LAUNDRY CARE DEVICE

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a laundry care device for caring for laundry according to claim 1.

[0002] A laundry care appliance is now more than just a household device placed in a laundry room that simply cleans and / or dries clothes. Besides its functional features, a laundry care appliance must also boast an appealing design. A front panel and a control panel essentially form the visible front of the appliance. In addition to aesthetic considerations, both components also fulfill technical and functional tasks, which limits the design freedom and can diminish the user experience. The appearance of the laundry care appliance is, in a sense, a compromise between design and function. For example, the detergent dispenser of a laundry care appliance undoubtedly has functional features, but it shouldn't detract from the overall aesthetics of the appliance. The dispenser is used to add laundry care products to the cleaning and / or drying process.For this to work, the detergent dispenser must be filled. The detergent dispenser must be extendable from and retractable into the washing machine. This can be done manually, electrically, and / or fully or semi-automatically. However, manually operated detergent dispensers are the most common type on the market. To operate a manually operated detergent dispenser, a handle is necessary. This handle should be easy to grip, but, as mentioned above, it should not detract from the aesthetics of the washing machine, for example, through an overly prominent design.

[0003] US patent 2018 / 044837 A1 describes a washing machine that has a front frame element covering an interior of the washing machine at the front, and a front cover covering the front frame element.

[0004] EP 0 588 100 A1 describes a laundry treatment machine that has side walls. Furthermore, the laundry treatment machine has a stabilizing plate that serves as a front frame element. A front wall is attached to the stabilizing plate.

[0005] The object of the invention is to create a laundry care device that provides an improved user experience, improved ergonomics and an aesthetic appearance, and further develops the state of the art.

[0006] The problem is solved by the features of independent claim 1. Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims, as well as in the description and the drawings.

[0007] According to one aspect of the invention, the problem according to the invention is solved by a laundry care device for caring for laundry, wherein the laundry care device comprises a housing with side walls and a front wall, wherein the front wall comprises an opening through which a receiving container arranged in the housing can be accessed, wherein the front wall is designed in the form of a layered assembly, wherein the assembly comprises at least one first front wall element and at least one second front wall element, which are arranged substantially parallel to each other, wherein the at least one second front wall element is arranged substantially between the at least one first front wall element and the receiving container of the laundry care device, wherein the at least one first front wall element is attached to the at least one second front wall element by means of at least one magnetic element.

[0008] The interaction of at least one first front panel element and at least one second front panel element provides a tidy front panel for a laundry care appliance, contributing to an improved user experience as well as improved ergonomics and an aesthetic appearance.

[0009] In order to enable simple and quick alignment or positioning of the at least one first front wall element on the at least one second front wall element, the at least one first front wall element advantageously comprises at least one first positioning element and the at least one second front wall element comprises at least one second positioning element, wherein the at least one first positioning element corresponds to the at least one second positioning element.

[0010] Advantageously, at least one first front wall element is detachably connected to at least one second front wall element. This allows at least one front wall element to be replaced if necessary and / or access to the at least second front wall element. For example, a different color can be chosen for at least one first front wall element.

[0011] At least one second front panel element is attached to the laundry care appliance, thereby connecting at least one first front panel element to the laundry care appliance. This attachment of at least one second front panel element can be achieved, for example, by means of screws and / or snap-fit ​​connections to the laundry care appliance. Other attachment methods are known to those skilled in the art.

[0012] Preferably, the first front panel element is designed as a design element and has a substantially smooth surface. This gives the laundry appliance an aesthetically pleasing appearance and improves the user experience. A smooth surface also prevents the user from snagging on any protrusions of the first front panel element.

[0013] The first front panel element is significantly deeper than the second front panel element. "Deeper" refers to the thickness of the first front panel element. This allows any gap that might occur between the washing machine housing and the first front panel element to be covered. This gap could be caused by functional components such as a detergent dispenser and / or the door or hinge. By eliminating this gap, areas where dust and dirt particles can accumulate are reduced, and the washing machine's aesthetic design is enhanced.

[0014] A hinge unit is arranged on at least one second front wall element, with a door unit rotatably mounted on the hinge unit and closing the opening on the front. This allows the fasteners required for attaching the door hinge to be concealed behind the first front wall element, making them invisible to the user. This further enhances and improves the aesthetic appearance and user experience.

[0015] Advantageously, the at least one first front wall element has at least one first recess, wherein the door unit projects at least partially through the at least one first recess of the at least one first front wall element. This ensures, for example, that a handle element in a door frame of the door unit can be accessed by a user from the outside when the door unit closes the opening, i.e., when the door unit is in a closed state.

