Clothes treatment apparatus

Abstract

To provide a technique for informing a user of operation contents suitable for continuous operation after the end of operation.SOLUTION: The clothes processing apparatus includes a clothes accommodation unit capable of accommodating clothes, a display unit configured to display information related to an operation, an operation unit configured to receive an operation of setting related to the operation, and a control unit capable of executing a continuous operation in which a new operation is continuously performed after the end of the operation, and the control unit determines a display content related to the continuous operation displayed on the display unit in a standby state in which the operation unit is capable of receiving an operation related to the continuous operation after the end of the operation based on an operation content of the ended operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] FIELD OF THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention relates to a clothing treatment device. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a laundry treatment device capable of continuous operation, which starts a new operation immediately after the previous operation. Patent Document 1 proposes that when a continuous operation key for selecting continuous operation is pressed, it is determined whether continuous operation can be performed. The determination of whether continuous operation can be performed is based on whether the temperature of the motor that rotates the rotating tub is below a predetermined threshold. This prevents the laundry treatment device from breaking down due to continuous operation. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-183701 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the conventional configuration, although a configuration has been proposed in which the execution of continuous operation is restricted after the continuous operation execution key is operated, no consideration has been given to restricting the display content regarding continuous operation before the continuous operation execution key is operated. As a result, for example, a user can select to execute a drying operation immediately after the drying operation has ended.

[0005] In this case, the user may mistakenly run the drying again even though the drying has already been completed, causing damage to the clothes by over-drying. Alternatively, when the drying operation is displayed as a possible continuous operation, the user may mistakenly think that the clothes are not yet dry and may run the drying operation continuously. As such, with the conventional configuration, there is a risk that an inappropriate operation will be selected during continuous operation.

[0006] Therefore, a technique is provided for informing the user of operation details suitable for continuous operation after operation has ended. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The clothing processing device of the embodiment comprises a clothing storage section capable of storing clothing, a display section that displays information regarding operation, an operation section that accepts setting operations related to the operation, and a control section that can perform continuous operation in which a new operation is performed consecutively after the operation has ended, and the control section determines the display content regarding the continuous operation to be displayed on the display section in a standby state in which the operation section can accept operations related to the continuous operation after the operation has ended, based on the operation content of the operation that has ended. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a configuration of a washing / drying machine according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a washing and drying machine according to a first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display content displayed on a home screen of the washer / dryer according to the first embodiment; [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display content displayed on a course setting screen for the washer / dryer according to the first embodiment; [Figure 5] 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a washer / dryer according to a first embodiment; [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of changes in temperature and humidity over time in the circulating air duct during the drying process in the washer-dryer according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display content displayed on an operation end screen for the washer / dryer according to the first embodiment; [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display content displayed on an operation end screen when a standby state is set after operation ends in the washer / dryer according to the first embodiment; [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a correspondence relationship between the type of operation that has been completed and the type of operation that can be performed in continuous operation in the washer-dryer according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display content displayed on a main body setting screen of the washer / dryer according to the first embodiment; [Figure 11] 10 is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating an example of control executed by a control unit in a washer / dryer according to a second embodiment. [Figure 12] 10 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating an example of control executed by a control unit in a washer / dryer according to a second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a washer / dryer according to another embodiment in which the operation display unit has a configuration other than a touch panel display. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, clothes dryers according to a number of embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that substantially the same elements in the respective embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0010] (First embodiment) First, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The washer-dryer 10 shown in FIG. 1, which is an example of a clothing processing device, can wash, rinse, spin-dry, and dry clothes. The washer-dryer 10 is, for example, a drum-type washer-dryer, in which the rotation axis of the rotating tub 14 is horizontal or an inclined axis that is tilted downward toward the rear. The washer-dryer 10 may also be a vertical-axis washer-dryer, i.e., a so-called fully automatic washer-dryer. The washer-dryer 10 includes an outer case 11, a door 12, a water tub 13, a rotating tub 14, a motor 15, a drainage mechanism 16, a water supply mechanism 17, a heater 18, an operation display unit 20, and a drying mechanism 30. In FIG. 1, the side of the installation surface of the washer-dryer 10, i.e., the vertically lower side, is referred to as the lower side of the washer-dryer 10, and the opposite side of the installation surface, i.e., the vertically upper side, is referred to as the upper side of the washer-dryer 10. The side closest to the user of the washer-dryer 10, i.e., the left side of the paper in FIG. 1, is the front side of the washer-dryer 10, and the side opposite the user, i.e., the right side of the paper in FIG.

[0011] Outer box 11 is formed into a hollow box shape by combining metals such as stainless steel plate and resin materials, for example. Outer box 11 forms the outer shell of washer-dryer 10. Outer box 11 has a front opening 111 on the front side that connects the inside and outside of outer box 11. Door 12 is provided on the front side of outer box 11 and opens and closes front opening 111. With door 12 open, a user can put clothes in and take clothes out of rotatable tub 14 through front opening 111. Front opening 111 functions as an entrance and exit for receiving clothes into rotatable tub 14. Water tub 13 and rotatable tub 14 are both formed into a so-called bottomed cylindrical shape that is open on one axial side, i.e., the front side, and has a bottom on the other axial side, i.e., the rear side.

[0012] Water tub 13 can store water therein. Water tub 13 is provided within outer casing 11 and elastically supported by a suspension (not shown). As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, water tub 13 has exhaust port 131 and air inlet port 132. Exhaust port 131 and air inlet port 132 connect the inside and outside of water tub 13. Exhaust port 131 is for discharging air from inside water tub 13. Air inlet port 132 is for supplying air into water tub 13. Rotating tub 14 can accommodate clothes therein and is rotatably disposed within water tub 13. Rotating tub 14, together with water tub 13, constitutes a clothing storage section capable of storing clothes. Rotating tub 14 is driven to rotate by motor 15. Motor 15 is provided on the outside of the bottom of water tub 13. Motor 15 is, for example, a brushless direct drive motor whose rotation speed is adjustable. Motor shaft 151 of motor 15, the central axis of water tub 13, and the rotation axis of rotatable tub 14 are all overlapped with each other in a so-called concentric relationship.

