Automatic washing machines having at a plurality of load size indicators. Processes of treating fabric articles using such machines. Instructional systems that include a plurality of load size indicators.

A compact washing machine capable of improving detergency or reducing a washing time is provided. A drum 30 may be rotatably installed in a tub 20 installed in the inside of a housing 10 in the state in which an opening 12 is toward an opening of the drum 30. A pulsator 40 having a protrusion 45 extending in a radial direction may be rotatably installed on a bottom of the drum 30. During washing operation, a controller 60 may control a driving device 50 to rotate the pulsator 40 and the drum 30 in opposite directions.

A compact washing machine capable of improving detergency or reducing a washing time is provided. A drum 30 may be rotatably installed in a tub 20 installed in the inside of a housing 10 in the state in which an opening 12 is toward an opening of the drum 30. A pulsator 40 having a protrusion 45 extending in a radial direction may be rotatably installed on a bottom of the drum 30. During washing operation, a controller 60 may control a driving device 50 to rotate the pulsator 40 and the drum 30 in opposite directions.

A modular laundry system includes a laundry appliance defining a width and a height. A module is below the laundry appliance. The module has a cabinet with an open face. A tub is provided within the cabinet. A washing or drying chamber is provided within the tub for receiving fabric items to be washed or dried.

A modular laundry system includes a laundry appliance defining a width and a height. A module is below the laundry appliance. The module has a cabinet with an open face. A tub is provided within the cabinet. A washing or drying chamber is provided within the tub for receiving fabric items to be washed or dried.

A laundry treating appliance comprising a dispensing assembly which can identify laundry treating chemistry filled in a loading cup by way of a material sensor, and supplying said laundry treating chemistry to a proper corresponding bulk reservoir.

A laundry treating appliance comprising a dispensing assembly which can identify laundry treating chemistry filled in a loading cup by way of a material sensor, and supplying said laundry treating chemistry to a proper corresponding bulk reservoir.

Embodiments of the invention relate to the field of laundry appliances. In an embodiment, a laundry appliance system includes a laundry appliance such as a washing machine that includes an opening for receiving and removing clothes and a door that covers the opening during a washing cycle. The washer is equipped with a receiver comprising a computer, an RF reader, and an antenna positioned near the opening. The antenna, for example, may be positioned on or within the door. The antenna may also be a circular pass through antenna tailored to encircle the opening in a way that permits the door to be closed. RFID tags are provided for affixing to items not intended to be laundered (i.e., run through a washing cycle of washing machine or a drying cycle of a dryer appliance). Such items may include wallets, passports, watches, keys, phones, and other electronic devices or important documents that could be damages or destroyed if passed through a washing cycle. When the RF reader detects an RFID tag that has been affixed to an item not intended to be laundered, the receiver alerts the appliance operator by sound, visual information, or other information that an unintended item has been placed in the laundry appliance.

Embodiments of the invention relate to the field of laundry appliances. In an embodiment, a laundry appliance system includes a laundry appliance such as a washing machine that includes an opening for receiving and removing clothes and a door that covers the opening during a washing cycle. The washer is equipped with a receiver comprising a computer, an RF reader, and an antenna positioned near the opening. The antenna, for example, may be positioned on or within the door. The antenna may also be a circular pass through antenna tailored to encircle the opening in a way that permits the door to be closed. RFID tags are provided for affixing to items not intended to be laundered (i.e., run through a washing cycle of washing machine or a drying cycle of a dryer appliance). Such items may include wallets, passports, watches, keys, phones, and other electronic devices or important documents that could be damages or destroyed if passed through a washing cycle. When the RF reader detects an RFID tag that has been affixed to an item not intended to be laundered, the receiver alerts the appliance operator by sound, visual information, or other information that an unintended item has been placed in the laundry appliance.

Disclosed is a drum washing machine, including: a drum configured in an outer tank and capable of rotating by using an inclination axis as center; a stirring body configured at a rear part of the drum and including main blades in contact with washings; a driving unit enabling the drum and the stirring body to rotate at different rotating speeds; and a water supply mechanism part configured to splash water to a surface of the stirring body. The water supply mechanism part includes a first water storage part capable of moving between a position in water soaked in the outer tank and a position higher than the water and storing water when soaked in water of the outer tank, and a first outflow port capable of enabling water stored in the first water storage part to flow out to the surface of the stirring body at an upper position.