Laundering machine and method
US9051674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F34/06
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to laundering machine and method. The laundering machine includes a tub for holding washing water, a drum rotatably mounted in the tub, a driving unit for rotating the drum, and a control unit for carrying out a washing process such that a washing course (S240) is started at a starting time of scheduled operation and a standby time period is provided before a spinning course (S260). The laundering method includes a washing step for performing a washing course (S240), a rinsing step for performing a rinsing course (S250), a spinning standby step for standing by a predetermined time period at user's option after the rinsing step, and a spinning step for progressing spinning after the spinning standby step.
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