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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2006
Jee Hun Park, Suwon-Si, KR;
Hyung Gyoon Kim, Suwon-Si, KR;
Sang Yeon Pyo, Suwon-Si, KR;
Jae Ryong Park, Hwasung-Si, KR;
Sung Hoon Kim, Suwon-Si, KR;
Eun Suk Bang, Seoul, KR;
Jee Hun Park, Suwon-Si, KR;
Hyung Gyoon Kim, Suwon-Si, KR;
Sang Yeon Pyo, Suwon-Si, KR;
Jae Ryong Park, Hwasung-Si, KR;
Sung Hoon Kim, Suwon-Si, KR;
Eun Suk Bang, Seoul, KR;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-Si, KR;
Abstract
A washing machine having a steam generator, which prevents the accumulation of scale in the steam generator due to the long-term use thereof, and a method for controlling the same. The washing machine includes a water supply valve for supplying water to the inside of the steam generator therethrough so as to cool the steam generator when the operating time of the steam generator exceeds a predetermined time, and a controller for controlling the operation of a heater for heating the water supplied through the water supply valve.