Laundry machine and controlling methods thereof
US8832965B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7062
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
One of the controlling methods disclosed relates to control of a laundry machine including a tub and a drum, the method includes the steps of: sensing selection of a tub drying step and performing the tub drying step. The other controlling method of a laundry machine comprises the steps of: selecting a tub drying step; sensing door operation of the laundry machine; and performing the tub drying step based on the result of the door operation. Further, a laundry machine is disclosed that comprises a tub drying step selecting part configured to dry a tub (2); and a control part configured to control the tub (2) dried in case the tub drying step selecting part is selected.
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