[0013] Drain mechanism 16 has a function of draining water stored in water tub 13 to the outside of washer-dryer 10. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, drain mechanism 16 has drain valve 161 and drain hose 162. Drain valve 161 is configured to be electromagnetically openable and closable. One end of drain hose 162 is connected to drain valve 161, and the other end is drawn out to the outside of washer-dryer 10. When drain valve 161 is opened, water stored in water tub 13 is drained to the outside of washer-dryer 10 through drain hose 162. Drain valve 161 opens and closes a drain path for draining water stored in water tub 13 to the outside.

[0014] The water supply mechanism 17 has a function of supplying water supplied from an external water source, such as a water main, into the water tub 13. As shown in FIG. 2 , the water supply mechanism 17 has a water supply valve 171 and a water injection case 172. The water supply valve 171 is configured to be electromagnetically openable and closable. The water supply valve 171 has a function of opening and closing a water supply path leading from the external water source to the water tub 13 via the water supply mechanism 17. The water injection case 172 is provided downstream of the water supply valve 171. The water injection case 172 has a treatment agent case (not shown). The treatment agent case is configured to accommodate, for example, the laundry treatment agent required for one wash cycle. When the treatment agent case accommodates the laundry treatment agent, the water supplied from the external water source that flows into the water injection case 172 and the laundry treatment agent are mixed in the water injection case 172 and then supplied into the water tub 13 and the spin tub 14. The washer-dryer 10 may be configured to have an automatic dispenser. The automatic dispenser stores the laundry treatment agent required for multiple wash cycles and automatically dispenses a predetermined amount of laundry treatment agent into the water tub 13 and the spin tub 14 as the wash cycle progresses. The heater 18 is provided at the bottom of the water tub 13. The heater 18 is formed of, for example, a sheath heater and functions as a heating unit. The heater 18 heats the water supplied to the water tub 13 to warm it.

[0015] The operation display unit 20 is provided, for example, on the front portion of the top surface of the outer casing 11. The operation display unit 20 is used to set operation settings. An operation refers to the sequential execution of multiple different processes, and examples of the operation types include a washing operation, a drying operation, and a washing and drying operation. A washing operation is an operation that only performs washing, for example, a washing process, a rinsing process, and a spin-drying process, which are performed in sequence. A drying operation is an operation that only performs drying, for example, a drying process. The drying process may include a well-known soft keep process. A washing and drying operation is an operation that performs washing and drying continuously. The processes executed in each operation may be configured to be changeable according to user requests, etc. In addition, for the washing operation and the selective drying operation, for example, a standard course, a memory course, a blanket course, and a delicates course can be selected. For the drying operation, for example, a standard course, a memory course, a blanket course, a delicates course, and a sterilization and deodorization course can be selected.

[0016] The operation display unit 20 has a display unit 21. The display unit 21 has a function of displaying information related to operation to the user. The display unit 21 is configured, for example, with a TFT (Thin Film Transistor) type touch panel display. The user can perform touch operations on the display unit 21. The touch panel of the display unit 21 is, for example, of a capacitance type. The touch panel is not limited to the capacitance type, and other types such as a resistive film type may also be used. The operation display unit 20 also displays a plurality of operation keys 22 that accept operation-related setting operations by the user. The operation keys 22 function as an operation unit. The operation keys 22 are configured with characters, figures, etc. that indicate the target and content of the operation.

[0017] For example, when the washer-dryer 10 is powered on, a home screen 211 is displayed on the operation display unit 20, as shown in FIG. 3. The home screen 211 is a screen that accepts an input operation to select one of a plurality of types of operation that can be performed by the washer-dryer 10. On the home screen 211, among the operation keys 22, for example, a plurality of operation type selection keys 221a, a start key 221b, a setting key 221c, an automatic loading key 221d, a reservation key 221e, and a course selection key 221f are arranged. The plurality of operation type selection keys 221a are provided corresponding to the respective types of operation that can be performed by the washer-dryer 10. The user can select the type of operation corresponding to the operation type selection key 221a by inputting an input operation on any of the plurality of operation type selection keys 221a.

[0018] The start key 221b is an operation key for starting an operation. When the start key 221b is operated, an operation starts with the selected operation type and course. The start key 221b also has a function of pausing the operation when operated while the washer-dryer 10 is operating. In other words, the start key 221b also serves as an operation key for pausing the operation of the washer-dryer 10.

[0019] The setting key 221c is an operation key for making various settings related to the washer-dryer 10. When the setting key 221c is operated, various setting screens for making various settings are displayed on the operation display unit 20. The automatic dispensing key 221d is an operation key for making various settings related to the automatic dispensing of laundry treatment agents. When the automatic dispensing key 221d is operated, an automatic dispensing setting screen (not shown) for setting, for example, the amount of laundry treatment agent to be dispensed from the automatic dispensing device is displayed on the operation display unit 20. The reservation key 221e is an operation key for making settings related to the reservation of operation. When the reservation key 221e is operated, a reservation setting screen (not shown) for setting, for example, the end time of operation is displayed on the operation display unit 20.

[0020] The course selection key 221f is an operation key for transitioning to a course setting screen 212 for selecting a course corresponding to the type of driving selected with the driving type selection key 221a. When the course selection key 221f is operated, the course setting screen 212 corresponding to the selected type of driving is displayed on the operation display unit 20. As shown in Fig. 4, the course setting screen 212 has a plurality of course icons 222a, reference information 222b, a close key 222c, a start key 221b, a setting key 221c, an automatic input key 221d, and a reservation key 221e arranged thereon.

[0021] The multiple course icons 222a are operation keys for selecting operation courses provided corresponding to the types of operation that can be performed by the washer-dryer 10. The user can select the operation course corresponding to the course icon 222a by inputting an operation on any of the multiple course icons 222a. The example in FIG. 4 shows a state in which an operation has been performed on the course icon 222a corresponding to the "standard course" on the course setting screen 212 corresponding to the drying operation. The reference information 222b can include an overview of the operation course, such as the recommended type of clothing and a rough guideline for capacity. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the reference information 222b corresponding to the "standard course" can be composed of the text "For everyday drying. [Capacity 7.0 kg]." The close key 222c is an operation key for closing the course setting screen 212.

[0022] Drying mechanism 30 has a function of supplying warm air into water tub 13. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , drying mechanism 30 has a circulation air duct 40 and a heating device 50. Circulation air duct 40 is located outside water tub 13, with one end connected to exhaust port 131 and the other end connected to air inlet 132. Circulation air duct 40 connects exhaust port 131 and air inlet 132. Circulation air duct 40 circulates and supplies air into water tub 13. That is, circulation air duct 40 circulates air within water tub 13 and rotating tub 14. Circulation air duct 40 takes in air from water tub 13 through exhaust port 131, generates warm air via heating device 50, and then supplies the warm air into water tub 13 through air inlet 132. In this case, with respect to the air flowing through circulation air duct 40, exhaust port 131 is located upstream and air inlet 132 is located downstream.

