Steam washing machine and washing method

Abstract

The invention discloses a steam washing machine. The steam washing machine comprises an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder contained in the outer cylinder, a water inlet valve, a heater and a control circuit. The heater is located at the bottom of the outer cylinder and between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder, and a temperature detector is arranged at the bottom of the outer cylinder; a water level sensor is arranged on the inner wall of the outer cylinder; the heater is used for heating water to generate steam; the control circuit is used for controlling the heater to work to control the steam amount. Water inflows from the water inlet, the water inlet valve is turned off when the water level threshold is reached, and the heater starts to heat the water to generate the steam; when the water temperature is increased to a first water temperature threshold, the heater stops heating; the inner cylinder starts to rotate to conduct steam washing on clothes; when the water temperature is reduced to a second water temperature threshold, the inner cylinder stops rotating, and the steam washing procedure is completed; a lot of water inflows from the water inlet valve for later washing. The washing machine is simple in structure and easy to use, and the cost of the steam washing machine is reduced on the premise that the washing effect is not affected.

Description

technical field [0001] The invention relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a steam washing machine and a washing method. Background technique [0002] The existing drum washing machine with steam washing function has a heater at the bottom of the drum, which is only used to increase the temperature of the washing water, and the realization of the steam function is generated by a steam generator added on the top of the washing tub. However, this type of steam washing machine has high cost and complicated structure, and reduces the use efficiency of the heater at the bottom of the bucket, which wastes resources. Contents of the invention [0003] Purpose of the invention: In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art and reduce the cost of the steam washing machine without affecting the washing effect, the present invention provides a steam washing machine. [0004] Another object of the present invention is to provide a washing method of...

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Problems solved by technology

However, this kind of steam washing machine has high cost and complex structure, and redu