WO2016208218A1

WO2016208218A1 - Washing machine

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Publication number: WO2016208218A1
Application number: PCT/JP2016/055293
Authority: WO
Inventors: 福島　敦
Original assignee: シャープ株式会社
Priority date: 2015-06-26
Filing date: 2016-02-23
Publication date: 2016-12-29
Also published as: JP2017012208A; JP6748405B2

Abstract

A washing machine is provided with: a washing tub (3); an agitating part (20) for agitating laundry inside the washing tub (3); a water supply part for supplying water inside the washing tub (3); a loading part (6) for loading a softener or a fragrance that includes a fragrance ingredient inside the washing tub (3); and a control device for controlling the agitating part (20), the water supply part, and the loading part (6). In a rinsing step wherein at least water drainage, a spinning operation, water supply, and an agitation operation are sequentially performed, the control device provides a soaking period for including the fragrance ingredient in the laundry before the agitation operation or during the agitation operation, after the softener or the fragrance that includes a fragrance ingredient has been loaded from the loading part (6) when the water supply part is supplying water.

Description

Washing machine

This invention relates to a washing machine.

Conventionally, as a washing machine, there is one that puts a softening agent having an aroma effect into a washing tub and scents the laundry (see, for example, JP2013-141551A (Patent Document 1)).

JP2013-141551A

By the way, in the washing machine, since the washing water containing the softening agent is drained in a short time after the softening agent having an aroma action is poured, the contact time of the softening agent with the laundry is shortened. There is a problem that fragrance cannot be fully applied.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine capable of effectively scenting laundry.

In order to solve the above problems, the washing machine of the present invention is:
A washing tub,
A stirring section for stirring the laundry in the washing tub;
A water supply unit for supplying water into the washing tub;
A charging part for charging a softener or a fragrance containing a fragrance component into the washing tub;
A controller for controlling the agitation unit, the water supply unit, and the charging unit;
The control device
In a rinsing step in which at least drainage, dehydration operation, water supply, and agitation operation are sequentially performed, after supplying the softener or the fragrance containing the fragrance component from the input part during water supply by the water supply part, before the agitation operation or the above In the middle of the stirring operation, a soaking period is provided to allow the fragrance component to be included in the laundry.

In the washing machine of one embodiment,
The time for the dehydrating operation in the rinsing step is longer than the time for the dehydrating operation in the rinsing step in the standard course without the soaking period.

In the washing machine of one embodiment,
The rinsing step is performed a plurality of times,
In the final rinsing step among the plurality of rinsing steps, a soaking period for including the fragrance component in the laundry is provided before or during the stirring operation,
In the other rinsing steps other than the final rinsing step among the plurality of rinsing steps, the time for the stirring operation is longer than the time for the stirring operation in the rinsing step in the standard course without the soaking period.

In the washing machine of one embodiment,
In the soaking period of the rinsing step, the stirring unit is intermittently operated to stir the laundry in the washing tub.

In the washing machine of one embodiment,
The stirring operation in the rinsing step is
A first stirring operation performed between the time when the softening agent containing the fragrance component or the fragrance is added and the start point of the soaking period, and a second stirring operation performed after the soaking period ends. Have.

As is clear from the above, according to the present invention, in the rinsing step, the fragrance component is washed before or during the stirring operation after the softening agent (or fragrance) containing the fragrance component is added at the time of water supply. By providing a soaking period for inclusion in the laundry, it is possible to realize a washing machine capable of effectively scenting the laundry.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a vertical washing machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the washing machine as viewed from the side. FIG. 3 is a control block diagram of the washing machine. FIG. 4 is a top view of the operation display unit of the washing machine. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing each process of the washing machine.

Hereinafter, the washing machine of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the illustrated embodiments.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a vertical washing machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the washing machine according to the first embodiment opens and closes a main casing 1 made of metal or synthetic resin, a water tub 2, a washing tub 3 (shown in FIG. 2), and an opening of the washing tub 3. And an operation display unit 5 for inputting a selection instruction for a driving operation on the upper surface of the main casing 1 and displaying a driving state.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the washing machine as viewed from the side.

This washing machine includes a main casing 1 made of metal or synthetic resin as shown in FIG. The main casing 1 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and the upper surface and the bottom surface are openings. A synthetic resin upper surface plate 11 provided with an operation display portion 5 and the like is fixed to the upper surface opening of the main casing 1. A synthetic resin base 12 is fixed to the bottom opening of the main casing 1.

