Abstract: A new concept laundry treating machine including a pedestal laundry treating device is disclosed. The pedestal laundry treating device is capable of treating a small amount of laundry without driving a large-capacity laundry treating machine as a drying or washing machine, and functioning as a pedestal for the laundry treating machine. The multiple laundry treating machine includes a laundry treating machine body for performing a washing operation or a drying operation, a pedestal laundry treating device supporting the laundry treating machine body, and having a volume and a height smaller than those of the laundry treating machine body, the pedestal laundry treating device including a washing tub, a detergent supplier arranged in the pedestal laundry treating device, to supply a detergent to the washing tub, and a water supply pipe for supplying wash water from an external water supply source to the detergent supplier.

Abstract: A multiple laundry treating machine, in which an auxiliary laundry treating device (120) is coupled to a general laundry treating device (110), is disclosed. The multiple laundry treating machine includes a main laundry treating device (110) for washing or drying laundry contained in an interior of the main laundry treating device (110), an auxiliary laundry treating device (120) arranged at one side of the main laundry treating device (110), the auxiliary laundry treating device (120) having a volume and a height respectively smaller than a volume and a height of the main laundry treating device (110), and having a laundry container (121) formed in an interior of the auxiliary laundry treating device (120), and a connecting unit (300) for connecting the main and auxiliary laundry treating devices (110, 120), to enable communication or control operations between the main and auxiliary laundry treating devices (110, 120).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple laundry treating machine. The multiple laundry treating machine includes a body (110) formed with a laundry container (40) for containing laundry, an auxiliary body (120) arranged at one side of the body (110), the auxiliary body (120) having a volume and a height respectively smaller than a volume and a height of the body, and having a space (122) defined in the auxiliary body (120) to contain laundry, and an air supplier arranged in the body (110), to forcibly supply air to the laundry container (40) and to the space (122) of the auxiliary body (120), and to remove moisture from air.

Abstract: A multi-layer type drying machine (200) is disclosed. The multi-layer type drying machine (200) has a drying space divided into several sections in a multi-layered structure for receiving objects to be dried. The multi-layer type drying machine (200) includes a container (210-214) defining a drying space for receiving objects to be dried, a plurality of shelves (252-254) mounted in the drying space, such that the drying space is divided multi-layered structure, for allowing the objects to be placed thereon, and a hot air supply unit (230, 240) for supplying hot air into the drying space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a supplementary laundry treating machine (120), and a composite laundry treating machine (110) having the supplementary laundry treating machine (120). The supplementary laundry treating machine (120) includes a body (121) having a space formed therein for holding laundry, an air supply unit (140) in the body (121) for supplying air to the space for holding laundry, and joining means (135) for securing the body (121) to one side of a laundry treating machine (110) having a volume and a height greater than a volume and a height of the body (121), respectively.

Abstract: The object of the present invention lies on providing a washing machine with a device for connection to an outside required for connecting to wire/wireless communication and Internet technologies. The washing machine includes a controller fitted to a body for washing control, and a device fitted at one side of the body for exchange washing related data between the controller and an external device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and device for displaying usage guidelines of a washing machine, and more particularly, to a method and device for displaying usage guidelines of a washing machine wherein a user can be guided in all the washing processes by the respective stages. The present invention is characterized in that usages of the washing machine by the respective stages are provided to an inexperienced person who does not know well the usages, that actual processes are performed when the user follows the provided instructions, and that the user can personally check and troubleshoot simple problems which may occur when utilizing the washing machine. According to the present invention, there is an additional advantage in that various functions and usages of the washing machine can be more conveniently and efficiently utilized with the aid of a wash help.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and device for displaying usage guidelines of a washing machine, and more particularly, to a method and device for displaying usage guidelines of a washing machine wherein a user can be guided in all the washing processes by the respective stages. The present invention is characterized in that usages of the washing machine by the respective stages are provided to an inexperienced person who does not know well the usages, that actual processes are performed when the user follows the provided instructions, and that the user can personally check and troubleshoot simple problems which may occur when utilizing the washing machine. According to the present invention, there is an additional advantage in that various functions and usages of the washing machine can be more conveniently and efficiently utilized with the aid of a wash help.

