Washing machine where pumped water is directed by valves towards channels in the upper half to the drum so that water falls onto items within the drum

摘要

A washing machine having a rotatable drum (1) which holds the items to be washed. The drum (1) may be removable from the machine, like a basket. A number of channels (6) extend along the length of the drum (1). Water is introduced into the upper channels (6) via a pump, valve (11,12) and radial ducts (5) to the rear of the channels (6). The water showers from the upper channels (6) onto the items in the drum (1).