[0016] The housing of the laundry care appliance contains a control unit which has at least one actuation area, wherein the control unit is arranged in the housing in such a way that the at least one actuation area projects at least partially through a control unit recess of the at least one second front wall element and is arranged on the at least one first front wall element in such a way that an actuation surface of the actuation area of ​​the control unit is arranged essentially flush with an outer surface of the at least one first front wall element.

[0017] The operating area can be designed as a touch-sensitive display unit, a button, multiple buttons, a push button, or a rotary selector. The operating unit is preferably located within the housing of the laundry appliance. To allow the user to operate the unit, it preferably projects through the at least one second front panel element, so that the operating surface of the control unit is essentially flush with an outer surface of the at least one first front panel element. This gives the laundry appliance an aesthetically pleasing appearance while simultaneously allowing it to retain its conventional functional characteristics.

[0018] The laundry care appliance has a height HW extending substantially from its underside to its top. At least one first front panel element has a height F FE1, and at least one second front panel element has a height F FE2, with the height F FE1 of the first front panel element substantially corresponding to the height F FE2 of the second front panel element. The height F FE1 of the first front panel element and / or the height F FE2 of the second front panel element substantially corresponding to the height HW of the laundry care appliance. This creates a uniform front panel that appears to the user as if it is directly connected to the housing. Furthermore, no gaps or crevices are created on the laundry care appliance that could appear incongruous.A coherent design or an aesthetically pleasing appearance enhances the user experience.

[0019] The at least one second front wall element has a front side and at least one second recess, wherein the front side of the at least one second front wall element is directed towards the at least one first front wall element, and wherein the front side has at least one depression.

[0020] The at least one recess on the front of the at least one second front wall element is designed to receive connecting elements that link the at least one first front wall element to the at least one second front wall element. These connecting elements can be, for example, plug-in or snap-fit ​​connections. Magnetic connections are also conceivable, such as those with multiple magnets that can be received in the at least one recess and are arranged, for example, on the at least one first front wall element without causing the at least one first front wall element to protrude from the at least one second front wall element.

[0021] The at least one recess of the at least one second front wall element comprises at least a first recess and at least a second recess, the second recess being deeper than the first. The at least one first and the at least one second recess give the at least one second front wall element a specific contour suitable, for example, for attaching the door hinge unit to the at least one second front wall element, such that a large part of the door hinge unit is concealed by the at least one first front wall element.

[0022] The at least one first recess preferably comprises a channel, the channel being formed between a detergent dispenser unit of the laundry appliance and the at least one second recess of the at least one second front panel element, the detergent dispenser unit being arranged in a region of the top panel of the laundry appliance. The channel is specifically designed to allow fluid that can and must escape forward from the detergent dispenser unit in the event of an overflow to escape without coming into contact with electronic components. Additionally, in the event of negative pressure in a fresh water supply line, air can flow freely from outside the laundry appliance without causing washing solution to be drawn into the drinking water network. Both criteria serve to comply with the standard DIN EN 61770 "Electrical appliances for connection to the water supply system - Prevention of backflow and hose assembly failure".

[0023] Furthermore, the inventive aspects outlined above provide a compromise between technical features and design in a laundry care appliance, making the appliance appear modern and user-friendly without compromising its technical functionality. Thus, a combination of technical features and design has been achieved without having to compromise between them.

[0024] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 shows a front view of an exemplary laundry care appliance; Fig. 2 shows an exploded view of a front panel assembly of a laundry care appliance; Fig. 3a shows a front view of a first element of a front panel assembly; Fig. 3b shows a rear view of the first element of the front panel assembly; Fig. 4 shows another element of the front panel assembly; Fig. 5 shows an enlarged section of a front view of a laundry care appliance with an element of the front panel assembly; Fig. 6 shows an enlarged section of a cross-sectional view along line AA of a laundry care appliance with the front panel assembly.

[0025] In Fig. 1 Figure 1 shows a front view of an exemplary laundry care appliance 1. The laundry care appliance 1 can be a washing machine, a tumble dryer and / or a washer-dryer.

[0026] The laundry care appliance 1 comprises a housing 3. The housing 3 essentially consists of side walls 5 and a front wall 7, the front wall 7 being designed as an assembly 9. The front wall 7 further comprises at least one opening 11. A receiving container 13, located in the housing 3 of the laundry care appliance 1, is accessible through the opening 11. A door unit 14 is arranged on the laundry care appliance 1 and is designed to close the opening 11.