A laundry loading port 1a for loading laundry into the washing machine is provided on the top plate 11. An upper lid 4 that opens and closes the laundry input port 1a is rotatably supported on the upper surface plate 11 on the heel side of the washing machine. The upper lid 4 is rotated up and down to open and close the laundry input port 1a.

In the main casing 1, a washing tub 3 and a water tub 2 for storing the washing tub 3 are housed. The washing tub 3 stores water in which detergent is dissolved or water for rinsing. The water tub 2 and the washing tub 3 are in the shape of a bottomed cylindrical cup with the upper side opened, and are coaxial with the center axis being vertical, the water tub 2 being the outside, and the washing tub 3 being the inside. Has been placed.

At the edge of the upper opening of the washing tub 3, an annular balancer 40 that functions to suppress vibration when the washing tub 3 is rotated at high speed for the dehydration of the laundry is mounted. A stirring blade 20 is rotatably disposed on the bottom surface in the washing tub 3. The stirring blade 20 is an example of a stirring unit.

Further, a drive unit 30 having a clutch / brake mechanism 31 and a drive motor 32 is attached to the lower side of the water tank 2 in the main body casing 1. The stirring blade 20 is attached to the tip of the rotating shaft 31 a of the clutch / brake mechanism 31.

The washing machine includes an accommodating portion 6 that accommodates a detergent and a softener disposed on the upper side and the rear side in the main casing 1. This accommodating part 6 is an example of an insertion part.

Further, a blower unit 33 (shown in FIG. 3) is disposed in the vicinity of the housing unit 6 in the main body casing 1.

FIG. 3 is a control block diagram of the washing machine. As shown in FIG. 3, the washing machine includes a control device 100 including a microcomputer and an input / output circuit.

The control device 100 includes an operation display unit 5 having an operation unit 5a and a display unit 5b, a water level sensor 21 for detecting the water level in the washing tub 3, an open / close sensor 22 for detecting opening and closing of the upper lid 4, and the washing tub 3 And a clutch / brake mechanism 31 for rotating a stirring blade (not shown), a drive motor 32 for driving the clutch / brake mechanism 31, a blower 33, and a blower fan (not shown) of the blower 33. A motor 34 for driving the blower fan, a water supply valve 80 for opening and closing a water supply pipe (not shown) for supplying tap water from the outside, and a drain pipe (not shown) for draining the wash water in the washing tub 3 to the outside. ) Is connected to a drain valve 90. The water supply pipe and the water supply valve 80 constitute a water supply unit.

The control device 100 drives the display unit 5b of the operation display unit 5 and the blower fan motor 34 based on the operation signal from the operation unit 5a of the operation display unit 5 and the detection signals from the water level sensor 21 and the open / close sensor 22. The motor 32, the water supply valve 80, the drain valve 90, and the like are controlled.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the operation display unit 5 of the washing machine. As shown in FIG. 4, the operation display unit 5 includes a “power” push button 8 (shown as “ON / OFF” on the lower side) provided on the upper right side of the figure, and a lower side of the push button 8. Provided with a push button 7 for “start” (“pause” written on the lower side). In addition, the operation display unit 5 includes a course selection unit 50 provided in a substantially circular area.

The course selection unit 50 includes a course display unit 51 on the right side of the figure, a “course” push button 52 provided on the lower side of the course display unit 51, and a two-digit number display unit 53 provided in the center. And a time type display section 54 for “remaining”, “reservation”, and “soak” provided above the number display section 53. Furthermore, the course selection unit 50 has push buttons 55 to 59 for setting “blow”, “dehydration”, “rinse”, “wash”, and “water level” from the upper left side to the lower side in the drawing.

The course display section 51 lights one course selected from “Standard”, “Strong”, “Eco”, “Speed”, “Child Care”, “Delicate”, “Blanket”, “Bath Wash”. To do. Here, every time the “course” pushbutton 52 is operated, “standard”, “strong”, “eco”, “speed”, “child care”, “delicate”, “blanket”, “tank washing” When courses are selected in sequence and the push button 52 is operated after “tank washing”, the course returns to the “standard” course.

Numeral display unit 53 displays the remaining time during operation, displays the reserved time, and displays the soaking time.

