Washing Device and Method Controlling the Same
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Abstract
A washing machine having a steam generator, which generates steam so that the steam is used in a washing or drying operation, and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The steam generator includes a case having a space for storing water; a heater provided in the space of the case for generating heat; and a water level sensor for sensing the minimum and maximum level of the water stored in the space of the case. A controller controls the water supply valve and the heater according to a result sensed by the water level sensor. The water supply valve is opened and closed, thereby controlling the supply of water to the steam generator.
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49 Claims
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1-28. -28. (canceled)
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29. A laundry machine comprising:
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a steam generator having a heater; and a controller to control the heater according to a counted time period. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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41. A laundry machine comprising:
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a steam generator to generate steam; a water supply valve to supply water to the steam generator; and a controller to control the water supply valve based on a counted time period. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43)
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