Abstract: Disclosed is a method for operating a washing machine. The method includes a rinsing step for rinsing the laundry by supplying water after the rinsing step, the supplying of the circulation water being stopped or executed for only a certain time. Accordingly, the circulation water is not continuously supplied during the rinsing step, thus it is capable of preventing bubbles from being generated caused by continuously supplying the circulation water. Accordingly, it is capable of preventing detergent dregs from remaining on the laundry even after the rinsing step. And, it is capable of preventing large load from being applied to the washing motors due to the bubbles, thereby being capable of enhancing efficiency of the washing motors and preventing a fire due to increase of a temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed is the operation method for a towel-washing course in a washing machine, in which the towel is dehydrated at the spin speed of 900 rpm and 1100 rpm, which is greater than the spin speed (800 rpm) of the drum in the main dehydration process for general laundry, a water level of 22 kHz or 23 kHz, higher than a water level (23.2 kHz) for the general laundry, is supplied to the towel, the towel has a rinse time of 8 or 12 minutes, which is longer than that of 4 minutes for the general laundry, and rinse temperature for the towel is in the range of 50° C.˜60° C., relatively higher than that of 40° C. used to rinse the general laundry. Further, the rinse process having the remaining water removal process is performed between the main dehydration and the water supply, thereby removing detergent solution with a certain concentration from the inside of the washing machine after completing the main dehydration process.

Abstract: Disclosed is the operation method of a washing machine, including: a washing step for washing laundry; a rinsing step for rinsing the laundry by supplying water after performing the washing step and including a remaining water removal process; and a final dehydrating step for dehydrating the laundry after performing the rinsing step. The detergent solution with a certain concentration remaining inside the washing machine can be removed through the remaining water removal process, thereby preventing the contamination of supplied clean water due to the detergent solution, thus to smooth the rinsing process of the laundry. In addition, a problem of detergent remnants in the laundry after the rinsing step can be solved.

Abstract: Disclosed is a drum type washing machine having a touch up function and a method for touching up thereof. The drum type washing machine having the touch up function is provided with a touch up button for removing wrinkles on laundry left in the drum type washing machine and a method for touching up. Accordingly, it is not required for a user to additionally execute rinsing and dehydrating processes, or ironing so as to remove wrinkles on the laundry, thus it is convenient. And, since it is not required to additionally execute the rinsing and dehydrating processes, it is capable of preventing unwanted consumption of water and electricity.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a remote monitor having an avatar image processing unit for making access to at least one home appliance so as to be able to communicate therewith for representing information on operation progress and control of the home appliance with an avatar. The remote monitor includes a communication unit accessible remotely to at least one heme appliance so as to be able to communicate therewith for receiving data through a communication unit in the home appliance having a system microcomputer for operating an entire system and the communication unit which makes data communication, and a remote display unit having an avatar image unit for displaying an avatar image according to the data received through the communication unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry dryer, and more particularly, to a drying rack in a drum of a dryer for drying objects other than clothes, such as shoes. To achieve the object of the present invention, a drying rack in a dryer includes a rack detachably mounted to an inside of a drying drum for placing a drying object thereon, and at least one drying stick for supporting the drying object spaced a predetermined distance from the rack. Accordingly, since the drying object placed on the drying stick is not shaded by the ribs of the seat from the hot air, the drying rack in a dryer of the present invention can dry the drying object, uniformly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an avatar image processing unit applicable to various kind of electronic products for representing information on operation or control of the product with an avatar, and a washing machine having the same applied thereto. The avatar image processing unit of the present invention applied to a home appliance enables to represent a basic direction of use, and states of operation progress and control with mobile characters. The voice presentation related to movement of the avatar enables more accurate transmission of information, which enhances visibility of information to improve information transmission performance, and permits to put emphasis on an entertainment factor of the present consumer trend. A variety of representation is possible by downloading and storing new avatar from a server with an external device, which permits a variety of operation state representations proper for operation conditions, thereby enhancing competitiveness of the product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple laundry treating apparatus. The multiple laundry treating apparatus includes a laundry machine body, an auxiliary body mounted at one side of the laundry machine body, the auxiliary body having a volume and height less than that of the laundry machine body, the auxiliary body being provided with a laundry receiving space, and an air supply unit for forcibly supplying air into the auxiliary body, wherein at least some components of the air supply unit are mounted in the laundry machine body.

Abstract: A washing machine having a broadcasting receiver for providing various multimedia contents on the washing machine is disclosed. A broadcast signal reception module is provided in the washing machine, such as a washer or dryer, which is frequently used in the user's living space. Therefore, the washing machine can not only perform a washing operation, but also output a broadcast signal. In particular, the provision of the broadcast signal reception module in the washing machine enables reception of a mobile broadcast signal, as well as a fixed broadcast signal, thereby making it possible to provide more various multimedia contents through the washing machine. Therefore, it is possible to increase customer satisfaction with a multifunction-alization of the washing machine and thus use the washing machine more universally, resulting in an increase in the competitiveness of a product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dryness measuring device, and more particularly the dryness measuring device for sensing a dryness status of laundry in drying. The present invention is to provide an electrode sensor for sensing the dryness status of the laundry and measuring a current dryness status by a variance of a voltage which is charged in capacitor based on a variance of resistance of the electrode sensor. And, the present invention minimizes outside effect by discharging of the charged voltage of the capacitor by designated periods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drier, more particularly a drier and a method of controlling drying for the same for prohibiting a heater form operating with an error and controlling a quantity of a power needed drying. For the process, the present invention is to provide a device (320) for checking whether a blower (31) is normally operated or not, a plurality of heaters, and a plurality of switching devices for controlling the heaters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dryness measuring device, and more particularly the dryness measuring device for sensing a dryness status of laundry in drying. The present invention is to provide an electrode sensor for sensing the dryness status of the laundry and measuring a current dryness status by a variance of a voltage which is charged in capacitor based on a variance of resistance of the electrode sensor. And, the present invention minimizes outside effect by discharging of the charged voltage of the capacitor by designated periods.