Further, the push buttons 55 to 59 for “blow”, “dehydration”, “rinse”, “wash”, “water level” of the course selection unit 50 are used when washing is performed by setting each process individually. The

In the lower left side of the operation display unit 5 in the figure, push buttons 60 to 62 for setting “softener”, “soaking”, and “reservation” from the right side to the left side are provided. Pressing the “softener” pushbutton 60 once sets the flexible finishing mode (softener mode), and then pressing it once cancels the setting of the soft finishing mode (softener mode). Is repeated. Further, every time the push button 61 for “soaking” is operated, the soaking time gradually increases from the initial value (for example, 5 minutes), and when the soaking time reaches the maximum value (for example, 20 minutes), the next operation is performed. To return to the initial value and repeat. Further, every time the “reservation” push button 61 is operated, the time until the end of operation increases from the initial value (for example, 1 hour) every hour, and the time until the end of operation reaches the maximum value (for example, 24 hours). Then, the next operation returns to the initial value and repeats.

The above-described

push buttons

7, 8, push button 52, push buttons 55 to 59, and push buttons 60 to 62 constitute the operation unit 5a. The course display unit 51, the time type display unit 54, and the display LEDs for each push button constitute a display unit 5b.

In the washing machine configured as described above, when performing a washing operation using a softener containing an aroma component, after operating the push button 8 for “power” to turn on the washing machine body, for example, “course” The standard course is selected from a plurality of courses by operating the push button 52, and the push button 60 is further operated to set the “softener”, that is, the flexible finishing mode.

Here, the laundry is put in the washing tub 3 of the washing machine, and the detergent and the softening agent are put into the container 6 (shown in FIG. 2) of the washing machine. This accommodating part 6 has an accommodating part in which a detergent is accommodated, and an accommodating part in which a softening agent is accommodated.

Here, the softener containing the fragrance component is introduced into the softener container, but a fragrance may be used. For example, the notation of the push button 60 may be “fragrance”, and the fragrance promoting mode in which the fragrance is added may be used.

When the “start” push button 7 on the operation display unit 5 is operated, the standard course is washed in the flexible finishing mode.

FIG. 5 shows each process of the standard course performed in the flexible finishing mode. As shown in FIG. 5, the standard course in the flexible finishing mode includes a “washing process”, a “first rinsing process”, a “second rinsing process”, and a “dehydration process”.

<Washing process>
The control device 100 sequentially performs the following [water supply] to [balance] in the <washing step>.

[Water supply]: The water supply valve 80 is opened to supply water into the washing tub 3 and the detergent from the storage unit 6 is introduced.
“Family”: A predetermined time after water supply is completed, a stirring operation is performed in which the washing water (water in which the detergent is dissolved) is sufficiently contained in the laundry (for example, the rotation of the stirring blade 20 is turned on and off every second).
[Main water flow]: The stirring operation is performed in which the stirring blade 20 is driven by the drive motor 32 to stir the laundry in the washing tub 3.
[Balance]: Eliminates the unevenness of the laundry in the washing tub 3 (for example, the rotation of the stirring blade 20 is turned on and off every 0.2 seconds).

<First rinse step>
Further, the control device 100 sequentially performs the following [drainage] to [balance] in the <first rinsing step>.

[Drainage]: The drain valve 90 is opened to drain the washing water in the washing tub 3.
[Low speed]: After draining is completed, the washing tub 3 is rotated at a low speed to dehydrate.
[High speed]: The laundry tub 3 is rotated at a high speed for dehydration.
[Inertia]: After rotating at high speed, the washing tub 3 is directly rotated by inertial motion.
[Water supply]: Water for rinsing is supplied into the washing tub 3 by opening the water supply valve 80.
[Family I]: A stirring operation is performed in which the rinse water is sufficiently contained in the laundry for a predetermined time after the water supply (the rotation of the stirring blade 20 is turned on / off at a predetermined duty).
[Family II]: Perform a stirring operation in which the rinse water is sufficiently contained in the laundry for a predetermined time (turn on and off the rotation of the stirring blade 20 with a predetermined duty).
[Main water flow]: The stirrer blade 20 is driven by the drive motor 32 to stir the laundry in the washing tub 3 to promote rinsing (turning on and off the stirrer blade 20 with a predetermined duty).
[Balance]: Eliminates the unevenness of the laundry in the washing tub 3 (for example, the rotation of the stirring blade 20 is turned on and off every 0.2 seconds).

Note that the duty for turning on / off the rotation of the stirring blade 20 is different in the above-mentioned [Family I], [Family II], and [Main water flow].

In the standard course in which the flexible finishing mode is set, the total time T1 of the stirring operation by [Family I], [Family II], and [Main water flow] is the normal standard course in which the flexible finishing mode is not set ( That is, it is set longer than the total time of the stirring operation of the <first rinsing step> in the case of a standard course without a soaking period. For example, the stirring operation time of at least one of [Family I], [Family II], and [Main Water Flow] is increased.

