TREATING AGENT DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR A WASHING MACHINE, AND WASHING MACHINE
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1. A treating agent dispensing system for a washing machine, comprising:
- a base unit;
at least two supply containers removably and securably disposed on the base unit, the at least two supply containers being respectively configured to receive a treating agent, the treating agent being a powdered treating agent or a liquid treating agent; and
a delivery device disposed in the base unit, the delivery device being operable to deliver the treating agent to the washing machine through a hose.
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Abstract
A treating agent dispensing system for a washing machine including a base unit and at least two supply containers removably and securably disposed on the base unit. The at least two supply containers are respectively configured to receive a treating agent. The treating agent is a powdered treating agent or a liquid treating agent. A delivery device is disposed in the base unit and is operable to deliver the treating agent to the washing machine through a hose.
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1. A treating agent dispensing system for a washing machine, comprising:
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a base unit; at least two supply containers removably and securably disposed on the base unit, the at least two supply containers being respectively configured to receive a treating agent, the treating agent being a powdered treating agent or a liquid treating agent; and a delivery device disposed in the base unit, the delivery device being operable to deliver the treating agent to the washing machine through a hose. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A washing machine comprising:
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a suds container configured to receive wash liquid; a controller; a dispensing system connected to at least one portion of the washing machine by first and second hose lines and operatively connected to the controller, the dispensing system including; a base unit; at least two supply containers removably and securably disposed on the base unit, the at least two supply containers being respectively configured to receive a treating agent, the treating agent being a powdered treating agent or a liquid treating agent; and a delivery device disposed in the base unit, the delivery device being operable to deliver the treating agent to the washing machine through a hose. a first connection connected to the dispensing system and controllable by at least one of an inlet valve and water distributor, the first connection being configured to deliver water to the dispensing system; and a second connection configured to deliver a solution of the treating agent from the dispensing system. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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