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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 1999
Filed:
May. 28, 1998
Lynn E Kiefer, Kellogg, IA (US);
Nedra A Herr, Newton, IA (US);
Scott A Merkle, Newton, IA (US);
Gary B Jackovin, Ankeny, IA (US);
William K Szaroletta, Watkinsville, GA (US);
Scott J Bowie, Stanford, CA (US);
Maytag Corporation, Newton, IA (US);
Abstract
An improved front loading washing machine is provided with additive dispensers located in the shroud. The dispensers are integral with the shroud so as to have large upwardly disposed mouths for receiving additives, such as fabric softener and bleach. The dispensers are covered by the door when the door is closed, and thereby hidden from view. The position of the dispensers adjacent the front and top of the washing machine provides for easy access for filling the dispensers with desired additives.