Washing machine and control method thereof
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1. A washing machine comprising:
- leakage containment means for accumulating leaking water; and
leakage detection means for detecting an accumulation of leaking water in said leakage containment means.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for detecting water leakage in a washing machine, and for controlling a main inlet valve accordingly, are provided. The apparatus includes a leakage container for accumulating leaking water; and a leakage detector for detecting an accumulation of leaking water in the leakage container. The method includes steps of supplying water to a tub; determining whether a water leakage condition exists; and shutting off the supply of water to the tub, if it is determined that a water leakage condition exists.
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18 Claims
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1. A washing machine comprising:
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leakage containment means for accumulating leaking water; and
leakage detection means for detecting an accumulation of leaking water in said leakage containment means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A washing machine control method comprising steps of:
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supplying water to a tub;
determining whether a water leakage condition exists; and
shutting off the supply of water to the tub, if it is determined that a water leakage condition exists. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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