Method of manufacturing a laundry appliance

Details Method of manufacturing a laundry appliance Method of manufacturing a laundry appliance

2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Hong, John C. (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

Reexamination Certificate

active

06920676

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a method of manufacturing a laundry appliance (10) which comprises the steps of: a) manufacturing and assembling, in a first location, a laundry appliance (10) comprising an outer casing (12) in which is mounted a means for washing and/or drying laundry (102), the outer casing (12) including a fascia (20), the fascia (20) being removable from the outer casing (12); b) transporting the laundry appliance (10) to a second location; c) manufacturing at least one alternative fascia attachable to the outer casing (12) of the laundry appliance (10), the or each alternative fascia differing from the fascia (20) by colour material or finish; d) transporting the or each alternative fascia to the second location; e) selecting the or an alternative fascia; and f) replacing the fascia (20) with the selected alternative fascia so as to change the final appearance of the laundry appliance (10). The invention provides a further method of manufacturing a laundry appliance (10).

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