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Method of controlling washing machine and washing machine

US11525201B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2020
Grant dateDec 13, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F2105/56
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In order to increase an adsorption rate of softener for laundry, a method of controlling a washing machine according to an embodiment includes performing a first rinsing process based on a first target water level and a first duty ratio of a motor; when a second rinsing process is started, supplying water to an intermediate water level of a fixed tub; additionally supplying water to a second target water level together with the softener; setting a duty ratio of the motor to a second duty ratio higher than the first duty ratio; and driving the motor based on the second duty ratio.

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