Washing machine using steam and method for controlling the same
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Abstract
A washing machine using steam and a method for controlling the same is disclosed. The washing machine with a steam generator (100) selectively supplying steam into a drum (30) according to the present invention includes a course select part (420) for a user to select a wash course, a steam select part (430) for a user to select whether steam washing is operated and a controller (440) for controlling the steam generator (100) based on a wash course selected from the course select part (420) (an inputted wash course) and a signal selected from the steam select part (430). The present invention has an advantageous effect that convenience is improved for a user to use the washing machine using steam as well as washing performance is improved, because disadvantages due to malfunctions of a steam generator are prevented.
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50 Claims
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1-32. -32. (canceled)
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33. A laundry machine comprising:
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a steam adjuster configured to send a signal to adjust at least one factor associated with steam; and a controller to control to adjust the at least one factor associated with the steam based on the signal from the steam adjuster. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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43. A method of operating a laundry machine comprising:
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sending a signal to adjust at least one factor associated with steam that is introduced to a tub or drum; and controlling to adjust the at least one factor associated with the steam based on the signal. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50)
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