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Laundry machine and controlling methods thereof

US8832965B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2010
Grant dateSep 16, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2031

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  • 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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