Abstract: A system and method for controlling a hot water wash cycle in a washing machine is provided. The method includes supplying water to the washing machine, and determining a water level in the washing machine. When the water level reaches a heating water level at which a heating unit is submerged, the heating unit is turned on to heat the water while water continues to be supplied to the washing machine. When the water level reaches a washing water level and the water in the washing machine is at a washing water temperature, the heating unit is turned off and a wash cycle associated with a selected washing condition may be initiated. By turning on the heating unit as soon as it is submerged, wash time may be reduced.

Abstract: A control panel assembly for a washing machine, where the control panel can be easily assembled to the washing machine. The control panel includes a recess provided to an outer case of the washing machine and a control panel mounted in the recess. The control panel includes a first fixing part caught on an upper part of the recess and a second fixing part sliding along a bottom surface of the recess while the first fixing part is caught on the upper part of the recess.

Abstract: Drum type washing machine including a tub of plastic having a wall for holding washing water therein and mounting a driving part thereon, a drum rotatably arranged inside of the tub, a shaft passed through the tub and connected to the drum for transmission of a driving power from a motor to the drum, at least one bearing for supporting the shaft, a bearing housing having a sleeve form of bearing supporting part, and a stator fastening part extended in a radial direction from the bearing supporting part, wherein both of the bearing supporting part and the stator fastening part are inserted in a tub rear wall, while stator fastening holes in the stator fastening part are exposed, a rotor engaged to a rear end part of the shaft to form the motor together with the stator, and the stator mounted on the stator fastening part of the bearing housing with fastening members on an inner side of the rotor to form the motor together with the rotor, wherein the stator includes an annular helical type core having multiple l

Abstract: A drum-type washing machine, by which an enhanced assembly of a top plate can be provided, is disclosed. The top plate for a washing machine includes a board covering a top of the washing machine, a front frame provided to a front side edge of the board to enhance a structural strength of the board, a rear frame provided to a rear side edge of the board to enhance the structural strength of the board, at least one connecting member provided to adjoining portions of the front and rear frames to secure the adjoining portions together, and at least one fixing guide spaced apart from the at least one connecting member, the at least one fixing guide providing a slip-fit connection between the front and rear frames.

Abstract: A gasket and washing machine having the same prevent laundry from becoming wedged between a drum and a gasket for preventing water leakage. The gasket is coupled between a cabinet of a drum-type washing machine including a drying duct for providing a drying function and a tub disposed inside the cabinet. The gasket includes an annular lip, protruding inwardly from an inner circumference of the gasket, for preventing foreign matter from entering a space existing between the tub and a rotating drum, and a laundry kicker, protruding inwardly from a predetermined portion of the annular lip, for dislodging laundry that has become wedged between the annular lip and the rotating drum.

Abstract: Disclosed is a drum type washing machine having a gasket blocking a gap between a laundry entrance and a tub to prevent particles from being put therein. The present invention includes a cabinet having a first opening through which a laundry is put in, a tub having a second opening at a tub front side, a drum provided in the tub to have a third opening at a drum front side corresponding to the second opening, a rotation mans having a rotational shaft penetrating a rear side of the tub to be connected to the drum, a door opening/closing the first opening, and a gasket blocking a gap between the first and second openings to prevent leakage of water and blocking a gap between the second and third openings to prevent a particle from being put between the tub and the drum.

Abstract: A tub protection bolt for a washing machine is disclosed for fixing a tub to a cabinet for the washing machine. The tub protection bolt includes a screwed shaft configured to penetrate a cabinet of the washing machine to be coupled with a boss of a tub and a head part at one end of the screwed shaft having a narrow cut-away portion configured to hold a power cable of the washing machine. The head part includes a head at the one end of the screwed shaft, a flange extending outward from an outer circumference of the head, and the narrow cut-away portion provided from an outer circumference of the flange toward the head. The cut-away portion includes an insertion portion provided from the outer circumference of the flange in a direction of a center of the head and a fixing portion bent from an end of the insertion portion.

Abstract: A filter assembly for a washing machine is provided which uses a simple structure to separate dirt and/or particles from washing water using. The filter assembly includes a filter case with an inlet and an outlet each positioned along its circumference, and an opening within the filler case which allows for communication between the inlet and outlet. A filter is provided in the filter case, the filter having a plate disposed in front of the opening to prevent particles from passing through the opening. Rather, the heavy particles are gathered in a central area of the filter by a centrifugal force generated by the water flowing in the filter case.

Abstract: A window assembly for an electric home appliance and a control panel assembly using the same are provided. The window assembly includes a plurality of windows for covering a plurality of display elements, respectively; and a unifying member for joining the windows, the unifying member having at least one flexible portion. The unifying member has a plurality of window couplers, each window coupler ganging together a predetermined group of the plurality of windows, and the at least one flexible portion is formed by at least one group joining member for flexibly joining the plurality of window couplers. The plurality of windows is made up of at least two window groups, each window group having at least one window, adjacent window groups of the at least two window groups being separated by a predetermined distance.

