Drying apparatus, washing machine having the same and method of controlling the drying apparatus

摘要

A drying apparatus that is capable of effectively removing foreign substances, such as dead mite bodies and dust adhered to bedding, a washing machine having the drying apparatus, and a method of controlling the drying apparatus. When bedding having a large volume, such as a blanket or a cover, is washed, a bedding-dusting operation using rotation of a drum and high-temperature hot air is performed before and after a bedding washing course is performed, so that foreign substances, such as dead mite bodies or dust, are dusted off bedding and the effects of washing bedding can be improved. In addition, a section in which the bedding-dusting operation is to be performed, is automatically or manually selected as before bedding washing or after bedding washing so that various operations can be performed and the effects of washing bedding can be improved.

主权项

1. A method of controlling a drying apparatus comprising a drum in which laundry including bedding is accommodated, a motor that rotates the drum, and a blower fan and a heater that supply hot air into the drum, the method comprising:
determining whether a current course is a bedding washing course; performing a bedding washing operation of removing contamination of the bedding using water and detergent, if it is determined that the current course is the bedding washing course; and performing a bedding-dusting operation of removing foreign substances of the bedding using rotation of the drum and the hot air, wherein the bedding-dusting operation is performed before or after the bedding washing operation is performed.