WASHING MACHINE AGITATOR HAVING HELICAL RIB AND METHOD FOR USING SAME

摘要

A washing machine includes a washing machine cabinet. A wash basket is mounted within the washing machine cabinet, A first agitator is mounted in t he basket for rotation about a first agitator axis that extends in a direction different from the rotational axis of the wash basket. First agitator includes a first helical rib thereon for engaging and agitating the materials to be washed within the wash basket. A second agitat or with a second helical rib may also be contained within the wash basket.