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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 20, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2006
Dong Won Kang, Changwon-si, KR;
Dong Won Kang, Changwon-si, KR;
LG Electronics Inc., Seoul, KR;
Abstract
A method for controlling operation of a washing machine is provided. The method may include performing heated washing courses at different temperatures while also selectively controlling an operating rate of a driving motor to enhance sterilizing effects on items being washed while protecting against damage to the items being washed. Performing these heated washing courses may include selecting an infant clothes oriented washing program from a plurality of washing programs, and performing a washing operation in accordance with one of a plurality of operating modes associated with the selected infant clothes oriented washing program, including controlling at least one of a washing course temperature or an operating rate of a driving motor of the washing machine.