Washing machine and controlling method for the same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing machine and a method of controlling the same. The washing machine includes a home network switch unit for selectively inputting a home network mode or a standby power mode, a standby power unit for supplying or shutting off a main power according to an operating state, and a microcomputer for controlling the standby power unit according to a mode set by the home network switch unit. Thus, the home network mode or the standby power mode is selected, if appropriate, through manipulation of a switch. Accordingly, the washing machine can be driven even when it is connected to a home network. When the standby power mode is selected, applied main power is shut off. Accordingly, there is an advantage in that a washing machine with minimized power consumption can be provided.

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