DRUM-TYPE WASHING MACHINE AND TUB CLEANING METHOD OF THE SAME

摘要

A drum-type washing machine that is capable of easily cleaning a tub (110) and a tub cleaning method of the same are disclosed. A drum-type washing machine that is capable of cleaning a gasket (140) along with cleaning of the tub and a gasket cleaning method of the same are also disclosed. The drum-type washing machine includes a tub (110) mounted in a cabinet (101) such that wash water is supplied into a tub (110), a drum (106) rotatably mounted in the tub (110) such that laundry is put into the drum (106), a motor (104) for rotating the drum (106), and a control unit (160) for controlling the driving of the motor (104) such that, when the drum (106) is rotated, the wash water supplied into the tub (110) reaches the upper part of the inner circumferential surface of the tub (110) so as to clean the inner circumferential surface of the tub (110).