LAUNDRY MODULE FOR WASHING A LOAD OF FABRIC ITEMS

摘要

A laundry module performs a washing function to wash a load of fabric items and has a drawer supporting a tub and wash basket, and a control panel mounted on the drawer to enable a user to select a wash cycle from among a plurality of wash cycles. The laundry module can be part of a modular laundry system including a laundry appliance. The laundry module can be vertically arranged with a laundry appliance, such as by supporting the laundry appliance thereupon.

主权项

1. A horizontal laundry module for washing a load of fabric items, the horizontal laundry module comprising:
a cabinet having an open face; a drawer mounted to the cabinet and capable of forward extension relative to the open face of the cabinet; a tub supported by the drawer; a wash basket rotatably mounted within the tub and defining a wash chamber; and a control panel mounted on the drawer to enable a user to select a wash cycle from among a plurality of wash cycles, wherein the control panel is capable of:
receiving input from the user regarding operational modes for the horizontal laundry module; andcommunicating output related to an operational status of the horizontal laundry module to the user; and wherein the drawer is movable relative to the open face of the cabinet between:
a closed position, in which the drawer closes the open face of the cabinet and the wash chamber is inaccessible to the user; andan opened position, in which the drawer is extended forwardly from the cabinet and enables the user to access the wash chamber; and wherein:
a height of the horizontal laundry module is less than 26 inches;a width of the horizontal laundry module is greater than the height of the horizontal laundry module; anda depth of the horizontal laundry module is greater than the height of the horizontal laundry module.