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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 19, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2012
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Su Jin Seong, Suwon-si, KR;
Bo Kyung Lee, Seoul, KR;
Jong Ho Lee, Yongin-si, KR;
Ae Lee Im, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Jung Soo Lim, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Jung Min Choi, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Jea Won Lee, Hwaseong-si, KR;
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, KR;
Abstract
A dishwasher, in which a reservoir provided with an electrolyzer is connected to a water collector via a flow path change valve, and wash water in the reservoir is electrolyzed by the electrolyzer during non-operation of the wash water, to generate sterilizing water and to circulate the sterilizing water into the dishwasher, thereby achieving an enhancement in sterilizability of the dishwasher. A method for controlling a dishwasher makes it possible to suppress propagation of microorganisms left in the dishwasher and to remove organic substances, using a sterilizing agent or high-temperature water. It is also possible to reduce generation of offensive odor caused by decomposition of bacteria, through a reduction in the amount of bacteria in the dishwasher. Since sterilization of the dishwasher is automatically carried out, enhanced user convenience is provided.