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Washing method and washing machine

US9080274B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2010
Grant dateJul 14, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F2105/58
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Provided are a washing method and washing machine. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a washing method including: performing an eco-rinsing process where a drum rotates in a state where at least a portion of a laundry is pressed against an inner wall of the drum and wash water is sprayed into the drum; performing an intermediating process for reducing an RPM of the drum to an RPM at which at least a portion of the laundry is pressed against an inner wall of the drum; and performing an eco-rinsing process where the drum is accelerated and the wash water is sprayed into the drum.

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