[0023] The circulation air duct 40 may be configured with, for example, an exhaust duct 41, a filter device 42, a connection duct 43, a heat exchanger 44, and an intake duct 45. The exhaust duct 41 may be configured with, for example, a flexible bellows-shaped hose. One end of the exhaust duct 41 is connected to the exhaust port 131, and the other end is connected to the filter device 42. The exhaust duct 41 is a section that discharges air from, for example, the water tank 13. The filter device 42 is located downstream of the exhaust port 131 and captures foreign matter such as lint and dust contained in the air that flows through the exhaust port 131 and through the circulation air duct 40. The filter device 42 includes a filter device main body 421 and a filter 422. The filter device main body 421 may be configured with a resin-shaped container-like member with an open top. The opening on the top of the filter device main body 421 is opened and closed by a lid (not shown). The filter 422 is detachably mounted inside the filter device main body 421. The filter 422 captures foreign matter contained in the air flowing through the circulating air passage 40 .

[0024] Connection duct 43 is a duct that connects filter device 42 and heat exchanger 44. Heat exchanger 44 is disposed, for example, on the rear side of washer-dryer 10, near the bottom inside outer casing 11. Heat exchanger 44 is provided midway along circulating air duct 40. Air that is taken into circulating air duct 40 from water tub 13 and flows through connection duct 43 is dehumidified and heated as it passes through heat exchanger 44, becoming dry, warm air. Air intake duct 45 is a duct that connects heat exchanger 44 and air intake port 132 of water tub 13. Air intake duct 45 is a part that supplies air into water tub 13, for example.

[0025] The heating device 50 is configured, for example, by a heat pump mechanism, i.e., a refrigeration cycle. The heating device 50 is provided midway through the circulating air duct 40. The heating device 50 heats the air flowing through the circulating air duct 40 to generate hot air for drying the clothes in the rotating tub 14. The hot air is set to, for example, approximately 60°C to 70°C. The heating device 50 can also heat the water stored in the water tub 13 with the hot air, for example, during a washing operation. The heating device 50 functions as a heating unit. As shown in FIG. 2, the heating device 50 includes an evaporator 51, a condenser 52, a compressor 53, a throttle valve 54, and a blower 55. The heating device 50 is connected in a circular arrangement, with the condenser 52, the throttle valve 54, and the evaporator 51 arranged in this order in the direction of refrigerant flow, with the compressor 53 as the reference. In other words, the heating device 50 circulates the refrigerant through the compressor 53, the condenser 52, and the evaporator 51.

[0026] The evaporator 51 and the condenser 52 are provided within the heat exchanger 44. The evaporator 51 cools and dehumidifies the air circulating through the air circulation duct 40. The condenser 52 heats the air flowing through the air circulation duct 40 to turn it into warm air. The compressor 53 is provided outside the heat exchanger 44. The compressor 53 supplies refrigerant to the condenser 52 by pressure transfer. The throttle valve 54 reduces the pressure of the high-pressure liquid refrigerant so that it can evaporate easily. Note that the heating device 50 may be configured to include a well-known heater-type mechanism instead of the heat pump mechanism.

[0027] Blower 55 is configured, for example, by a sirocco fan and has a fan motor 551. Fan motor 551 drives and rotates blower 55. Blower 55 is provided midway along circulating air duct 40 and has the function of supplying air dehumidified and heated by heater 50 into aquarium 13 through air inlet 132. In other words, blower 55 sends air from circulating air duct 40 into aquarium 13. As shown in FIG. 2, blower 55 is provided, for example, between heat exchanger 44 and air intake duct 45.

[0028] As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 5, the washer-dryer 10 further includes an exhaust mechanism 60, an exhaust air temperature detector 61, an intake air temperature detector 62, and a humidity detector 63. The exhaust mechanism 60 has an opening 601 and an exhaust damper 602. The opening 601 is provided midway through the circulation air duct 40 and connects the inside of the circulation air duct 40 to the outside. The opening 601 exhausts a portion of the air in the circulation air duct 40 to the outside. As shown in FIG. 1, the outer casing 11 is provided with a communication opening 112. The communication opening 112 is located in a portion of the outer casing 11 corresponding to the opening 601 and connects the inside of the outer casing 11 to the outside. The air exhausted from the opening 601 to the outside of the circulation air duct 40 is exhausted to the outside of the washer-dryer 10 through the communication opening 112, as indicated by the black arrow in FIG. 1.

[0029] Exhaust damper 602 has an actuator such as a motor or a solenoid, and is configured to be able to open and close opening 601 based on a control signal. When exhaust damper 602 is open, opening 601 is open, and when exhaust damper 602 is closed, opening 601 is closed. In other words, exhaust damper 602 has the function of switching between an open state in which opening 601 is open and part of the air in circulation air passage 40 is discharged through opening 601, and a closed state in which opening 601 is closed and part of the air in circulation air passage 40 is not discharged through opening 601.

[0030] The exhaust air temperature detection unit 61 detects the temperature of the air flowing through the circulation air duct 40 before it is affected by the heat of the evaporator 51 and the condenser 52. The exhaust air temperature detection unit 61 is located downstream of the filter device 42 and upstream of the evaporator 51 within the circulation air duct 40. The supply air temperature detection unit 62 detects the temperature of the air flowing through the circulation air duct 40 after it has been heated by the condenser 52. The supply air temperature detection unit 62 is located downstream of the blower device 55 and upstream of the air intake port 132 within the circulation air duct 40. The humidity detection unit 63 detects the humidity of the air in the circulation air duct 40 before it is affected by the heat of the evaporator 51 and the condenser 52. Humidity refers to relative humidity (%), which is the ratio of the amount of water vapor in the air at a certain temperature to the amount of saturated water vapor at that temperature. The humidity detection unit 63 is located in the circulating air passage 40 downstream of the filter device 42 and upstream of the evaporator 51. The humidity detection unit 63 is located near the exhaust gas temperature detection unit 61, for example.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 5, the washer-dryer 10 also includes a door open / close detection unit 71, a weight detection unit 72, and a control unit 80. The door open / close detection unit 71 detects the open / close state of the door 12. The door open / close detection unit 71 can detect the open / close state of the door 12, for example, by detecting the operating state of a locking mechanism (not shown) that locks the door 12. The weight detection unit 72 detects the weight of the clothes stored in the rotatable tub 14. The weight detection unit 72 can detect the load acting on the motor 15, for example, by measuring the q-axis current in the vector control of the motor 15, and can measure the weight of the clothes in the rotatable tub 14 based on the load.

