Lg Electronics Inc.

Seog Kyu Park

In Geun Ahn

Phal Jin Lee

Ki Chul Cho

Jong A Park

Youn Dong Lee

Hyung Yong Kim

Kwang Cheol Park

Park Kwang Cheol

Maeng Cheol Kim

Hyun Seung Lee

A washing machine using steam and a method for controlling the same is disclosed. The washing machine with a steam generator () selectively supplying steam not a drum () according to the present invention includes a course select part () for a user to select a wash course, a steam select part () for a user to select whether steam washing is operated and a controller () for controlling the steam generator () based on a wash course selected from the course select part () (an inputted wash course) and a signal selected from the steam select part (). The present invention has an advantageous effect that convenience is improved for a user to use the washing machine using steam as well as washing performance is improved, because disadvantages due to malfunctions of a steam generator are prevented.

Washing machine using steam and method for controlling the same

Disclosed herein are a washing method and a laundry machine adopting the same, and more particularly, a steam washing method and a laundry machine that is capable of washing laundry only using steam and effectively performing a washing operation under the optimum operation condition. The steam washing method includes a selection step of allowing a user to select a steam washing course, in which a washing operation is performed only using steam, through an input unit, and an operation step of performing an operation based on the steam washing course while controlling at least one of a steam supply unit, a water supply unit, and a drum drive unit. The laundry machine includes an input unit for selecting a steam washing course, in which a washing operation is performed only using steam, among various washing courses, a steam supply unit for generating steam and supplying the generated steam to a tub or a drum, and a control unit for performing a control operation such that laundry received in the drum can be washed only using the steam when the steam washing course is inputted by the input unit.

Laundry machine and washing method with steam for the same

A steam generator for a washing device is disclosed, in which the power supplied to a heater is cut off before a water level of water used to generate steam is lower than an end of the heater, thereby avoiding a risk of fire. The steam generator includes a case coupled with the main body of the washing device. A heater is provided inside the case. A temperature fuse is provided inside the case when a coupling portion couples the case with the main body of the temperature fuse is configured to be higher than the heater based on a horizontal line.

Coupling structure of steam generator in washing device

Disclosed herein are a steam generator (), a laundry machine, and a control method of the laundry machine. The steam generator () includes a steam generation unit () having a water inlet port () formed at one side thereof, an outlet port () formed at the other side thereof, and a flow channel () connected between the water inlet port () and the outlet port (); and a heater () for heating water being supplied through the water inlet port () to generate steam. The laundry machine includes a machine case () forming the external appearance thereof, a drum () rotatably mounted in the machine case (), and a steam generator () having a steam generation unit () with a flow channel () connected between a water inlet port () formed at one side thereof and an outlet port () formed at the other side thereof, and a heater () for heating water being supplied through the water inlet port () to generate steam. The control method includes a steam supply step of heating water being supplied through the water inlet port () of the steam generation unit () by the heater () to generate steam and supplying the generated steam to the drum ().

Steam generator , and laundry device and method thereof

A novel washing method of a washing machine that is capable of performing a washing operation of laundry with reduced washing water consumption and low power consumption and, in addition, sterilizing the laundry is disclosed. The washing method includes supplying washing water containing detergent into a tub to perform a high-concentration washing process, and, before or after the high-concentration washing process, supplying steam into a drum.

Method for washing of washer

A method of operating a washing machine, by which a steam generator is disclosed, laundry and the washing machine itself can be safely protected in a manner that an error occurrence of the washing machine is accurately detected and by which a following cycle such as a washing cycle, a drying cycle and the like can be effectively performed despite the failure of the washing machine. The present invention includes a step (a) of supplying water to a steam generator, a step (b) of supplying steam into a drum by generating heat from a heater of the steam generator, and a step (c) of detecting abnormality of the washing machine while the step (a) or (b) is carried out.