[0027] The laundry care appliance 1 further comprises a control unit 15 and a detergent dispenser unit 16. The control unit 15 has at least one actuation area 17 with an actuation surface 18. The control unit 15 can be designed as a rotary selector and / or as a push button and / or keys and / or a combination of rotary selector and push button and / or keys. Other configurations are conceivable. The control unit 15 is located in an upper area, preferably centrally in an upper area above the opening 11 of the laundry care appliance 1. Furthermore, in Fig. 1 in the upper area near one of the side walls 5, at the level of the control unit, the detergent dispenser unit 16, at least indicated in Fig. 1 , arranged.

[0028] In Fig. 2 Figure 1 shows an exploded view of assembly 9 of the front panel 7 of the laundry care appliance 1. Assembly 9 of the front panel 7 has a layered structure. The layered assembly 9 comprises at least one first front panel element 19 and at least one second front panel element 21. The at least one first front panel element 19 and the at least one second front panel element 21 are arranged substantially parallel to each other, with the at least one second front panel element 21 being arranged substantially between the at least one first front panel element 19 and the receiving container 13 of the laundry care appliance 1. The at least one first front panel element 19 has an outer surface 22.

[0029] The at least one second front panel element 21 is arranged on the housing 3 of the laundry appliance 1. The at least one first front panel element 19 is arranged on the at least one second front panel element 21. The at least one first front panel element 19 is preferably detachably attached to the at least one second front panel element 21. The at least one first front panel element 19 is attached to the at least one second front panel element 21 by means of at least one magnetic element 23. Advantageously, the at least one magnetic element 23 is designed as a magnetic strip 23a (shown in Fig. 3b Preferably, a plurality of magnetic strips 23a are provided for attaching the at least one first front wall element 19 to the at least one second front wall element 21. The at least one first front wall element 19 has a substantially smooth surface 24 and is designed as a design element. The at least one second front wall element 21 is designed as a functional element equipped with technical functions. Other quick and easy-to-release fastening methods or connection options are conceivable. It is important that the outer surface 22 and / or the surface 24 of the at least one first front wall element 19 do not include any fastening elements visible to the user.

[0030] In other words, it is important that essentially no connecting elements are visible to the user when standing in front of the laundry care appliance 1.

[0031] The laundry care appliance 1 has a height HW, which extends from a bottom surface 25 of the laundry care appliance 1 substantially to a top surface 27. The detergent dispenser unit 16 and / or the control unit 15 are attached to a region of the top surface 27. The at least one first front panel element 19 has a height F FE1 and the at least one second front panel element 21 has a height F FE2. The height F FE1 of the at least one first front panel element 19 corresponds substantially to the height F FE2 of the at least one second front panel element 21, wherein the height F FE1 of the at least one first front panel element 19 and / or the height F FE2 of the at least one second front panel element 21 corresponds substantially or at least nearly to the height HW of the laundry care appliance 1. This ensures that a space 28 formed in the housing 3 of the laundry care appliance 1 is concealed by the at least one second front panel element 21.The at least one first front wall element 19 conceals the at least one second front wall element 21.

[0032] The at least one first front wall element 19 is designed as a panel. The at least one second front wall element 21 is designed to cover the installation space 28. Various elements are arranged on the at least one second front wall element 21, and it has various technical functions and features, which will be discussed in more detail below. As a result, the at least one second front wall element 21 is deeper or thicker than the at least one first front wall element 19. The term 'deeper' means that, viewed from one of the side walls 5, the at least one second front wall element 21 extends further towards the receiving container 13 than the at least one front wall element 19.

[0033] Furthermore, a door hinge unit 29 is arranged on the at least one second front wall element 21. The door unit 14 is rotatably mounted on the door hinge unit 29. The door unit 14 is thereby rotatably or pivotably connected to the laundry care appliance 1 or arranged on the at least one second front wall element 21 and closes the opening 11.

[0034] In Fig. 3a A front view of at least one first front wall element 19 of the assembly 9 of the front wall 7 is shown. Fig. 3b A rear view of at least one first front wall element 19 of the assembly 9 of the front wall 7 is shown.

