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Method of controlling washing machine

US9605367B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2014
Grant dateMar 28, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F2105/62
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of controlling a washing machine includes detecting a water level in a drum when a barrel cleaning is executed; supplying or draining water according to the detected water level such that a water level reaches a reference water level; soaking an interior of the drum in water; draining water after the interior of the drum is soaked in water; and detecting clothes contained in the drum by rotating the drum.

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