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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 28, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2008
Gon Kim, Jinhae-si, KR;
Yu Beom Kang, Changwon-si, KR;
Sang Man Je, Koje-si, KR;
LG Electronics Inc., Seoul, KR;
Abstract
A system and method for controlling a hot water wash cycle in a washing machine is provided. The method includes supplying water to the washing machine, and determining a water level in the washing machine. When the water level reaches a heating water level at which a heating unit is submerged, the heating unit is turned on to heat the water while water continues to be supplied to the washing machine. When the water level reaches a washing water level and the water in the washing machine is at a washing water temperature, the heating unit is turned off and a wash cycle associated with a selected washing condition may be initiated. By turning on the heating unit as soon as it is submerged, wash time may be reduced.