Control panel assembly for washing machine

Abstract

Disclosed is a control panel assembly for a washing machine, capable of making possible replacement of an information sheet. The control panel assembly includes a control panel configured to allow a user to operate the washing machine, a window which covers the control panel and which is provided to the control panel in a detachable manner, and an information sheet which includes information assisting a use of the washing machine and which is provided between the control panel and the window so as to be exchangeable for a different sheet.

1 . A control panel assembly for a washing machine, comprising: 
 a control panel configured to allow a user to operate the washing machine;    a window covering the control panel and being provided to the control panel in a detachable manner; and    an information sheet including information assisting a use of the washing machine, the information sheet being provided between the control panel and the window so as to be exchangeable for a different sheet.    
   
   
       2 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the control panel is configured to allow a user to supply a detergent to the washing machine.  
   
   
       3 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the control panel comprises a detergent box provided in a sliding manner.  
   
   
       4 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the control panel comprises a first panel for instructing a specific function to the washing machine and displaying an operation status of the washing machine, and a second panel for supplying a detergent to the washing machine.  
   
   
       5 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the window comprises a first window for covering a user interface and a second window for covering a detergent supply unit positioned on the control panel to be adjacent to the user interface.  
   
   
       6 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the window is directly coupled to the control panel without a coupling member.  
   
   
       7 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the window is directly engaged with the control panel so that it may be coupled to the control panel.  
   
   
       8 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the window comprises at least one projecting part configured to be engaged with the control panel.  
   
   
       9 . The control panel assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the projecting part is formed at an upper part of the window.  
   
   
       10 . The control panel assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the control panel comprises at least one hook configured to be engaged with the projecting part.  
   
   
       11 . The control panel assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the projecting part further comprises a hole into which the hook is fitted.  
   
   
       12 . The control panel assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the control panel comprises a recess for receiving the projecting part.  
   
   
       13 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the window is partially coupled to the control panel by means of a coupling member.  
   
   
       14 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the window has a flange fixed on the control panel by means of a coupling member.  
   
   
       15 . The control panel assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the flange is formed on an upper end of the window.  
   
   
       16 . The control panel assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the flange comprises at least one fastening hole.  
   
   
       17 . The control panel assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the control panel comprises a fastening hole communicating with the fastening hole formed at the flange.  
   
   
       18 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the window comprises at least one projecting part fitted into the control panel.  
   
   
       19 . The control panel assembly of  claim 18 , wherein the projecting part is formed at a lower part of the window.  
   
   
       20 . The control panel assembly of  claim 18 , wherein the control panel comprises a hole for receiving the projecting part.  
   
   
       21 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the control panel further comprises a step portion for supporting the window.  
   
   
       22 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the information sheet comprises characters, patterns, symbols, and colors indicating functions and status of the washing machine.  
   
   
       23 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the information sheet comprises an explanation about an operation method of the washing machine.  
   
   
       24 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the information sheet comprises a warning or caution with regard to the use of the washing machine.  
   
   
       25 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the information sheet is configured to be able to separated from the control panel or the window.  
   
   
       26 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the information sheet is not attached to the control panel or the window.  
   
   
       27 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the information sheet is exchanged for a different information sheet including different information.  
   
   
       28 . The control panel assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the information sheet is exchanged for a different information sheet written by a different language.