[0035] The at least one first front wall element 19 is at least partially formed as a single element or essentially in one piece. The at least one first front wall element 19 is formed essentially as a plate-like element. However, it is also conceivable that the first front wall element 19 consists of several elements. The first front wall element 19 has at least one first recess 30. In the present embodiment, the first front wall element 19 has in Fig. 3 The design essentially comprises three first recesses 30, 31, 32, and 33. One of the first recesses, 31, is for the door unit 14, hereinafter referred to as the door unit recess 31. The door unit 14 closes the opening 11. Another first recess, 32, is for the detergent dispenser unit 16, hereinafter referred to as the detergent dispenser recess 32. The third first recess, 33, is for the control unit 15, hereinafter referred to as the control unit recess 33. The first recesses 30, 31, 32, and 33 are essentially designed as openings or through-holes.

[0036] The at least one first front wall element 19 has an outer surface 22, which is essentially designed as a smooth surface 24 and gives the laundry care appliance 1 an aesthetic design that provides the user with an enhanced user experience. At least one front side 35 of the at least one first front wall element 19 has the smooth surface 24. The at least one first front wall element 19 can be made at least partially of a plastic material. However, it is also conceivable that the at least one first front wall element 19 is made at least partially of glass and / or metal and / or ceramic. A combination of two or more of the aforementioned materials—plastic, glass, metal, and ceramic—is also conceivable. Other materials and / or material combinations are conceivable.Furthermore, it is conceivable that the at least one first front wall element 19 is formed at least partially or almost completely or entirely from at least one of the above-mentioned materials.

[0037] The at least one first front wall element 19 comprises at least one first positioning element 37 (shown in Fig. 3b The at least one first positioning element 37 is provided for positioning the at least one first front wall element 19 on the at least one second front wall element 21. Preferably, the at least one first positioning element 37 functions as a centering element 37a, so that the at least one first front wall element 19 can be arranged flush with the at least one second front wall element 21 and / or with the laundry care appliance 1. Furthermore, the at least one first front wall element 19 comprises at least one further fastening element 38. The at least one further fastening element 38 can, for example, be designed as a snap hook 38. In the exemplary embodiment in Fig. 3 Preferably, two locking hooks 38 are formed. The locking hooks 38 are formed in an upper area of ​​the at least one first front wall element 19.

[0038] The centering element 37a is formed in a lower area of ​​the first front wall element 19. In addition to the centering element 37a, the first front wall element 19 can be centered in an upper area via the control unit recess 33 on which at least one second front wall element 21 is arranged.

[0039] In Fig. 4 The at least one second front wall element 21 of assembly 9 of front wall 7 is shown. The at least one second front wall element 21 is in Fig. 4 depicted as a single-piece element. However, it is also conceivable that the at least one second front wall element 21 consists of several elements that are connected to one another. The at least one second front wall element 21 has at least one second recess 39. In the present embodiment, the second front wall element 21 has in Fig. 4 The design essentially comprises four secondary recesses 39, 40, 41, 42, and 43. One of the secondary recesses 40 is for the door unit 14, hereinafter referred to as the door unit recess 40. The door unit 14 closes the opening 11 through which the receiving container 13 is accessible. Another secondary recess 41 is for the detergent dispenser unit 16, hereinafter referred to as the detergent dispenser unit recess 41. The third secondary recess 42 is for the control unit 15, hereinafter referred to as the control unit recess 42. The fourth secondary recess 43 is designed as a service recess 43. A service flap 45 can be accessed via the service recess 43, for example, during maintenance. The secondary recesses 39, 40, 41, 42, and 43 are essentially designed as openings or through-holes.

[0040] Furthermore, the at least one second front wall element 21 includes at least one second positioning element 47. The at least one second positioning element 47 corresponds to the at least one first positioning element 37 in such a way that secure and easy positioning of the first front wall element 19 on the second front wall element 21 is ensured. The at least one first positioning element 37 includes the aforementioned centering element 37. With the centering element 37a and the positioning element 37, the first front wall element 19 can be arranged flush with the second front wall element 21, so that there is essentially no gap between the first front wall element 19 and the second front wall element 21. Furthermore, receiving elements 49 are formed on the second front wall element 21 in which the locking hooks 38 can be received.

[0041] The first front panel element 19 is essentially designed as a thin, plate-like element. The second front panel element 21 is essentially designed as a plate-like element with at least one recess 51. The second front panel element 21 is essentially deeper than the thin, plate-like first front panel element 19. The first front panel element 19 preferably has a depth between 3 mm and 6 mm. The second front panel element 21 has a depth between 20 mm and 30 mm. The second front panel element 21 essentially serves as an extension of the housing 3 of the laundry appliance 1, so that, among other things, the door hinge unit 29 can be attached to the second front panel element 21, and the door unit 14 and the detergent dispenser unit 16 can be accommodated.