This can increase the rinsing effect, reduce the residual amount of detergent, and improve the scenting effect.

<Second rinsing step>
Further, the control device 100 sequentially performs the following [drainage] to [balance] in the <second rinsing step>.

[Drainage]: The drain valve 90 is opened to drain the washing water in the washing tub 3.
[Low speed]: After draining is completed, the washing tub 3 is rotated at a low speed to dehydrate.
[High speed]: The laundry tub 3 is rotated at a high speed for dehydration.
[Inertia]: After rotating at high speed, the washing tub 3 is directly rotated by inertial motion.
[Water supply]: The water supply valve 80 is opened to supply water for rinsing into the washing tub 3 and the softening agent from the container 6 is introduced.
[Family I]: A stirring operation is performed in which the rinse water is sufficiently contained in the laundry for a predetermined time after the water supply (the rotation of the stirring blade 20 is turned on / off at a predetermined duty).
[Family II]: Perform a stirring operation in which the rinse water is sufficiently contained in the laundry for a predetermined time (turn on and off the rotation of the stirring blade 20 with a predetermined duty).
[Soaking]: Soaking the laundry in rinse water containing a softening agent for a predetermined time (for example, 15 to 20 minutes).
[Main water flow]: The stirring blade 20 is driven by the drive motor 32 to perform a stirring operation of stirring the laundry in the washing tub 3 to promote rinsing (turning on and off the rotation of the stirring blade 20 with a predetermined duty). .
[Balance]: Eliminates the unevenness of the laundry in the washing tub 3 (for example, the rotation of the stirring blade 20 is turned on and off every 0.2 seconds).

In the standard course in which the flexible finishing mode is set, the total time T2 of the dehydration operation by the above [low speed] and [high speed] is the normal standard course in which the flexible finishing mode is not set (that is, a standard without a soaking period). It is set longer than the total time of the dehydration operation of the <first rinsing step> at the time of the course). For example, the stirring operation time of at least one of [low speed] and [high speed] is increased.

In addition, [Adjustment I] and [Adaptation II] in <Second Rinse Step> are examples of the first agitation operation, and [Main Water Flow] in <Second Rinse Step> is an example of the second agitation operation. It is an example.

<Dehydration process>
Further, the control device 100 sequentially performs the following [drainage] to [inertia] in the <dehydration step>.

[Drainage]: The drain valve 90 is opened to drain the rinse water in the washing tub 3.
[Low speed]: After draining is completed, the washing tub 3 is rotated at a low speed (for example, 500 rpm) to dehydrate.
[High speed]: The washing tub 3 is dehydrated by rotating at a high speed (for example, 900 rpm).
[Inertia]: After rotating at high speed, the washing tub 3 is directly rotated by inertial motion.

According to the washing machine having the above-described configuration, in the <second rinsing step>, after the softening agent (or fragrance) containing the fragrance component is added at the time of [water supply], the stirring operation ([Family I], [Family II] ], [Main water flow]), a soaking period for adding a fragrance component to the laundry ([addition]) can be provided to effectively scent the laundry.

In addition, when a softening agent containing a fragrance component is introduced at the time of [water supply], the effect of the fragrance and the softening agent on the laundry can be maximized.

By making the time of the dehydration operation ([low speed], [high speed]) of the <second rinsing step> longer than the time of the dehydration operation of the <second rinsing step> in the standard course without the soaking period. The scenting effect can be improved by sufficiently removing the detergent component contained in the laundry before supplying the softening agent (or fragrance) containing the fragrance component.

In addition, in the <second rinsing step>, the time for the agitation operation ([fatigue I], [fatigue II], [main water flow]) is changed to the <first rinsing step in the standard course without the soaking period. > The stirring operation ([Family I], [Family II], [Main water flow]) is longer than the time of the washing operation before supplying the softener (or fragrance) containing the fragrance component. The scenting effect can be improved by sufficiently removing the detergent components contained in the product.

Also, by performing the first stirring operation ([Family I], [Family II]) from the time when the softening agent (or fragrance) containing the fragrance component is added to the start of the soaking period. The softener (or fragrance) containing a fragrance component can be stirred before the soaking period, and the scenting effect on the laundry during the soaking period can be made uniform.

[Second Embodiment]
The vertical washing machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the same configuration as that of the vertical washing machine according to the first embodiment except for the operation during the soaking period of the <second rinsing step>.

