Washing Device and Method Controlling the Same
AssigneeLG Electronics Inc.
InventorSeog Kyu Park
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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.
Claims22
1-28. (canceled)
A laundry machine comprising:
- a steam generator having a heater;
- and
- a controller to control the heater according to a counted time period.
A laundry machine comprising:
- 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.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.