Apparatus for controlling input of textile softener in washing machine and method thereof
First Claim
1. An apparatus for controlling dispense time of textile softener in a washing machine, comprising:
- textile softener dispense selection means for selecting a textile softener dispense function to be performed as one of an independent course and a function associated with one of a plurality of washing courses;
a washing course selection displayer disposed on an operation panel including display means for displaying an indication of whether a course that includes said textile softener dispense function has been selected; and
a buzzer for sounding a buzzer sound to announce said dispense time of said textile softener to the user.
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Abstract
An apparatus for controlling input of textile softener in a washing machine, wherein a textile softener input function is provided by arranging the textile softener input function in a washing course selection displayer disposed on an operation panel to be performed as an independent course or to be associated with other washing courses. A method for controlling input of textile softener in a washing machine comprising the steps of: halting operation of the washing machine after water-supply is completed in the last rinsing stroke; sounding a buzzer n-times after halting the operation of the washing machine; waiting for a predetermined time after completion of the buzzer sound; and performing a rinsing and dehydration strokes only when the textile softener is put in a washtub and the washing machine is re-operated, or waiting continuously when the washing machine is not re-operated. Therefore, the input of the textile softener is facilitated and effect of inputting the textile softener to the laundry and rinsing function increases.
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1. An apparatus for controlling dispense time of textile softener in a washing machine, comprising:
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textile softener dispense selection means for selecting a textile softener dispense function to be performed as one of an independent course and a function associated with one of a plurality of washing courses; a washing course selection displayer disposed on an operation panel including display means for displaying an indication of whether a course that includes said textile softener dispense function has been selected; and a buzzer for sounding a buzzer sound to announce said dispense time of said textile softener to the user.
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Current AssigneeLG Electronics, Inc. (LG Corporation)
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Original AssigneeLG Electronics, Inc. (LG Corporation)
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InventorsMoon, Gyeong Ho
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Primary Examiner(s)Stinson, Frankie L.
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Application NumberUS08/918,558Time in Patent Office613 DaysField of Search68/12.12, 68/12.27, 68/17 R, 340/525, 8/158, 8/159US Class Current68/12.18CPC Class CodesD06F 39/007 Arrangements of water softe...
