Apparatus and Method for Providing Dual Washing Capacity

摘要

A dual capacity washing machine includes an outer tub having an open end. A first wash basket having a first capacity is mounted within the outer tub, and can be interchanged with a second wash basket having a second capacity. A first tub cover is detachably mounted over the open end of the outer tub and includes a transition surface into and out of the first wash basket. A second tub cover can be interchanged with the first tub cover and includes a transition surface extending toward the second wash basket. The combination of the first wash basket and the first tub cover provide a first wash capacity and the combination of the second wash basket and second tub cover provide a second washing capacity.