Operating method of the laundry machine

A laundry machine and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. A method for controlling a laundry machine includes steps of receiving a selected course selected by a user; and supplying the predetermined small amount of steam (a steam supply amount) into a drum in case that the selected course is a refresh course. Also, a laundry machine includes a course select part for a user selecting a course thereon; and a controller for controlling to supply the predetermined amount of steam (steam supply amount) in case that the selected course is a refresh course. An object of the present invention is to provide a laundry machine of which washing efficiency is improved and wash water and energy are economized. Another object of the present invention is to provide a laundry machine which can remove wrinkles of laundry more efficiently.

Laundry machine and method for controlling the same

A method for operating a washing machine, in which wrinkles are removed from laundry using steam. The method includes supplying steam of a high temperature to a drum containing laundry; and supplying air to the drum. The method facilitates the refreshing of the laundry, such as clothes, thus allowing a user to wear the clothes just after the refreshing of the clothes.

Operating method for laundry machine

An object of the present invention is to provide a washing method of a washing machine, in which an out of order of a water level sensor in a steam generator which generates steam is detected exactly, for safe protection of the steam generator and laundry, and effective performance of the washing. To achieve the object of the present invention, the washing method includes the steps of ($ sensing a water level sensor being out of order during steam washing, and (B) turning off the' steam generator if it is sensed that the water level sensor is out of order.

Operating method in washing machine

A novel washing method that is capable of smoothly washing laundry with low washing water consumption and low power consumption is disclosed. The control method is applied to a washing machine having a steam generation unit. The control method comprising a step of discharging water out of the steam generation unit when a rinsing operation of the washing machine is carried out.

Method for controlling of washer

The present invention relates to a laundry machine and a method for operating the same for removing wrinkles or the like from laundry by using high temperature and high humidity air instead of steam. The method for operating a laundry machine includes the steps of a course selecting step for selecting an operating course, and a high temperature and high humidity air supply step for supplying high temperature high humidity air to a drum from an air supply unit.

Laundry machine and a method for operating the same

A controlling method of a laundry machine is disclosed. The controlling method includes supplying wash water into a tub up to a predetermined water level, and controlling On/Off of a steam heater and a tub heater until a temperature inside the tub or a drum reaches a predetermined temperature at the predetermined water level. By using both the tub heater and steam heater in conjunction with a controlling of a water supply valve in order to acquire the predetermined water level and predetermined tub temperature, the controlling method is advantageous to improve energy efficiency of the laundry machine.

Controlling method of a laundry machine

A washing machine having a steam generator, which generates steam so that the steam is used in a washing or drying operation, and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The steam generator includes a case having a space for storing water; a heater provided in the space of the case for generating heat; and a water level sensor for sensing the minimum and maximum level of the water stored in the space of the case. A controller controls the water supply valve and the heater according to a result sensed by the water level sensor. The water supply valve is opened and closed, thereby controlling the supply of water to the steam generator.

Washing device and method controlling the same

A washing machine using steam and a method for controlling the same is disclosed. The washing machine with a steam generator () selectively supplying steam inot a drum () according to the present invention includes a course select part () for a user to select a wash course, a steam select part () for a user to select whether steam washing is operated and a controller () for controlling the steam generator () based on a wash course selected from the course select part () (an inputted wash course) and a signal selected from the steam select part (). The present invention has an advantageous effect that convenience is improved for a user to use the washing machine using steam as well as washing performance is improved, because disadvantages due to malfunctions of a steam generator are prevented.

A steam generator is used in a machine such as a clothes washing machine, a clothes drying machine, a clothes washing and drying machine, and the like and a level sensor is used in the same. More particularly, a level sensor is integrally formed by molding and conveniently assembled in the steam generator. The steam generator includes a case having a space for storing water, and formed with a level sensor insertion hole and a level sensor. The level sensor includes a conductor having a detector positioned in the space for storing the water and a connector electrically connected to the exterior, and a level sensor housing is inserted into the level sensor insertion hole and is integrally formed with the conductor by insert molding.

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