Abstract: A laundry drier control method reads a temperature variation rate per unit time, to enable drying according to the amount and type of an object being dried. The method includes steps of initiating a drying procedure; measuring a temperature variation rate per unit time over the drying procedure; calculating an overall drying time based on the measured temperature variation rate per unit time; and performing the drying procedure for the calculated overall drying time. The drying time determining step is repeated if a substantial increase in the temperature variation rate is detected.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a spin drying method using a spin dryer including a tub provided with a drainage passage, and a drum rotatably positioned in the tub, for containing laundry. The spin drying method includes a first step for accelerating the drum containing the laundry from a first rotation speed to a second rotation speed for spin drying, and a second step for finishing the spin drying and stopping the drum. The first step includes a process for determinating continuation of the acceleration. The determination process is conducted in at least one period included in the rotation speed range ranging from the first rotation speed to the second rotation speed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for controlling a washing machine for shortening a washing time period and extending lifetimes of components of the washing machine. For this, the present invention provides a method for controlling a washing machine including the steps of sensing a laundry amount, repeatedly supplying washing water to a tub of the washing machine with reference to the laundry amount sensed thus, and circulating the washing water for a predetermined time period for wetting the laundry, wherein the step of circulating is performed only once.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a spin drying method using a tub (10) provided with a drainage passage, and a drum (20) rotatably positioned in the tub (10), for containing laundry. The spin drying method includes a first step for discharging wash water from the drum (20) to the tub (10) by rotating the drum (20), and a second step for discharging the wash water from the tub (10) to the drainage passage, by reducing a centrifugal force generated in the tub (10) by the rotation of the drum (20).

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.

Abstract: A washing machine and a control method thereof are provided for accurately sensing an amount of laundry placed in the washing machine and setting a wash pattern accordingly. The washing machine includes a motor for being driven, in response to a user command, to rotate a drum holding laundry; a pulse sensor for sensing a pulse generated by the driven motor and outputting a voltage signal indicative of a width of the pulse; and a microcomputer for sensing an amount of laundry based on an integration value derived from the voltage signal output from the pulse sensor and on a revolution time period with respect to a reference value stored in the microcomputer. The control method includes steps of sensing a laundry amount according to a pulse generated when a motor is driven in response to a user command; and controlling a wash pattern according to the sensed laundry amount.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for controlling a washing machine for shortening a washing time period and extending lifetimes of components of the washing machine. For this, the present invention provides a method for controlling a washing machine including the steps of sensing a laundry amount, repeatedly supplying washing water to a tub of the washing machine with reference to the laundry amount sensed thus, and circulating the washing water for a predetermined time period for wetting the laundry, wherein the step of circulating is performed only once.

Abstract: A laundry drier control method is provided, by which drying time is dynamically controlled according to an amount and type of a drying object, using a calculated medium temperature to determine a medium temperature time. The method includes steps of initiating a drying procedure by actuating drivers, including a heater driver to increase an internal temperature of a laundry drier; determining a medium temperature time by measuring a time lapse from the drying procedure initiating step to a point where the internal temperature reaches a medium temperature between a drying initiation temperature and a maximum drying temperature; setting a drying time based on the determined medium temperature time; and performing the drying procedure for the set drying time. The drying time is set by multiplying the determined medium temperature time by a predetermined factor. The drying initiation temperature is the internal temperature at the time of initiating the drying procedure.

Abstract: A laundry drier control method reads a temperature variation rate per unit time, to enable drying according to the amount and type of an object being dried. The method includes steps of initiating a drying procedure; measuring a temperature variation rate per unit time over the drying procedure; calculating an overall drying time based on the measured temperature variation rate per unit time; and performing the drying procedure for the calculated overall drying time. The drying time determining step is repeated if a substantial increase in the temperature variation rate is detected.

Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine capable of changing program and solving a fundamental problem of malfunction.

Abstract: A washing machine and a control method thereof are provided for accurately sensing an amount of laundry placed in the washing machine and setting a wash pattern accordingly. The washing machine includes a motor for being driven, in response to a user command, to rotate a drum holding laundry; a pulse sensor for sensing a pulse generated by the driven motor and outputting a voltage signal indicative of a width of the pulse; and a microcomputer for sensing an amount of laundry based on an integration value derived from the voltage signal output from the pulse sensor and on a revolution time period with respect to a reference value stored in the microcomputer. The control method includes steps of sensing a laundry amount according to a pulse generated when a motor is driven in response to a user command; and controlling a wash pattern according to the sensed laundry amount.

Abstract: A laundry drier control method is provided, by which drying time is dynamically controlled according to an amount and type of a drying object, using a calculated medium temperature to determine a medium temperature time. The method includes steps of initiating a drying procedure by actuating drivers, including a heater driver to increase an internal temperature of a laundry drier; determining a medium temperature time by measuring a time lapse from the drying procedure initiating step to a point where the internal temperature reaches a medium temperature between a drying initiation temperature and a maximum drying temperature; setting a drying time based on the determined medium temperature time; and performing the drying procedure for the set drying time. The drying time is set by multiplying the determined medium temperature time by a predetermined factor. The drying initiation temperature is the internal temperature at the time of initiating the drying procedure.

Abstract: A laundry drier and control method thereof are provided, by which a cooling procedure is completed by sensing when an internal temperature drops below a predetermined temperature. The laundry drier includes a temperature sensor for sensing an internal temperature of the laundry drier and outputting a sensed temperature signal indicative of the internal temperature; and a microcomputer for controlling drivers for driving a heater, motor and exhaust fan according to the sensed temperature signal from the temperature sensor. The method of controlling a laundry drier includes steps of performing a cooling procedure; sensing an internal temperature of the laundry drier during the cooling procedure performing step; comparing the sensed internal temperature with a predetermined temperature value; and stopping the cooling procedure performing step if the sensed temperature is lower than a predetermined temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine capable of changing program and solving a fundamental problem of malfunction.

Abstract: A drying method for a drum-type washing machine includes the steps of: draining water from a load of laundry by maintaining a predetermined drying speed for a predetermined time in an initial drying step performed during a drying stroke of the drum-type washing machine; and sensing whether an eccentricity exists after expiration of a predetermined time and, if the eccentricity is not sensed, accelerating the drying speed to accomplish drying of the laundry. The drying method prevents a drum of the washing machine from generating a flushing noise in the case where an imbalance occurs during drying, and also prevents the laundry from becoming crumpled from sticking to the drum at the end of the drying procedure.