Flexibility and Comfort in the Bathroom

22. April 2026

Modular, flexible, future-proof: TOTO introduces the new flush frame.

TOTO introduces an especially versatile solution for modern bathrooms to its portfolio – the innovative WC Element. The Japanese sanitary experts have brought a flush frame system to market compatible with different types of bathroom fixtures: toilet, WASHLET and WASHLET with Auto Flush.

Many WASHLET models include an automatic flush (Auto Flush) feature, which requires a motor in the flush frame. At the same time, many WASHLET models and all toilets work just fine without a motor. TOTO responded to this issue with a thoughtfully designed concept: Simply install the motor as an optional add-on if needed for the selected model.

This modular system offers maximum flexibility. The WC Element is available with or without the motor and allows for quick, easy updates. It’s possible to convert an existing toilet to WASHLET anytime – with or without the automatic flush.

Upgrading is especially convenient once the WC Element is in place. It takes just a few minutes – and there’s no need to remove the toilet. The installer simply replaces the

toilet seat with the WASHLET attachment. It’s easy to add the motor for the optional automatic flush feature. The advantage: WASHLET with Auto Flush automatically recognises how long the user has been sitting on the toilet and activates the large or small flush accordingly.

When thinking about a future upgrade, it’s important to remember that only the TOTO WC Element will guarantee a toilet-to-WASHLET conversion without needing to remove the toilet. “We thought about every detail when designing the new WC Element. It includes an empty conduit for the power supply, which makes installing WASHLET much easier,” explains Hubertus Brüggemann, Sales Director, TOTO Europe.

“Our new WC Element combined with our special WASHLET-compatible toilets is a versatile system that works for a variety of different requirements. Instead of having to buy WASHLET right away, customers can upgrade to it later on without a great deal of effort or expense,” he continued.

Düsseldorf, April 2026
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TOTO brings luxury to bathroom culture, creating innovations that deliver the ultimate in design, comfort and hygiene without revealing the sophisticated technology integrated within. Japan’s leading supplier of bathroom products, TOTO develops comprehensive solutions for high-end private and public spaces around the world, including the European market since 2009. The company is shaping bathroom design with innovative sanitary ware, faucets, and, most importantly, WASHLET – selling over 70 million worldwide. TOTO’s Japanese design philosophy reflects a respect for others. It centres on people and their needs, inspiring intuitive, easy-to-use products and elegantly understated designs. TOTO shows this same respect for the environment, developing water-saving technologies that help conserve resources while pursuing its sustainability strategy in internationally recognised initiatives like Climate Group RE100 and the Science Based Targets Initiative.

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