Abstract: A drum-type washing machine having a self-balancing outer tub assembly is provided by which balance of the outer tub assembly is maintained while the drum is rotated, without the use of a separately installed counterbalance for the front part of the tub assembly. The outer tub assembly includes a front outer tub having an open front and rear; and a rear outer tub having a closed end and an open end coupled to the front outer tub. The front outer tub is formed of a material having a specific gravity higher than that of the rear outer tub and/or has a thickness greater than that of the rear outer tub.

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: Provided is an apparatus and method for controlling a washing/drying system including a washing machine and a dryer used in one pair. Since the washing machine can communicate with the dryer according to a wireless communication regulation, the dryer can operate more conveniently. According to the apparatus and method, convenience in using the washing machine and the dryer together is further enhanced.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for controlling a washing/drying system including a washing machine and a dryer used in one pair. Since the washing machine can communicate with the dryer according to a wireless communication regulation, the dryer can operate more conveniently. According to the apparatus and method, convenience in using the washing machine and the dryer together is further enhanced.

Abstract: The object of the present invention lies on providing a washing machine with a device for connection to an outside required for connecting to wire/wireless communication and Internet technologies. The washing machine includes a controller fitted to a body for washing control, and a device fitted at one side of the body for exchange washing related data between the controller and an external device.

Abstract: A condenser of a condensing-type dryer is provided. In the condensing-type dryer, a hydrophilic film is formed on a heat emission plate by a plasma discharge. In the heat emission plate, an indoor air can be heat exchanged with a circulation air cycling in a drum. A contact angle of a condensed waterdrop formed on the heat emission plate is decreased through the hydrophilic film, thereby making it possible to decrease a flow resistance due to the condensed waterdrop.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for controlling a washing/drying system including a washing machine and a dryer used in one pair. Since the washing machine can communicate with the dryer according to a wireless communication regulation, the dryer can operate more conveniently. According to the apparatus and method, convenience in using the washing machine and the dryer together is further enhanced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and device for displaying usage guidelines of a washing machine, and more particularly, to a method and device for displaying usage guidelines of a washing machine wherein a user can be guided in all the washing processes by the respective stages. The present invention is characterized in that usages of the washing machine by the respective stages are provided to an inexperienced person who does not know well the usages, that actual processes are performed when the user follows the provided instructions, and that the user can personally check and troubleshoot simple problems which may occur when utilizing the washing machine. According to the present invention, there is an additional advantage in that various functions and usages of the washing machine can be more conveniently and efficiently utilized with the aid of a wash help.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and device for displaying usage guidelines of a washing machine, and more particularly, to a method and device for displaying usage guidelines of a washing machine wherein a user can be guided in all the washing processes by the respective stages. The present invention is characterized in that usages of the washing machine by the respective stages are provided to an inexperienced person who does not know well the usages, that actual processes are performed when the user follows the provided instructions, and that the user can personally check and troubleshoot simple problems which may occur when utilizing the washing machine. According to the present invention, there is an additional advantage in that various functions and usages of the washing machine can be more conveniently and efficiently utilized with the aid of a wash help.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and device for displaying usage guidelines of a washing machine, and more particularly, to a method and device for displaying usage guidelines of a washing machine wherein a user can be guided in all the washing processes by the respective stages. The present invention is characterized in that usages of the washing machine by the respective stages are provided to an inexperienced person who does not know well the usages, that actual processes are performed when the user follows the provided instructions, and that the user can personally check and troubleshoot simple problems which may occur when utilizing the washing machine. According to the present invention, there is an additional advantage in that various functions and usages of the washing machine can be more conveniently and efficiently utilized with the aid of a wash help.

Abstract: A home network system is disclosed, in which a home server is communicated with home appliances by wireless, thereby controlling the home appliances effectively. The home network system includes a home server controlling home appliances; a first wireless communication means connected to the home server; and a second wireless communication means connected to the home appliances, communicating with the first wireless communication means. Accordingly, it is not required to provide cables for communication between the home server and the home appliances, whereby it is possible to decrease limitations in a communication range between the home server and the home appliances, and to freely change positions of the home appliances.

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