[0032] The motor 15, the drain valve 161, the water supply valve 171, the heater 18, the operation display unit 20, the compressor 53, the fan motor 551, and the exhaust damper 602 are electrically connected to the control unit 80 and operate under the control of the control unit 80. The exhaust air temperature detection unit 61, the intake air temperature detection unit 62, the humidity detection unit 63, the door open / close detection unit 71, and the weight detection unit 72 are also electrically connected to the control unit 80 and transmit their respective detection results to the control unit 80. The control unit 80 is mainly composed of a microcomputer having a CPU and storage areas such as ROM, RAM, and rewritable flash memory. The control unit 80 controls the overall operation of the washer-dryer 10. The storage area of ​​the control unit 80 stores a control program for controlling the washer-dryer 10 to perform its operation. Each process of the control unit 80 is realized by the CPU executing the control program. The control unit 80 receives detection signals from various detection units 61 to 63, 71, 72, etc., and controls the operation of the motor 15, drain valve 161, water supply valve 171, heater 18, operation display unit 20, compressor 53, fan motor 551, and exhaust damper 602 based on a control program to perform operation.

[0033] The control unit 80 can execute various operations to perform predetermined processes on the clothes stored in the rotating tub 14. Furthermore, during normal drying operation, for example, the control unit 80 controls the operation of the heater 50 (in this case, the compressor 53 and the blower 55) based on detection signals from the exhaust air temperature detector 61, the intake air temperature detector 62, and the humidity detector 63 to dry the clothes in the rotating tub 14. That is, the control unit 80 determines the progress or completion of the drying process based on one or both of the temperatures detected by the exhaust air temperature detector 61 or the intake air temperature detector 62 or the humidity detected by the humidity detector 63, and controls the compressor 53, the blower 55, etc. to execute the drying process.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 6, the drying process progresses through a heating period T1, a constant rate period T2, a decreasing rate period T3, and a blowing period T4 in this order. The graph designated by reference symbol A1 in FIG. 6 shows the change over time in the measurement value of the exhaust air temperature detection unit 61. The graph designated by reference symbol A2 in FIG. 6 shows the change over time in the measurement value of the supply air temperature detection unit 62. The graph designated by reference symbol A3 in FIG. 6 shows the change over time in the difference between the measurement value of the supply air temperature detection unit 62 and the measurement value of the exhaust air temperature detection unit 61. The graph designated by reference symbol B1 in FIG. 6 shows the change over time in the measurement value of the humidity detection unit 63. For ease of viewing, the graphs designated by reference symbols A1 and A2 in FIG. 6, which show the measurement values ​​of the exhaust air temperature detection unit 61 and the supply air temperature detection unit 62, are indicated by dashed double-dashed lines.

[0035] The heating period T1 is a period during which the clothes in the rotating tub 14 are warmed. During the heating period T1, the compressor 53 and the air blower 55 are operated to start the drying process, and the temperature and humidity in the rotating tub 14 begin to increase. The heating period T1 corresponds to the initial process executed at the beginning of the drying process. The control unit 80 can determine that the heating period T1 has ended when the maximum temperature tm, which is the maximum value of the difference B1 between the measurement value of the supply air temperature detection unit 62 and the measurement value of the exhaust air temperature detection unit 61, is reached. The control unit 80 can also obtain the maximum humidity hm, which is the maximum value of the measurement value B1 of the humidity detection unit 63, during the heating period T1.

[0036] During the constant-variance period T2, the surface temperature of the clothes in the rotating tub 14 remains substantially constant due to a balance between the heat generated by the heating device 50 and the heat lost due to evaporation of moisture from the clothes. The moisture content of the clothes decreases in proportion to the elapsed time. At the end of the constant-variance period T2, a certain amount of moisture has evaporated from the clothes, and the clothes are relatively dry. The control unit 80 can determine the end of the constant-variance period T2 based on the time elapsed since the start of the constant-variance period T2. Alternatively, the control unit 80 can determine the end of the constant-variance period T2 based on both the temperatures detected by the exhaust air temperature detection unit 61 and the supply air temperature detection unit 62 or the humidity detected by the humidity detection unit 63. In this case, the control unit 80 can determine the end of the constant-variance period T2 when the temperature difference A3 between the temperatures detected by the supply air temperature detection unit 62 and the exhaust air temperature detection unit 61 decreases from the maximum temperature tm and reaches a predetermined threshold. Furthermore, the control unit 80 can determine that the constant rate period T2 has ended when the humidity detected by the humidity detection unit 63 decreases from the maximum humidity hm and the amount of decrease reaches a predetermined threshold value. The control unit 80 can then determine that the constant rate period T2 has ended when either threshold value tt1 or ht1 has been reached.

[0037] Decreasing rate period T3 is a period during which the surface temperature of the clothes in rotatable drum 14 begins to rise and the amount of water evaporated from the clothes begins to decrease. During decreasing rate period T3, the clothes are prevented from becoming over-dried and wrinkles are prevented from re-occurring. Decreasing rate period T3 corresponds to the finishing process. During decreasing rate period T3, the temperature difference between the temperature detected by supply air temperature detection unit 62 and the temperature detected by exhaust air temperature detection unit 61 and the humidity detected by humidity detection unit 63 change more slowly than during constant rate period T2. Control unit 80 can determine the end of decreasing rate period T3 based on the time elapsed since the start of decreasing rate period T3.

