Washing machine and method for controlling the same

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-18
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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[0010] Therefore, one aspect of the present invention is to provide a washing machine and a method for controlling the same, in which supplied wash water is rapidly heated to supply optimum steam to the inside of a tub so that a washing

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Compared to a conventional pulsator washing machine, the drum washing machine has a long washing time, but keeps damage to the laundry to a minimum and consumes a small amount of wash water.
Since a large amount of wash water contained in the tub is heated by the heate

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[0025] Reference will now be made in detail to illustrative, non-limiting embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout. The exemplary embodiments are described below to explain aspects of the present invention by referring to the annexed drawings.

[0026]FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] In FIG. 1, the washing machine comprises a drum-type tub 11 installed in a main body 10 for containing wash water, and a drum 12 rotatably installed in the tub 11.

[0028] The tub 11 meets the installation surface of the washing machine at a designated angle (α) such that a front surface 11a of the tub 11, through which an inlet 11b is formed, has a level higher than that of a rear surface 11c of the tub 11, and the drum 12 installed in the tub 11 is inclined in the same manner as the ...

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A washing machine having a steam generating device for directly heating wash water to generate optimum steam, and a method for controlling the same are provided. The method includes sensing a temperature of the steam generating device; controlling water supply means according to the temperature of the steam generating device such that wash water is supplied to the steam generating device; and controlling a quantity of wash water supplied from the water supply means. Further, the steam is supplied so as to rapidly soak laundry, thereby shortening overall washing time, and reducing energy consumption. Also, the steam is sprayed onto the laundry to provide sterilizing effects. Soaking effects of the laundry are improved, as well, so as to increase washing efficiency and eliminate wrinkling.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims priority from Korean Patent Application No. 2004-94773, filed Nov. 18, 2004, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] Apparatuses and methods consistent with the present invention relates to a washing machine with a steam generating device for generating steam directly from wash water, and more particularly, to a washing machine for rapidly heating supplied wash water to provide optimum steam and a method for controlling the same. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Generally, a drum washing machine is an apparatus for washing laundry by means of force for elevating and then dropping the laundry in a cylindrical drum when the drum is rotated. Compared to a conventional pulsator washing machine, the drum washing machine has a long washing time, but keeps damage to th...

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IPC IPC(8): D06B11/00D06F35/00
CPCD06F39/008D06F39/04D06F39/088D06F33/36D06F33/44D06F34/14D06F2103/38D06F2103/52D06F2105/10D06F2105/02
Inventor PARK, JEE HUNKIM, HYUNG GYOONPYO, SANG YEONPARK, SEON WOOKIM, HYUN SOOKOAK, SEONG MIN
Owner SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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