Washing machine with steam function and washing method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a washing machine with a steam function and a washing method thereof. The washing machine comprises an inner barrel, an outer barrel, a heater, a water level sensor, a water inlet valve and a water discharge valve, wherein an air chamber is arranged in the center on one side of the bottom of the outer barrel, the air chamber is connected with the water level sensor througha connecting pipe, and the heater is obliquely installed on the bottom of the outer barrel downwards. The heater is provided with a temperature sensor for detecting water temperature, an outer barrelwater groove is formed in the bottom of the outer barrel, the heater is connected with the outer barrel water groove, and a cold side is formed on the front section of the heating pipe of the heater.By obliquely arranging the heater downwards, water in the outer barrel water groove can be heated to generate steam, the steam enters the inner barrel through through holes in the inner barrel, and bacteria and wrinkles on clothes are removed through the steam; the front end of the heating pipe of the heater can be made to form the cold side, the situation that the heater is boiled dry is avoided,the service life of the heater is prolonged, and the safety of the heater is improved.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the technical field of washing machines, in particular to a washing machine with a steam washing function and a washing method thereof. Background technique [0002] The washing machine is a cleaning appliance that uses electrical energy to generate mechanical action to wash clothes. Mechanical force, washing liquid, and water are the three elements in the washing process of the washing machine. The mechanical force generated by the moving parts of the washing machine and the action of the washing liquid separate the dirt from the fibers of the clothes. Heating the washing liquid increases the stain removal effect. Different fabrics have different suitable liquid temperatures. The main indicators reflecting the washing performance of the washing machine (that is, the ability to wash clothes) are the washing rate (or washing ratio) and the fabric wear rate. The cleaning rate is the reflectance of the artificially contaminated ...

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Problems solved by technology

[0004] With the improvement of people's quality of life, consumers have higher and higher requirements for the functions of washing machines. Most of the existing steam washing drum washing machines are generated by external steam generators, which are transported to the bucket through pipelines, and the cost is relatively high.

There are also a few who use the heater placed at the bottom of the bucket to heat the water in the outer tank of the washing machine to generate steam, but in actual use, it is easy to wet the clothes in the bucket or the heater will dry out.

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