid spraying against the underside of the nozzle beam must be captured. For this purpose, a device is used Fat is located to the side of the nozzle beam over its length. A funnel-shaped slot is provided at the edge of the nozzle beam, at whose inner end a suction slot approximately 2 mm high is formed. If a sufficiently low vacuum is connected to the otherwise completely enclosed device, all of the drops from the underside of the nozzle beam can be sucked up safely for the goods to be needled, including a spray fog.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a washing machine capable of removing earth/sand, waste thread, dust and the like stuck to the washing. In order to realize the objective, the washing machine is constituted so as to be operated as follows: overflowed washing water or rinsing water from washing/dehydrating tank to an annular drainage pipe by reciprocating revolutions of the tank is led to a side pipe, where the water is filtered and circulated to the tank by a pump arranged in the middle of the side pipe for utilizing the washing or the rinsing operation.

Abstract: A combination closed-circuit washer and drier apparatus having a washing cycle and a drying cycle. The apparatus comprises a unitary housing having a tub and a tumbler within the tub, the tub also having an air inlet and air outlet which allows air to flow through the tub, wherein air flowing from the air inlet is in communication with the tumbler. The apparatus also includes a desiccant recharging system located within the unitary housing having a entrance and an exit, the entrance coupled to the air outlet and the exit coupled to the air entrance, thus allowing a continuous flow of air through the system. The desiccant recharging system also includes a diverting valve that directs the flow of air primarily through the desiccant system in a closed-loop during the wash cycle. The diverting valve alters the air flow between the washing cycle (desiccant regeneration) to the drying cycle (desiccant water adsorption).

Abstract: Improvements introduced in washing machines which allow that the tilting of the two-way washing chamber is carried out mechanically by a set of linked gears or electrically carried out by using three electrical motors, one motor to carry out the 360° turn around an “X” axis, and the two other motors to carry out the 360° turn around a “Y” axis, in this case, the second and third motors are supported on an arc which sustains the washing chamber, fixed at the height of the middle point of the aforesaid chamber; another way to carrying out the tilting of the washing chamber consists in providing two motors, one motor to carry out the 360° turn around an “X” axis, and another motor to carry out the 360° turn around a “Y” axis, using, in this case, the very surface of the washing chamber so as to fix on it a constituent part of the second motor; the two-way washing chamber presents a spherical format and one or more caps can be removed from it.

Abstract: A pulsator type washing machine having a washing function and a drying function in one unit, includes a first tub, a second tub disposed in the first tub, and a structure operatively coupled with at least one of the first and second tubs to receive air from the second tub, dehumidify the air and recirculate the dehumidified air back into the second tub to dry laundry in the second tub during a drying operation of the washing machine.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provide for an automated fragrance dispenser for the application of a fragrance to dry fabrics during an industrial laundering process. In one embodiment, the fragrance dispenser is positioned outside the dryer, and preferably on the exit side of the steam tunnel in the laundering process. The fragrance dispenser includes a sensor for determining whether the garment passing on the conveyor is the type of garment to which the fragrance is to be applied, for example, a uniform shirt versus pants. The fragrance dispenser also includes a delivery system for applying the fragrance to selected garments. The delivery system also includes a timing device for dispensing the fragrance onto the garment for a controlled amount of time.

Abstract: A low temperature, low bath ratio, tensionless and short-term dyeing method using microwaves, comprises the steps of: immersing dyed goods in a vessel filled with dye solution comprising water present in an amount twice as much as the goods to be dyed, a disperse dye present in a ratio of disperse dye to goods to be dyed of 1:1000, a dispersing agent present in a ratio of dispersing agent to dye of below 1:100, and irradiating the dyed goods with microwaves below 2450 MHZ in order to heat them to a temperature of 100-130° C.

Abstract: A washer-dryer has an improved efficiency of drying; namely, the drying time is shortened and the unevenness of drying is alleviated. Furthermore, vibration during operations, especially during spin-drying, is reduced. An inner tub of approximately cylindrical shape rotating around a substantially vertical axis and for receiving a wash load is housed in an outer tub. The inner tub is provided with freely rotatable agitating means at the bottom part for agitating the wash load. A motor rotates the inner tub or the agitating means. The air to be supplied through a hot air supply channel into the inner tub is heated by heating means, which air is advanced by a drying air blower into the inner tub. Control means controls each of the washing, rinsing, spin-drying and drying processes by controlling respective operations of the motor, the heating means, the drying air blower, etc.