Control method of a washing machine, and washing machine
US11377770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72415
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A washing machine has a remote control function, and the control method comprises: after a washing procedure is finished, judging whether a remote control function is in an open state. If the judgment is yes, controlling a lock to keep a locked state, and executing a standby process for a time duration of t1, and if the judgment is no, controlling the lock to open, and executing a standby process for a time duration of t2, wherein t1≥t2; preferably, t1>t2. After a washing procedure is finished, the waiting time of a washing machine when the remote control function is in an open state is longer than the waiting time of a washing machine when the remote control function is in a closed state, thereby effectively preventing a remote controller from missing further control of a washing machine in a standby process.
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