Front loading washing machine or dryer has operating element for door locking mechanism that is located at distance from operating panel.

摘要

The operating element (3) for unlocking the door (2) is located in the direct vicinity of the door (2). The operating element (3) adjoins the door (2) directly or can be located on the top part of the door. In comparison to the pressure keys for program setting, the element (3) has a large surface area.