Washing machine and method for controlling the same

Details Washing machine and method for controlling the same Washing machine and method for controlling the same

2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Barr, Michael (Department: 1711)

Bleaching and dyeing; fluid treatment and chemical modification

Fluid treatment

Manipulation of liquid

C068S012010, C068S012020, C068S015000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07962985

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are a washing machine, in which substances stuck to the surface of a heater are washed off to minimize the generation of scale on the heater, and a method for controlling the same. The washing machine includes a tub; a heater installed in the tub for heating washing water; and a washing device for washing the heater. The washing device includes a spray nozzle for spraying the washing water to the heater, and a washing pump for supplying the washing water in the tub to the spray nozzle. The washing of the heater is performed in the first rinsing operation.

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Machine Translation of Kim et al. KR 634796B1, Oct. 2006.
European Search Report mailed Aug. 6, 2009 in European Patent Application 07123660.8.

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