[0038] The air-blowing period T4 is a period during which the rotating tub 14 and the clothes therein are cooled. The air-blowing period T4 corresponds to an air-blowing process. During the air-blowing period T4, the control unit 80 operates the air blower 55 while stopping the compressor 53, opens the opening 601 of the exhaust damper 602, and discharges a portion of the air in the circulating air passage 40 through the opening 601, thereby cooling the rotating tub 14 and the clothes therein. During the air-blowing period T4, heating of the clothes in the rotating tub 14 is suppressed. That is, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the decreasing rate period T3, the control unit 80 determines that the transition from the decreasing rate period T3 to the air-blowing period T4 has occurred, and controls the heating device 50 to suppress heating of the clothes in the rotating tub 14. The control unit 80 can determine the end of the air-blowing period T4, for example, based on the time elapsed since the transition to the air-blowing period T4.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 7 , after an operation has ended, the control unit 80 causes the display unit 21 to display an operation end screen 213. End of operation refers to the completion of the final step in a series of steps included in various operations, and does not include a temporary stop during operation when the operation is scheduled to resume. The operation end screen 213 displays information 213a indicating that the operation has ended, specifically, the text "Operation has ended," as well as a setting key 221c, an automatic loading key 221d, and a reservation key 221e. If the user does not perform a predetermined operation on the operation display unit 20 for, for example, several seconds to several tens of seconds after displaying the operation end screen 213, the control unit 80 turns off the power to the washer-dryer 10.

[0040] The control unit 80 can also execute a continuous operation in which a new operation is performed immediately after the end of an operation. A new operation means that a series of steps included in various operations is started from the beginning. When the control unit 80 accepts the execution of a continuous operation, it displays a continuous operation execution key 223 on the operation end screen 213 as shown in FIG. 8. The continuous operation execution key 223 is an operation key for selecting the execution of a continuous operation. The continuous operation execution key 223 is used to select, for example, a drying operation as a type of operation to be executed in the continuous operation. In this case, the continuous operation execution key 223 can be configured with the words "continue drying", for example. Note that a plurality of continuous operation execution keys 223 may be provided so that a washing operation or a washing and drying operation can each be selected as the continuous operation.

[0041] The state in which the continuous operation execution key 223 is displayed on the operation end screen 213 is a standby state. The standby state is a state in which the continuous operation execution key 223 is able to accept an operation related to continuous operation after operation has ended. When the standby state is entered after operation has ended, the control unit 80 sets a longer time period until the power is turned off than when the standby state is not entered. When the continuous operation execution key 223 is operated, the control unit 80 causes the display unit 21 to display the program setting screen 212. Then, on the program setting screen 212, the user can select the type of operation program to be executed in the new drying operation.

[0042] Here, for example, if the continuous operation execution key 223 is displayed on the operation end screen 213 after the drying operation has finished, the drying operation will be selected as the type of operation to be performed in the continuous operation. In this case, even though the clothes have already been dried, additional drying will be performed by mistake, resulting in damage to the clothes due to over-drying. Alternatively, the presence of the continuous operation execution key 223 may cause the user to mistakenly think that the clothes are not yet dry and to perform the drying operation continuously. For this reason, it is necessary to improve the usability of the washer-dryer 10 by using continuous operation while eliminating the risk of promoting careless use.

[0043] Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 9, the drying operation can only be selected during continuous operation when the washing operation has finished. The control unit 80 displays the continuous operation execution key 223 on the operation end screen 213 only after the washing operation has finished. On the other hand, the control unit 80 does not display the continuous operation execution key 223 on the operation end screen 213 after the washing and drying operation, which are operations including a drying step, have finished. In other words, the control unit 80 determines the display content related to continuous operation displayed on the display unit 21 in the standby state based on the operation content of the operation that has finished. This makes it possible to avoid careless use during continuous operation.

[0044] Furthermore, it is conceivable that a washing operation that does not include a spin-drying step may be set before a continuous operation. In a washing operation that does not include a spin-drying step, the clothes will be very wet after the operation is completed. If a drying operation is performed as a continuous operation in this state, it may take a long time to dry or the drying may not be completed. Furthermore, abnormal vibrations may occur in the washer-dryer 10, which may cause the washer-dryer 10 to tip over or collide with nearby furniture. For this reason, it is not desirable to perform a drying operation immediately after the completion of a washing operation that does not include a spin-drying step.

[0045] Therefore, the control unit 80 does not include the drying operation in the operations that can be performed in the continuous operation accepted by the continuous operation execution key 223 after the completion of a washing operation that does not include a spin-drying process. In this case, the control unit 80 can be configured not to display the continuous operation execution key 223 on the operation end screen 213 after the completion of a washing operation that does not include a spin-drying process. Note that the control unit 80 may also display a message on the operation end screen 213 prompting the user to spin the clothes before executing the drying operation after the completion of a washing operation that does not include a spin-drying process. Furthermore, when the control unit 80 displays the continuous operation execution key 223 on the operation end screen 213 after the completion of a washing operation that does not include a spin-drying process, the control unit 80 can set the washing operation as the type of operation accepted by the continuous operation execution key 223. In other words, the control unit 80 can be configured to accept a washing operation continuously only after the completion of a washing operation that does not include a spin-drying process. This allows the continuous operation to be used depending on the degree of soiling of the clothes.

[0046] Here, for users who do not regularly use continuous operation, it may be irritating to have the standby mode set every time an operation is completed. For this reason, it is preferable to allow the user to set in advance whether or not the continuous operation execution key 223 is displayed after an operation is completed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the operation key 22 has a standby mode selection unit 224. The standby mode selection unit 224 allows the user to select whether or not to enter standby mode after an operation is completed. As shown in FIG. 10 , the standby mode selection unit 224 is displayed on the main unit setting screen 214. The main unit setting screen 214 is a screen displayed on the display unit 21 when, for example, the setting key 221c arranged on the home screen 211 is operated. The main unit setting screen 214 displays a detailed setting key 225a. The detailed setting key 225a is an operation key for setting the drying operation performed in continuous operation. Furthermore, an explanatory text corresponding to the detailed setting key 225a is displayed below the detailed setting key 225a. As shown in FIG. 10 , the standby mode selection unit 224 is configured, for example, as a toggle button. The user can select whether or not to enter a standby state after the end of an operation by operating the standby state selection unit 224. The standby state selection unit 224 may be configured to be provided on another screen, not limited to the main body setting screen 214. In this case, the standby state selection unit 224 may be configured to be provided on, for example, the course setting screen 212. By providing the standby state selection unit 224 on the course setting screen 212, it becomes easier to switch whether or not to enter a standby state after the end of an operation for each operation or course.

[0047] The control unit 80 determines whether to put the machine into standby mode based on the operation details of the completed operation and the settings made in the standby mode selection unit 224. That is, if both the operation details of the completed operation and the settings made in the standby mode selection unit 224 satisfy the conditions for setting the standby mode, the control unit 80 displays the continuous operation execution key 223 on the operation end screen 213 after the operation has ended. Specifically, if the completed operation is a washing operation and the standby mode selection unit 224 is set to execute the standby mode, the control unit 80 sets the machine into standby mode after the operation has ended and displays the continuous operation execution key 223 on the operation end screen 213.

