Pedestal in dispenser cups of a washing machine

摘要

A fluid additive dispenser for a washing machine appliance is provided. The dispenser includes a platform have a receiving surface. The receiving surface is elevated relative to a bottom of the dispenser and is positioned in view of an opening in the top of the dispenser. As fluid additives are drained or siphoned from the dispenser and off of the platform, the receiving surface will become visible through the opening even as some residual fluid additives may remain in the dispenser. The user is thereby provided with a more desirable appearance inside the dispenser with regard to e.g., residues or remains of fluid additives that would otherwise be visible.

主权项

1. A washing machine appliance, comprising:
a cabinet; a wash chamber located within said cabinet and configured for containing fluid during operation of the washing machine appliance; a wash basket rotatably mounted within said wash chamber and configured for receipt of articles for washing; a fluid additive dispenser positioned near said wash chamber and configured for feeding one or more fluid additives into said wash chamber, said fluid additive dispenser comprising:
an upper portion;a lower portion joined with the upper portion to form a dispenser chamber for the receipt of one or more fluid additives, the lower portion including a bottom surface that defines an integral platform, the platform extending vertically from the bottom surface and defining a receiving surface that is substantially horizontal and elevated relative to the bottom surface of the lower portion, the platform further defining a substantially horizontal maximum fill level indicator that extends vertically from the receiving surface; andan opening formed in the upper portion whereby fluid additives may be introduced into the dispenser chamber, the opening positioned directly over the platform such that a user primarily views the receiving surface through the opening.