Abstract: A gasket and washing machine having the same prevents gasket deformation and damage. The gasket is coupled between a cabinet of a drum-type washing machine and a tub disposed inside the cabinet. The gasket includes a shock absorber having a bent portion for preventing a vibration appearing in the tub from being transferred to the cabinet, and at least one reinforcement member, provided to the shock absorber, for preventing deformation of the shock absorber. The reinforcement member includes a plurality of protruding ribs protruding from an inner wall of the shock absorber.

Abstract: Drum type washing machine including a tub of plastic having a wall for holding washing water therein and mounting a driving part thereon, a drum rotatably arranged inside of the tub, a shaft passed through the tub and connected to the drum for transmission of a driving power from a motor to the drum, at least one bearing for supporting the shaft, a bearing housing having a sleeve form of bearing supporting part, and a stator fastening part extended in a radial direction from the bearing supporting part, wherein both of the bearing supporting part and the stator fastening part are inserted in a tub rear wall, while stator fastening holes in the stator fastening part are exposed, a rotor engaged to a rear end part of the shaft to form the motor together with the stator, and the stator mounted on the stator fastening part of the bearing housing with fastening members on an inner side of the rotor to form the motor together with the rotor, wherein the stator includes an annular helical type core having multiple l

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting water leakage in a washing machine, and for controlling a main inlet valve accordingly, are provided. The apparatus includes a leakage container for accumulating leaking water; and a leakage detector for detecting an accumulation of leaking water in the leakage container. The method includes steps of supplying water to a tub; determining whether a water leakage condition exists; and shutting off the supply of water to the tub, if it is determined that a water leakage condition exists.

Abstract: Disclosed is a drum type washing machine having a vibration attenuating means, by which vibrations generated from driving the drum type washing machine are attenuated. The present invention includes a cabinet forming an exterior, a tub provided in the cabinet to have a front opening and to hold water, and detergent therein, a motor in rear of the tub 200 to have a horizontally installed rotational shaft, a drum in the tub to be rotated by the motor, and a vibration attenuating means that includes a damper unit under the tub to attenuate vertical and horizontal vibrations of the tub and an elastic member over the tub to attenuate a front-to-rear vibration of the tub.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tub protection bolt of a washing machine for fixing a tub to a cabinet on carrying the washing machine. The present invention includes a screwed shaft penetrating a cabinet of the washing machine to be coupled with a boss of a tub and a head part at one end of the screwed shaft to have a narrow cut-away portion holding a power cable of the washing machine by insertion. The head part includes a head at the one end of the screwed shaft, a flange extending outward from an outer circumference of the head, and the narrow cut-away portion provided from an outer circumference of the flange toward the head. The cut-away portion includes an insertion portion provided from the outer circumference of the flange in a direction of a center of the head and a fixing portion bent from an end of the insertion portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a drum type washing machine having a gasket blocking a gap between a laundry entrance and a tub to prevent particles from being put therein. The present invention includes a cabinet having a first opening through which a laundry is put in, a tub having a second opening at a tub front side, a drum provided in the tub to have a third opening at a drum front side corresponding to the second opening, a rotation mans having a rotational shaft penetrating a rear side of the tub to be connected to the drum, a door opening/closing the first opening, and a gasket blocking a gap between the first and second openings to prevent leakage of water and blocking a gap between the second and third openings to prevent a particle from being put between the tub and the drum.

Abstract: Disclosed is a drum type washing machine and apparatus for water supply thereof, by which an inlet hose is prevented from being frozen to breakage. The present invention includes an inlet valve selectively supplying or cutting off water, a second hose connecting portion provided at the inlet valve, a detergent box storing a detergent and having a water/detergent passage inside, a first hose connecting portion provided at the detergent box, and an inlet hose having one end connected to the second hose connecting portion and the other end connected to the first hose connecting portion, wherein the second hose connecting portion is disposed higher than the first hose connecting portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for controlling a door of a drum type washing machine and method thereof. The present invention allows the door to be opened only if there exists no water in the washing tub or if the water level in the tub is very low, by which water is prevented from cascading out of the washing machine when a door is opened. The present invention includes the steps of sensing a water level in a washing tub, comparing the sensed water level to a reference, and locking or unlocking the door according to a result of the comparing step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filter assembly of a washing machine having a simple structure to separate dirt or particles involved in washing water using a centrifugal force. The present invention includes a filter case comprising inlet and outlet on a circumference and an opening inside to make the inlet and outlet communicate with each other and a filter provided in the filter case, the filter having a plate disposed in front of the opening to prevent a heavy particle from passing through the opening wherein the heavy particle is gathered in a central area by a centrifugal force when water flowing in the filter case via the inlet whirls to pass through the opening.

Abstract: Disclosed is a drum assembly, which provides a big volume as well as reinforces a coupling power to a power transfer element. The present invention includes a drum, a spider, and a driving shaft. The drum includes an opening confronting a door, a rear wall provided opposite to the opening, the rear wall having a circumferential portion protruding more outward than a central portion, and a circumferential wall between the opening and the rear wall. The spider is attached to an outside of the rear wall. And, the driving shaft penetrates into the tub to be connected to the spider.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling a drum type washing machine. The present invention includes a step of washing a laundry on each separate washing condition according to a temperature of water. Therefore, the present invention enables to prevent waste of energy.