[0048] On the other hand, if either or both of the operation content of the completed operation and the setting of the standby state selection unit 224 do not satisfy the conditions for setting the standby state, the control unit 80 does not display the continuous operation execution key 223 on the operation end screen 213 after the operation ends. The operation content of the completed operation does not satisfy the conditions for setting the standby state when the completed operation is a drying operation or a washing and drying operation. The setting of the standby state selection unit 224 does not satisfy the conditions for setting the standby state when the standby state selection unit 224 is set to not execute the standby state.

[0049] For example, if the completed operation is a drying operation and the standby state selection unit 224 is set to execute the standby state, the control unit 80 does not set the standby state after the operation is completed, and does not display the continuous operation execution key 223 on the operation completion screen 213. Note that if the completed operation does not satisfy the conditions for setting the standby state and the standby state selection unit 224 is set to execute the standby state, the control unit 80 is not limited to the mode of not setting the standby state after the operation is completed and not displaying the continuous operation execution key 223 on the operation completion screen 213, but may set the standby state and then display the continuous operation execution key 223 in a grayed-out state, for example, to make it inoperable.

[0050] According to the embodiment described above, the washer-dryer 10 includes a water tub 13 and a spin tub 14 capable of holding laundry, a display unit 21, operation keys 22, and a control unit 80. The display unit 21 displays information related to operation. The operation keys 22 accept operation-related setting operations. The control unit 80 is capable of executing continuous operation, which is a continuous operation in which a new operation is performed consecutively after an operation has ended. The control unit 80 determines the display content related to continuous operation to be displayed on the display unit 21 based on the operation content of the completed operation when the continuous operation execution key 223 is in a standby state in which it is possible to accept an operation related to continuous operation after an operation has ended. This allows the user to easily grasp the operation content selectable in continuous operation. This makes it possible to inform the user of the operation content suitable for continuous operation after an operation has ended.

[0051] The operation key 22 has a standby state selection unit 224. The standby state selection unit 224 allows the user to select whether or not to enter standby state after the end of operation. The control unit 80 determines whether or not to enter standby state based on the operation content of the completed operation and the content set in the standby state selection unit 224. This makes it possible to determine whether or not to accept an operation related to continuous operation based not only on automatic determination by the control unit 80 regarding continuous operation after the end of operation, but also on manual determination taking into account the user's intention. This improves operability related to continuous operation.

[0052] After the completion of a washing operation that does not include a spin cycle, the control unit 80 excludes the drying operation from the operations that can be performed in the continuous operation accepted by the continuous operation execution key 223. This prevents the drying operation from being performed in the continuous operation when the laundry is still wet. This effectively prevents careless use of the continuous operation.

[0053] Furthermore, when the washer / dryer 10 enters standby mode after the end of operation, the control unit 80 sets a longer time period for turning off the power than when the washer / dryer 10 does not enter standby mode. This allows the user time to recognize the display related to continuous operation or to perform a predetermined operation in the standby mode after the end of operation. This improves the usability of the washer / dryer 10.

[0054] Here, for example, if a drying operation course that is not suitable for delicate clothes is executed during continuous operation after washing delicate clothes, it is not good for the clothes. For this reason, it is conceivable to prevent the execution of continuous operation that is inappropriate for the washer-dryer 10 or the clothes by, for example, limiting the operation course executed during continuous operation.

[0055] Therefore, the control unit 80 can be configured to limit the operation courses that can be executed in continuous operation based on the operation course of the completed operation. In other words, when a specific operation is completed, the control unit 80 can be configured to limit the operation content that can be set in continuous operation based on the content executed in the specific operation. The specific operation includes courses that are different from the standard courses, such as the delicate clothes course, blanket course, and tub cleaning course. In this case, the courses that can be selected in continuous operation are limited to the specific courses corresponding to, for example, the delicate clothes course, blanket course, and tub cleaning course.

[0056] Then, when the specific operation has ended, the control unit 80 limits the operation contents related to continuous operation that are accepted in the standby state to the contents that can be set in continuous operation. Specifically, when the specific operation has ended, the control unit 80 limits the course icons 222a on the course setting screen 212 that is displayed after the continuous operation execution key 223 is operated to the course icons 222a that can be set in continuous operation. For example, when the delicate clothes course of the washing operation has ended, the control unit 80 displays only the course icon 222a corresponding to the delicate clothes course as the course icon 222a on the course setting screen 212 that is displayed after the continuous operation execution key 223 is operated.

[0057] Alternatively, when the delicate clothes course of the washing operation has ended, the control unit 80 may gray out and make inoperable all the course icons 222a other than the delicate clothes course on the course setting screen 212 that is displayed after the continuous operation execution key 223 is operated. This makes it possible to further prevent the execution of a continuous operation that is inappropriate for the washer-dryer 10 or the clothes.

[0058] Furthermore, control unit 80 may limit the settings that can be made during continuous operation based on the detection results of weight detection unit 72. For example, assume that the washer-dryer 10 has a maximum washing capacity of 12 kg, a maximum drying capacity of 7 kg, and the weight of the clothes in spin tub 14 detected by weight detection unit 72 before the start of the washing operation is 8 kg. In this case, because the weight of the clothes in spin tub 14 is below the maximum washing capacity but above the maximum drying capacity, control unit 80 can be configured not to display continuous operation execution key 223 on operation end screen 213.

[0059] In addition, the allowable laundry weight may differ depending on the drying cycle. For example, in the washer / dryer 10, the maximum drying capacity for the standard cycle is set to 7 kg, and the maximum drying capacity for the delicate cycle is set to 0.4 kg. In this case, if the weight of the clothes in the spin tub 14 detected by the weight detection unit 72 before the start of the washing cycle is 5 kg, the control unit 80 can be configured to allow the standard cycle to be set but not the delicate cycle to be set during continuous drying.

[0060] (Second embodiment) Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. Here, if the door 12 is opened or closed after the operation is completed, it is assumed that the clothes in the rotatable tub 14 have been replaced. In other words, if the door 12 is opened or closed after the operation is completed, it is assumed that the clothes in the rotatable tub 14 have changed from those before the operation started. Therefore, in this second embodiment, the display content related to continuous operation displayed on the display unit 21 in the standby state is determined taking into account whether the door 12 was opened or closed after the operation was completed. In other words, the control unit 80 changes the display content related to continuous operation in the standby state based on the detection result of the door open / close detection unit 71 after the operation is completed.

