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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 27, 1995
Gyeong Ho Moon, Kyungsangnam-do, KR;
LG Electronics Inc., Seoul, KR;
Abstract
An apparatus for controlling input of textile softener in a washing machine, wherein a textile softener input function is provided by arranging the textile softener input function in a washing course selection displayer disposed on an operation panel to be performed as an independent course or to be associated with other washing courses. A method for controlling input of textile softener in a washing machine comprising the steps of: halting operation of the washing machine after water-supply is completed in the last rinsing stroke; sounding a buzzer n-times after halting the operation of the washing machine; waiting for a predetermined time after completion of the buzzer sound; and performing a rinsing and dehydration strokes only when the textile softener is put in a washtub and the washing machine is re-operated, or waiting continuously when the washing machine is not re-operated. Therefore, the input of the textile softener is facilitated and effect of inputting the textile softener to the laundry and rinsing function increases.