Method for controlling operation of the washing machine
US8168004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/52
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A washing machine that is capable of providing a stable washing mode even when a washing-related device is abnormal during a washing operation is disclosed. When a steam generation unit, which generates high-temperature steam into a drum, is abnormal, the operation of the steam generation unit is interrupted, and an operation for driving a washing heater mounted in a tub is performed, or an operation for driving a drying unit, which supplies high-temperature dry hot air into the drum, is performed. A steam substituting algorithm is provided when the steam generation unit is abnormal during the operation using the high-temperature steam. Consequently, the interruption of the washing operation due to the abnormal steam injection function is prevented, and therefore, the reliability of the product is improved while the inconvenience of use is minimized.
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