A wash drum apparatus and method of adjusting the wash capacity for a laundry washing machine. The wash drum may include one or more rear cover inserts that may adjust the wash capacity of the wash drum. The rear cover insert may include one or more impellers. The wash drum may include a rear cover.

An electronic device having a display on one side of the device and one or more image sensors on the opposite side of the device captures image data using the one or more image sensors. The display displays a portion of the captured image data on the display and a first graphical object overlaid on the displayed portion of the captured image data. A user gesture is detected using the one or more image sensors. In accordance with a determination that the detected user gesture meets a set of criteria, a position of the graphical object is updated based on the user gesture or is the first graphical object is replaced with a second graphical object. In accordance with a determination that the detected user gesture does not meet a set of criteria, the display of the first graphical object is maintained.

A tub for use in a washer or dryer that is dividable into compartments by use of a removable dividing wall. The removable dividing wall can be inserted manually or mechanically into position and held in place with a removable wall securing device. The tub has expanding and contracting capabilities that allows the diameter of the tub to be altered.

A component for a water bearing appliance, wherein the component comprises a first polymeric material and a second polymeric material. The first polymeric material constitutes the external surface of the component and completely covers the second polymeric material. The first polymeric material and the second polymeric material have different characteristics.

Provided are a tub assembly and a washing machine. The tub assembly includes an outer tub, and a lining tub disposed in the outer tub fixedly connected to the outer tub. An inner wall of the outer tub is protected by means of the lining tub, thereby preventing the problem of bacteria breeding caused by an inner wall face of the outer tub and washing water being in contact for a long time, or the problem of mildew occurring due to the inner wall of the outer tub being in a damp environment for a long time. The washing effect of a washing machine can be effectively improved, thereby preventing health and hygiene problems, etc.

A wash drum apparatus and method of adjusting the wash capacity for a laundry washing machine. The wash drum may include one or more rear cover inserts that may adjust the wash capacity of the wash drum. The rear cover insert may include one or more impellers. The wash drum may include a rear cover.

A combination washing and drying machine including a chassis defining a chassis interior and a chassis opening, a tub located within the chassis interior and defining a access opening, a drying air circuit, a wash liquid circuit, a closure selectively movable relative to the chassis between an opened position, where the access opening is accessible, and a closed position, where the access opening is inaccessible, a fluid seal, and a thermal seal. The fluid seal configured to seal the tub relative to the closure when the closure is in the closed position. The thermal seal configured to seal the closure relative to the chassis when in the closed position.

A laundry appliance for treating a load of laundry according to a cycle of operation comprises a cabinet and a tub assembly housed within the cabinet and comprising a front tub section, a rear tub section and at least one middle tub section provided between the front and rear tub sections.

Provided is a washing machine having an improved structure for efficiently controlling a distribution of washing water to improve washing performance. The washing machine includes a tub, a rotary tub rotatably provided inside of the tub, a tub cover coupled to the tub to prevent washing water from overflowing the tub, and a plurality of guide units formed on a bottom surface of the tub cover to guide the washing water into the inside of the rotary tub. The plurality of guide units includes a first guide having an outer end spaced from an edge of the tub cover in an inward direction of the tub cover, a second guide having an outer end spaced from the edge of the tub cover in the inward direction of the tub cover, and disposed to be spaced apart from the first guide in a circumferential direction of the tub cover, and a third guide connecting the outer end of the first guide and the outer end of the second guide.

A fabric treating appliance for treating an article according to a cycle of operation includes a chassis defining an interior with a tub provided within the interior, the tub at least partially defining a liquid chamber. A drum is provided within the liquid chamber to at least partially define a treating chamber. The drum has a peripheral wall terminating in a front edge and a rear edge, with the front edge defining a front opening. An exoskeleton is provided within the liquid chamber coupling the drum to the chassis.