In the vertical washing machine according to the second embodiment, the stirrer 20 is intermittently rotated to stir the laundry in the washing tub during the soaking period of the <second rinsing step> (for example, tens of seconds The stirring blade 20 is rotated once every time). Thereby, an aroma component can be distributed uniformly and the scenting effect can be made uniform. Further, the user can easily understand that the vehicle is in operation rather than a state where the vehicle is completely stopped during the soaking period.

[Third Embodiment]
The vertical washing machine of the third embodiment of the present invention has the same configuration as the vertical washing machine of the first embodiment except for the rinsing process.

The vertical washing machine of the second embodiment differs from the vertical washing machine of the first embodiment in that it has three or more rinsing steps.

In the above washing machine, in the final rinsing step among the three or more rinsing steps, the fragrance component is present before or during the stirring operation ([Naturation I], [Naturation II], [Main water flow]). A soaking period ([Depositing]) is provided to allow laundry to be included in the laundry.

In the other rinsing steps except the final rinsing step, the rinsing step in the standard course in which the time of the stirring operation ([Naturation I], [Naturation II], [Main water flow]) is not provided with a soaking period is provided. It is longer than the time of the stirring operation ([Family I], [Family II], [Main water flow]).

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment, when performing a washing operation using a softener containing a fragrance component, the “power” push button 8 is operated to turn on the washing machine main body, and then the “softener” push button. When the operation of pressing the button 60 is performed, the standard course and the flexible finishing mode (fragrance promotion mode) are set. By doing so, the standard course is selected from a plurality of courses by operating the “course” push button 52 as described above, and the push button 60 is further operated to perform “softener”, that is, flexible finishing. The operation setting that takes time and effort to set the mode (fragrance promotion mode) can be set by only one operation of pressing the “softener” push button 60. In other words, since only the “softener” push button 60 that is a single button is pressed, the operation of the operation user can be simplified.

In the fourth embodiment, when the operation of pressing the “softener” push button 60 is performed, the standard course and the flexible finishing mode (fragrance promotion mode) are set. However, another combination, for example, a delicate course, is set. Moreover, a soft finish mode (aroma promotion mode), a strong course and a soft finish mode (aroma promotion mode) may be used.

[Fifth Embodiment]
In the fifth embodiment, a “softener (fragrance)” course is provided in the course display unit 51 in place of the “softener” push button 60 in the fourth embodiment. In this case, by operating the “course” push button 52 and selecting the “softener (fragrance)” course, the standard course and the soft finishing mode (fragrance promotion mode) are set. By doing so, the push button 60 for the “softener” of the fourth embodiment can be eliminated, so that parts such as a switch are not necessary, and the cost can be reduced. In the fifth embodiment, when the “Sofner (fragrance)” course is selected, the standard course and the flexible finishing mode (fragrance promotion mode) are set. However, other combinations such as the delicate course and the flexible finishing mode are set. (Aroma promotion mode), strong course and soft finishing mode (aroma promotion mode) may be used. Or `` Standard softener (fragrance) '' course for setting the standard course and soft finish mode (fragrance promotion mode), `` Delicate softener (fragrance) '' for setting the delicate course and soft finish mode (fragrance promotion mode) A plurality of “softener (fragrance)” courses may be provided as in the course.

In the first to fifth embodiments, when it is desired to sufficiently scent the laundry, the soft finishing mode (aroma promotion mode) is selected, and when the scenting of the laundry is still sufficient, A washing machine that can be selectively used according to the user's needs, such as not selecting the soft finishing mode (aroma promotion mode), can be realized.

In the first to fifth embodiments, the vertical type washing machine has been described. However, the present invention may be applied to a drum type washing machine.

Further, in the first to fifth embodiments, the washing machine that is soaked with the softener or the fragrance containing the fragrance component has been described. However, the present invention is applied to the washing machine that is soaked with silver ions, for example. May be.

Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described, the present invention is not limited to the first to fifth embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.

For example, the operation display unit may be a liquid crystal touch panel. In this case, the “power” push button 8 is not included in the liquid crystal touch panel. If it is included in the touch panel, the backlight of the liquid crystal panel is turned off when not in use, but it is always in a standby state and requires standby power. By leaving the “power supply” push button 8 as a physical button, it is possible to turn on the power only during use, thereby saving energy.

The invention and the embodiment are summarized as follows.