[0042] The at least one second front wall element 21 has a front face 53, wherein the front face 53 of the at least one second front wall element 21 is directed towards the at least one first front wall element 19. The front face 53 of the second front wall element 21 has at least one recess 51. In the exemplary embodiment in Fig. 4 The assembly essentially comprises a first recess 54 and at least one second recess 55. The at least one second recess 55 is deeper than the at least one first recess 54 in the second front wall element 21. The term 'deeper' means that the second recess 55 projects further into the second front wall element 21 from a front face 53 than the first recess 54. The second recess 55 surrounds the opening 11 at least partially. Preferably, the second recess 55 surrounds the opening 11 substantially completely, so that the door unit 14 can be received in the second recess 55.

[0043] A third recess 57 is formed in the at least one second recess 55 on the at least one second front wall element 21. The door hinge unit 29 is arranged on the at least one second front wall element 21. The door hinge unit 29 is essentially arranged in the third recess 57 of the at least one second front wall element 21. The third recess 57 is formed in the at least one second recess 55 such that the door unit 14, in a closed state, is received in the at least one second recess 55 and rests flush against the second front wall element 21.

[0044] The at least one first recess 54 is formed essentially in an upper region of the at least one second front wall element 21. The at least one first recess 54 is preferably an embossed recess. The at least one first recess 54 is formed essentially between the induction tray unit 16 and the at least one second recess 55. The at least one first recess 54 comprises a channel 59. The channel 59 is designed to drain fluid, water, or washing solution, or to allow air in. Allowing air in is necessary if there is negative pressure in a fresh water supply line. In the event of an overflow of the induction tray unit 16, the fluid, water, and / or washing solution can drain away via the channel 59.The channel 59 is essentially formed between the detergent dispenser unit 16 of the laundry care appliance 1 and the at least one second recess 39, in particular the detergent dispenser unit recess 41. Furthermore, access to the detergent dispenser unit 16 can be ensured or enabled via the at least one first recess 54.

[0045] The at least one second front wall element 21 is preferably made of sheet metal or sheet metal that is processed. The processing steps include, among others, deep drawing, bending, and embossing.

[0046] The operating unit 15 is arranged in the housing 3 such that the at least one actuation area 17 projects at least partially through the operating unit recess 42 of the at least one second front wall element 21 and is arranged on the at least one first front wall element 19 such that the actuation surface 18 of the actuation area 17 of the operating unit 15 is substantially flush with the outer surface 22 of the at least one first front wall element 19.

[0047] In Fig. 5 The channel 59 is shown enlarged, with arrows 61 and 62 indicating the exchange of fluid, water, and / or washing solution (marked by arrow 61) and the transport of air (marked by arrow 62). In other words, when fluid, water, and / or washing solution exits the inlet tray unit 16, it is conveyed by the channel 59 in the direction of arrow 61 towards the door unit 14. Conversely, air is conveyed by the channel 59 in the direction of arrow 62 towards the inlet tray unit 16. Fig. 5 It is clearly visible that the at least one first recess 54 is less deep than the at least one second recess 55 in the at least one second front wall element 21.

[0048] In Fig. 6 is an enlarged section of a cross-sectional view along line AA ( Fig. 5 ) of the laundry care appliance 1 with the assembly 9 of the front panel 7 shown. The in Fig. 6 The arrow shown represents the in Fig. 5 The described arrows 61 and 62 illustrate this. Arrow 61 runs from the detergent dispenser unit 16, along the channel 59, towards the door unit 14. Arrow 62 runs from the door unit 14, along the channel 59, towards the detergent dispenser unit 16. Clearly visible in Fig. 6 The diagram shows that the channel 59 is formed behind the first front wall element 19, so that the first front wall element 19 can provide the smooth surface 24, and the functional features are, so to speak, concealed behind it on the second front wall element. This allows for an enhanced user experience and gives the laundry care appliance 1 an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Bezugszeichenliste

