Washing machine and control method thereof

Abstract

A washing machine and control method thereof are disclosed. The washing machine comprises an input unit (100) for inputting control commands to control washing operations, a control unit (200) for controlling operations corresponding to the control commands and outputting state information messages expressed in a selected language, and a display unit (300) for displaying the state information messages expressed in the selected language. Consequently, in a nation where any one of the languages supported by the washing machine is spoken, washing operation messages can be displayed in that language through simple operations, thereby greatly increasing user convenience. In addition, a small LCD making up the display unit of the washing machine makes possible reduction of the area that the display unit occupies and display of an increased number of messages and thereby heightens price competitiveness and user convenience.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a washing machine and control method thereof, and more particularly to a washing machine and a control method thereof that may display state information messages in multiple languages selectable with simple button and dial operations to enhance user convenience. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004]FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a conventional washing machine. Generally, the conventional washing machine includes a cabinet 2, forming the external appearance thereof, a rotatable washing tub 6 installed in the cabinet 2 for loading laundry, a water supplier (not shown) for supplying wash water to the washing tub 6, a water drainer (not shown) for draining the supplied wash water, and a driver (not shown) for driving the washing tub 6 to wash the laundry in the washing tub 6. [0005] A laundry opening (not shown) is centrally formed at a front side of th...

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Benefits of technology

[0017] To solve the problems mentioned above, the washing machine according to the present invention has a distinctive configuration that enables a state display language to be selectable through simple button and dial operations, and state message data of the washing machine to be expressed in the selected language.

[0020] Accordingly, the washing machine and control method thereof according to the present invention supports washing operation or state information messages in multiple languages and enables display language selection through simple button or dial operations. Consequently, in a nation where any one of the languages supported by the washing machine is spoken, washing operation or state information messages can be displayed in that language through simple operations, thereby greatly increasing user convenience.

Problems solved by technology

If the user does not know the preset language, there exists a problem that the user cannot understand the messages and does not know the running states of the washing machine.

In addition, when the washing machine is to be exported, the washing machine may have to be separately manufactured according to the language that the washing machine supports, thereby lowering manufacturing efficiency in terms of demand prediction, supply planning, and the like.

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