[0061] If the door open / close detection unit 71 does not detect the opening or closing of the door 12 and the laundry weight W1 detected by the weight detection unit 72 exceeds the dryable laundry weight Wn, the control unit 80 excludes the drying operation from the operations that can be performed in the continuous operation accepted by the continuous operation execution key 223 in standby mode. The laundry weight Wn is a threshold value corresponding to the maximum drying capacity of the washer / dryer 10. In this case, the weight W1 can be, for example, the weight of the clothes detected by the weight detection unit 72 before the start of the washing operation, i.e., in a dry state. This allows for more appropriate determination of whether or not to perform the drying operation in the continuous operation. Note that if the door open / close detection unit 71 does not detect the opening or closing of the door 12 and the laundry weight W1 detected by the weight detection unit 72 exceeds the dryable laundry weight Wn, the control unit 80 may display conditions for performing the drying operation in the continuous operation on the operation end screen 213. Conditions for performing the drying operation in the continuous operation include, for example, reducing the amount of clothes in the spin tub 14 until the weight W1 is equal to or less than the laundry weight Wn. The control unit 80 can be configured to accept the drying operation in the continuous operation when the conditions for performing the drying operation in the continuous operation are satisfied.

[0062] Furthermore, if the door opening / closing detection unit 71 does not detect the opening or closing of the door 12 after the operation has ended, the weight detection unit 72 may omit detecting the weight of the clothes when the continuous operation is being performed. Furthermore, if the weight of the clothes is measured by the weight detection unit 72 when the continuous operation is being performed, and the difference between the weight of the clothes detected by the weight detection unit 72 when the continuous operation is being performed and the weight of the clothes detected by the weight detection unit 72 before the continuous operation is being performed is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the control unit 80 can control the continuous operation using the weight of the clothes detected by the weight detection unit 72 when the continuous operation is being performed.

[0063] Furthermore, when the door open / close detection unit 71 detects the opening or closing of the door 12, the control unit 80 determines whether the weight W2 of the clothes detected by the weight detection unit 72 in the standby state exceeds the weight Wn of the clothes that can be dried. This allows the control unit 80 to more appropriately determine whether to perform the drying operation in the continuous operation by taking into account the opening or closing of the door 12 after the operation has ended. When the weight W2 exceeds the weight Wn of the clothes, the control unit 80 does not include the drying operation in the operations that can be performed in the continuous operation that can be accepted by the continuous operation execution key 223 in the standby state. On the other hand, when the weight W2 is equal to or less than the weight Wn of the clothes, the control unit 80 includes the drying operation in the operations that can be performed in the continuous operation that can be accepted by the continuous operation execution key 223 in the standby state.

[0064] Next, an example of the control content executed by the control unit 80 when continuous operation is performed will be described with reference to Fig. 11 and Fig. 12. When the washer-dryer 10 is powered on (Start in Fig. 11), the control unit 80 sets the operation type in step S11 according to the operation performed by the user on the home screen 211. Next, in step S12, the control unit 80 sets a course in accordance with the operation performed by the user on the course setting screen 212. Next, in step S13, when the control unit 80 receives an operation on the start key 221b, the control unit 80 starts the set operation.

[0065] When the operation starts, in step S14, control unit 80 acquires weight W1 of the clothes in rotatable tub 14 based on the detection result of weight detection unit 72 before driving water supply valve 171 to supply water to water tub 13 and rotatable tub 14. Then, in step S15, control unit 80 ends the operation when the last step of the series of steps included in the operation is completed. Next, in step S16, control unit 80 determines whether the ended operation includes a drying step.

[0066] If the completed operation includes a drying process (YES in step S16), the control unit 80 proceeds to step S17 to determine whether a predetermined time Tn, for example, 15 seconds, has elapsed since the operation end screen 213 was displayed on the display unit 21. If the predetermined time Tn has elapsed (YES in step S17), the control unit 80 turns off the power to the washer-dryer 10 in step S18, and ends the series of controls (END).

[0067] On the other hand, if the completed operation does not include a drying step (NO in step S16), the control unit 80 proceeds to step S19 and sets the washer / dryer 10 to a standby state. Next, in step S20, the control unit 80 determines whether the weight W1 of the clothes exceeds the threshold Wn, which is the maximum drying capacity of the washer / dryer 10. If the weight W1 is equal to or less than the threshold Wn (NO in step S20), the control unit 80 proceeds to step S21 and displays the continuous operation execution key 223 on the operation end screen 213.

[0068] Next, in step S22, the control unit 80 determines whether or not the continuous operation execution key 223 has been operated. If the continuous operation execution key 223 has been operated (YES in step S22), the control unit 80 proceeds to step S23, transitions the screen of the display unit 21 to the course setting screen 212, returns the process to step S12, and executes the processes from step S12 onwards.

[0069] On the other hand, if the continuous operation execution key 223 is not operated (NO in step S22), the control unit 80 proceeds to step S24 to determine whether a predetermined time Tt, for example, one minute, has elapsed since the operation end screen 213 was displayed on the display unit 21. If the predetermined time Tt has not elapsed (NO in step S24), the control unit 80 returns to step S22. On the other hand, if the predetermined time Tt has elapsed (YES in step S24), the control unit 80 turns off the power to the washer-dryer 10 in step S18, and ends the series of controls.

[0070] Furthermore, if the weight W1 exceeds the threshold value Wn (YES in step S20), the control unit 80 proceeds to step S25 and determines whether the door 12 was opened or closed after the operation was completed based on the detection result of the door open / close detection unit 71. If the door 12 was opened or closed after the operation was completed (YES in step S25), the control unit 80 acquires the weight W2 of the clothes after the door 12 was opened or closed based on the detection result of the weight detection unit 72 in step S26. Thereafter, the control unit 80 determines whether the weight W2 exceeds the threshold value Wn in step S27.

[0071] If weight W2 does not exceed threshold value Wn (NO in step S27), control unit 80 proceeds to step S21 and continues the subsequent processes. On the other hand, if weight W2 exceeds threshold value Wn (YES in step S27), control unit 80 proceeds to step S28 and determines whether a predetermined time Tt has elapsed since displaying operation end screen 213 on display unit 21. If the predetermined time Tt has elapsed (YES in step S28), control unit 80 powers off washer-dryer 10 in step S18 and ends the series of controls.