[0049] 1. Laundry care appliance 3. Housing 5. Side panels 7. Front panel 9. Assembly 11. Opening 13. Collection container 14. Door unit 15. Control unit 16. Detergent dispenser unit 17. Actuation area 18. Actuation surface 19. First front panel element 21. Second front panel element 22. Outer surface 23. Magnetic elements 23a. Magnetic strip 24. Smooth surface 25. Underside 27. Topside 28. Installation space 29. Door hinge unit 30. At least one first recess 31. Door unit recess 32. Detergent dispenser unit recess 33. Control unit recess 35. Front side 37. First positioning element 37a. Centering element 38. Mounting element 39. at least one second recess 40. door unit recess 41. detergent dispenser recess 42. control unit recess 43. service recess 45. service flap 47. second positioning element 49. receiving elements 51. at least one recess 53. front 54. first recess 55. second recess 57. third recess 59. channel track 61. arrow 62. arrow HW Height Laundry Care Appliance F FE1 Height First Front Panel Element F FE2 Height Second Front Panel Element

Claims

1. Laundry care appliance (1) for caring for laundry, the laundry care appliance (1) comprising a housing (3) with side walls (5) and a front wall (7), wherein the front wall (7) comprises an opening (11), through which a receptacle (13) arranged in the housing (3) can be accessed, the front wall (7) is configured in the form of a layered assembly (9), wherein the assembly (9) comprises at least one first front wall element (19) and at least one second front wall element (21), which are arranged essentially with their surfaces parallel to one another, wherein the at least one second front wall element (21) is arranged essentially between the at least one first front wall element (19) and the receptacle (13) of the laundry care appliance (1), characterised in that the at least one first front wall element (19) is attached with at least one magnetic element (23) to the at least one second front wall element (21).

2. Laundry care appliance (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the at least one first front wall element (19) comprises at least one first positioning element (37) and the at least one second front wall element (21) comprises at least one second positioning element (47), wherein the at least one first positioning element (37) corresponds to the at least one second positioning element (47).

3. Laundry care appliance (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the at least one first front wall element (19) is connected in a detachable manner to the at least one second front wall element (21).

4. Laundry care appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one second front wall element (21) is fastened to the laundry care appliance (1).

5. Laundry care appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one first front wall element (19) has an essentially smooth surface (24) and is configured as a design element.

6. Laundry care appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one second front wall element (21) is configured to be essentially deeper than the at least one first front wall element (19), in such a manner that a strength or a thickness of the at least one second front wall element (21) is greater than a strength or a thickness of the at least one first front wall element (19).

7. Laundry care appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a door hinge unit (29) is arranged on the at least one second front wall element (21), wherein a door unit (14) is supported in a rotatable manner on the door hinge unit (28) and closes the opening (11) in the front wall (7).

8. Laundry care appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one first front wall element (19) has at least one first cutout (30), wherein the door unit (14) projects at least partially through the at least one first cutout (30) in the at least one first front wall element (19).

9. Laundry care appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a control unit (15) is arranged in the housing (3) of the laundry care appliance (1) and has at least one operating region (17), wherein the control unit (15) is arranged in the housing (3) in such a manner that the at least one operating region (17) projects at least partially through a control unit cutout (42) in the at least one second front wall element (21) and is arranged on the at least one first front wall element (19) in such a manner that an operating surface (18) of the operating region (17) of the control unit (15) is arranged essentially flush with an outer surface (22) of the at least one first front wall element (19).

10. Laundry care appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the laundry care appliance (1) has a height HW, which extends from a lower face (25) of the laundry care appliance (1) essentially to an upper face (27), and the at least one first front wall element (19) has a height FFE1 and the at least one second front wall element (21) has a height FFE2, wherein the height FFE1 of the at least one first front wall element (19) corresponds essentially to the height FFE2 of the at least one second front wall element (21), wherein the height FFE1 of the at least one first front wall element (19) and / or the height FFE2 of the at least one second front wall element (21) correspond essentially to the height HW of the laundry care appliance (1).

11. Laundry care appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one second front wall element (21) has at least one second cutout (38) and a front face (53), wherein the front face (53) of the at least one second front wall element (21) faces in the direction of the at least one first front wall element (19), wherein the front face (53) has at least one depression (51).

12. Laundry care appliance according to claim 11, characterised in that the at least one depression (51) in the at least one second front wall element (21) comprises at least one first depression (54) and at least one second depression (55), wherein the second depression (55) is configured to be deeper than the first depression (54).

13. Laundry care appliance (1) according to claim 12, characterised in that the at least one first depression (54) comprises a conduit (59), wherein the conduit (59) is configured between a detergent dispenser drawer unit (16) of the laundry care appliance (1) and the at least one second cutout (39) in the at least one second front wall element (21), wherein the detergent dispenser drawer unit (16) is arranged in a region of the upper face (27) of the laundry care appliance (1).