Washing machine and controlling method
US9290879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F34/24
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A washing machine and a controlling method are provided for maintaining an optimal temperature for efficient generation of foam to perform foam washing in washing laundry. The controlling method for the washing machine includes supplying washing water with detergent required to generate foam, generating foam using detergent water which is a mixture of the washing water and the detergent, transmitting heat to the generated foam by heating the detergent water, and washing laundry using the foam.
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