Washing method in washing machine including semi-drying cycle and control apparatus therefor

Abstract

A washing method in a washing machine including a semi-drying cycle, in which a spin-drying process and a disentangling process are repeatedly carried out several times in the semi-drying cycle at a speed lower than a spin-drying speed in a main spin-drying cycle. A washing mode involving the semi-drying cycle may be selectively inputted. In accordance with the washing method, wash water is heated in a rinsing cycle. In the semi-drying cycle, the spin-drying process is repeatedly executed at a spin-drying speed gradually increased as the semi-drying cycle progresses. In accordance with the washing method, it is possible to spin-dry the clothes to a water extraction rate of about 55 to 70%, while minimizing damage to the clothes and formation of wrinkles on the clothes.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a washing machine, and, more particularly, to a washing method in a washing machine including a semi-drying cycle, in which a spin-drying process and a disentangling process are repeatedly carried out several times for clothes, to spin-dry the clothes to a desired level, and a control apparatus for the washing method. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004]FIG. 1 is a sectional view illustrating an inner configuration of a washing machine, in particular, a drum washing machine. [0005] The drum washing machine shown in FIG. 1 includes a cabinet 2 provided with a door 1 mounted to a front wall of the cabinet 2, a tub 4 arranged in the interior of the cabinet 2 while being supported by dampers 3, and a drum 6 rotatably mounted in the tub 4, and provided with a plurality of water holes 6a. The drum washing machine also includes a motor 8 arranged in rear of the tub 4, and adapted...

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Benefits of technology

[0019] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems involved with the related art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a washing method in a washing machine including a semi-drying cycle, in which a spin-drying process and a disentangling process are rep

Problems solved by technology

Of course, a great deal of time and labor are required for the disentangling process.

In addition, there is a problem in that it is necessary to perform a post-process such as ironing because the clothes are inevitably heavily wrinkled due to the high-speed spin-drying process.

Since the clothes still contains a large amount of moisture even after the spin-drying cycle, it is also necessary to dry the clothes for a prolonged period of time after taking the clothes out of the washing machine.

For this reason, there may be a restriction in performing the drying process due to weather conditions and time.

Although it is possible to reduce th

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