[0072] The second embodiment provides the same advantageous effects as the first embodiment. Furthermore, the control unit 80 changes the display content related to continuous operation in standby mode based on the detection result of the door open / close detection unit 71 after the operation has ended. This allows the user to be appropriately notified of the operations that can be performed during continuous operation, taking into account the changes in the clothes in the rotating tub 14 after the operation has ended.

[0073] (Third embodiment) In the third embodiment, when a washing operation using warm water or warm air is completed, the control of the drying operation in the continuous operation is configured to be different from the control of the normal drying operation. Here, when warm water from heater 18 or warm air generated by heating device 50 is used in the washing operation, water vapor generated by heating the water in water tub 13 may flow into circulation air duct 40. This water vapor may cause problems such as condensation on humidity detection unit 63 located in circulation air duct 40 or a deterioration in the detection accuracy of humidity detection unit 63. For this reason, it is conceivable that the detection result of humidity detection unit 63 may not be used in the drying operation performed in the continuous operation after the washing operation using warm water or warm air is completed.

[0074] Therefore, in this third embodiment, when a drying operation is performed in a continuous operation after the completion of a washing operation using hot water from the heater 18 or hot air generated by the heating device 50, the control unit 80 controls the drying operation in the continuous operation differently from the control of a normal drying operation. Specifically, when a drying operation is performed in a continuous operation after the completion of a washing operation using hot water or hot air, the control unit 80 controls the drying operation without using the detection result of the humidity detection unit 63.

[0075] According to the third embodiment, when the drying operation is performed in continuous operation, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the drying operation is not performed correctly due to an erroneous detection by the humidity detection unit 63. This allows the continuous operation to be performed appropriately while properly informing the user of the operations that can be performed in continuous operation.

[0076] (Other embodiments) The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and illustrated in the drawings, but can be arbitrarily modified, combined, or expanded without departing from the spirit of the invention. The numerical values ​​and the like shown in the above embodiments are examples and are not limited to these.

[0077] As shown in FIG. 13 , the operation display unit 20 may be configured with a display device other than a touch panel display, such as a 7-segment LED. In this case, the multiple operation keys 22 may be configured with, for example, a capacitive touch sensor. Furthermore, some of the multiple operation keys 22 may be configured with mechanical push buttons. When the operation display unit 20 is configured with a 7-segment LED, a possible mode for displaying information about continuous operation after an operation has ended is to light up the start key 221b for a predetermined period of time after the operation has ended. When the control unit 80 receives an operation of the lighted start key 221b, it determines that execution of continuous operation has been selected. In other words, when the operation display unit 20 is configured with a 7-segment LED, the start key 221b may function as the continuous operation execution key 223. In this case, the control unit 80 may light up, for example, the “Dry” button of the operation type selection keys 221a. This allows the user to recognize that the type of operation to be executed during continuous operation is drying. In FIG. 13, for ease of viewing the drawing, only some of the operation keys 22 are indicated by reference numerals, and the reference numerals of the other operation keys 22 are omitted.

[0078] The operation unit and display unit are not limited to operation and display unit 20 provided in washer-dryer 10, but may also be an operation and display unit of an external terminal, such as a smartphone or tablet terminal, carried by a user of washer-dryer 10. In this case, washer-dryer 10 may be configured to be able to mutually transmit and receive information for various displays and information indicating the operation results of each operation key between washer-dryer 10 and the external terminal via an electric communication line or the like.

[0079] Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, and are also included in the inventions and their equivalents as defined in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0080] 10... washer-dryer (clothing processing device), 13... water tub (clothing storage section), 14... rotating tub (clothing storage section), 21... display section, 21... operation key (operation section), 223... continuous operation execution key (operation section), 80... control section

Claims

1. a clothing storage section capable of storing clothing; a display unit that displays information about driving; an operation unit that accepts an operation for setting the operation; a control unit capable of executing a continuous operation in which a new operation is continuously performed after the end of the operation, The control unit determines display content related to the continuous operation to be displayed on the display unit in a standby state in which the operation unit can accept an operation related to the continuous operation after the operation is completed, based on the operation content of the operation that has been completed. Clothes treatment device.

2. the operation unit has a standby state selection unit that allows a user to select whether or not to enter the standby state after the operation is completed, The control unit determines whether to enter the standby state based on the operation details of the completed operation and the details set by the standby state selection unit. The clothing treatment device according to claim 1 .

3. The control unit does not include a drying operation in the operations that can be performed in the continuous operation accepted by the operation unit after the completion of a washing operation that does not include a spin-drying process. The clothing treatment device according to claim 1 .

4. When the specific operation is completed, the control unit limits the operation contents that can be set in the continuous operation based on the contents executed in the specific operation. The clothing treatment device according to claim 1 .

5. An entrance for receiving clothes into the clothes storage section; a door for opening and closing the entrance; a door open / close detection unit that detects the open / close state of the door, The control unit changes the display content regarding the continuous operation in the standby state based on the detection result of the door opening / closing detection unit after the operation is completed. The clothing treatment device according to claim 1 .

6. The laundry storage unit further includes a weight detection unit that detects the weight of the clothes stored in the clothes storage unit, When the door opening / closing detection unit does not detect opening / closing of the door and when the weight of the clothes detected by the weight detection unit exceeds the clothes weight that can be dried, the control unit does not include a drying operation in the operations that can be performed in the continuous operation that the operation unit accepts in the standby state. The clothing treatment device according to claim 5.

7. The laundry storage unit further includes a weight detection unit that detects the weight of the clothes stored in the clothes storage unit, When the door opening / closing detection unit detects opening / closing of the door, the control unit determines whether the weight of the clothes detected by the weight detection unit in the standby state exceeds the weight of clothes that can be dried. The clothing treatment device according to claim 5.

8. Further, a heating unit is provided for supplying hot water or hot air to the clothing storage unit. When a drying operation is performed in the continuous operation after the washing operation using hot water or hot air by the heating unit is completed, the control unit controls the drying operation in the continuous operation differently from the control of a normal drying operation. The clothing treatment device according to claim 1 .

9. When the standby state is entered after the operation is completed, the control unit extends the time until the power is turned off compared to when the standby state is not entered. The clothing treatment device according to claim 1 .

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