The washing machine of this invention
Washing tub 3 and
An agitation unit 20 for agitating the laundry in the washing tub 3;
A water supply unit 80 for supplying water into the washing tub 3;
A charging unit 6 for charging a softener or a fragrance containing a fragrance component into the washing tub 3;
A control device 100 for controlling the stirring unit 20, the water supply unit 80, and the charging unit 6;
The control device 100 includes:
In the rinsing process in which at least drainage, dehydration operation, water supply, and agitation operation are performed in order, after the softening agent or the fragrance containing the fragrance component is introduced from the introduction unit 6 during water supply by the water supply unit 80, before the agitation operation Alternatively, in the middle of the stirring operation, a soaking period is provided for allowing the fragrance component to be included in the laundry.

According to the above configuration, in the rinsing step, the soaking is performed to include the fragrance component in the laundry before or during the stirring operation after the softening agent (or fragrance) containing the fragrance component is added at the time of water supply. By providing the period, it is possible to effectively scent the laundry.

In addition, when a softening agent containing a fragrance component is introduced at the time of water supply, the effect of the scenting and softening agent on the laundry can be maximized.

According to the above embodiment, the softening agent (or fragrance) containing a fragrance component is obtained by making the dehydration operation time of the rinsing process longer than the dehydration operation time of the rinsing process in the standard course without the soaking period. ) The scenting effect can be improved by sufficiently removing the detergent components contained in the laundry before water supply.

According to the above embodiment, in the other rinsing steps except the final rinsing step among the plurality of rinsing steps, the stirring operation time is set to be longer than the stirring operation time of the rinsing step in the standard course without the soaking period. By increasing the length, the scenting effect can be improved by sufficiently removing the detergent component contained in the laundry before supplying the softener (or fragrance) containing the fragrance component.

In the washing machine of one embodiment,
In the soaking period of the rinsing step, the stirring unit 20 is intermittently operated to stir the laundry in the washing tub 3.

According to the said embodiment, in the immersion period of a rinse process, by rotating the stirring part 20 intermittently and stirring the laundry in the washing tub 3, an aroma component is distributed uniformly and the scenting effect is carried out. Can be made uniform. Further, the user can easily understand that the vehicle is in operation rather than a state where the vehicle is completely stopped during the soaking period.

According to the embodiment, in the rinsing step, by performing the first stirring operation between the time when the softening agent (or fragrance) containing the fragrance component is introduced and the start point of the soaking period, before the soaking period. The softener (or fragrance) containing the fragrance component can be agitated, and the scenting effect on the laundry during the soaking period can be made uniform.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Main body casing 1a ... Laundry input port 2 ... Water tub 3 ... Laundry tub 4 ... Upper lid 5 ... Operation display part 6 ... Storage part 11 ... Top plate 12 ... Base 21 ... Water level sensor 22 ... Opening / closing sensor 30 ... Drive unit 31 ... Clutch / brake mechanism 31a ... Rotating shaft 32 ... Drive motor 33 ... Blower unit 34 ... Blower fan motor 40 ... Balancer 80 ... Water supply valve 90 ... Drain valve 100 ... Control device

Claims

A washing tub,
A stirring section for stirring the laundry in the washing tub;
A water supply unit for supplying water into the washing tub;
A charging part for charging a softener or a fragrance containing a fragrance component into the washing tub;
A controller for controlling the agitation unit, the water supply unit, and the charging unit;
The control device
In a rinsing step in which at least drainage, dehydration operation, water supply, and agitation operation are sequentially performed, after supplying the softener or the fragrance containing the fragrance component from the input part during water supply by the water supply part, before the agitation operation or the above A washing machine characterized by providing a soaking period for including the fragrance component in the laundry during the stirring operation.
The washing machine according to claim 1,
The washing machine characterized in that the time of the dehydration operation in the rinsing step is longer than the time of the dehydration operation in the rinsing step in the standard course without the soaking period.
The washing machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The rinsing step is performed a plurality of times,
In the final rinsing step among the plurality of rinsing steps, a soaking period for including the fragrance component in the laundry is provided before or during the stirring operation,
In the other rinsing steps other than the final rinsing step among the plurality of rinsing steps, the time of the stirring operation is longer than the time of the stirring operation of the rinsing step in the standard course without the soaking period. A washing machine featuring.
In the washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The washing machine characterized in that the laundry in the washing tub is agitated by intermittently operating the agitation unit in the soaking period of the rinsing step.
In the washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The stirring operation in the rinsing step is
A first stirring operation performed between the time when the softening agent containing the fragrance component or the fragrance is added and the start point of the soaking period, and a second stirring operation performed after the soaking period ends. A washing machine comprising: